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Copeland welcomes everyone back-to-school

By Superintendent Scarlett Copeland

It is with great pride that we welcome everyone to the new 2011-2012 school year in Appling County. This is truly and honor and privilege for me to open this new year for the first time as your Superintendent. I am looking forward to working with the students, teachers, parents, and community in all capacities. The focal point of this important work should rest on the Mission and Vision, which serves as a guide for our school system. Our Mission states, “We are committed to providing a quality education that promotes maximum individual achievement and social responsibility” and our Vision implies, “Appling County Schools will be a System of Excellence for All Learners”. Partnering together with students, parents, staff, and community, we will build strong educational ties that will continue to achieve this mission and vision of our school system. [Full Story »] 

Altamaha Elementary School- Pre-K Drop In: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 8, Pre-K Parent Orientation: 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Pre-K Open House: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 18. [Full Story »] 

Appling County Primary School Principal Brenda Harvey, teachers, and staff members are looking forward to an outstanding school year. In preparation of the school year, each grade level at ACPS provides a list of supplies that each student will need for that grade level. This will assist parents in preparing students for the new school year. The following is a list of supplies requested for each grade: [Full Story »] 

Superior Court Judge E. M. Wilkes III announces the names for Criminal Petit Jury for Aug. 15 at 9:30 a.m. The following people are included on the list: Kelsa R. Presley, Milton C. Grainger, Elaine Johnson, Emma G. Ramirez, Sidney Wildes, Megan N. Thornton, Lisa M. Wilbanks, Staten S. Lewis Jr., Hilario Larry Ramirez Jr., Mark T. Barnes, Manda R. Hart, Aubrey L. Lynch, Curtis D. Hayes Jr., Carlos E. Griffin, Raul Maldonado, Gregory Black, Robby Barnes, Beverly McMillan, Ronnie W. Long, Janet E. Carter, Tana S. Padgett, David M. Hinely, Debra L. Sannutti, Joellen Y. Stone, Kathleen B. Norris, Jean W. Lewis, Karrie M. Carter, Stephen F. Worthington, Scott W. Cooper, Patsy G. Wilkerson, Dylan G. Pearce, Nancy B. Lewis, Henry C. Taylor, Doris Parker, Dwain Hutto, Robert L. Lewis III, Robert L. Turner, Bruce Rentz, Carol D. Williams, Gloria J. Wilcox, Bruce S. Wolfson, Janet L. Patton and Lamar Parker. [Full Story »] 

Candelaria Pablo-Lopez and Alfonso Murillo Hernandez are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Angelina Murillo Pablo. [Full Story »] 

By Lanell Lamb

The Appling County Heritage Center will hold its regular support meeting on Sunday, August 7 at 3:00 p.m. at the center. [Full Story »] 

Taneshia Bennett and Pernell Antwon Ryals are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Pernell Antwon Ryals, Jr. [Full Story »] 

Teyonna Streeter of Denton proudly announces the birth of her daughter, Zi’ Riana Addison Laraine Streeter. [Full Story »] 

Nicki Johnson and Greg Evans, Sr. are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Kamron Hunter Evans. [Full Story »] 

Latoya Nichelle Dasher and Anthony Tyree Wright are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Ke’madrae Amae Wright. [Full Story »] 

Alejandra Juarez-Pelagio and Galdino Juarez-Tinoco are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Valerio Juarez-Pelagio. Valerio was born May 23, 2011 at Appling Healthcare System. [Full Story »] 

The Rev. Sylvester and Mamie Lett are proud to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Saleah Lett, to Damein Tinsley. [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor,

Let me tell you about a lady friend that I know. I met Mrs. Jean Cooper some 40-50 years ago and have been fascinated by the lady ever since. People in this county and many other counties around here have met Ms. Jean. At present, she is homebound after breaking her hip for the second time. Mrs. Jean knows no strangers. We travel all over Georgia due to our ties with Georgia Farm Bureau, and everywhere she will stop and ask people where their from, and sure enough she will know someone from that same area. [Full Story »]