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There will be a Rowland family reunion (of which some relatives are from Appling County) in Hazlehurst at the First United Methodist Church Friendship Hall next to the church Sept. 1. [Full Story »] 

By Thomas Howell and Eric Pitts

Ten million vehicle tires are discarded in Georgia every year. That’s more than 27,000 tires scrapped every single day of every single week. What to do with them; how to pay for it; and how to prevent more than a million of them from being illegally dumped are questions that have frustrated the tire industry, environmentalists, and state and local governments for years. [Full Story »] 

Patrick Rooks is the son of Steven Rooks, former Appling County Pirate standout. He is a top basketball prospect and will be playing for the Clemson Tigers in 2013. He presently attends state ranked, Charlotte Christian School in Charlotte, N.C. [Full Story »] 

Tryouts for Appling County Middle School softball will be June 25-27 at Appling County Recreation Complex. [Full Story »] 

We, the parents, request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of our children, Marrissa Denay Sanchez to Nathan Cory Dyal. [Full Story »] 

Mary K. Hermoso Garcia and Felix Nunez of Hazlehurst proudly announce the birth of their daughter Adriana Garcia. [Full Story »] 

-Published in The Valdosta Daily Times on July 15

The practice of outsourcing jobs formerly held by Americans to foreign countries has been a hot topic this week as Republican candidate for president Mitt Romney is defending himself against allegations that he was still at the helm of Bain Capital in the early 2000s when a major outsourcing took place. [Full Story »] 

I recently had a Yankee friend stop for a few days and I had the privilege to take him out for a walk in midafternoon. Be advised I did this on purpose. I wanted to see his reaction to one of the South’s most celebrated residents, the black gnat; for I knew they were out in force. I believe they are the worse this year they have ever been. I remember my Daddy saying “they won’t bother you if you work hard enough.” What a crock. This was just another ploy of the old timers to get more work out of us young’uns. [Full Story »] 

As Larry and I sit watching a television show, it’s not unusual at all for him to pause the show to expound on some inconsistency he’s noticed. For example, Sunday night we were watching “Criminal Minds.” When a character started strapping on his artificial leg, Larry hit the pause button. [Full Story »] 

Obamacare is now the law of the land if only by a narrow margin of the vote of the Almighty Nine. The Supreme Court did, however, establish Obamacare as a tax. Our always honest “president” had earlier assured us that it was not a tax. Good, bad or indifferent, the passage of Obamacare is a significant milestone in the continuing growth of big government. [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor and Citizens,

Love, unity and compassion will change things; this is what God expects from us. Can we not see what is happening all around the United States and the world? We are blessed in our area. The heat is just a test. Can we not see that man has no control over the weather, heat, storms or rain? Fire is still burning, wind is still blowing, rivers still flowing and rain is still falling. What about the heat? Can we see the signs? Are we spiritually prepared? If we are not we need to get our house in order for God is speaking. [Full Story »] 

Philip A. Hare, Sr., 76, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at his residence under the care of Southern Care Hospice. He was a native of North Tonawanda, NY and had lived in Appling County since 1986. Hare retired from the United States Navy after 22 years of service. He was a member of Ten Mile Baptist Church, the American Legion and was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. in Corfu, NY. [Full Story »] 

A devoted mother, grandmother, sister and church member, Lola Nails, of Norwalk, CT, died Thursday, July 5, 2012. Lola was born May 9, 1944 to the late Lonell and Sarah Ethel Nails in Baxley where she was raised and attended school. Upon relocating to Connecticut, she was employed at Myers Manufacturing Company and Caldor in Norwalk, CT for many years. Lola was also a member of St. James Missionary Baptist Church, Norwalk, CT for many decades.

In addition to her parents, Lola was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Spearmon, a brother, Joe Nails and two brothers-in-law, Roosevelt Coleman and Charles Winston. [Full Story »]