Entries from May 2015

A letter to our newest alumni

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Thursday, May 28. 2015
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By the time The Baxley News-Banner hits the stands next week, both Appling County High School and Appling Christian Academy will have new graduates strutting about the county. Grins will still fill their faces, and rightfully so. Many of their wallets still hold the cash that came as presents for this auspicious occasion. Only a few days have passed since the commencement ceremony and the excitement lingers. [Full Story »] 

Ashley Griffis and Jim Perry to wed on June 6

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Staff Writer
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Wednesday, May 27. 2015
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Mr. and Mrs. Matt Griffis would like to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Ashley Alaine Griffis, to James Howell Perry III (Jim), son of Mr. and Mrs. James Perry, Jr. of Blackshear. [Full Story »] 

Miss Orvin and Mr. Bedgood to speak vows at June 6 ceremony

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Wednesday, May 27. 2015
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Roger and Karen Orvin are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Enga Orvin, to Nicholas Bedgood. [Full Story »] 

Miss Thomas and Mr. Carter to wed

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Wednesday, May 27. 2015
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Keith and Pam Thomas are proud to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Kayla Suzanne, to Bryan Matthew “Matt” Carter, son of Brad and Peggy Carter of Alma. [Full Story »] 

Georgia school teachers share their feelings about future of public education

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Staff Writer
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Wednesday, May 27. 2015
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My recent open letter to Georgia’s public school teachers produced as much response as I have received in a long time. Teachers from one end of the state to the other have weighed in and the comments are still coming. [Full Story »] 

Judon Marcus Graham

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Wednesday, May 27. 2015
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Judon Marcus Graham, 81, of Baxley, died Friday, May 15, 2015. Graham was born August 14, 1933 in Jeff Davis County to the late Marcus Leroy Graham and the late Lorene Sears Graham. He served in the United States Army and was a retired factory worker for Brockway Standard. He was preceded in death by a sister, Imogene Steverson. [Full Story »] 

Magaline Drake Holmes

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Wednesday, May 27. 2015
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Oct. 20, 1946 – May 18, 2015

Magaline Drake Holmes was born on Oct. 20, 1946 in Appling County. “Mag” was the second child of eight children born to the late Willie James Drake and Jossie Lou Drake. Mag attended the Appling County School System. She worked for Ship-n-Shore and the Appling HealthCare System of Baxley. [Full Story »] 

Cara Michelle Rivera

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Wednesday, May 27. 2015
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Cara Michelle Rivera, 32, of Baxley, died Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. Cara Michelle was born March 26, 1983 in Denver, Colorado. She was co-pastor of Fresh Oil Ministries and the greatest wife and mother. She was a true child of the King! She was preceded in death by her brother, Willie Roberts. [Full Story »] 

Woody Folsom Automotive has Grand Opening

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Wednesday, May 27. 2015
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By Bryan Shipes

The new Woody Folsom Automotive (Chevrolet, GMC, Buick) dealership located on West Parker Street in Baxley had its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, May 21.
Cole Swindell greeting crowd
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Class of 2015 ceremonies held

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Wednesday, May 27. 2015
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Graduation ceremonies were held for the Class of 2015 on Thursday, May 21 for Appling Christian Academy and Friday, May 22 for the Appling County High School. Pictured above is ACHS Valedictorian Sydney Dowdney speaking during Graduation.

Arrests reported by Sheriff Deloach

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Wednesday, May 27. 2015
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Sheriff Benny Deloach would like to report the following activity of the Appling County Sheriff’s Office.

On May 15, answered a call to Big Creek Church Road in reference to a civil dispute. The complainant stated he and his family was cutting limbs on his property and his neighbor made threats toward him and his family stated they were on his property. Both parties were advised what legal action that could be taken. [Full Story »] 

Multiple thefts, other incidents reported

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Wednesday, May 27. 2015
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The following are highlights of incidents that were handled by officers of the Baxley Police Department over the past several days.

On April 1 at approximately 8:40 a.m., officers answered a call to Harvey’s Supermarket in reference to a theft. On arrival the clerk told officers that a person had taken a bag of shrimp and fled out of the store without paying for it. After getting a description of the person, officers searched the immediate area and located the person who was taken into custody without incident. Charged in connection with this incident was Mark Cyntell Smith, 33, of Adrian, on one count theft by shoplifting. [Full Story »] 

gpn07 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY, GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF GLENDA GAIL HATTRICH, DECEASED

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Matt Gardner
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Wednesday, May 27. 2015
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of GLENDA GAIL HATTRICH, deceased, late of Appling County, Georgia, are hereby required to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
Erin Brewer Murray
Administrator of the Estate
Of Glenda Gail Hattrich
120 Cowboy Lane
Alma, Georgia 31510
KRIS KNOX, P. C.
Attorney for the Estate of Glenda Gail Hattrich
37 Tippins Street, Suite B
Baxley, Georgia 31513
5-20, 5-27, 6-3 & 6-10ch

gpn18 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF LEONEL MAQUEDA-CRUZ, Deceased

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Matt Gardner
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Wednesday, May 27. 2015
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ESTATE NO. 2015-14
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: Matilde Maqueda-Cruz and any interested parties
Jennifer E. Carver has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Leonel Maqueda-Cruz, deceased, of Appling County, Georgia.
All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause 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 with the court on or before June 15, 2015. All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and 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 a later date). If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
Shawn Rowland, Judge Pro Hac Vice
Probate Court of Appling County, Georgia
By: Gretchen Johnson
Clerk/Deputy Clerk of the Probate Court
Probate Court of Appling County
Appling County Courthouse
36 South Main Street
Baxley, GA 31513
912-367-8114
5-13, 5-20, 5-27 & 6-3pd

gpn10 IN THE PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF APPLING STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF LOGAN ELIJAH EUGENE GIVENS, Minor

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Matt Gardner
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Wednesday, May 27. 2015
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ESTATE NO. 2015-27
CITATION FOR TEMPORARY LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP:
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TEMPORARY LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP OF MINOR
Date of second publication, if any June 3, 2015
TO: Alphonso Bailey and whom it may concern,
You are hereby notified that Charlene Evon Cameron has filed to be appointed temporary guardian of the above-named minor. All objections to the Petition described above either to the appointment of a temporary guardian or the appointment of the petitioner as temporary guardian must be in writing, set forth the grounds of any such objections, and be filed with this Court no later than fourteen (14) days after this notice is mailed, or ten (10) days after this notice is personally served upon you, or ten (10) days after the second publication of this notice if you are served by publication. All pleadings must be signed before a notary public or Georgia probate court clerk and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact Probate Court personnel at the below address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees.
NOTE: If a natural guardian files an objection to the creation of the temporary guardianship, the Petition will be dismissed. If a natural guardian files an objection to the appointment of the petitioner as guardian or if a parent who is not a natural guardian files an objection to the Petition, a hearing on the matter shall be (scheduled at a later date). If no objection is filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.
Diane Hallman
Judge of the Probate Court
By Gretchen Johnson
Clerk, Deputy Clerk of the Probate Court
36 S. Main Street
Baxley, GA 31513
912-367-8114
5-27, 6-3pd
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