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John Barrow, U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 12th District, is planning a visit to Baxley and Appling County, Monday, March 12 as part of a get-acquainted tour of the newly expanded 12th Congressional District.

His plans include a noontime lunch meeting at Apple Dumpling Restaurant on West Parker Street. The Dutch-treat lunch will include a brief address by John and a chance to speak with the congressman. [Full Story »] 

Georgia’s longest yard sale, now over 220 miles long, the “Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale” will take place this Friday and Saturday, March 9 and 10, along the Golden Isles Parkway (US Highway 341). Yard Sale Organizer for Appling County Paula Tanner encourages everyone planning to have a yard sale anywhere in Appling County during the “Peaches to the Beaches” Yard Sale weekend to please pay the $30.00 Official Vendor Fee and be listed on the official Appling County Site Map given to all visitors during the event. [Full Story »] 

Sheriff Benny DeLoach would like to report the following activity of the Appling County Sheriff’s Office.

Feb. 23,answered a call on Red Dot Road in reference to a theft. A complainant stated that someone had taken her unemployment check out of her mailbox. The complainant believes she is aware of who took the check.

Feb. 23, answered a call to Alpine Drive in reference to harassing phone calls. A complainant stated her ex-husband continues to make threatening calls and text messages to her. [Full Story »] 

By Renee O’Quinn

City Manager Jeff Baxley announced at the regular council meeting Feb. 28 that the Water Works Park would be closed temporarily beginning Wednesday, Feb. 29 for routine repairs and painting of the water tank that is located at the park. The manager also stated the park would be closed until the maintenance is finished, approximately two weeks. If anyone has any questions they can call City Hall at 367-8300. [Full Story »] 

By Jamie Gardner

The Appling County Board of Education approved a waiver request recommendation from Superintendent Scarlett Copeland, at the regular monthly meeting held on February 27, that will request approval from the Georgia State Board of Education to waive O.C.G.A. 20-2-1183, Possession of Electronic Communication Devices, in all Appling County Schools for the next five years. As part of the waiver request the board stated that technology would be used in Appling County schools to provide access to the Internet, instructional applications, digital resources, productivity tools and blended learning environments. It will also be used to improve and encourage collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, communication and creativity. Technology better engages students and prepares students for the 21st Century workforce. [Full Story »] 

The Arts Council of Appling County will present “Dearly Departed” March 15-17 at the Fine Arts Center. This dramatic play will be presented each night at 7:00. The local actors are Dusty Gres, Paul Bridges, Jo Ann Switzer, Joe Switzer, Julie Farmer, Joy Connelley, Graham Floyd, Angela Knott, Jamie Jacobs, Eunice Martin, Buddy Taylor, Erma Dougherty and Don Sears. [Full Story »] 

At a recent meeting of the Baxley Lions Club, Dr. Orlando Fernando, or Dr. Orly as he is affectionately called, spoke about heart health. His wife, Nerry, and their two daughters, Alyssa and Andrea, accompanied him. The Deep South has the highest rate of heart disease in the United States. This is caused in part by poor eating habits and a sedentary lifestyle. [Full Story »] 

People who own a small business or are thinking of opening one can receive free, confidential consulting on business management and organization, taxes and licensing, accounting, marketing, financing and other topics. The one-hour consulting sessions will be offered Thursday, March 22, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Baxley/Appling County Chamber of Commerce located at 305 West Parker Street. [Full Story »] 

The Concerted Services, Incorporated joins with the Georgia Community Action Association in announcing the availability of a two-thousand five hundred dollar ($2,500) scholarship to be awarded on a statewide basis to a Georgia resident who is currently attending a post high school institution or has been accepted at such an educational institution. [Full Story »] 

Attention to all cancer survivors of Appling County, you are invited to attend a very special night out for a Cancer Survivor Banquet Friday, March 16 at 6:00 p.m. at Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church Social Hall. [Full Story »] 

The Friends of Appling County Library will meet Thursday, March 8 at 5:00 p.m. in the Appling County Library. [Full Story »]