Claxton Steven Aycock Claxton Steven Aycock, 74, of Darien, died Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick. Arrangements will be announced by Martin Funeral Home ..read more

Jamal Allen Bryant Jr. Master Jamal Allen Bryant Jr., 16 months old, died Tuesday, May 21, at Southeast Georgia Health System. Darien Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements ..read more

Leotis Palmer III Leotis Palmer III (Trey) was born on August 13, 2009 to Veronica Crespin Palmer and Leotis Palmer Jr. in Torrance, California. Visitation will be held Friday, May 31, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Darien Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 1, at 11 a.m. at McIntosh County Academy. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Belleville Cemetery. Trey was a happy and exuberant baby who grew into a highly energetic child who exhibited a talent for any type of sport early on. Whether it was football, basketball, or baseball like his dad he needed only to watch a fe ..read more

County Commission Special Called Meeting May 29 McIntosh County Commissioners will hold a special called meeting on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 10 a.m. in the David Bluestein Meeting Room at Darien City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to receive public comment at a public hearing on the pending alcohol license for beer, wine and liquor consumption on premises by Tony Thaw at 2337 E. West Autobahn Road, Sapelo Island. Then in new business, the commission will consider the approval of that alcohol license ..read more

Timothy Samuel McSwain Timothy Samuel McSwain, 64, of Harris Neck, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 23, 2024, under the care of his family and Hospice of the Golden Isles. Born in Fernandina Beach, FL, he lived in McIntosh County most of his life.  He was retired from Altama Delta Manufacturing and was an avid outdoorsman.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting, even bagging a 15-point buck for his trophy wall.  He also enjoyed working in his yard and gardening and was a member of Townsend Church of God.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Theresa Clark. Survivors are h ..read more

A van crashed into a live oak tree in the Ridge on the evening of May 23, and the driver died from his injuries. (Photo by Drue Linton) Brunswick man dies from injuries in single-car accident Joshua Morris Relevant, 36, of Brunswick, succumbed to his injuries on the way to the hospital Thursday evening, May 23, following a single car accident in The Ridge. According to the Georgia State Patrol report, troopers responded at 7:07 p.m. to Georgia 99, (in the area of The Ridge where large live oaks grow very close to the roadway). The investigation revealed that a white Chevrolet Astro Van was t ..read more

Unofficial Election Results: 32.57% Voter Turnout Webster Wins Judge; Hope Wins Commissioner   Probate/Magistrate Judge Nathaniel Hicks Jr.: 1144 Harold A. Webster III: 1789   County Commissioner District 4 William E. Harrell: 317 Henderson Hope: 363   ..read more

Carolyn Hoyt On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, Carolyn Hoyt, of Townsend, moved to her heavenly home. Carolyn was a godly woman who loved the Lord and her family and set an example for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren that would last a lifetime.  Nana was born in Cox, GA, on May 29, 1943, to W. E. “Bunk” and Lois Gordon Williams.  Later, she married Jack Hoyt and remained so for over 61 years.  To know her was to know Jesus.  She was a true witness for Christ who continually served the Lord.  Jesus healed her body of cancer, and she would gladly share her ..read more

Marian “Janice” Sapp Marian “Janice” Sapp (Holland), 83, of Darien, GA, gracefully departed this world on May 8, 2024. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Darien, GA, followed by funeral services at 11 a.m., with Rev. Jack Peeler officiating. Burial will be at St. Andrew’s Cemetery. Born August 25, 1940 in Tattnall County, Georgia, to the late Barney and Ida Bell Lynn Holland, she was a graduate of Collins High School Class of 1958. Janice, also affectionately known as Nana, was a resident of McIntosh County since the early 1960s, where she was l ..read more

Alex Alston Jr. Alex “Dunnie: Alston Jr., of Eulonia, died April 30, 2024 at his residence. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, at Shorter Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, with burial following in Ebenezer Cemetery. A walk-through viewing will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 10, at Darien Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Mary L. Alston; children, Darryl Reed, Tawanna Armstrong, Barbara Dudley, Latoya Alston and LaShawna Mann; 21 grandchildren; siblings, Earl Grovenor, Edward Grovenor, Sylvester Grovenor, Jimmy Grovenor, Sandra McIver, Deb ..read more