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

On Dec. 13, a complainant came to the Appling County Sheriff’s Office to report domestic violence. The complainant stated she and her husband had an altercation and he made threats against her. [Full Story »] 

Ron Henry was afforded the honor and pleasure of singing with the HOMEFIRE: American Military Spouses Choir at the home of Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden at Number One Observatory Circle. [Full Story »] 

On Friday morning, December 21, Baxley and Appling County fire personnel responded to a house fire on Hatch Parkway North. [Full Story »] 

On Tuesday, Dec. 18 a special swearing in ceremony was held in the courtroom of the Appling County Courthouse. Superior Court Judge E.M. Wilkes presided over the swearing in of Appling County Probate Judge Diane Hallman. [Full Story »] 

The United Way of Appling held its Victory Luncheon on Dec. 5 to celebrate reaching its goal of raising $60,000.00. United Way would like to thank the community for its help in meeting the goal this year. [Full Story »] 

The staff of The Baxley News-Banner wish you a Happy New Year. The newspaper will be closed Tuesday, January 1 and Wednesday, January 2 for the holiday. [Full Story »] 

On Monday, January 7 the Appling County Library Board will meet at the Appling County Public Library at 5:00 p.m. [Full Story »] 

Laurel N. Higginbotham has achieved academic excellence in her course work during the fall term and was recently recognized at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College by being named to its President’s List. [Full Story »] 

Pastor Kirkland and the Word of Harvest Family Worship Center Inc. invite the public to our Watch Night Service December 31 at 10:00 pm. [Full Story »] 

By Congressman Jack Kingston

Without action, current tax rates will expire on January 1 causing taxes to increase on every American. This part of the “fiscal cliff” will take more money out of the pockets of hardworking Americans and threatens to send our economy into the throes of a double dip recession. [Full Story »] 

Navy Petty Officer Third Class Jessie L. Caulson, son of Lynne McNeal of Baxley, along with nearly 12, 000 past and current crewmembers, family and friends attended the inactivation of aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise, the world’s first nuclear powered aircraft carrier, recently completed its 25th and final deployment and returned to its homeport of Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled inactivation, held prior to the ship’s terminal offload program and subsequent decommissioning. The inactivation ceremony was the last official public event for the ship, and served as a celebration of life for the ship and the more than 100, 000 Sailors who served aboard. [Full Story »] 

The Baxley News-Banner will close for Christmas on Monday, Dec. 24 at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 25 and Wednesday, Dec. 26. The office will reopen Thursday, Dec. 27 at 8:30 a.m. The deadline for the Dec. 26 issue will be Friday, Dec. 21 at 12:00 p.m. [Full Story »] 

On the heels of one of the deadliest school shootings in United States history, the Appling County School System would like for the community to know that it is being proactive with regard to school safety. [Full Story »]