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By Renee O’Quinn

The 27th annual National Peace Officer’s Memorial Day ceremony took place Thursday, May 19 in Baxley to honor fallen officers at the Appling County Law Enforcement Center. The ceremony was a joint observance with other area law enforcement agencies including the Baxley Police Department, Appling County Sheriff’s Department, Georgia State Patrol, citizens, leaders, county and city officials. The solemn, yet beautiful ceremony was held for the purpose of paying honor and tribute to fallen ‘peace’ officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, those who chose to protect us all. [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor and citizens,

The Baxley Post Office would like to thank the community for giving to the Letter Carrier’s Food Drive. We collected a total of 1,559.40 pounds of canned goods, which was given to the local food bank. Thanks again for your support. [Full Story »] 

The Recreation Department wants to congratulate all the athletes that participated in the State Track Meet in Carrollton, on May 13 and 14. [Full Story »] 

Big Red performed wonderfully. He loves Interstates where he can put his head in the wind and lope to his satisfaction. He happily strutted his stuff when he sprinted through Jacksonville and headed down I-95 to Daytona Beach. The high performance super Mustang was beside himself. B. J. kept cautioning me to “hold him back”. [Full Story »] 

Kara Clark, Valedictorian of the Class of 2011, is the daughter of James and Melanie Clark. Kara has been active in various organizations throughout her high school career including Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Science Club, Math Team, Spanish Club, 4-H, and Beta Club. She has enjoyed helping with Special Olympics, the Secret Angel Project, and Sunshine Center visits. She has been a Goal Card recipient all four years of high school. During her senior year, Kara was the Beta Club President, alto section leader in chorus, and leader of the Appling Applause Show Choir. She has worked diligently in school, maintaining the highest average in her class each year. [Full Story »] 

Tyler Williams is the 2011 Appling County High School Salutatorian. She is the daughter of Rodney Williams and Pam Williams. During her high school career, Tyler has participated in a variety of clubs and organizations at Appling County High School. [Full Story »] 

By David Miller

The Pirates traveled to Eastman Tuesday afternoon to play region 3AA’s #1 seeded Dodge County Indians. The games would live up to their billing. Two good baseball teams would battle it out to the end. After 14 tough innings of baseball the Pirates move on to the elite eight. The Pirates swept the Indians in the best of three series two games to none. The Pirates won the first game 3-2 and they took the late game 8-6. [Full Story »] 

Maegan Ryles has attended Appling Christian Academy for five years. She was a member of the ACA chapter of the Georgia Association of Christian Schools Honor Society for four years and served as vice-president in her senior year. She was a member of the Eagle cheer squad, the basketball and the softball programs. Maegan has received the following academic and character awards: “A” Honor Roll all four years of high school while maintaining a 4.0 grade point average. Most recently, Maegan won the Highest Academic Average Awards in English and World History, and had a special recognition in Pre Calculus. In addition, She received the Senior Class Highest Academic Average Award. She has been recognized for her cheerleading ability with awards for “Best All Around Cheerleader,” The Base Award and The Outstanding Cheerleader Award. [Full Story »] 

Benny R. Douglas of Alma and Mr. and Mrs. Henry (Donna) Morris of Baxley announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Lindsay JoAnn Douglas, to Justin Wade Orvin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mickey (Barbara) Orvin of Baxley. [Full Story »] 

Phyllis and Robert Westberry and the late Jerry “Jabo” Aycock of Surrency would like to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Jodi Brooke Aycock, to Daniel Rickey Hunter, son of Rickey and Annette Hunter of Baxley and Allison and Mike Flory of Broxton. [Full Story »]