Entries from February 2013
Peggy Hall
Peggy Hall, 60, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah after a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of Appling County; the co-owner of Piddlers, Creekside Produce and Southern Star Gift World; a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a gift and blessing to her family and friends unique in her own way, exceptionally talented and creative in every aspect of her life. Her poems inspired many souls and her light shined bright in everyone’s life that she touched. She was grateful and thankful for all her customers and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, M.C. and Nell Corbitt and grandchildren, Marty Sanders and Tyler Willis Barlow.
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Robert H. “Mann” Herrin
Robert H. “Mann” Herrin passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Wayne Memorial Hospital under the care of Hospice of South GA. He was a native of Wayne County, living most of his life in Appling County. Herrin was a retired farmer and worked as a mechanic with Union Camp for 33 years. He was a member of Memorial Freewill Baptist Church.
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Merle Beckworth Medders
Merle Beckworth Medders, 86, died Wednesday, February 13, 2013. Mrs. Medders was born March 17, 1926 in Appling County to the late Charlie Marvin Beckworth and the late Virginia Soonie Swinson Beckworth. She was a member of Satilla Baptist Church.
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Anna Bell Wright Seward
October 23, 1910 – February 14, 2013
Anna Bell Wright Seward: October 23, 1910 – February 14, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Hazlehurst with Elder Eddie Harmon officiating. [Full Story »]
Anna Bell Wright Seward: October 23, 1910 – February 14, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Hazlehurst with Elder Eddie Harmon officiating. [Full Story »]
Local businessman testifies before members of Congress
By Jamie Gardner
Fram Renewable Fuels President Harold Arnold, at the invitation of Congressman John Barrow, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade on February 14 at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C. The hearing, A Nation of Builders: Manufacturing in America, allowed members of Congress to examine manufacturing in America and to garner input from business leaders across the country. [Full Story »]
Fram Renewable Fuels President Harold Arnold, at the invitation of Congressman John Barrow, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade on February 14 at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C. The hearing, A Nation of Builders: Manufacturing in America, allowed members of Congress to examine manufacturing in America and to garner input from business leaders across the country. [Full Story »]
2013 Miss Pirate Contest set
The annual staff of Appling County High School would like to invite everyone to come out on February 23 for the 45th Annual Miss Pirate Pageant. 2012 Miss Pirate, C.G. Stewart, will be crowning the new 2013 Miss Pirate. C.G., the daughter of Warren and Cindy Stewart, is a junior at Appling County High School.
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Appling County man enters plea to aggravated child molestation, gets 25 years
District Attorney Jackie Johnson announces the conviction and sentence of 29 year-old Christopher Aaron O’Berry of Baxley for Aggravated Child Molestation.
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City Manager recognizes employee for job well done
By Renee O’Quinn
City Manager Jeff Baxley recognized employee Gilbert Ellis, a supervisor, for the Water Department, for a job well done during the regular city council meeting held February 12. The city manager stated that Ellis was on-call and responded to a call from a citizen needing help with sewer problems, which was after regular business hours. Ellis arrived at the residence within minutes and had the problem resolved efficiently. The citizen called the manager to express his appreciation for the good job done by both Ellis and Water Supervisor Dale Sapp, who was also onsite for this call and helped to resolve the problem. The manager commended city employees for the great job that they do. Mayor Steve Rigdon thanked all city employees for the great job they do that help to make the mayor and council’s job easier. [Full Story »]
City Manager Jeff Baxley recognized employee Gilbert Ellis, a supervisor, for the Water Department, for a job well done during the regular city council meeting held February 12. The city manager stated that Ellis was on-call and responded to a call from a citizen needing help with sewer problems, which was after regular business hours. Ellis arrived at the residence within minutes and had the problem resolved efficiently. The citizen called the manager to express his appreciation for the good job done by both Ellis and Water Supervisor Dale Sapp, who was also onsite for this call and helped to resolve the problem. The manager commended city employees for the great job that they do. Mayor Steve Rigdon thanked all city employees for the great job they do that help to make the mayor and council’s job easier. [Full Story »]
Arrests reported by Sheriff
Sheriff Benny Deloach would like to report the following activity of the Appling County Sheriff’s Office.
Feb. 8, a routine traffic stop on Spell Street led to the arrest of Tyler K. Cauley, 26, of Baxley. Cauley was charged with possession of marijuana, driving while license withdrawn, drugs to be kept in original container and adult seatbelt violation. [Full Story »]
Feb. 8, a routine traffic stop on Spell Street led to the arrest of Tyler K. Cauley, 26, of Baxley. Cauley was charged with possession of marijuana, driving while license withdrawn, drugs to be kept in original container and adult seatbelt violation. [Full Story »]
Organizational meeting for Adult Softball Teams
Monday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m. an organizational meeting for Adult Softball teams will be held at the gym.
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NOTICE OF OPENING ON JUVENILE COURT
The position of part-time Judge of the Juvenile Court of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit (who shall reside in Jeff Davis County) will be open as of January 1, 2013. Interested parties may apply for the position by contacting E. M. Wilkes III, Chief Judge of the Superior Courts of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit, P. O. Drawer 1540, Hazlehurst, Georgia 31539-1540, prior to March 31, 2013. Applicants must be at least 30 years of age, a resident of the State of Georgia for three years, and have practiced law for five years.
