Southern Georgia

19/06/2024

Plan ahead to attend SWAMPTACULAR at the Okefenokee Swamp Park! The BEST Halloween event in Southern Georgia!

Tickets are on sale NOW for Swamptacular!

Don't miss out on the spine-chilling adventure through the Okefenokee Forest. Encounter the Werewolf Den, Zombie Graveyard, and scary clowns on a haunted island with a maze. Navigate through Witches Alley, Spider Web Tunnel, and Spooky Zones, and grab some Halloween treats at our Candy Zones!

Hop on the Spooky Train Ride and journey into the eerie heart of the swamp, where ghostly tales and chilling encounters await under the lantern's glow. Enjoy mouthwatering delights from our food trucks, adding a delicious twist to your spooky adventure.

Get your tickets before they vanish! Experience the haunting magic of the Okefenokee like never before all for only $15

https://okeswamp.org/swamptacular/

03/11/2022

Come and get your CATFISH!~ (and lemonade, and funnel cakes, and BBQ, and jewelry, and t-shirts, and all the holiday gifts you need!)

Are you ready for the 40th Annual Kingsland Catfish Festival? 🍻🍧🍿🍤🌮👒👜💐

Don't miss out on all the fun in Downtown Kingsland. The streets are lined with over 120 vendors, INCLUDING plenty of CATFISH for you to enjoy this year!

20/09/2022

Who wants these concert tickets?!

It's our grand opening month! So, we are celebrating with an awesome package of TWO VIP tickets to see Riley Green & Luke Bryan in concert WITH a meet-and-greet pass!

Follow the instructions on the graphic to participate! Winner will be announced 9/26

22/08/2022

In these trying times, remaining cheerful can be a challenge, especially when you work in health care. Even so, Meredith Shuler, a nine-year Southeast Georgia Health System team member, has not missed a beat or an opportunity to smile throughout the pandemic. Her sunny personality has shone hospital-wide and is appreciated by team members even outside her practice

https://southerngeorgiamagazine.com/meet-the-smile-behind-the-mask-meredith-shuler-an-all-around-bright-light/

27/07/2022

July 25, 2022 - Georgia Audubon has been awarded a grant from the Robert F. Schumann Foundation for expanded bird-friendly habitat restoration work on Jekyll Island. This grant will enable

27/07/2022

Rollin N Flavor Seafood & Jamaican Cuisine in Kingsland is probably one of the best dining experiences we've had in Camden County! If you love island food, this is the place; we enjoyed the oxtail and curry chicken dinners!

Rollin N Flavor Seafood & Jamaican Cuisine

08/07/2022

https://thecurrentga.org/2022/07/06/camden-budget-cuts-all-woodbine-library-funding/

Following a budget showdown in Camden County, Georgia, a local library was left with nothing. Advocates worry that low-income and at-risk kids will suffer.

30/06/2022

A CSX train derailed early this morning. The Satilla Riverkeeper investigated the accident in person and spoke with CSX, Georgia's Environmental Protection Division, and the Department of Transportation.

The accident occurred next to Kettle Creek, a tributary that flows into the Satilla. Some of the derailed train cars had been used to transport ethanol. As of this morning, there were no spills and no leaks from the train cars. Additionally, the train cars are reported to only contain ethanol "residuals" and are not full of the highly flammable and toxic substance. Nonetheless, the cleanup crew must still be careful, because ethanol (although in smaller quantities) is present at the wreck.

After speaking with CSX, the Riverkeeper was assured that the environmental contractor for the cleanup will be sucking out any remaining ethanol from the train cars and then power washing the cars before CSX cuts them apart. CSX will be cleaning and cutting the cars tomorrow. The Riverkeeper will continue to monitor the situation to ensure that no contamination enters our waterways.

29/06/2022

Job descriptions are different here in Georgia.

22/06/2022

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
World Heritage Site Bid

For Immediate Release: June 22, 2022

This week the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service launched a unique public/private partnership to seek World Heritage Site status from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). World Heritage status would further the US Fish and Wildlife Service vision to protect the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and its vast ecological resources for years to come.

https://okeswamp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/WHS-Press-Release-June-22-2022.pdf?ct=t(EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_22_2022_16_18)

https://okefenokeeworldheritage.org/?ct=t%28EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_22_2022_16_18%29

17/06/2022

If you are looking for something extra special to give dad this Father's day, give him a the gift of an adventure, visit the swamp!

www.OkeSwamp.org

16/06/2022

Our team is growing and we have several new faces to introduce this summer! Meet Kelvin Henderson our Southern Georgia events promoter. Kelvin manages our online regional events calendar and event promotions. You'll also see him around Southern Georgia attending events and taking photos for the event wrap up column launching next month.

If you're hosting a local event, email Kelvin to be spotlighted on our event calendar.

11/06/2022

There's just something extra special about small-town coffee and sandwich shops! If your local or cruising through Kingsland, stop by the Blue Bridge Coffeehouse

09/06/2022

https://www.stmarysriverkeeper.org/event/paddle-to-big-cypress/

02/06/2022

in Georgia.

