Area Breaking News
Live High Explosive mortar discovered on Butler Island Wednesday afternoon
Live High Explosive mortar discovered at Butler Island, Ft. Stewart coming to diffuse At 2:56 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, Georgia DNR Game Management officers were cleaning up around the small dock area on the south side of the Butler River Bridge on Butler Island, when they spied a live high explosive mortar laying in…
Read MoreMan charged with vehicle homicide in Tuesday’s wreck
One killed in April 28 wreck, local man charged with vehicle homicide 1st degree Georgia State Patrol charged Jamarius Davonte Sullivan, age 30, of Smith Road, in the death of one person which occurred in a two-vehicle crash in Meridian at 7:02 a.m. on April 28. According to the GSP, the white 2017 Chevrolet Silverado…
Read MoreCounty Commission to hold Special Called Meeting on April 24
McIntosh County Board of Commissioners Special Called Meeting April 24th, 2026 ; 10 AM at County Annex Agenda A. B. Invocation and Pledge: Call Meeting to Order: C. Roll Call: Chairman- Vice-Chairman – Commissioner- Commissioner- Commissioner – D. Kate Karwacki (District 1) Davis Poole Chris Jarriel Roger Lotson (At-Large) (District 2) (District 3) Henderson Hope…
Read MoreBurn Ban in effect for all of McIntosh County until further notice
A Burn Ban is in effect for all of McIntosh County until further notice
Read MoreMcIntosh Detention Center Trustee captured
Trustee at McIntosh County Detention Center leaves assignment, captured 13 hours later A trustee at the McIntosh County Detention Center left a work assignment on Tuesday evening, Feb. 24, and was captured after searching through the night in the marsh near the center, almost 13 hours later. According to a report from Sheriff T.K. King,…
Read MoreSchool Safety Sweep identifies a “Prohibited item”
Safety Sweep at schools identifies a “prohibited item” The following is a joint statement from Superintendent Dr. Melissa H. Williams and Sheriff Thornell “TK” King made on at 5:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18. This morning, McIntosh County Middle School and McIntosh County Academy participated in a coordinated safety sweep in partnership with the McIntosh…
Read MoreSheriff King announces three arrests in car theft
McIntosh Sheriff King announces three arrests in car theft case last week McIntosh County Sheriff Thornell “T.K.” King provided the following news release on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 10. At approximately 7:00 a.m. on February 4, 2026, the McIntosh County Office of the Sheriff responded to 1104 Kelsey Way, Darien, Georgia 31305 in reference to…
Read MoreDarien City Council will not hold work session on Feb. 16; will have Regular Meeting Feb. 17
Darien City Council will not hold its work session on Feb. 16, as it is a holiday. The regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 17, will be held at 5:30 p.m.
Read MoreCounty Commission Meeting Feb. 10
Agenda for McIntosh County Commissioners Regular Meeting Feb. 10, 10 a.m. David Bluestein Meeting Room City Hall Visitor Presentation: Joe Diab to give presentation regarding traffic at intersection of Hwy 251 and 17. Clerk of Court Mandy Harrison requests Commissioners’ support in drafting an Intergovernmental Agreement with Long County to share Board of Equalization members.…
Read MoreMiss Blessing of the Fleet Contests set March 7th
Miss Blessing of the Fleet Contests set March 7th As the annual Blessing of the Fleet approaches April 17-19, the Miss Blessing of the Fleet contests are set for Saturday, March 7, beginning at 1 p.m. at the MCA Auditorium. The official Miss Blessing of the Fleet, for ages 15-20, will reign during the annual…
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