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By Jamie Gardner

Ask Victoria Cox, 17, an 11th grader at Appling Christian Academy, if she thinks wearing a seat belt is important. She will tell you it is very important and show you evidence of why she believes so strongly about wearing a seat belt. Had it not been for encouragement from a teacher at Appling Christian and actually wearing a seat belt, Victoria may have not been able to do this interview. [Full Story »] 

The following are highlights of incidents that were handled by officers of the Baxley Police Department over the past several days.

Jan. 1 at approximately 5:23 a.m., met with a complainant at Fastrac in reference to a theft. On arrival the complainant told officers that while he was inside the store person(s) unknown stole his 1992 Ford F-150, described as white in color with red lightening bolts down the sides. The truck was bearing a current Georgia plate PCL8070. The truck has been entered in the GCIC computer network as stolen. [Full Story »] 

By Matt Gardner

The Appling County Board of Commissioners approved the low bid of $51,000.00 from DNR Lawn for the installation of a new irrigation system at the Appling County Recreation Complex located on County Farm Road. The bid is for the current five fields and includes a booster pump. Due to not being a budgeted item the funds will come from contingency and was approved by all commissioners. [Full Story »] 

By Renee O’Quinn

The mayor, manager and Baxley City Council recognized Carol Carter for her service to the City at the regularly scheduled meeting held on Jan. 8. Mayor Steve Rigdon announced that Carter is retiring as an Accounting Clerk with the City after 40+ years. Mayor Rigdon commended Carter for her dedication and service. Manager Jeff Baxley expressed his appreciation of Carter’s performance as an employee and also commended Carter for her loyalty and service. Manager Baxley read a resolution and presented Carter with a plaque and her parking place decal. Carter accepted the plaque with the resolution with humble gratitude as she thanked the manager, the council and co-workers for their support. Family and many city employees were present to congratulate Carol on her retirement. [Full Story »] 

At the request of CSX Transportation, the Georgia DOT announces S.R. 21 will be closed at the railroad crossing near the intersection with U.S. 341/S.R. 27 in Surrency. This road closure is scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Thursday, January 17, weather permitting. Motorists will be able to access businesses, schools, and residents in the area. Motorists are urged to drive carefully and stay alert as they travel near this work zone. [Full Story »] 

The Appling County Heritage Center invites everyone to attend its Annual Meeting on Thursday, January 24, at Mi Sombrero Restaurant in Baxley at 7:00 p.m. The Guest Speaker will be Norma Nunez-Cortes. The emphasis will be on the relatively new Hispanic Heritage here in Baxley. [Full Story »] 

Would you like to know how the teachers use benchmark information to help your student? Do you want some time to check your student’s progress with teachers? [Full Story »] 

The Appling County Middle School, Appling County Elementary School, Altamaha Elementary School, Fourth District Elementary School, and Appling County Primary School will send out parental involvement plans that have been in effect for this current school year during the week of January 22 through January 25. Each plan is developed by parents, teachers, and administrators to increase parent participation and promote parent-school interaction. [Full Story »] 

Appling County Primary School faculty and staff cordially invite you to attend their PTO meeting on Thursday, January 17, at 6:00 p.m. [Full Story »] 

On Monday, January 7, U.S. Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) will kick off his annual Rural Listening Tour of the 12th Congressional District.  Congressman Barrow will visit 16 counties during the four-day tour: Columbia, Burke, Screven, Jenkins, Candler, Emanuel, Treutlen, Wheeler, Laurens, Toombs, Appling, Jeff Davis, Coffee, Tattnall, Evans, and Bulloch Counties. [Full Story »] 

The Appling County Recreation Department Office will no longer be located inside the City Gym. [Full Story »] 

The Arts Council of Appling County proudly presents the third annual Classical Arts Showcase to be held January 12 at 7:00 p.m. This year the performance will be at the First Baptist Church, Baxley. [Full Story »]