Donald W. Williams
Donald W. “Booger” Williams, 69, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 in the Carl Vinson Veterans Medical Center in Dublin. Donald was born Aug. 10, 1942 in Orangeburg, S.C. and had lived in Appling County since 1999. He was retired from the B. F. Shaw Company where he had worked for 20 years as a pipe fitter and he was a member of the Local Pipe Fitters Union 150. Williams was a member of the United States Air Force for 11 years serving as an airplane mechanic. He was a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church. Donald was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Allison Nicole Orvin and a great-granddaughter, Samantha Catlyn Orvin. He was the son of the late Bryant and Lurline Chavis Williams.
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Commission votes to hire second director
By Jamie Gardner
The Appling County Board of Commissioners held a called meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Following the first of two closed-door sessions for personnel purposes, a motion was made by Commissioner Ronnie Rentz to advertise for and hire an assistant road superintendent. Commissioner Charlie Leggett seconded Rentz’s motion. Chairman Lewis Parker called for a vote and Rentz and Leggett voted in favor of the motion. Commissioners Sarah Boatright, Theodore Wilkerson and Jasper Tomberlin opposed the motion. [Full Story »]
The Appling County Board of Commissioners held a called meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Following the first of two closed-door sessions for personnel purposes, a motion was made by Commissioner Ronnie Rentz to advertise for and hire an assistant road superintendent. Commissioner Charlie Leggett seconded Rentz’s motion. Chairman Lewis Parker called for a vote and Rentz and Leggett voted in favor of the motion. Commissioners Sarah Boatright, Theodore Wilkerson and Jasper Tomberlin opposed the motion. [Full Story »]
Van McCall to headline annual Chamber Meeting
The Baxley-Appling County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting will be held Tuesday, January 31 at 7:00 p.m. at the Baxley Church of God social hall. Highlights of the evening will include award presentations such as the Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee and the coveted Citizen of the Year Award.
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Council members sworn in
By Renee O’Quinn
Kenneth J. Waithe, newly elected District 1 Council Member was sworn in by Superior Court Clerk Floyd Hunter at the regular city council meeting on Jan. 10. Waithe told the council he was looking forward to working with everyone.
Betty Livingston, District 5, and Dr. Esco Hall, Jr., District 2, were reelected to serve additional terms. They were also officially sworn in. Livingston and Hall both stated they were thankful for serving another term and are looking forward to working with everyone as well. [Full Story »]
Kenneth J. Waithe, newly elected District 1 Council Member was sworn in by Superior Court Clerk Floyd Hunter at the regular city council meeting on Jan. 10. Waithe told the council he was looking forward to working with everyone.
Betty Livingston, District 5, and Dr. Esco Hall, Jr., District 2, were reelected to serve additional terms. They were also officially sworn in. Livingston and Hall both stated they were thankful for serving another term and are looking forward to working with everyone as well. [Full Story »]
Smith leads annual MLK Parade
Hundreds of Baxley and Appling County Citizens joined millions across the country in honoring civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday. In the top photo, Nettie Smith, the Grand Marshal of the 2012 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade, is shown in the lead car at Monday’s annual event.
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Pirates defeat Herons in OT, lose to Blue Tide
The Appling County Pirate basketball team traveled to face the Brantley County Herons on Friday, January 13 with the Pirates being able to pick up the win 59-54 in overtime. The Pirates next contest came on the road against the Long County Blue Tide on Saturday, January 14 with the Pirates taking the loss 40-70.
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Appling Christian Eagles notch back to back wins
The varsity girls (10-0) and the varsity boys (8-2) improved their season records with wins over Peoples Baptist Academy out of McDonough. On the road, January 6, the Lady Eagles outscored their opponent 56-20. Leading scorers for the ACA team were Christian Beasley (14) and Victoria Cox (12). Lindsey Johnson led all rebounders with 17.
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Lady Pirates lose to Brantley County, defeat Long County
The Appling County Lady Pirates traveled to face the Brantley County Lady Herons on Friday, January 13 and came up just short losing 45-56.
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gpn07 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF APPLING
All creditors of the Estate of J. F. GIDDENS, deceased, late of Appling County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the estate.
This 22nd day of December, 2011.
MARSHA G. ROWELL, EXECUTRIX OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF J. F. GIDDENS, DECEASED
c/o E. PRESTON JOHNSON, JR.
ATTORNEY AT LAW
P. O. BOX 304
BAXLEY, GA 31515
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This 22nd day of December, 2011.
MARSHA G. ROWELL, EXECUTRIX OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF J. F. GIDDENS, DECEASED
c/o E. PRESTON JOHNSON, JR.
