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A prayer for the class of 2011

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Wednesday, May 18. 2011
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On Friday night, May 20, 2011, yet another class will don red and black caps and gowns and march across the field in Jimmy Swain Stadium to accept diplomas and become Appling County High School’s newest alumni. Families and friends sit proudly in the bleachers, waiting to hug and congratulate them. Teachers smile as graduates march by. We’ve nurtured and taught them for four years now. The time has come round for them to move on. The ritual happens every year at this time. As “Pomp and Circumstance” floats on the evening air, every class marches in, each different, yet all very much the same. [Full Story »] 

A load lifted

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Wednesday, May 18. 2011
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Back in the day, the preachers I had to listen to, for the most part, preached Hell (pronounced Hay-yell-huh) and Damnation and preached that if you were not saved you would go to Hell and in order to be saved from this awful place you must first repent and then not sin again, ever. [Full Story »] 

It’s a girl-Mock!

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Wednesday, May 18. 2011
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Amber Nicole and Ricky Allen Mock, Jr. are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Jayden Neasyie Mock. Jayden was born at 2:36 a.m. on April 12, 2011 at Appling Healthcare System. She weighed seven pounds, four ounces and was 19-3/4 inches long at birth. Dr. Catherine Jackson-Evans was the attending physician. [Full Story »] 

Anthony Jerome Clark

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Wednesday, May 18. 2011
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Anthony Jerome Clark, 52, a native of Washington, D.C. and resident of Jesup, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2011 at Wayne Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born on July 21, 1958 to the late James R. Clark and Alberta Edmondson-Clark. Affectionately known as “Lard” and “Cool Breeze”, Anthony was a delight to his family and friends. He attended the public schools of Washington, D.C. and graduated from McKinley Tech Senior High School, after which he served honorably in the U.S. Army and he was a former employee of Liberty County Sheriff Department where he worked as a jailer until his health began to fail. [Full Story »] 

James Alfonso Hendrix, Jr.

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Wednesday, May 18. 2011
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James Alfonso Hendrix, Jr., 57, of Jesup, died Friday, May 6, 2011 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup. James was born May 19, 1953 in Dade County to Mary Jane Hamker Hendrix and the late James Alfonso Hendrix, Sr. He was a member of Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church. He had previously attended the Appling County Sunshine Center and has been a resident of Wayne County for the past 15 years. [Full Story »] 

At Sea in a Fishing Boat

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Wednesday, May 18. 2011
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The fog was beginning to lift. We could see more clearly the huge aircraft carriers docked along the shore of the St. Johns River. Where the St. Johns River flows into the Atlantic Ocean is huge. Although the water was calm, we felt intimidated by the immensity of our surroundings. [Full Story »] 

Sheriff Deloach gives update of recent incidents

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Wednesday, May 18. 2011
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Sheriff Benny DeLoach would like to report the following activity of the Appling County Sheriff’s Office.

May 9, answered a call to Nell Head Drive in reference to threats. A complainant stated that a known offender kept texting and making threats. [Full Story »] 

Shrimp production begins at Appling County High School

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Wednesday, May 18. 2011
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TIMOTHY ACKER AND DRAKE BRANNON PERFORM WATER QUALITY TESTS.
Students in James Galvin’s Agriculture classes are getting hands on education in Fresh Water Shrimp production. Yes, that’s right fresh water shrimp. [Full Story »] 

Peace Officers Day set for Thursday

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Wednesday, May 18. 2011
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The 2011 Georgia Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 19 at 11:00 a.m. at the Appling County Law Enforcement Center/Jail. The ceremony will pay tribute to all Georgia peace officers who were killed in the line of duty during 2010. [Full Story »] 

Social Security Administration to discontinue visits to Baxley

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Wednesday, May 18. 2011
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Effective June 16, 2011, the Social Security Administration will no longer visit the Baxley-Appling County Chamber of Commerce, located at 305 West Parker Street, Baxley on the third Thursday of the month. [Full Story »] 

Republican budget plan hurts senior citizens

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Wednesday, May 18. 2011
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Dear Editor,

The Republican budget plan hurts our senior citizens at a time when they are least able to defend themselves - during their retirement. [Full Story »] 

Walking for a great cause

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Saturday, May 14. 2011
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The annual American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life was held Friday night at the Appling County High School track facility. [Full Story »] 

Pam Williams meets with Congressman Jack Kingston

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Friday, May 13. 2011
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Pam Williams, the 2011 Georgia Teacher of the Year and Appling County High School Economics Teacher, called on Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) while in Washington to attend ceremonies honoring her achievements. [Full Story »] 

“Now there’s something you don’t see everyday”

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Thursday, May 12. 2011
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Horseback in Baxley? Is there a parade? No. Four locals decided they would go for ride last week. [Full Story »] 

It’s a boy-Boatright!

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Wednesday, May 11. 2011
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Trenton and Tara Boatright announce the birth of their baby brother, Tate Jackson Boatright on December 21, 2010 at 9:49 p.m. at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah. Tate weighed eight pounds, five ounces and was 21-1/2 inches long at birth. [Full Story »] 
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