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According to Appling County Sheriff Benny Deloach on Friday, July 29, he was made aware of allegations involving a sheriff’s office employee, Investigator Richard Griffin, engaging in improper and potentially illegal conduct. [Full Story »] 

On Wednesday, July 27, Stephanie Watson was sworn in as the Deputy Coroner for Appling County. [Full Story »] 

By Matt Gardner

The Appling County Board of Commissioners held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 2 at the Courthouse Annex. During the meeting the commissioners approved an increase for use of the Appling County Landfill. [Full Story »] 

Fourth District is very excited about school starting this year. FDES also hopes all students have had a great first day of school. A lot of exciting activities are planned for your 2011-2012 school year.
For now, one very important date to remember is the annual Fall Festival on Saturday, November 5, beginning 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Many, many, many booths, raffles, the cakewalk, Bingo, and the Haunted House await you!!! Mark your calendar!!! [Full Story »] 

Chief of Police James Godfrey reports that on July 26, at approximately 10:00 a.m., officers from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Altamaha Drug Task Force, and the Baxley Police Department, served arrest warrants on the residents of 39 Waldon Street and 598 Fair Street. The warrants are a result of several months of undercover operations. [Full Story »] 

By Renee O’Quinn

During the regularly scheduled meeting of the Baxley City Council, held on July 26, council members discussed the airport hanger and operations. City Manager Jeff Baxley stated he had been approached by Robbie Gardner who desires to enter into a rental/lease agreement with the city for the use of the large blue and gray hangar at the airport that the city owns. [Full Story »] 

On July 22, at approximately 4:26 a.m., the Baxley Fire Department responded to a house fire on Blackshear Highway. Investigation revealed that the fire was the result of arson. The State Fire Marshall was called to assist in the investigation. A reward up to $10,000.00 is offered for information that would lead to the arrest of person(s) that attempted to burn the house. [Full Story »] 

Copeland welcomes everyone back-to-school

By Superintendent Scarlett Copeland

It is with great pride that we welcome everyone to the new 2011-2012 school year in Appling County. This is truly and honor and privilege for me to open this new year for the first time as your Superintendent. I am looking forward to working with the students, teachers, parents, and community in all capacities. The focal point of this important work should rest on the Mission and Vision, which serves as a guide for our school system. Our Mission states, “We are committed to providing a quality education that promotes maximum individual achievement and social responsibility” and our Vision implies, “Appling County Schools will be a System of Excellence for All Learners”. Partnering together with students, parents, staff, and community, we will build strong educational ties that will continue to achieve this mission and vision of our school system. [Full Story »]