Flip Pallot, Legendary Outdoorsman and Host of Walker’s Cay Chronicles, Dies at 83 Thomasville, Georgia — The fishing world is mourning the loss of Philip “Flip” Pallot, a pioneering outdoorsman, author, television host, and conservationist, who passed away on August 26 in Thomasville, Georgia, following complications from surgery. He was 83. A Life Cast on the Water Born in 1942, Pallot’s early years were spent navigating the tangled estuaries of the Everglades, Biscayne Bay, and the Florida Keys. Those formative waters became his lifelong classroom and spiritual compass. After graduating from the University of Miami, he served as a linguist in…
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Moris Pickens, Respected Sports Psychologist, Dies by Suicide at 61 Brunswick, Georgia — The Georgia sports and faith communities are grieving the sudden loss of Morris Pickens, a nationally respected performance psychologist, author, and mentor. Pickens died by suicide earlier this week at age 61, leaving behind a powerful legacy and sparking important conversations about mental health—even among those known for strength and resilience. A longtime resident of St. Simons Island, Pickens was known for his quiet wisdom and transformative work with professional golfers, collegiate athletes, business leaders, and faith organizations. His tragic passing has left friends, clients, and colleagues…