News - Topics from September, 2011

Appling County Friends of the Library to hold open meeting

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Wednesday, September 7. 2011
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By Jess Miles

The Appling County Friends of the Library will be holding an open meeting on Monday September 19. The meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the conference room of the Appling County Public Library. Anyone who is interested in joining the Friends of the Library or learning about upcoming library events is welcome to come. [Full Story »] 

Appling Co. Library to host Author Janisse Ray reading and book signing

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Wednesday, September 7. 2011
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By Jess Miles

On Monday, September 26 the Friends of the Library will be hosting a reading by Janisse Ray. [Full Story »] 

Griffis attends GHSU of Dental Medicine

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Wednesday, September 7. 2011
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Grayson Griffis of Appling County is a member of the largest freshman class ever at Georgia Health Sciences University College of Dental Medicine, the state’s only dental school. Grayson’s mother is an alumna of the college. [Full Story »] 

Sheriff Deloach gives weekly report

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Friday, September 2. 2011
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Sheriff Benny DeLoach would like to report the following activity of the Appling County Sheriff’s Office.

Aug. 19, answered a call to Sellers Road in reference to a theft. A complainant stated a family member entered his residence and took several items, valued at $330.00. [Full Story »] 

Update given on ESPLOST

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Thursday, September 1. 2011
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By Jamie Gardner

At a work session meeting of the Appling County Board of Education, held on Aug. 22, Maintenance and Operations Director Winton Herrin updated board members on finances in relation to Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) projects. Herrin reported the anticipated revenue for the 2007 ESPLOST was originally projected to bring in $17,000,000.00 and had a cap of $20,000,000.00. As of July 31, 2011 the one-cent sales tax has brought in approximately $13,942,361.64. Herrin also stated that the tax collection is scheduled to run through June 30, 2012. He added that if it stays at the current level of collection, the tax would bring in approximately $16.4 million. [Full Story »] 
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