Entries from March 2014

Poorly conceived Common Core curriculum is not the answer

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Saturday, March 29. 2014
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By Augusta Chronicle Editorial Staff, Sunday, March 23, 2014

It’s one of the few things most liberals, moderates and conservatives are agreeing on: Common Core is a terrible idea.

The national K-12 education initiative – promoted by the Obama administration to replace a hodgepodge of state standards with a single set of learning goals – is designed to supplant the much-maligned No Child Left Behind Act.

But critics from all points on the political spectrum share similar Common Core concerns: It undermines student individuality and teacher autonomy; puts too much emphasis on standardized tests; and sets the stage for a federal takeover of education. [Full Story »] 

Another installment of sidesplitting headlines

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Friday, March 28. 2014
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Newspapers can have some downright hilarious material at times. Therefore I offer to you, once again, another installment of funny headlines that actually made it to print. Enjoy! [Full Story »] 

Ms. Bowen and Mr. Hughes to wed

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in Weddings
Wednesday, March 26. 2014
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Kai Ashley Bowen and Jacob “Jake” Carroll Hughes announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Tommy and Karen Bowen and the maternal granddaughter of the late Loran and Evelyn Collins of Baxley. Paternal grandparents are the late T. J. and Jackie Bowen of Hazlehurst. [Full Story »] 

Columnist commandos get scoop on latest developments in Crimea

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Wednesday, March 26. 2014
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Since the policy of the federal government seems to be to snoop on the conversations of private citizens, I thought it would be appropriate if we turned the tables on them. So, I authorized my columnist commandos to infiltrate the White House disguised as Teleprompters and get the real scoop on the latest developments in Ukraine. [Full Story »] 

Max left a legacy that will live on forever

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in Letters
Wednesday, March 26. 2014
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Dear Jamie,

My deepest sympathy to you, Helen, your brothers and children in the loss of Max. Because of the life he lived and the unwavering principles that he stood for, his death is also a great loss to the community and Christianity. [Full Story »] 

Mandatory umpire meeting set March 31

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Wednesday, March 26. 2014
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The Appling County Recreation Department will be having a mandatory umpire meeting March 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the Recreation Department Office. [Full Story »] 

Alice Geneva Barron

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in Obituaries
Wednesday, March 26. 2014
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Mrs. Alice Geneva Barron affectionately known to family and friends as “Gen, “Geneva,” “Granny,” and “Queen B” was born October 11, 1934 to the late Andrew Hansley, Sr. and the late Minnie Blanding Hansley. Geneva died on March 18, 2014. [Full Story »] 

Genevieve E. Murray

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Wednesday, March 26. 2014
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Miles-Nobles Funeral Home announces the death of Genevieve E. Murray who passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014 at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County. She was a retired seamstress from Douglas and Harper and a member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church. [Full Story »] 

James Edward Pearce

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Matt Gardner
in Obituaries
Wednesday, March 26. 2014
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Miles-Nobles Funeral Home announces the death of James Edward Pearce, 65, who passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014. He was a lifelong resident of Appling County and a retired mechanic. [Full Story »] 

Marjorie Devereaux Westberry

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Wednesday, March 26. 2014
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Marjorie Devereaux Westberry, 79, passed away Tuesday, March 18, at Golden Living Center. [Full Story »] 

Judge Lane opens indictments on 28

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Wednesday, March 26. 2014
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Twenty-eight subjects received indictments in Superior Court by Judge Roger B. Lane on March 18. The following subjects were indicted and the indictments are as follows:

Ross Purvis – Theft by taking, three counts, failing to pay for natural products/chattels. [Full Story »] 

Routine traffic stop results in two arrests

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Wednesday, March 26. 2014
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Sheriff Benny DeLoach reports that on March 15, deputies of the Appling County Sheriff’s Office made a routine traffic stop on Highway 341 that led to the arrest of Felton Cornell Hall, 33, of Atlanta, and Eugene D. McCoy, 54, of Hazlehurst. Hall was charged with DUI, and failure to drive within a single lane. McCoy, a passenger, was charged with V.G.C.S.A./cocaine. [Full Story »] 

Plant Hatch new siren system to be fully operational April 1

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in News
Wednesday, March 26. 2014
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On Tuesday, April 1, the new siren system at the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant will be fully operational. Residents are encouraged to keep their tone alert radio for use with weather alerts and other notices from the local emergency management agency. [Full Story »] 

Baxley Tree Fest Tree Trek scheduled for April 12

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Wednesday, March 26. 2014
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Mayor Steve Rigdon and the City of Baxley invite you to enjoy a scenic walk/run through the small town of Baxley on Saturday, April 12 on the morning of our annual Baxley Tree Fest. The walk/run is a great way to start your day filled with festival activities and entertainment. [Full Story »] 

Teachers of the Year honored by Chamber of Commerce

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Wednesday, March 26. 2014
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The Baxley/Appling County Chamber of Commerce recently held a luncheon for Appling County School District Teachers of the Year including Debra Arnett (Appling County Primary), Jerrod Ball (Appling County Elementary), Shelly Horton (Altamaha Elementary), Hank Callahan (Fourth District Elementary), Kelly Richey (Appling County Middle) and Anthony Hammett (Appling County High). Appling County School District Teachers of the Year is Jerrod Ball. [Full Story »] 
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