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Terrica Jalise Williams and Kelvin D. Wright of Baxley proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Sariyah JaKyla Wright. [Full Story »] 

Taylor Herndon is excited to announce the birth of her little brother, Mason Lane Herndon, son of Mark and Ashley Herndon of Cochran. [Full Story »] 

Thomas Stephen Yonchak and Adele Rankin Yonchak announce the birth of their daughter, Anne Rankin Barbara Yonchak on May 9, 2011, in Charlotte, N.C. [Full Story »] 

Tomi Lynne and Dennis Ray Young, Sr. are proud to announce the birth of their son, Dominick Riley Alexander Young. [Full Story »] 

Layla Neezohee Jacobs was born July 19, 2011. [Full Story »] 

Catherine Jane Gruno and Kyle Raymond Wiggins, along with their parents are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. The event will be held at 4:00 p.m. on September 24 at First Baptist Church in Baxley. [Full Story »] 

Take a look at the picture on the right? This is a picture of the proposed Georgia House Districts 156 (northern Appling) and 178 (southern Appling) dividing line along Highway 15 South in Baxley. In careful observation, notice the circled areas. See anything unusual? One circle is the Appling County Board of Education central office located on the east side of Highway 15 and the other circle represents Appling County High School located on the west side of the highway. This is an example of how confusing it is going to be having our county split into different house districts. The board office would be in District 156 and the high school will be in District 178, even though they are basically across the road from each other. [Full Story »] 

A few weeks ago it was so dry that I caught a catfish with a tick on him. Brother, that’s dry. I guess it is this dry weather that has made the gnats so plentiful. The Bible says there is a time and season for everything and I guess this applies to gnats as well. They may be aggravating to us but if you observe nature you will see some of the best fed, fattest, mosquito hawks ever. They don’t even have to fly around to catch the little buggers, they just sit still on the Nandinas with their mouth open and before you know it, they have a gut full. And the swallows and bats are well fed, also. [Full Story »] 

On my bedroom wall hangs a picture that has given me much pleasure over the years. When I walk by it, a smile automatically leaps to my face in response to the smiling boy in the picture. I’m so glad now that I let him talk me into having the picture drawn that hot July day at Six Flags. [Full Story »] 

With Disneyworld, Sea World, Universal Studios, high-rises, posh resorts, a multitude of fancy eateries, Kissimmee and Old Town nearby, Orlando, Florida can probably get by with the dub, “Fun Capital, USA”. Excitement is there for you 24/7 and you don’t have to look far to find it. [Full Story »] 

Norma Jane Baxley, 48, died Friday, August 5, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. Mrs. Baxley was a native of Appling County and was born Oct. 18, 1962 to the late Herbert James and Orita Carter Thomas. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church. [Full Story »] 

Memorial services were held at Old Field Cemetery Saturday, August 6 for Alvin Jerome Hall, Sr. (who died Jan. 2, 2011) with the Rev. Dr. H. M. Moss officiating. He was cremated and an inurnment ceremony was held. Musical selections were by family and friends. [Full Story »] 

Hazel Sellers Malone, 80, of St. Mary’s, died Monday, August 1, 2011 in St. Mary’s after a lengthy illness. She was born Nov. 14, 1930 in Appling County to the late Will and Lois Kennedy Sellers. Hazel grew up in the Zion Community and was a graduate of Surrency High School. She made her home in St. Mary’s since 1954 and worked as an administrative secretary for the Gillman Paper Company until her retirement. She was of the Baptist Faith. [Full Story »] 

Miss Tinley Brook Park, infant daughter of Derek and Janna Park died on Saturday, August 6, 2011 in the Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia. [Full Story »]