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Dear Editor and Citizens of Baxley and Appling County: [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor,

Russell (Buddy) and I would like to thank the Pine Forest Garden Club for choosing our yard as ‘yard of the month’ for August. [Full Story »] 

David E. Miles Funeral Home announces the death of Kevin M. “Kev” Bergeron, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 28, 2012. He was born on December 23, 1964 in Kodiak, AK. Kev loved fishing, the World Wrestling Federation, grilling out and spending time with his daughter, Jenny. He was preceded in death by his father, Gene Bergeron. [Full Story »] 

Virginia Beckworth Beasley Ford, 85, passed a Sunday, September 2, 2012 at Memorial Health Center. She was a member of the Eastern Star of Jacksonville, the VFW Auxiliary Women’s Group and the Women of Moose Chapter 305. [Full Story »] 

David E. Miles Funeral Home announces the death of Josephine C. Moody, 74, who passed away Thursday, August 30, at her residence under the care of Southern Care Hospice. [Full Story »] 

Woodrow “ Woody ” Wilson Moore, (USNR) ADJC, 92, born September 22, 1919 in Houston County, TN, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2012. He started his Navy career in 1940 serving 30+ years. He was an active member of Evangel Temple Assembly of God and had a strong love for his pastor and the church. Woody was a great storyteller and always had something to talk about. He was an avid military historian and musician. He loved bowling and golfing and continued to play up until last year. Woody was a very humble man who never considered himself a hero but rather a true American. He was preceded in death in 1993 by his former wife, Margie Louise Moore. He is survived by his wife, Florence Moore; five children, Melver W. Moore (Margaret), William E. Reiter (Patricia), Phyllis E. Cason (James H.), David Ruttan (Sharon), and Ruth Dennis (Carl); 12 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. [Full Story »] 

David E. Miles Funeral Home announces the death of Russell Dewayne Roddenberry, 43, who passed away August 28, 2012, after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Appling County and had lived in Jacksonville for the past several years. His parents, Doc and Ruth Miller preceded him in death. [Full Story »] 

Coni Gail Halligan Solomon, 62, of Athens, passed away Wednesday, September 5. [Full Story »] 

By Jamie Gardner

The meeting of the Appling County Board of Commissioners held Tuesday, September 4, was a meeting topped by public discussion. Several concerns were addressed during the meeting including a road issue and Lake Mayers usage. [Full Story »] 

The following are highlights of incidents that have been handled by officers of the Baxley Police Department. [Full Story »] 

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

Aug. 31, answered a call to Barney Road in reference to threats. A complainant stated a subject had made threats against him. [Full Story »] 

By Matt Gardner

The Appling County Pirates (1-0-1 overall) defeated the Liberty County Panthers (1-1) 35-16 on Friday, September 7 at Jimmy Swain Stadium. [Full Story »] 

By Jamie Gardner

The Faith Christian Crusaders, of Ludowici, did not know what hit them Friday night at Eagle Field as the Appling Christian Academy Eagles football team steamed past the visiting team 60-0. The Eagles are now 4-0 on the season.

Eagle full back Daniel Beasley got the scoring underway for Appling Christian early in the game. The staunch Eagle defense forced Faith to punt and Beasley capped an offensive drive scoring on a 15-yard touchdown run. The two-point conversion was no good and the score was 6-0. [Full Story »] 

Cynthia Annette McCall, of Baxley, was nominated by her cousin, Renee Eason, for the Heart of Georgia Altamaha CARE-NET Regional Caregiver of the Year Award, obtained from an article in the July issue of the local Baxley News-Banner. The 500-word essay submitted by Renee Eason about Ms. McCall and her hard work, dedication and involvement in the field of Caregiving and her efforts to improve the quality of life for others, has caused Ms. McCall to be selected as the 2012 Family Caregiver of the Year for the Heart of Georgia Altamaha Region. [Full Story »]