Community shows strong support for prayer events

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By Jamie Gardner

It started early Thursday, May 2, at First Baptist Church. Baxley Mayor Steve Rigdon hosted the annual National Day of Prayer Breakfast and the special guest speaker and performer was retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Ron Henry, also of the singing group 4Troops. Henry shared emotional stories of his military experience and also performed a number of songs for the audience. The crowd at the breakfast was at capacity as many stood beside the walls in the church social hall. [Full Story »] 

Tractor Supply holds Ribbon Cutting

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On Friday, May 3, elected officials and Baxley-Appling County Chamber of Commerce directors joined the management and employees of the new Tractor Supply, located on East Parker Street, for the official opening and ribbon cutting of the store. [Full Story »] 

Sheriff Benny Deloach reports recent activity

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Sheriff Benny Deloach would like to report the following activity of the Appling County Sheriff’s Office.

April 26, answered a call to Old Field Cemetery Road in reference to a dog complaint. The complainant stated his neighbor’s dog is very aggressive and attacked his dog, and has charged at his children.

April 26, answered a call to David Carter Road in reference to a domestic dispute. The complainant and her boyfriend had an altercation. The boyfriend left the residence before officer arrived. [Full Story »] 

Eagles soar to GCAA State Championship

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The Appling Christian Eagles hosted the Barnes Academy Vikings, from Hartwell, in a weekend series to determine the 2013 GCAA Champion. On Friday, May 3, the game was delayed due to rain. After the delay the Eagles were able start the first game and with the game tied in the seventh inning and two outs senior Rex Cox came to the plate. Cox would be clutch in this situation, delivering a walk-off home run. The final score was in the Eagles favor 4-3. [Full Story »] 

Local Relay for Life draws large crowd

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The annual Appling County Relay For Life event was held at the Appling County High School at the track located next to Jimmy Swain Stadium on Friday, May 3. This year’s event drew a large crowd of 28 teams with over 360 participants that helped to raise over $34,900.00. [Full Story »] 

Letter Carriers Food Drive to be held May 11

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The National Association of Letter Carriers Annual Food Drive will be Saturday, May 11. You are asked to once again help out by donating canned goods. [Full Story »] 

Georgia’s College and Career Ready Performance Index released by Appling County School System

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The CCRPI will help parents and the public better understand how schools are performing in a more comprehensive manner than the pass/fail system previously in place under AYP. [Full Story »] 

2013 Track and Field District Winners recognized by Rec. Dept.

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The Appling County Recreation Department would like to congratulate all participants who participated in the district track meet. The following are 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners from Appling County Primary, Appling County Elementary, Altamaha Elementary, Fourth District Elementary and Appling County Middle School. [Full Story »] 

Thank You to Christmas In Action

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Dear Editor,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Christmas In Action crew that came to my home and re-covered my roof. Special thank you to Leon Russell, his brother and cousins and every person that came and helped. I pray God will richly bless each of you and your families. Thank you for a job well done. You will never know how much this means to me.

Sincerely,
Louise Boatright

Huge thanks and appreciation

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Huge thanks and appreciation to everyone who participated in the Walk For Jesus this past Saturday, May 4.  It was a dreary, rainy day but in spite of the weather about 40-50 Christians turned out to walk in the rain for their Lord and King.  Others who couldn’t walk rode in vans provided by First African Baptist Church. [Full Story »] 

Murray earns title of United States Marine

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Marine Corps Pfc. Matthew G. Murray, son of Gregory C. Murray, of Baxley, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C. [Full Story »] 

Steve Allen Stone

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Steve Allen Stone, 57, died Friday, April 19, 2013 at his residence. Steve Allen was born Jan. 15, 1956 in Appling County to the late Vernon Stone and the late Jessie Brown Yawn Stone. A brother, Eugene Stone, preceded him in death. [Full Story »] 

Lou Ella Carter

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Lou Ella Carter, 82, passed away Monday, April 22, 2013. Lou Ella was born Nov. 5, 1930 in Appling County to the late John Wilton Willoughby and the late Elvie Carter Willoughby. She was a member of Spring Branch Baptist Church. Lou Ella was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Cleveland Carter, four sisters, Waunell Albert, Johnnie Ruth Tyre, Winifred Crosby, Mary Hoover and four brothers, Richard Willoughby, Cornell Willoughby, George Thomas Willoughby and Rondall Willoughby. [Full Story »] 

James Folsom

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James Folsom, 74, died Sunday, April 21, 2013 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. James was born May 15, 1938 in Grady County to the late William Lawrence Folsom and the late Effie Lee Collins Folsom. He was a member of Baxley Holiness Church. Folsom was a veteran of the United States Army. [Full Story »] 

LILLY AUSTEEN SPELL GUNN

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Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the funeral service for Lilly Austeen Spell Gunn, 70, of Graham, who passed away Monday, April 22, 2013. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Miles Funeral Home. The Rev. Darrell Barlow and the Rev. David Griffin officiated with burial following in Graham United Methodist Church Cemetery. [Full Story »] 
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