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Be a Secret Angel in Appling this year!

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in News
Wednesday, November 27. 2013
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The Appling County Secret Angel Toy Project is in need of monetary and new toy donations this year!  [Full Story »] 

At 95, Billy Graham still stresses need for spiritual awakening

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in Weekly Editorial
Saturday, November 23. 2013
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(The following was published by the Augusta Chronicle on Saturday, Nov. 16 and was written by Chronicle Editorial Staff.)

Perhaps no Christian leader other than the pope has had more prominence in American culture in the 20th century and beyond than Billy Graham, who celebrated his 95th birthday last week.

Over the course of 60 years, Graham has spoken to 285 million people in 185 countries and on radio and television to millions more. [Full Story »] 

Hunters: Respect property and game

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in Columns
Friday, November 22. 2013
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First let me offer an apology in advance for the gruesome photo above. However, this is a point that needs to be made in our community. The scene above is also growing common-place throughout our community. [Full Story »] 

Nocturnal address

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in Columns
Thursday, November 21. 2013
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The little snap of frosty weather came tripping by last week and froze the rest of our peas, peppers, okra, and squash. We picked and stored what we could beforehand. This same cold should give the mustard greens a bit of a bite just in time for Thanksgiving dinner. My family will be pleased. As far as they are concerned, I can leave off the turkey and cook extra mustard greens. We’ll serve them up with those pickled cayenne peppers from the summer garden and some good hot cornbread. [Full Story »] 

Donnie Lee “Fat Boy” Adkins

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in Obituaries
Wednesday, November 20. 2013
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Miles-Nobles Funeral Home announces the death of Donnie Lee “Fat Boy” Adkins, 39, who passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Candler Hospital after a long illness. He was a native of Appling County. He was a retired welder; a Baptist by faith and an avid biker. Donnie always brought joy to everyone and brought a smile to everyone’s face. [Full Story »] 

Roy Omer Aldridge

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in Obituaries
Wednesday, November 20. 2013
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Roy Omer Aldridge, age 72, of Alma died Monday, November 11, 2013 at the Bacon County Hospital in Alma. Aldridge was born December 17, 1940 in Bacon County to the late Thomas Omer and Myrtie Mae Hersey Aldridge. He was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church and was employed by General Housing. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Mae Crosby Aldridge and a brother, Harry Aldridge. [Full Story »] 

Lizzie Alice Griffis

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in Obituaries
Wednesday, November 20. 2013
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Lizzie Alice Griffis, age 81, of Blackshear, died Friday morning (11/15/13) at the Pierce County Nursing Home following an extended illness. Ms. Griffis was born February 11, 1932 in Screven to the late Lonnie Melton and Mattie Viola Thornton Griffis. She had lived in K’ville most of her life before moving to Blackshear in the early 90’s. She had farmed with her family for many years, but retired from the school nutrition department at Fourth District Elementary School in the Appling County School System. She was also a longtime faithful member of Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church. [Full Story »] 

Frances Marie Reynolds

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Wednesday, November 20. 2013
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Frances Marie Reynolds, 73, passed away Thursday, November14, 2013 under the care of Comfort Care Hospice after a brief illness. She was a resident of Appling County most of her life. Marie was a retired presser at Ship and Shore and attended Philippi Baptist Church. She was loved and will be missed by many. [Full Story »] 

Nelda T. Somers

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Wednesday, November 20. 2013
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Nelda T. Somers, age 84, of Vidalia, died Sunday, November 10, 2013 in the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after an extended illness. She was a native of Haleyville, Alabama and lived there until moving to Georgia in 1944. [Full Story »] 

Nov. 18 thru Dec. 6 set for Basketball Registration dates

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in Sports
Wednesday, November 20. 2013
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Registration for Basketball at the Appling County Recreation Department for ages 7-17 will be conducted from November 18 through December 6. For more information, please call the Appling County Recreation Department office at 367-8190.

Ms. Whitley and Mr. Larsen to wed on December 14

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in Weddings
Wednesday, November 20. 2013
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Tony and Stacy Larsen of Baxley and Jackson and Debra Woodcock of Jesup announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their son, Jeremy Steven Larsen of Baxley, to Tiffany Nicole Whitley of Jesup, daughter of Lamar and Tina Whitley of Jesup. [Full Story »] 

Ms. Smith and Mr. Spell to exchange vows November 30

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in Weddings
Wednesday, November 20. 2013
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Dawn Smith of Monroe is pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of her daughter, Kathryn “Katie” Renee Smith, to Edwin “Jared” Spell, son of Edwin and Windy Spell of Baxley. [Full Story »] 

It’s a Boy-Cannon!

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in Births
Wednesday, November 20. 2013
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Bill and Brooke Cannon are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Koy Brooks Cannon. [Full Story »] 

Random thoughts and random subjects

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in Columns
Wednesday, November 20. 2013
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Last week, family and friends gathered in the small town of Chattahoochee Hills, south of Atlanta, to celebrate a life well-lived. Our late grandson, Zack Wansley, was honored at the dedication of “Zack’s Glade,” a pristine and picturesque piece of Cochran Mill Park near where he died while training for the Atlanta Marathon in 2008. [Full Story »] 

Pirates advance, bonfire planned

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Wednesday, November 20. 2013
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By Matt Gardner

The Appling County Pirates (9-2 overall) hosted the Dodge County Indians (4-7) on November 15 in the first round of the AAA State Playoffs with the Pirates winning 30-8. The Pirates will host Central High of Carrollton (9-2) on Friday, November 22 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Central is coming off a 31-0 first round win over Pike County (5-6). [Full Story »] 
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