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Branch and Beecher reunion set

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Wednesday, October 12. 2011
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The annual Branch/Beecher family reunion will be held Saturday, Oct. 29 at the home of Bruce and Carolyn Wolfson. [Full Story »] 

Blood Drive to be held

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Wednesday, October 12. 2011
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The American Red Cross will be holding a Blood Drive on October 25 at First Baptist Church in Baxley from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. [Full Story »] 

Four-wheeler accident results in fatality

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Thursday, October 6. 2011
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According to Appling County Sheriff Benny Deloach, on October 2 deputies responded to a call at 2209 Buck Williams Road in reference to a four-wheeler accident. Joe Bereta, age 68, of Baxley, was found deceased as a result of a four-wheeler over turning on him. The preliminary ruling by Appling County Assistant Coroner Watson ruled this incident as an accidental death. [Full Story »] 

It’s a girl-Andablo!

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Wednesday, October 5. 2011
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Clarisa Andablo of Hazlehurst proudly announces the birth of her daughter, Melissa Andablo. [Full Story »] 

Miss Rentz and Mr. Hesters to marry

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Wednesday, October 5. 2011
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The families of Lisa Rentz and Danny Hesters of Hazlehurst invite you to join the couple in the exchange of their wedding vows Oct. 29. [Full Story »] 

Couple celebrate fiftieth wedding anniversary

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Wednesday, October 5. 2011
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Joel and Eva Jean Cray will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 30. Your children want to thank you for your love and patience through the years. [Full Story »] 

Expresses concern about sheriff’s office

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Wednesday, October 5. 2011
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Dear Editor and to the people of Appling County,

I am not running for any city or county office…but believe me…I’ve got something to say to you about the things you better start ‘standing for’ and believing in…God and Justice!

I had no idea what God was going to require me to do when I came down here to simply have an ‘Estate Sale’ and for those who don’t know you don’t have to die to have an estate sale. You are simply selling items you wouldn’t have in a yard sale, more valuable items. [Full Story »] 

If public figures use public money, it’s public business

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in Weekly Editorial
Wednesday, October 5. 2011
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(Editor’s note: The following editorial was published in The Brunswick News on September 26.)

Georgia Senate Pro Tempore Tommie Williams, R-Lyons, is refusing to say much about why he and other members of the Senate Committee on Administrative Affairs paid $80,500.00 in public funds - tax dollars - to settle a racial bias lawsuit against one of their colleagues in the Legislature. [Full Story »] 

Boiled weeds and such

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in Columns
Wednesday, October 5. 2011
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For some weeks now the signs have been there. As my huge sycamore tree drops its brown leaves, the winds strew them over the whole yard. When I turn the car into the driveway, the sight of autumn in my yard hits me in the face, but so does the heat when I open the car door. Since mid July, I’ve been hungry for cooler, brisker air. It’s the eternal cycle, rejuvenation of mankind—womankind, too, I might add. Please, Lord, just a few degrees cooler. I beg of you. [Full Story »] 

Precious frog

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Wednesday, October 5. 2011
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We have had a terrible drought but I hear it is even worse in Texas. I always heard my wife, a Texan, say everything is bigger in Texas. I guess this even applies to drought. I told my brother, Marq, that I was going to have our Preacher include a prayer for rain at our church and he said, “Please do.” [Full Story »] 

Yet another fiesta

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Wednesday, October 5. 2011
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September 27 is a very important date in my family history; it is my birthday. My sister Flo said that I cried all day the day I was born and that the rest of the family has been crying ever since. I like to celebrate great events and I consider my birthday to be one of the greatest. [Full Story »] 

Dean Hallman

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Wednesday, October 5. 2011
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Dean Hallman, 76, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011 at Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia. Mr. Hallman was born June 11, 1935 in Appling County to the late Washington Hampton Hallman and the late Annie Lee Milton Hallman. [Full Story »] 

Lanis Franklin Hutchinson

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Wednesday, October 5. 2011
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Lanis Franklin Hutchinson, 93, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011. Mr. Hutchinson was born Feb. 4, 1918 in Appling County to the late William Franklin Hutchinson and the late Jennie Carter Hutchinson. He was a member of Spring Branch Baptist Church. He was a Mason of Holmesville Masonic Lodge #195 F&AM. He was preceded in death by his wife, Murle Rentz Hutchinson and a son, Derrell Hutchinson. [Full Story »] 

Catherine Kirkland

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Wednesday, October 5. 2011
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Catherine Kirkland, 69, died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. She was born June 14, 1942 in Appling County and had lived here most of her life. Catherine was a homemaker and had attended Spring Branch Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Charles Kirkland and the late Lillie Yawn Young and the late Seaborn Young. [Full Story »] 

Alton L. Sease

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Wednesday, October 5. 2011
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Alton L. Sease died Thursday, September 15, 2011. Mr. Sease was born in Baxley Sept. 1, 1946 to the late Albert Lewis Sease and the late Essie Lee Ogden Sease. Alton attended the schools in Appling County and graduated in 1964 from the Appling County Consolidated High School. Alton enlisted in the United States Army July 2, 1964. He received an honorable discharge June 14, 1967. While serving his country he became an expert marksman and received the National Defense Service medal. Shortly after his discharge Alton moved to Buffalo, NY and went to work for General Mills, where he retired after 40 years of service. [Full Story »] 
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