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The Moody family was one of the pioneer families to settle in Wayne and Appling Counties. [Full Story »] 

Georgia Secretary of State, Brian Kemp, visited the Appling County Chamber of Commerce for about an hour on Wednesday, June 17. During his visit Kemp was updated on the expansion of Woody Folsom Automotive, Southeastern Gin and Fries Farm Feed Mill in Surrency. [Full Story »] 

By Jamie Gardner

The Appling County Board of Education met on June 15 and approved a number of personnel items and tabled one decision. Under resignations board members accepted resignations from Brandon Liggett, Travis Bell and Anita Yawn.
The board accepted Superintendent Dr. Scarlett Copeland’s recommendation to open positions for a receptionist at Appling County Primary School, a bus drive for route 07-62, a flex bus driver and special education paraprofessional at Appling County Middle School. [Full Story »] 

On Saturday, June 20 Appling County Deputies issued citations on eighteen individuals for drag racing on Holmesville Road/Highway 121. Receiving citations were David Allen Stephens, 35, of Jesup, Michael Jason Stephens, 39, of Baxley, Brad Lee Gegg, 25, of Jesup, Victoria Megan Johnson Phillips, 25, of Hinesville, Sabrina Harrelson Rentz, 31, of McRae, Jeanmarie Joseph Borgonovo, 25, of Hinesville, John David Sweat, Jr., 38, of Waycross, Dusty Crawford, 27, of Hazlehurst, Rodney Kyle Rozier, 30, of Brunswick, Dustin Travis Williams, 26, of Darien, Jason Michael Kauger, 28, of Baxley, Timothy Walker Rowell, 19, of Baxley, James Eugene Hester, 40, of Surrency, David Dean Dunwody, 44, of Ludowici, Dustin Stewart Campbell, 26, of Surrency, Barry Jaquan Deverger, 23, of Townsend, Jason Lewis Taylor, 36, of Blackshear, also a male juvenile, age 15, of Hazlehurst, was written a juvenile complaint.
Other incidents handled by deputies with the Appling County Sheriff’s Office over the past few days. [Full Story »] 

On June 16 Renasant Corporation (NASDAQ: RNST) (“Renasant”) announced that its shareholders voted to approve the merger of Heritage Financial Group, Inc. (“Heritage”), the holding company for HeritageBank of the South, with and into Renasant.  On March 13, 2015, Renasant announced that it had received all regulatory approvals, including approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Federal Reserve, necessary to complete the proposed merger of Heritage with and into Renasant pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of December 10, 2014, by and among Renasant, Renasant Bank, Heritage and HeritageBank of the South.  Subject to the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions contained in the merger agreement, the merger is expected to be completed on July 1, 2015. [Full Story »] 

The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments has named State Representative Chad Nimmer (R-Blackshear) as the Vice Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. Rep. Nimmer currently serves as a member of the House Game, Fish, and Parks, Natural Resources and Environment, and Transportation committees, and as the Vice Chairman of the House Industry and Labor Committee. [Full Story »] 

Long Riders Motorcycle club is hosting their Sixth Annual Bikers Day. [Full Story »] 

By Bryan Shipes

Byron Buxton, who was regarded by many as the top prospect in baseball, made his major league debut Sunday, as the Minnesota Twins played against the Texas Rangers. Buxton scored the winning run in the top of the ninth to give the Twins a victory against the Rangers with a score of 4-3. [Full Story »] 

COO DEAN COLLINS RESIGNS

By Jamie Gardner

The Appling County Board of Education met on Monday, June 8, for a monthly meeting. During the meeting board members unanimously approved the FY2016 tentative budget. The anticipated fund balance as of July 1, 2015 is expected to be $6,600,000.00. The total revenue expected to be generated for the upcoming fiscal year is $30,675,392.30. The total expenditures calculated for FY2016 is $31,767,005.58, leaving an anticipated fund balance for June 30, 2016 of $5,508,386.72. [Full Story »] 

The Graham Police Department and Officer Jonathan Bennett would like to introduce the newest addition to the department a K9 unit. Officer Bennett will be working/handling the two-year-old labrador retriever named, Gunner. Officer Bennett stated they sought donations from the local community, churches and businesses. He said the response was great. With the donations the department was able to purchase the K9 narcotic dog for the City of Graham. The police cars were also re-striped, windows tinted and window guards for K-9 were added. [Full Story »] 

During a called meeting on June 9 the Appling County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to purchase a Caterpillar 140 motor-grader equipped with a ditch arm. The original price for the motor-grader is $298,182.00 but after a buyback of $142,000.00 the actual cost to the county is $156,182.00. [Full Story »] 

Pictured are participants during the annual Cornhole for Charity Tournament held Saturday, June 13 at First Assembly of God. The event is the only general fundraiser for Appling Community Connection, Inc. [Full Story »]