The Ledger, entry by entry

News & notes.

What's happening on the ground in Folkston, Georgia — project milestones, community events, and the people making them possible.

June 1, 2024

Mayor Lee Gowen: Ribbon cutting ceremony and proclamation June 1 Raymond Roberts Day

Mayor Lee Gowen joined Sowing Seeds for the ribbon-cutting at Raymond Roberts Legacy Park, where the City of Folkston proclaimed June 1st Raymond Roberts Day.

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April 18, 2024

County Commissioners Making It Official

Sowing Seeds Outside the Walls - Antwon Nixon was the high bidder on Raymond Roberts Legacy Park, the 1.907 acres the county auctioned off in The Sticks area., specifically, the property is located near Laura, Bell and Short Streets. The vote was four in favor (Crews, Everett, Jones and Gowen) and one abstained (Benefield) on the motion to approve the high bid.

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