News - Topics from June, 2011

Members continue to discuss budget

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Thursday, June 9. 2011
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By Jamie Gardner

The Appling County Board of Education met on May 31 at the Appling County High School Fine Arts Center to discuss the FY 2011 - 2012 budget. During the discussion Superintendent Scarlett Copeland and CFO Adrienne Taylor shared that since last year’s budget the board has made adjustments through attrition, transfers, and other cost-saving measures to make up for a deficit of $1,139,898.00. Taylor stated that at the current millage rate of 15 mills, the board would fall short of having a balanced budget in the amount of $413,733.84. Copeland recommended that board members consider reducing the work calendar schedule by seven days, which would result in saving the system approximately $473,000.00 and balance the budget. The cut would only apply to certified personnel, not classified and Pre-k teachers who have already experienced cuts last year and for this upcoming year. Copeland stated that they are trying to make cuts as evenly as possible. [Full Story »] 

Chief Godfrey gives update

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Wednesday, June 8. 2011
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The following are highlights of incidents that were handled by officers of the Baxley Police Department.

On April 30 at approximately 4:00 a.m., met with a resident at a Fair Street address in reference to a domestic dispute. On arrival the residents told officers that they had got into an argument that turned into a gun being pulled and the female resident being threatened. Arrested in connection with this incident was Norris Gibbs, Jr., 54, of Surrency, on charges of one count each of pointing a pistol/gun at another and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. [Full Story »] 

Summer enrichment program for kids begins

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Wednesday, June 8. 2011
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The Progressive Resource Center located at the Parker Harold Building on Jr. High Drive is holding a summer enrichment program for children ages 5-12, starting May 31 through June 30. [Full Story »] 

American Red Cross to hold Blood Drive

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Wednesday, June 8. 2011
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On June 21 there will be a blood drive by the American Red Cross from 2:00 until 7:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church located at 201 North Main Street in Baxley. [Full Story »] 

Melton recipient of Book of Golden Deeds Award

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Wednesday, June 8. 2011
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The Baxley Exchange Club and the National Exchange Club believe that volunteer efforts are very important to society and should not go unnoticed. The National Exchange Club’s longest running project, the Book of Golden Deeds Award, recognizes dedicated volunteers who give endless hours of their time and talents toward making their communities better places to live. Ever since the Exchange Club of Huntington, Ind., sponsored the first award in 1919, thousands of unsung heroes and heroines have been recognized. [Full Story »] 

Local club reaches milestone

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Wednesday, June 8. 2011
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The Boys & Girls Club of Appling County recently received a recognition plaque from the Boys & Girls Club of the Middle Georgia Region. Cindy Arnold, Chief Professional Officer, presented the plaque at a recent Appling Board of Directors meeting. The directors and staff were recognized for being the first board in the region to achieve 100 percent board participation in the “It Just Takes One” (IJTO) annual campaign. [Full Story »] 

Can you feel it? It’s hot, hot, hot!

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Wednesday, June 8. 2011
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Temperatures have been soaring the past few days in South Georgia and it appears that we will not have any relief from the extreme heat for a number of days. [Full Story »] 

Blanton family reunion to be held June 12

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Wednesday, June 8. 2011
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The annual Blanton family reunion will be held at Memorial Freewill Baptist Church on June 12 at 12:00 p.m. [Full Story »] 

Cauley/Medders reunion slated

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Wednesday, June 8. 2011
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The family of William Grady Cauley and Ocie Ella Medders Cauley invite family and friends, (of which many relatives are from Appling County), to join them for their annual family reunion Saturday, June 11 at Pine Level Freewill Baptist Church Social Hall in Alma. [Full Story »] 

Crummey reunion to be held

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Wednesday, June 8. 2011
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All family and friends are invited to the 37th annual Jesse Crummey and Fannie Altman Crummey family reunion that will be held Sunday, June 12 at the Satilla Baptist Church Social Hall, Baxley. Lunch will be served approximately 12:45 p.m. [Full Story »] 

Debated meeting has board members working late hours

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Thursday, June 2. 2011
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By Jamie Gardner

The agenda adopted by the Appling County Board of Education had the appearance of being a normal work session meeting for the group that would begin around 7:00 p.m. and probably last for one to two hours. However four hours after it began, around 11:00 p.m., Chair Minnie Barnes and board members voted to adjourn the meeting. [Full Story »] 

Helicopter called to scene of accident

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Wednesday, June 1. 2011
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On Thursday, May 26, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Appling County Deputies and Appling EMA and EMS volunteers responded to the scene of an accident on Highway 121, South of Surrency. [Full Story »] 

County financially in good standing

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Wednesday, June 1. 2011
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By Jamie Gardner

During a called work session meeting of the Appling County Board of Commissioners held on May 24, county auditors from Bryant, Drury and Griffis told the commission, “You have a lot to be proud of; you have watched your budget carefully.” [Full Story »] 

Murray Forestry recognized as top fiber supplier in 2011

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Wednesday, June 1. 2011
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Murray Forestry, Inc., from Surrency, was recognized by Georgia Biomass, LLC as their fiber supplier of the quarter for Q1, 2011. Murray Forestry began supplying fiber to Georgia Biomass in early January when the plant began fiber receipts. [Full Story »] 

South Georgia Republican luncheon to be held

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Wednesday, June 1. 2011
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The monthly South Georgia Republican luncheon will be held Wednesday, June 1, at 12:00 Noon at Captain Joe’s in Baxley. [Full Story »] 
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