Entries by Staff Writer

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Mathis of Ringgold, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sabine of Chatsworth and Mrs. Marcy Griffin of Baxley proudly announce the marriage of their children, Rachel and Nathan on Saturday, May 14, 2011, at General Woods Inn of Rising Fawn. [Full Story »] 

Beatriz Canela and Ruberman Youans Alcantara of Alma proudly announce the birth of their son, Ruberman Joshua Alcantara. [Full Story »] 

I know it’s a little early to start talking 2012 politics, but there is a topic that has really been weighing on me for a few days, especially after seeing the mess Washington has created. If you will indulge me for a few moments, I would like to ask that you consider two mock politicians/options. [Full Story »] 

Rearing children may well be the most difficult and most rewarding task of a lifetime. To nurture a child from birth to adulthood is no easy task, but if that child arrives with ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), the difficulty is compounded. The first obstacle comes in recognizing the disorder and finding help for the child. That is just the beginning. Societal biases lurk around every corner. [Full Story »] 

It was early fall and Daddy, myself and Doc, a family friend, decided to make a trip to the Big Satilla river. We had some Catawba worms, regular worms, minnows and crickets and a paper sack containing a yellow jacket nest. We were loaded for bear and had a grand old time on the trip down with me being the designated driver. [Full Story »] 

By Bill Wilson

A late deal struck by House and Senate leaders to raise the debt ceiling - with spending cuts that won’t balance the budget anytime soon, if ever - is a sad commentary on the state of affairs in Washington. There is no solution to the problem in sight. [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor,

Recently I attended a function that was held at the stadium in Waycross. Having a handicap tag and the blue handicap window card I attempted to park in a handicap slot and was informed by the parking attendant that it would cost $10.00 for me to park. Is this legal? I refused to pay and had to walk a great distance, which was a hardship due to recent back surgery. [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor,

On behalf of the State of Georgia, the Department of Transportation and the family of Mr. Douglas Dent Daniel, I am honored to announce the Dedication of the Douglas Dent Daniel Highway! The ceremony will take place on Friday, August 5, at 10:00 a.m. at the Odum Recreation Center in Odum. [Full Story »] 

I previously discussed Georgia’s Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011 known as “House Bill 87” and its interaction with federal regulations and their impact on those seeking to immigrate. As complicated an issue as this is, many citizens have difficulty understanding how immigration affects them on a daily basis. Many think that more strict enforcement of immigration laws might ease some economic difficulties — especially those that affect smaller governmental units such as schools and law enforcement as well as quasi-governmental entities such as hospitals. While that may be true in some cases, strict enforcement of current federal regulations will negatively impact many state and local economies. Appling County is no different, and our local economy is already experiencing the ill effects of House Bill 87. [Full Story »] 

George W. Copeland, 90, of Hampton, passed away on July 29, 2011. Mr. Copeland was a faithful servant of Fayetteville First United Methodist Church and a skilled craftsman in the art of wood-working. Mr. Copeland had served his country during WWII in the U.S. Navy. He retired from Delta Air Lines after 27 years of service. [Full Story »] 

Frances Elizabeth McLemore, 99, of Vidalia, died Friday, July 29, 2011 in Bethany Assisted Living in Vidalia. Mrs. McLemore was born April 23, 1912 in Appling County to the late Silas Malcolm Johnson and the late Letitia Sellers Johnson. She was a member of Surrency Baptist Church. Frances Elizabeth was a schoolteacher, artist and musician. Her husband, Carr McLemore, preceded her in death. [Full Story »] 

Laura Beth Lundy Wade, 76, died Thursday, July 28, 2011 in Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup. Mrs. Wade was born March 3, 1935 in Pike County, Kentucky to the late Ray Lundy and the late Thelma Hill Lundy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Elster Wade, a sister Judy Hunter and a brother, Peter Lundy. [Full Story »] 

Chief of Police James Godfrey reports that on July 26, at approximately 10:00 a.m., officers from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Altamaha Drug Task Force, and the Baxley Police Department, served arrest warrants on the residents of 39 Waldon Street and 598 Fair Street. The warrants are a result of several months of undercover operations. [Full Story »] 

By Renee O’Quinn

During the regularly scheduled meeting of the Baxley City Council, held on July 26, council members discussed the airport hanger and operations. City Manager Jeff Baxley stated he had been approached by Robbie Gardner who desires to enter into a rental/lease agreement with the city for the use of the large blue and gray hangar at the airport that the city owns. [Full Story »]