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On July 22, at approximately 4:26 a.m., the Baxley Fire Department responded to a house fire on Blackshear Highway. Investigation revealed that the fire was the result of arson. The State Fire Marshall was called to assist in the investigation. A reward up to $10,000.00 is offered for information that would lead to the arrest of person(s) that attempted to burn the house. [Full Story »] 

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 »] 

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 »] 

Appling County Primary School – Monday, August 8, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Appling County Elementary School – Monday, August 8, 2011 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. [Full Story »] 

Editor and Publisher Jamie Gardner is excited to announce that the The Baxley News-Banner has won first place in the National Newspaper Association’s (NNA) Better Newspaper Contest category for Best Investigative or In-Depth Story or Series. Gardner received notification from the national association on July 19. [Full Story »] 

By Matt Gardner

During the regularly scheduled meeting of the Appling County Board of Commissioners held on July 19 the commissioners discussed the issue of using Lake Mayers for irrigation. County manager Lee Lewis stated that according to the minutes from a meeting from 1981, a letter was sent to the commissioners addressing the issue and stated that Lake Mayers was to be used primarily for recreational use. Lewis also informed the commissioners that the letter also told that if Lake Mayers was not used primarily for public recreational use then the grants issued to Appling County to construct Lake Mayers would be subject to be repaid. The final information shared from the letter was that it would be considered safe to irrigate from Lake Mayers as long as the level remained at or above 208 ft. above sea level, which is when water is flowing over the lake spillway. [Full Story »] 

By Jamie Gardner

On Friday, July 22 local citizens and leaders had an opportunity to meet with state officials to discuss statewide reapportionment/redistricting. At the invitation of Georgia Representative Tommy Smith (R-Nichols, represents Appling), the Chairman of the Georgia House/Senate Committee established for reapportionment Rep. Roger Lane (R - Darien) was in attendance to discuss the topic at hand. [Full Story »] 

Come see what the buzz is all about! Open enrollment at Altamaha Elementary School is currently being held for students in kindergarten through fifth grades. [Full Story »] 

The annual Jimmy Lee and Mattie Lee Johns Johnson family reunion will be held at Lake Mayers (formerly People State Bank Lodge) July 30. [Full Story »] 

The Appling County High School Class of 1971 will have a 40-year reunion on September 10, 2011 at Sarah’s In the City restaurant starting at 6:00 p.m. There will be a charge per person. [Full Story »]