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Vandals have struck again at the Ernest J. Parker Recreation Park. The memorial sign, which has already been repaired once before due to vandalism, was hit again last week. [Full Story »] 

For saving enough energy in 12 months to effectively plant more than 23,880 trees, Appling County School System will be presented with the award for Energy Stewardship from Energy Education during the May 21 board meeting. The award for Energy Stewardship recognizes the organization’s effort to implement an innovative organizational behavior-based conservation and management program. The program is administered through a strategic alliance with Energy Education, a national company whose energy conservation programs have saved more than $2.6 billion for educational and ministerial organizations since 1986. [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. [Full Story »] 

A fish dinner sale will be held at the Parker-Harrell building Friday, June 1. [Full Story »] 

The Progressive Resource Center located in the Parker-Harrell building on Jr. High Drive is sponsoring a summer enrichment program for all school age children May 29 through July 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with Ms. Starion Byrd, coordinator. [Full Story »] 

The Appling County Food Processing Plant will be in operation again this summer to provide the citizens of Appling and surrounding counties the opportunity to put up fresh fruits and vegetables. We can assist you in preparing your product for the freezer or the can. We can also help you can your own soup, sauce, or Brunswick stew. [Full Story »] 

The South Georgia Republican monthly luncheon will be held June 6, at Sarah’s In The City at 12:00 Noon. [Full Story »] 

At the state track meet, held in Jefferson, the boy’s track team finished in 7th place overall in the AA division.  [Full Story »] 

Clint and Brandi Sellers of Baxley are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Savannah Kate Sellers. [Full Story »] 

Carl and Nettie O’Quinn will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on June 8, with a private family dinner. [Full Story »] 

R. Victor and Vickie Williams of Baxley are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Tasha Denise Williams, to David Cole Griffin, the son of David D. and Lynn Griffin of Alma. [Full Story »] 

Gene and Beth Mann are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Haley Elizabeth Mann, to Jody Len Arnold, son of Lynn and Melissa Arnold. [Full Story »]