Dear Editor,
On behalf of Baxley-Appling County Tourism, I want to thank the vendors who participated in and made Peaches To The Beaches a success. Without vendor support, the Board would not be able to advertise in newspapers, radio, magazines, and other forms of media. A big thank you goes out to Steve Rigdon our Town Mayor, City Manager Jeff Baxley, County Manager Lee Lewis, and County and City employees, Appling County Sheriff’s Department, Appling County Recreation Department, AC EMA, AC EMS, Baxley Public Works Dept., and the Baxley Police Dept.
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Letters - Topics from March, 2012
“Could not one be found to defend James?”
Dear Editor,
This is a follow-up to my letter of March 7 concerning the death of Corporal James M. Dixon III, USMC, and responses to remarks and comments. [Full Story »]
This is a follow-up to my letter of March 7 concerning the death of Corporal James M. Dixon III, USMC, and responses to remarks and comments. [Full Story »]
If we don’t help the sick then who will?
Dear Editor and citizens of Appling County,
I guess you want to know, why, when and where, however that is not important, but it is more important than we realize that the sick have a right to be seen at the hospital regardless of race, creed, color or gender.
How can the facilities continue to function without patients? [Full Story »]
I guess you want to know, why, when and where, however that is not important, but it is more important than we realize that the sick have a right to be seen at the hospital regardless of race, creed, color or gender.
How can the facilities continue to function without patients? [Full Story »]
Why did James have to die?
Dear Editor,
As I rode down Holland Road Extension yesterday I still felt as if I was in a fog, in a nightmare that wouldn’t ever end. My cousin, best friend and Hero will never stand in his yard again, will never cut his grass, play with his dogs, ride down that dirt road, never get to visit any of us at our homes, and will never be a part of any family events. Most people have gone on with their lives, and the big news of Corp. James M. (Rooster) Dixon III’s tragic death was just another news story for the big town of Baxley. [Full Story »]
As I rode down Holland Road Extension yesterday I still felt as if I was in a fog, in a nightmare that wouldn’t ever end. My cousin, best friend and Hero will never stand in his yard again, will never cut his grass, play with his dogs, ride down that dirt road, never get to visit any of us at our homes, and will never be a part of any family events. Most people have gone on with their lives, and the big news of Corp. James M. (Rooster) Dixon III’s tragic death was just another news story for the big town of Baxley. [Full Story »]
How I met Foster Sellers
By Hollis Crummey
It was a cold, damp and grey Saturday afternoon in the winter of 1963 when most were indoors or doing something other than shopping for cars, trucks, or tractors. As a young salesman working my first fulltime employment since graduating high school, it was my Saturday to work. Mr. Altman wanted two salesmen on duty just in case someone wanted to make a major purchase at his dealership. My counterpart Alvin Miles and I were enjoying the warmth of a radiant gas heater situated in a part of the building that allowed us to watch the front lot. [Full Story »]
It was a cold, damp and grey Saturday afternoon in the winter of 1963 when most were indoors or doing something other than shopping for cars, trucks, or tractors. As a young salesman working my first fulltime employment since graduating high school, it was my Saturday to work. Mr. Altman wanted two salesmen on duty just in case someone wanted to make a major purchase at his dealership. My counterpart Alvin Miles and I were enjoying the warmth of a radiant gas heater situated in a part of the building that allowed us to watch the front lot. [Full Story »]
A special “Thank You”
Dear Editor,
A special “Thank You” to everyone who supported the passing of eSPLOST IV for Education! It is now a reality in Appling County thanks to all of the community who voted “Yes” on March 6, 2012! The students, staff, parents and community will benefit tremendously from the “Pennies” that will be collected. This was not a new tax, stated Superintendent Scarlett M. Copeland, it was a continuation tax from the past three eSPLOST. These monies will be utilized for great projects in the next five years that was planned by school staff and administrators. [Full Story »]
A special “Thank You” to everyone who supported the passing of eSPLOST IV for Education! It is now a reality in Appling County thanks to all of the community who voted “Yes” on March 6, 2012! The students, staff, parents and community will benefit tremendously from the “Pennies” that will be collected. This was not a new tax, stated Superintendent Scarlett M. Copeland, it was a continuation tax from the past three eSPLOST. These monies will be utilized for great projects in the next five years that was planned by school staff and administrators. [Full Story »]
Offers opinion on recent shooting
Dear Editor,
For many years I have for the most part minded my own business, keeping my mouth shut, and watching life go on around me. But the murder of Cpl. James M. Dixon III, USMC, changed that. My tolerance level plummeted.
I have spoken with several people about the events surrounding James’ death, and I understand that he did not fire his gun at anyone, nor was he pointing it or preparing to fire when he was killed. It seems that in his mind, he was in Iraq, surrounded by the enemy. He was standing there holding his gun, in a state of confusion. If he had been pointing his gun or preparing to fire, his death would have been justified, if there were no way to subdue him. [Full Story »]
For many years I have for the most part minded my own business, keeping my mouth shut, and watching life go on around me. But the murder of Cpl. James M. Dixon III, USMC, changed that. My tolerance level plummeted.
I have spoken with several people about the events surrounding James’ death, and I understand that he did not fire his gun at anyone, nor was he pointing it or preparing to fire when he was killed. It seems that in his mind, he was in Iraq, surrounded by the enemy. He was standing there holding his gun, in a state of confusion. If he had been pointing his gun or preparing to fire, his death would have been justified, if there were no way to subdue him. [Full Story »]
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