John B. Johnson, Sr.

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John B. Johnson, Sr., 77, died Friday, January 28, 2011 in Bacon County Hospital. John was a native and life long resident of Appling County and was born Nov. 12, 1933 to the late Aaron Barry and Vicie Leola Murphy Johnson. He was a member of Big Oaks Church of God. Mr. Johnson was a retired Navy veteran of 21 years having served in Vietnam. He was a member of Vietnam Vets of America. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Johnson. [Full Story »] 

Ruby O’Berry Morris

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Ruby O’Berry Morris, 77, of Surrency, died Thursday, January 20, 2011 at the Satilla Regional Medical Center in Waycross. Mrs. Morris was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County and she was born Dec. 4, 1933 to the late Marshall Gordon and Mary Dykes O’Berry. She was a member of Ephesus Church of God. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Lee Morris, two sisters, Lula Smith and Nell O’Berry, two brothers, Ben and Ermond O’Berry, a grandchild, Amber Elizabeth Thomas and a great-grandchild, Devin Shaye Calhoun. [Full Story »] 

Wendell Clint Quinn

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Wendell Clint Quinn, 33, died Tuesday, January 25, 2011. Mr. Quinn was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County and was born Oct. 10, 1977. He was a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Quinn was an accomplished electrician. He was an avid fisherman, football fan, racing fan and loved spending time with friends and family. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bill and Thelma Tillman and paternal grandmother, Minnie Quinn. [Full Story »] 

Mary Ann Vaughn

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Mary Ann Vaughn, 69, died Tuesday, January 25, 2011 in Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick. Mary Ann was a native of Lowndes County and was born May 3, 1941 to the late Oliver Columbus and Berta Mae Yates Foskey. She was a member of First Baptist Church where she attended the Ruth Sunday-School Class and the Joy Group. Ms. Vaughn was preceded in death by her husband, Cadwell Vaughn. [Full Story »] 

Appling Schools to remain on SACS probation

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Wednesday, February 2. 2011
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On Friday, January 28, Appling County Superintendent Scarlett Copeland received notification from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI) that the Appling County School System will remain on an accreditation probation status with the organization. The following is a letter Copeland received from SACS AdvancED President and CEO Mark A. Elgart concerning a recent visit by a monitoring team on December 5 - 7, 2010: [Full Story »] 

King honored at ACHS Jersey Retirement Ceremony

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Frankie A. King a 1991 Appling County High School alumnus was honored at the Appling County High School jersey retirement ceremony held January 29 at the ACHS basketball gymnasium. Since his days of amazing Pirate fans, Baxley native Frankie King has made a name for himself. [Full Story »] 

DeLois Williams Jones named 2011 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee

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The Baxley-Appling County Board of Tourism formed the Appling County Athletic Hall of Fame to honor individuals worthy of recognition. The selection is based on guidelines set be the Board of Tourism. [Full Story »] 

Annual Chamber of Commerce meeting held

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On Tuesday, January 25, the Baxley/Appling County Chamber of Commerce held its 63rd Annual Meeting at the Appling County Elementary Complex. The meeting was opened by 2010 Chamber President Norma Cortes. Cortes offered a warm welcome to all in attendance. She then introduced the Rev. Ronnie Rentz to give the invocation. [Full Story »] 

Meth operation busted

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According to Appling County Sheriff Benny DeLoach agents of the Altamaha Drug Task Force, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Savannah Regional Drug Enforcement Office and Appling County Sheriff’s Deputies executed a search warrant at 335 Ashley Road, in Baxley on January 24. As a result of the raid components of an active methamphetamine manufacturing operation were seized. Also seized was a quantity of methamphetamine. [Full Story »] 

ACHS Choral Department to present 26th Annual Dinner Theatre

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The ACHS Choral Department will present its 26th Annual Dinner Theatre on Friday and Saturday evenings, February 11 and 12.The dinner will begin at 6:00 in the ACHS lunchroom. A delicious steak dinner, including a dessert bar, will be served to those who purchase a ticket for both the dinner and the show. The show, featuring our talented ACHS youth, will begin in the Fine Arts Auditorium at 7:30. Tickets can be purchased for those who wish to attend the show only. For ticket information, call 367-8610, ext. 426, or you may contact any high school choral student. [Full Story »] 

Deloach gives weekly recap of incidents

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Sheriff Benny Deloach reports the following incidents handled by deputies with the Appling County Sheriff’s Department.

On January 18, answered a call to Don Hall Road in reference to a dog case. The complainant stated his/her dog was sick and was taken to a veterinarian, who stated the dog was poisoned. The dog died. [Full Story »] 

“Tales of the Altamaha”

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The seventh annual production of one of the biggest events in the state, Tales of the Altamaha, accompanied by the noted River Rat Band, is in the works for spring 2011 at the Blue Marquee (the former Pal Theater) in Lyons, Ga. Our long-time friend Laurie Jo Upchurch, scriptwriter for the popular show is already working day and night to get ready for the event, which promises to be the best yet. Laurie Jo lives not far from the Altamaha River on the Appling County side. [Full Story »] 

Dying for a good book

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I haven’t read a good book in a coon’s age, and I’m having withdrawal symptoms. Notice I said “good book.” Of course I’ve been reading, but everything I’ve read lately has been a bit bland. Over the Christmas holidays, my friend Carole brought me the newest Barbara Kingsolver book, The Lacuna, and I could hardly wait to start it. [Full Story »] 

SACS issues continue to plague system

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Wednesday, February 2. 2011
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I believe with all my heart that Appling County has one of the best school systems in the state. The great majority of administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, cafeteria staff, bus drivers and other employees work extremely hard to make sure the children of Appling County have a brighter future. [Full Story »] 

Smith sentenced for voluntary manslaughter

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District Attorney Jackie Johnson announces the plea and sentencing of Kachestta Smith. Superior Court Judge E. M. Wilkes sentenced Smith to 20 years, with 15 to serve in prison and the balance on probation in Appling County Superior Court on January 24. [Full Story »] 
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