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Ribbon cutting held for U.S. Highway 1 South

By Jamie Gardner

On Monday, July 15, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held near the Baxley Municipal Airport for U.S. Highway 1 South. The widening of the highway, between Appling County and Bacon County, is nearing completion. A large crowd attended the ceremony including U.S. Congressman John Barrow, State Senator Tommie Williams, State Representative Chad Nimmer, Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Board Member Don Grantham, City of Baxley elected officials, Appling County elected officials, Baxley-Appling County Chamber of Commerce members, GDOT staff and a host of other guests. [Full Story »] 

By Renee O’Quinn

Baxley Police Chief James Godfrey gave a report to the Baxley City Council at its last meeting on July 9, updating them on the recent activity of the Baxley Police Department. The report comes on the heels of the eight burglaries mainly on Holmesville Avenue and Anthony Street and in response to the residents that came before the city council at the June 27 meeting. Godfrey stated the officers of the Baxley Police Department have been very busy since the last meeting. He stated the police department executed a search warrant at 207 Holmesville Avenue and as a result they have confiscated several items, T.V.’s, air conditioners and other items. [Full Story »] 

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

On July 5, answered a call to Pickett Road in reference to a theft. A complainant stated taken from the back of his pickup was a Nintendo D.S. valued at $140.00. Investigation continues. [Full Story »] 

Pre-K School Supply List

Required-

A fitted crib sheet, a towel or small blanket (please keep in mind the size of cubbies when choosing covers, a beach towel would work well), a book bag (large enough to keep a folder and covers in) a change of clothes (please place in a Ziploc with name on the bag)

Make sure that your child’s name is on all items with a permanent marker. [Full Story »] 

Pre-K Supply List

Please provide the following for your child….

Two towels, a set of clothes (shirt, pants, socks, underwear), a full size book bag, one box of Kleenex, one box quart size slide lock plastic bags, one box gallon size slide lock plastic bags, three containers of Clorox Wipes and one pack of baby wipes. [Full Story »] 

Appling County DFCS will be open to the public the following hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; Tuesday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The office will be closed for lunch each day from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. [Full Story »] 

The Appling County FSA (Farm Service Agency) Office and the Jeff Davis FSA Office would like to remind producers of the upcoming DCP (Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payment Program) deadline. [Full Story »] 

The 40-year class reunion of the ACHS Class of 1973 will be held July 20 at 7:00 p.m. at Sarah’s Steak and Seafood on U.S. Highway 1 North, Baxley. [Full Story »] 

The Appling County Sheriff’s Office asks for citizens to please help identify the man pictured. [Full Story »] 

Pictured are two of the children that enjoyed a day of splashing in the fountain at Water Works Park, Playing on inflatables and eating ice cream treats that were provided. [Full Story »]