ATTORNEY AT LAW
P. O. BOX 304
BAXLEY, GA 31515
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gpn17 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Under and by virtue of O.C.G.A. § 10-4-213 and the lease entered into between K&W Developments, Inc. d/b/a City Circle Mini-Storage and Dewayne Harris, dated September 9, 2011, the undersigned will sell at public outcry, at their storage facility at 746 City Circle Road, Baxley, Georgia on January 27, 2012, during the legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described personal property: All contents located in Unit 3 belonging to Dewayne Harris.
The above-described personal property will be sold as the property of Dewayne Harris, who is the occupant of Unit No. 3, to satisfy indebtedness owed to K&W Developments, Inc. d/b/a City Circle Mini-Storage by Dewayne Harris for his failure to pay the rental on said storage unit.
The proceeds of the sale will be used as follows: (1) to pay the expense of said sale; (2) to pay the above described indebtedness owed by Dewayne Harris to City Circle Mini-Storage; (3) the balance, if any, to Dewayne Harris.
Said property will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes, assessments, and liens of record, if any.
KRIS KNOX, P. C.
Attorney for City Circle Mini-Storage
37 Tippins Street, Suite B
Baxley, Georgia 31513
THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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The above-described personal property will be sold as the property of Dewayne Harris, who is the occupant of Unit No. 3, to satisfy indebtedness owed to K&W Developments, Inc. d/b/a City Circle Mini-Storage by Dewayne Harris for his failure to pay the rental on said storage unit.
The proceeds of the sale will be used as follows: (1) to pay the expense of said sale; (2) to pay the above described indebtedness owed by Dewayne Harris to City Circle Mini-Storage; (3) the balance, if any, to Dewayne Harris.
Said property will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes, assessments, and liens of record, if any.
KRIS KNOX, P. C.
Attorney for City Circle Mini-Storage
37 Tippins Street, Suite B
Baxley, Georgia 31513
THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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gpn07 NOTICE OF INTENT TO INCORPORATE
Notice is given that Articles of Incorporation, which will incorporate VETERANS TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC., have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation is located at 395 West Parker Street, Suite 11, Baxley, Georgia 31513, and its initial registered agent as such address is JAMES A. GRAHAM.
KRIS KNOX
37 Tippins Street, Suite B
Baxley, Georgia 31513
Incorporator
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KRIS KNOX
37 Tippins Street, Suite B
Baxley, Georgia 31513
Incorporator
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gpn18 NOTICE GEORGIA, APPLING COUNTY PROBATE COURT
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
PHILLIP M. JENKINS, JR. has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of PHILLIP MARSHALL JENKINS, SR., deceased, of said County. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.) 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 February 6 at 10:00 a.m., 2012. All pleadings/objections must be signed 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.
DIANE HALLMAN
PROBATE JUDGE
36 S. Main Street
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8114
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PHILLIP M. JENKINS, JR. has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of PHILLIP MARSHALL JENKINS, SR., deceased, of said County. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.) 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 February 6 at 10:00 a.m., 2012. All pleadings/objections must be signed 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.
DIANE HALLMAN
PROBATE JUDGE
36 S. Main Street
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8114
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gpn09 PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Logic and Accuracy Testing on the Voting Equipment to be used in the March 6, 2012 Presidential Preference & Special Board of Education 1% SPLOST Election will begin at 9:00 A.M. on February 11, 2012 and will continue until completed. The testing will be held at the Appling County Courthouse located at 36 S. Main Street.
DIANE HALLMAN
ELECTION SUPERINTENDENT
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DIANE HALLMAN
ELECTION SUPERINTENDENT
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gpn16 PUBLIC NOTICE
The City of Baxley will hold a Called Meeting on February 7, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall located at 282 E. Parker Street, Baxley, Georgia. The primary purpose of called meeting is a public hearing as well as any other business that may come before the Mayor and Council. The public hearing will offer opportunities for comments on the following properties (1) zoning amendment (2) petitions for annexation. Legal descriptions as follows:
(1) Zoning Amendment – (Property owned by Brad Rentz - 241 Polly Ogden Lane)
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the Second Land District of Appling County, Georgia, consisting of 2.0 acres, more or less, of original Land Lot No. 333, and being bound as follows: North by lands of Willie Harris and Bert Smith; East by a road; South by a canal; and West by lands of Willie Harris and Bert Smith. Said lands being more accurately shown according to a survey and plat thereof by Denean W. Dixon and Associates, Land Surveyors, dated January 4, 1974, and a copy of said plat being of record in Office, Clerk of Superior Court, Appling county, Georgia, in Plat Book 7, page 215, and by reference incorporated herein for all purposes.
