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The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia has given their unanimous approval for TCSG Commissioner Ron Jackson to initiate the process to merge Altamaha Technical College (ATC) and Okefenokee Technical College (OTC). [Full Story »] 

All Appling County Schools are starting the 2013-2014 School Year this week with Appling Christian Academy starting on Monday, August 5, and with all other Appling County Schools starting on Thursday, August 8.

This year Open House for all public schools will be conducted on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. Specific times for each school are listed below: [Full Story »] 

Sheriff Benny Deloach would like to report the following incidents handled by deputies with the Appling County Sheriff’s Department.

July 27, answered a call to Pretty Ford Road in reference to threats. The complainant stated her ex-husband continues to make threats towards her. The complainant was advised of legal actions she could take. [Full Story »] 

The Appling County High School class of 1957 will have their 56th year Class Reunion on August 10 at 11:00 a.m. at Captain Joe’s Restaurant in Baxley. [Full Story »] 

The Okefenokee Regional Library System now offers the innovative Freading eBook Service. [Full Story »] 

Dr. Shelli Tyre, Head Start Director is pleased to announce that Head Start will be conducting Parent Orientation August 28-30.  “Parents will be receiving a letter with all the details, including their appointment time for Parent Orientation,” reported Dr. Tyre.  Head Start’s first day of school will be Tuesday, September 3.  [Full Story »] 

On Wednesday, July 24, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Appling County Deputies along with the Appling County Dive Team responded to Lake Mayers to a reported drowning. [Full Story »] 

By Matt Gardner

During the Appling County Board of Education regularly scheduled meeting on July 22 the following personnel decisions were approved, Brooke Lashley paraprofessional at Appling County Primary School (ACPS), Lindsey Parker paraprofessional at ACPS, Sherry Newell paraprofessional at ACPS, Rena Lastinger teacher at ACPS and Sonya Snow teacher at Appling County Elementary School (ACES). [Full Story »] 

By Superintendent Scarlett Copeland

It is with great pride that we welcome everyone to the new 2013-14 school year in Appling County. I am honored again this year to open this school year as your School Superintendent and I am looking forward to working with the students, staff, parents, and community in all capacities. Our theme this year will continue to be “Soaring to New Heights” and the focal point of this important work should rest on the Vision which states “Appling County Schools will be a System of Excellence for All Learners”. Partnering together will allow us to build strong educational ties that will continue to achieve the vision of our school system. [Full Story »] 

By Renee O’Quinn

During Tuesday’s meeting (July 23), the Baxley City Council voted unanimously to proceed with the purchase of 14 AEDs (Automated External Defibrillator) based on grant approval. City Manager Jeff Baxley announced that Robin Crosby with Appling HealthCare System is submitting a grant proposal for the AEDs. An AED is a portable electronic device that automatically diagnosis the potentially life threatening cardiac arrhythmias of ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia in a patient, and is able to treat a person through defibrillation. The manager requested that if the grant is approved that the city purchase 14 AEDs, one for each police vehicle and one for City Hall. The city would pay for half if the grant is funded. The cost is $2,000.00 for each device and with the grant the cost would be cut in half. Baxley stated there would be training involved with the use of the device. The manager further stated it would be very useful and maybe an opportunity to save a life. [Full Story »] 

Sheriff Benny Deloach would like to report the following activity of the Appling County Sheriff’s Office.

July 16, answered a call to VP Lynch Road in reference to a possible overdose. An eighteen-year-old subject was transported by Appling EMS to Appling ER for evaluation. [Full Story »] 

On Saturday, July 27, the parking lots were full with the many volunteers and children that came out to the Appling County High School to the annual Back-to-School Giveaway.  [Full Story »]