Entries from February 2011

Smith sentenced for voluntary manslaughter

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Wednesday, February 2. 2011
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District Attorney Jackie Johnson announces the plea and sentencing of Kachestta Smith. Superior Court Judge E. M. Wilkes sentenced Smith to 20 years, with 15 to serve in prison and the balance on probation in Appling County Superior Court on January 24. [Full Story »] 

Gunshot wound leaves one dead

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Wednesday, February 2. 2011
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According to Appling County Sheriff Benny Deloach at approximately 6:25 p.m. on January 25, Wendell Clint Quinn, age 33, of Baxley, was found in his vehicle deceased from a single gunshot wound to the head. [Full Story »] 

Special Olympic Athletes participate in the Winter Games

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Wednesday, February 2. 2011
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Appling County Special Olympic Athletes participated in the Winter Games in Atlanta, January 21-22. The team departed on Friday, January 21, and returned on Sunday, January 23. There were sixteen athletes, three unified partners, seventeen volunteers and coaches. The athletes competed in one of three sports. Nine athletes participated in the singles bowling competition. [Full Story »] 

Tillman receives Excellence in Agriculture Award at Annual Chamber Banquet

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Wednesday, February 2. 2011
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John E. Tillman was awarded the Excellence in Agriculture award at the 63rd annual Baxley Appling Chamber of Commerce Banquet held on Jan. 25 at the elementary complex. James Clark presented the award to Mr. Tillman. John Elbert Tillman was born October 22, 1930 on South Main Street in Surrency to Elbert and Nora Tillman. He is a Surrency High School graduate of the class of 1947. Tillman joined the U.S. Army in May 1953 and completed his tour of duty as a sergeant in May 1955. [Full Story »] 

Summer softball and baseball registration announced

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Wednesday, February 2. 2011
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The Appling County Recreation Department will be having Mite and Midget baseball and softball registration Monday, Feb. 14 through Friday, Feb. 25 at the recreation department at 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. [Full Story »] 

Results of the 2011 Miss ACES Pageant given

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Wednesday, February 2. 2011
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Results of the 2011 Miss ACES Pageant, which was held on Friday, January 14, were Miss ACES 2011: [Full Story »] 

Satilla REMC Foundation and ATC become partners in education

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Wednesday, February 2. 2011
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Members of the Satilla REMC Foundation Board and EMC Board of Directors met with Altamaha Technical College representatives Wednesday, December 15, to award a $5,000 educational advancement contribution. [Full Story »] 

Results of the 2011 Miss ACES Pageant given

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Wednesday, February 2. 2011
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Results of the 2011 Miss ACES Pageant, which was held on Friday, January 14, were Miss ACES 2011: [Full Story »] 

Heritage Center “Hall of Fame” nominations sought

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Wednesday, February 2. 2011
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By Marjorie Westberry

The Appling County Heritage Center is seeking nominations for its “Hall of Fame,” which honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Appling County. Nominations should be submitted to the Center’s “Hall of Fame” committee between February and July 2011. [Full Story »] 

Grand Jury list announced

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Wednesday, February 2. 2011
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Judge Anthony L. Harrison releases the names for Grand Jury for February 7 at 9:30 a.m. [Full Story »] 
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