News - Topics from August, 2012

Pre-Release Center gets new directive, 50 local jobs saved

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Wednesday, August 1. 2012
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By Jamie Gardner

It was news Appling County needed to hear last Wednesday, July 25. For a period of time the community has been unsrue about the fate of the Georgia Department of Corrections Pre-Release Facility located in Appling County Industrial Park West. Would it close or would it stay open? [Full Story »] 

Sheriff Deloach gives weekly update of incidents

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Wednesday, August 1. 2012
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Sheriff Benny Deloach would like to report the following activity of the Appling County Sheriff’s Office.

July 19, a complainant came to the Appling County Sheriff’s Office to report harassing text messages. The complainant stated a person making text stated they were going to beat up her sister. [Full Story »] 

Caregiver of the Year Award nominations sought

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Wednesday, August 1. 2012
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The Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging and the Rosalynn Carter Institute are accepting nominations for Caregiver of the Year (COY) Awards. Regional COY awards will be given in three categories: (1) Volunteer Caregiver, (2) Family Caregiver, and (3) Para-Professional Caregiver. [Full Story »] 

Beasley-Lawrence family reunion to be held August 4

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Wednesday, August 1. 2012
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The annual Beasley-Lawrence family reunion will be held Saturday, Aug. 4 at Asbury United Methodist Church in Baxley. [Full Story »] 

Back-to-school health checks for children

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Wednesday, August 1. 2012
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By Dr. Davidson Freeman

Preparing your child for another school year requires more than new clothes and school supplies. You should also consider your child’s health needs.

Here is a handy back-to-school health checklist: [Full Story »] 
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