01/06/2022

Perfect hair in one step.

19/05/2022

Our go-to Southern Georgia podiatrist has some advice for Jack Sparrow and running on the beach.

09/05/2022

The Georgia state-record redbreast fell yesterday on the red-hot Satilla River, arguably one of the hottest fishing rivers …

09/05/2022

The first peaches of the season have arrived! Come get the freshest peaches around today 🍑

04/05/2022

Celebrate National Travel week!!!

Sparkling blackwater, the color of dark, southern sweet tea, flows beneath your vessel as you embark on an adventure like no other. Water lilies and carnivorous plants seem to defy physics as they perform a swaying waltz for you on top of the rainwater. Overhead a Sandhill Crane uninterested gazes at you as it glides high and low on the wind, searching for its next swamp meal. The camouflaged heads of alligators rise out of the water in your path like scaly, prehistoric stones leading you deeper into the majestic waterways. The female safeguarding her nearby nest of hatchlings gazes at you warily with small glittering eyes, ready to redirect your path with an incredibly swift movement should the occasion arise.

No, you have not traveled deep into an Amazonian forest, where Tarzan may appear swinging in on a vine. Still, instead, you are deeply immersed in the Spanish Moss-draped ancient world of the Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. A place like no other place on earth...where wild prevails!

Explore the different entrances to the swamp and adventure opportunities. Visit the website www.VisittheSwamp.com

02/05/2022

After journeying across Georgia’s coastal waters, descend from the ferry and step into a world like no other, Cumberland Island. The canopying oak trees, the mystifying Dungeness Ruins, the enchanting wild horses, and the accounts of those who once inhabited the barrier island hold many stories that weave a captivating tale of wealth, poverty, privilege, and sacrifice. Relax or adventure by escaping for a day visit, immerse yourself in nature’s beauty by camping overnight, or indulge yourself by being a guest at the upscale Greyfield Inn.

The National Park Service protects almost 36,000 acres of the island, including miles of unspoiled beaches. Explore the historical and natural mysteries it holds with one of their knowledgeable guides who live and breathe for the adventures Cumberland Island has to offer.

Discover more https://southerngeorgiamagazine.com/cumberland-island/

Celebrating

15/04/2022

14/04/2022

DID YOU KNOW?

The History of the Pecan Trees grown and sold across the United States was born right here in the Southern Georgia city of St. Marys.

Grown from pecan nuts found floating at sea by Captain Samuel F. Flood and planted by his wife, nee Rebecca Grovenstine on Block 47. The remainder of these nuts were planted by St. Joseph Sebastian Arnow in the north half of Block 26.

These first plantings produced large and heavy-bearing trees, as did their nuts and shoots in turn. Taken from St. Marys to distant points throughout southeastern states, they became famous before the Texas pecans were generally known.


Georgia Historical Commission 1953

07/04/2022

A fun little guide about our friendly, and not so friendly buzzing insects in Georgia :)

06/04/2022

"To be able to roll your bike on and off the ferry and be in the heart of Fernandina Beach or the charming historic waterfront of St. Marys is a special experience."

A Georgia-Florida ferry connection will soon make for a more scenic and safer East Coast Greenway: https://www.greenway.org/stories/ferry-connection-will-close-key-east-coast-greenway-gap

01/04/2022

Three major festivals are kicking off tomorrow in Southern Georgia and we thought it might be a good idea to do a refresher. Darien's Blessing of the Fleet, Folkston's Railwatch Weekend, and Waycross' Annual Swampfest all start Friday evening. For a full list of event times, entertainment, and vendors, head over to southerngeorgiamagazine.com/event-calendar/. Let us know which one you are most excited for!

30/03/2022

With new Southern Georgia festivals being announced every day, it can be tough to keep track of them all yourself. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and you don't have to! Our team packs all of the region's upcoming events into one, easy-to-read e-mail so that you can stay in the know. Signing up is super easy and you can unsubscribe anytime. Interested? Head over to southerngeorgiamagazine.com/subscribe/ and join today!

28/03/2022

Mondays can be tough, but puppies make them a little more bearable!

25/03/2022

The rich history of Georgia is only amplified by the people who have called it home. The country's southernmost original colony has produced hundreds of individuals who would go on to change the world, with some even achieving the nation's greatest honor. Over 20 Georgia-born soldiers have received the Medal of Honor for their actions in every major conflict since World War 2. The Medal of Honor Historical Society of the United States has the entire list of recipients, complete with birth and resting places each one. We thank all those who have served this country and continue to do so.

The full database can be found here www.mohhsus.com/.

25/03/2022

We still have some spots available on our Paddle the Swamp event this Saturday! The weather is looking perfect for a day of exploration into the headwaters of the St. Marys River. Join us and our guest speaker, Rhett Jackson, to learn about the hydrology of the Swamp and how it was formed thousands of years ago. See you at the Swamp!
www.eventbrite.com/e/paddle-the-swamp-tickets-259913988737