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Dec. 28, a welfare check was requested to the residence on April Lane in reference to children being mistreated. Officer responded and notified DFACS . [Full Story »] 

Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) introduced a legislative package on the opening day of the 113th Congress.  Congressman Barrow’s priorities include a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, H.J. Res 4, which he introduced along with Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28). Congressman Barrow’s larger legislative package includes provisions to repeal burdensome regulations in the health care reform law, federal spending cuts and savings, and a provision to cut the salary of Members of Congress. [Full Story »] 

You can help Appling Christian Academy earn credit toward free educational equipment and supplies just by using a Harvey’s Hometown Rewards Key every time you shop at Harvey’s through April 30. Register your card to benefit Appling Christian at www.harveys-supermarkets.com, click on Our Community, then Hometown Education Rewards, and type in the school code: 43386. If you signed up for Appling Christian last school year, you do not need to re-register this year. [Full Story »] 

Children’s Story and Craft Time will return to the Appling County Public Library for the new year starting Monday, January 14, at 4:00 p.m.! [Full Story »] 

Now is the time to report your planted acres; therefore, it is very important that you contact Appling County FSA Office as soon as possible to report. [Full Story »] 

By Gail Taylor

The Appling Chapter/American Cancer Society is looking for people to form teams for their 2013 Relay For Life. The 2013 Relay For Life is May 3, 2013 at Appling County High School Track from 6:00 p.m. until 12:00 p.m. [Full Story »] 

In cooperative effort between Bacon, Pierce, and Appling County authorities Alan Edward Royal, age 35, of Duval County, Florida, and Katrina Lynn Lord, age 20, of Alma (photo not available), have been apprehended and will be charged with several counts of Burglary in Appling, Jeff Davis, Bacon and Pierce Counties. [Full Story »] 

The Appling County Branch of the NAACP has selected Mrs. Drissie Mae Howard Williams as the grand marshal for the 2013 parade. [Full Story »] 

The Appling County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Ashley Nicole Newsome, Jessica Christine Carter and Latisha Marlene Poppell. If you know the whereabouts of these individuals, please contact the Appling County Sheriff’s Office. [Full Story »] 

New officials sworn in, ready to go to work Jan. 1

On December 28, 2012, a special swearing in ceremony was held at the Appling County Courthouse to swear in a number of newly elected and reelected officials. Appling County Probate Court Judge Diane Hallman conducted the ceremony. [Full Story »] 

Effective January 1, Appling County’s new sales tax rate is eight cent per dollar on taxable goods. The new rate will now include the Transportation Sales Tax (one cent per dollar), a 10-year sales tax. [Full Story »]