Perception

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Thursday, July 16. 2015
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Last week my two youngest grandsons, Jakey (10) and Will (6) stayed with us while their older brother Trey (12) went to Boy Scout Camp in Tennessee. On Thursday, a friend invited me to bring them swimming at her pool. They were excited, to put it mildly. Children and water are a magical combination. Their mom Julie has done a good job of teaching them to swim, but Will doesn’t have the needed confidence yet. We donned our bathing suits, gathered towels, and headed out for some fun. [Full Story »] 

It’s a Girl-Davis!

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Wednesday, July 15. 2015
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Candace and Dusty Davis of Baxley are excited to announce the birth of their daughter, Lilly-Grace Davis born Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 5:21 p.m. in Bacon County Hospital. Lilly weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and was 21 inches long. [Full Story »] 

Ms. Hall and Mr. Tomberlin to wed July 18

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Wednesday, July 15. 2015
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Casey and Kim Tomberlin of Baxley and Hunter, son of groom and bride-to-be would like to announce the forthcoming marriage of their son, Phillip “Corey” Tomberlin, to Breanna Leigh Hall, daughter of Malcolm Hall of Baxley. [Full Story »] 

Jekyll Island deer welcome news they are now official

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Wednesday, July 15. 2015
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In the midst of all the turmoil over recent Supreme Court decisions on Obamacare and gay marriage as well as the furor over the Confederate battle flag, you may have missed the big news. The white-tailed deer has been selected the official mammal of the state of Georgia. [Full Story »] 

Impressed with facilities

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Wednesday, July 15. 2015
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Dear Editor,

My wife and I have spent last Wednesday through Saturday in Baxley watching two of our granddaughters play in the 14U GRPA softball fast pitch state tournament. [Full Story »] 

Tim Carson

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Wednesday, July 15. 2015
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Tim Donald Carson, Sr., 80, entered into rest July 8, 2015.   [Full Story »] 

Helen Jones Gardner

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Wednesday, July 15. 2015
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Helen Jones Gardner, 74, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at her residence. [Full Story »] 

Thelmage “Buddy” Gay

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Wednesday, July 15. 2015
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Thelmage “Buddy” Gay, 84, of Baxley, died Saturday, July 4, 2015 at his residence. Buddy was born December 29, 1930, in Baxley to Dan Gay and Matilda Gay. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and was retired from Georgia Power. [Full Story »] 

Joseph Givens

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Wednesday, July 15. 2015
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April 13, 1952 – July 2, 2015

On Thursday, July 2, 2015 Joseph Givens made the transition from Earth to Glory at his residence in Baxley. Joseph was born April 13, 1952 in Ludowici to the late Dan Givens and the late Patsie Ingerville Givens. [Full Story »] 

Billie Bliss Tillman Kerr

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Wednesday, July 15. 2015
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Miles-Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Billie Bliss Tillman Kerr, 58, who passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015. She was a lifelong resident of Appling County and a former paraprofessional at Altamaha Elementary School and Appling Primary School. She was a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church and the Genesis Sunday School Class. [Full Story »] 

Georgia’s oldest library clerk retires at age 87

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Wednesday, July 15. 2015
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By Mary Ann Ellis

Alice Coleman, Georgia’s oldest library clerk, has worked for the last 37 years in the Appling County Public Library, but the end of July 2015 will begin her retirement. About a year ago, Green Thumb, a work program for senior citizens which is administered by Green Thumb Environmental Beautification, Inc., awarded her a plaque for being the oldest librarian in the state of Georgia. [Full Story »] 

Former co-owner of News-Banner laid to rest at age 74

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Wednesday, July 15. 2015
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Former co-owner of The Baxley News-Banner Helen Gardner, 74, was laid to rest on Friday, July 10. Gardner and her husband, Max Gardner, who preceded her in death in March 2014, owned the newspaper outright from 1981 until Jan. 1, 2008, when they sold the business to their son and current owner Jamie Gardner. [Full Story »] 

Paul Bridges to speak in Baxley

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Wednesday, July 15. 2015
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Here is something a little bit different. The Appling County Democratic Committee is hosting a dinner meeting, the public is invited and the speaker will be a Republican. There will be no charge for admission. Not even for Republicans. [Full Story »] 

“NutriPacks” Provided by the A.C. Food Bank

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Wednesday, July 15. 2015
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The Appling County Food Bank is making preparation now to provide “NutriPacks” for the 2015-2016 school year. The name “NutriPacks” is the name chosen for the meals placed in the backpacks and will replace the “Backpack” name. The “NutriPacks” program provides one gallon zip-lock bags of food, each week, which the student may take home and eat when school meal programs are unavailable. The bags are placed privately in the students backpack by their teacher as they leave on Friday or before a long break to provide food for the weekend. [Full Story »] 

Concerted Services asks the community for fans and cooling device donations

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Wednesday, July 15. 2015
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As temperatures rise during the hottest days of the summer, Concerted Services is asking the community to donate fans and any other cooling devices to low-to-no income elderly that they help serve. Donations may be made to the local office at 57 Harvey St.
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