(2) Annexation – (Property owned by Ricky Johnson – 43 Harry Street)
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the Second Land District of Appling County, Georgia, and being a portion of Land Lot No. 292, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of western right of way of Jackson Drive with the northern right of way of Harry Street; thence West 200 feet along the northern right of way of Harry Street; thence North in a strip of equal width 200 feet. Said tract of land being bound on the North by other lands of the Grantor, the lines being agreed upon and shown on the attached drawing; East by Jackson Drive; South by Harry Street; and West by Lots 9 and 10 of Block F as shown on the attached drawing.
(3) Annexation – (Property owned by Mary Lee Wilkerson – 409 Russell Road)
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the Second Land District of Appling County, Georgia, consisting of one (1) acre more or less, of Original land lot No. 286, and bound as follows: North, East and West by lands of Leroy Russell; South by a county road. Said land being more fully described as follows: To find the point of commencement start at the intersection of the West line of a county road, with the North line of a county road, which said county road leads to the Poor Robin Paved Road, and from said point of intersection run West along said county (the road leading to Poor Robin Paved Road) a distance of 535 feet, to the POINT OF COMMENCEMENT, and from said point run North 84º 30’ West, along said road, a distance of 210 feet; thence turn and run North 1º 10’ West a distance of 210 feet; thence turn and run South 84º 30’ East a distance of 210 feet; thence turn and run South 1º 10’ East a distance of 210 feet, to the point of beginning. Said land being more accurately shown according to a survey and plat thereof by Allen T. Beach, County Surveyor, dated April 3, 1979, and a copy of same being attached hereto and made a part hereof.
CITY OF BAXLEY
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(1) Zoning Amendment – (Property owned by Brad Rentz - 241 Polly Ogden Lane)
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the Second Land District of Appling County, Georgia, consisting of 2.0 acres, more or less, of original Land Lot No. 333, and being bound as follows: North by lands of Willie Harris and Bert Smith; East by a road; South by a canal; and West by lands of Willie Harris and Bert Smith. Said lands being more accurately shown according to a survey and plat thereof by Denean W. Dixon and Associates, Land Surveyors, dated January 4, 1974, and a copy of said plat being of record in Office, Clerk of Superior Court, Appling county, Georgia, in Plat Book 7, page 215, and by reference incorporated herein for all purposes.
(2) Annexation – (Property owned by Ricky Johnson – 43 Harry Street)
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the Second Land District of Appling County, Georgia, and being a portion of Land Lot No. 292, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of western right of way of Jackson Drive with the northern right of way of Harry Street; thence West 200 feet along the northern right of way of Harry Street; thence North in a strip of equal width 200 feet. Said tract of land being bound on the North by other lands of the Grantor, the lines being agreed upon and shown on the attached drawing; East by Jackson Drive; South by Harry Street; and West by Lots 9 and 10 of Block F as shown on the attached drawing.
(3) Annexation – (Property owned by Mary Lee Wilkerson – 409 Russell Road)
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the Second Land District of Appling County, Georgia, consisting of one (1) acre more or less, of Original land lot No. 286, and bound as follows: North, East and West by lands of Leroy Russell; South by a county road. Said land being more fully described as follows: To find the point of commencement start at the intersection of the West line of a county road, with the North line of a county road, which said county road leads to the Poor Robin Paved Road, and from said point of intersection run West along said county (the road leading to Poor Robin Paved Road) a distance of 535 feet, to the POINT OF COMMENCEMENT, and from said point run North 84º 30’ West, along said road, a distance of 210 feet; thence turn and run North 1º 10’ West a distance of 210 feet; thence turn and run South 84º 30’ East a distance of 210 feet; thence turn and run South 1º 10’ East a distance of 210 feet, to the point of beginning. Said land being more accurately shown according to a survey and plat thereof by Allen T. Beach, County Surveyor, dated April 3, 1979, and a copy of same being attached hereto and made a part hereof.
CITY OF BAXLEY
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gpn06 NOTICE OF PROPOSED BANK MERGER
Notice is hereby given that, as part of the consolidation of all of the subsidiaries of South Banking Company, Peoples State Bank and Trust, 72 E. Parker Street, Baxley, Georgia 31513, has made application to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for its written consent to merge with Citizens State Bank, 201 E. King Avenue, Kingsland, Camden County, Georgia 31548. Peoples State Bank and Trust will be the surviving bank after the merger and shall continue under the name ?Peoples State Bank and Trust. It is contemplated that all offices of the banks will continue to operate upon consummation of the merger.
Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its regional office located at 10 Tenth Street, NE, Suite 800, Atlanta, Georgia 30309-3906, not later than January 15, 2012. The non-confidential portions of the application are on file at the Regional Office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the non-confidential portions of the application file will be made available upon request.
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Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its regional office located at 10 Tenth Street, NE, Suite 800, Atlanta, Georgia 30309-3906, not later than January 15, 2012. The non-confidential portions of the application are on file at the Regional Office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the non-confidential portions of the application file will be made available upon request.
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