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The Baxley News-Banner will be closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. [Full Story »] 

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

(Sheriff Deloach warns that if you receive any type of email, phone call, letter, etc. stating that you should send money or give out personal information, do not be a victim of this crime! This is a scam! We have also had several reports of people receiving U.S. Postal Money Orders wanting you to cash them and send back part of the money, this is also a scam!) [Full Story »] 

Navy Seaman Recruit Kevin D. Weaver, son of Tammy M. and Randy D. Weaver of Baxley, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Weaver completed a variety of training, which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. [Full Story »] 

A SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION WILL BE HELD FOR ALL APPLING COUNTY VETERANS AT THE AMERICAN LEGION (ALTAMAHA POST 26) ON MAY 28 AT THE POST HOME LOCATED ON TIPPINS STREET. [Full Story »] 

By Renee O’Quinn

The 28th Annual Ceremonies of the National Peace Officer’s Memorial Day were observed in Baxley at the Law Enforcement Center Thursday, May 17. The ceremonies began at 11:00 a.m. with Mayor Steve Rigdon giving a warm welcome to all. Next to speak was County Chairman Lewis Parker who also gave a big welcome to everyone in attendance. [Full Story »] 

By Laverne Courson, Curator

The “Meet Your Candidate” forum will be held June 26 at the Annex Building in the Commissioners meeting room at 6:00 p.m. [Full Story »] 

The Arts Council of Appling County is currently running an early bird membership drive through May 31, which offers a ten percent reduction in individual membership fees. You may also purchase season tickets during this time. Your membership is a tax-deductible donation and is used for the operations and expenses of the Arts Council of Appling County. The ACAC would greatly appreciate your support, so please consider a membership now. [Full Story »] 

Schools set for special ceremonies honoring seniors

On Friday evening, May 18, at 8:00, Appling County High School diplomas will be delivered to 198 seniors at Jimmy Swain Stadium. According to the school thirty-six percent of the graduates plan to attend a four-year university and twenty-six percent plan to attend a two-year college. Additionally, twelve percent of the graduates plan to attend technical college. Ten percent will enter military service and six percent will enter the workforce. The remaining ten percent of the graduates are currently undecided.

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Andrea Taylor Dominy, Valedictorian of the Class of 2012, is the daughter of Andy and Sandy Dominy. Taylor has been active in various organizations throughout her high school career including Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Business Leaders of America, Math Team and Beta Club. She has enjoyed being a member of the Youth Advisory Council for the Family Connection organization which gave her opportunities to participate in the Ghost Out school project and the Secret Angel community project. She has been a Goal Card recipient all four years of high school. During her senior year, Taylor was the Beta Club and FBLA club President. She has worked diligently in school, maintaining the highest average in her class each year. [Full Story »] 

Brooke Sikes is the 2012 Salutatorian of Appling County High School. She is the daughter of Jimmy and Sharon Sikes. Brooke was honored to be chosen by her class as Most Valuable to School and Most Intellectual Senior Class Superlatives. [Full Story »] 

Kayla Bohannon is the 2012 Appling Christian Academy valedictorian. Kayla is the daughter of Jimmy and Jami Bohannon. She is a member of Dunn Memorial Baptist Church and the Dunn Memorial Youth Group. She attended ACA since the ninth grade. Prior to coming to Appling Christian Academy, she was a home school student. [Full Story »] 

Miss Lindsey Johnson is Appling Christian Academy’s 2012 salutatorian. She is the daughter of Zachary and Deborah Johnson. Lindsey is a member of the Southside Baptist Church and the Southside youth group. She has attended ACA since seventh grade. Lindsey was home-schooled by her parents before coming to ACA. [Full Story »] 

The Appling County Sheriff’s office reports that on Friday, May 11, deputies responded to a vehicle accident at the intersection of Wayne Jones Road and U.S. Highway 1. A truck was stopped making a left turn onto Wayne Jones Road and the driver of a motorcycle failed to recognize that the truck was turning. The driver of the motorcycle, Jason Costa, of Baxley, was killed on impact. [Full Story »]