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gpn12 NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE
BAXLEY AUTO REPAIR at 268 April Lane has one 1987 Ford F150, Vin#1FTCF15Y9HNB30308, on the property as of this date February 12, 2013 it remains abandoned. If there is no one to claim it by March 15, 2013 I will sell this vehicle for storage and repair bill.
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gpn05 CITY OF BAXLEY, GEORGIA REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSALS Planning, design, administrative and related services
The City of Baxley, Georgia is requesting statements of qualifications and proposals from consultants with a strong record or qualifications, which will enable it to successfully assist the local government with development and implementation of a Community Development Block Grant. Responding firms should be qualified to provide planning, design and administrative services for a period of 2 - 3 years.
Baxley seeks to immediately contract for planning, design and administrative related services for CDBG funds for public facilities. All contracts are subject to Federal and State contract provisions prescribed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
Criteria for evaluation includes (1) knowledge of CDBG guidelines and regulations, (2) experience in design and/or administration of this type project, (3) knowledge of community, (4) workload and ability to meet the project schedule, and (5) track record for successfully administering previous CDBG projects. Proposers shall also cite examples of similar work in other communities, and include references from within those communities. References will be contacted.
Consultants may submit proposals for services to include planning, design, administrative and related services; OR submit proposals to include only CDBG administration and related services, OR submit proposals to include only design and related services.
Questions may be directed to Von Spell, City Clerk, City of Baxley, P.O. Box 290, Baxley, GA 31515, (912) 367-8300. For consideration, proposers must submit their proposals no later than 5:00 PM, March 22, 2013, to the City of Baxley. Proposals received after the above date may not be considered.
Baxley reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities in the proposal process. Baxley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Further in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Baxley does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the administration or operation of its programs.
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Baxley seeks to immediately contract for planning, design and administrative related services for CDBG funds for public facilities. All contracts are subject to Federal and State contract provisions prescribed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
Criteria for evaluation includes (1) knowledge of CDBG guidelines and regulations, (2) experience in design and/or administration of this type project, (3) knowledge of community, (4) workload and ability to meet the project schedule, and (5) track record for successfully administering previous CDBG projects. Proposers shall also cite examples of similar work in other communities, and include references from within those communities. References will be contacted.
Consultants may submit proposals for services to include planning, design, administrative and related services; OR submit proposals to include only CDBG administration and related services, OR submit proposals to include only design and related services.
Questions may be directed to Von Spell, City Clerk, City of Baxley, P.O. Box 290, Baxley, GA 31515, (912) 367-8300. For consideration, proposers must submit their proposals no later than 5:00 PM, March 22, 2013, to the City of Baxley. Proposals received after the above date may not be considered.
Baxley reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities in the proposal process. Baxley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Further in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Baxley does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the administration or operation of its programs.
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gpn07 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: Estate of Robert H. Herrin, deceased
All creditors of the estate of Robert H. Herrin, deceased, late of Appling County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This 7th day of February, 2013.
Donald K. Foster, Executor
Estate of Robert H. Herrin, deceased
5589 S. Highway 121
Surrency, Georgia 31563
J. ALEXANDER JOHNSON
132 W. Parker Street
Baxley, Georgia 31513
912-366-9000
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This 7th day of February, 2013.
Donald K. Foster, Executor
Estate of Robert H. Herrin, deceased
5589 S. Highway 121
Surrency, Georgia 31563
J. ALEXANDER JOHNSON
132 W. Parker Street
Baxley, Georgia 31513
912-366-9000
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gpn18 IN THE PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF APPLING STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF MICHAEL HARDWICK, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. 2013-12
NOTICE OF PETITION TO FILE FOR YEAR’S SUPPORT
The petition of Jan Hardwick for a year’s support from the estate of Michael Hardwick, deceased, for decedent’s (surviving spouse) having been duly filed all interested persons are hereby notified to show cause, if any they have, on or before March 20 at 10:00 a.m., 2013, why said petition should not be granted.
All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed on or before the time stated in the preceding sentence. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk and all filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at later date. If no objections are filed the Petition may be granted without a hearing.
DIANE HALLMAN
PROBATE JUDGE
By Diane Hallman
36 SOUTH MAIN STREET
BAXLEY, GA 31513
(912) 367-8114
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO FILE FOR YEAR’S SUPPORT
The petition of Jan Hardwick for a year’s support from the estate of Michael Hardwick, deceased, for decedent’s (surviving spouse) having been duly filed all interested persons are hereby notified to show cause, if any they have, on or before March 20 at 10:00 a.m., 2013, why said petition should not be granted.
All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed on or before the time stated in the preceding sentence. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk and all filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at later date. If no objections are filed the Petition may be granted without a hearing.
DIANE HALLMAN
PROBATE JUDGE
By Diane Hallman
36 SOUTH MAIN STREET
BAXLEY, GA 31513
(912) 367-8114
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