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Locals to be honored at Waycross College ceremony on May 13

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Wednesday, May 11. 2011
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Appling County students that will be graduating with an Associate of Science degree in Teacher Education are Sonya Harvey Snow, Dawnielle C. George, Rosetta Dominique George and Ashlie Kehra Pearce. [Full Story »] 

Sheriff Deloach gives update on recent events

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Friday, May 6. 2011
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Sheriff Benny DeLoach would like to report the following activity of the Appling County Sheriff’s Office. [Full Story »] 

Arts Council begins “Early Bird” Membership Special

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Friday, May 6. 2011
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The excitement is building as the Arts Council of Appling County Board of Directors are preparing for the 2011-2012 season events. To kick off the season ACAC is urging everyone to become a member or renew your membership during our “EARLY BIRD” Special Rates promotion beginning May 1st through May 31st which offers you a 10% reduction in your membership contribution. [Full Story »] 

E. E. Borton to be in Baxley for book signing

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Thursday, May 5. 2011
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There will be a book signing on Saturday, May 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Jada’s (in Baxley), for author E. E. Borton. Borton is the author of ‘Abomination’, a thriller/suspense/mystery novel. In its first week of sales, the book quickly made the Barnes and Noble Top 100 Bestsellers list. [Full Story »] 

Representative of Congressman Kingston to be in Baxley May 19

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Thursday, May 5. 2011
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A representative from Congressman Jack Kingston’s office will be in Appling County to meet with anyone who needs assistance with a federal agency during an upcoming Congressional “Day Office.” [Full Story »] 

Commissioners open bids for track improvements

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Wednesday, May 4. 2011
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By Matt Gardner

The Appling County Board of Commissioners held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 19 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Courthouse Annex. During the meeting the commissioners opened sealed bids for electrical improvements to the Appling County Tractor Pull Track. The lowest two bids of the five submitted where from Rebco, in the amount of $28,000.00, and Trinity Electric for $29,727.00. A motion was made by Commissioner Theodore Wilkerson to accept the low bid pending the low bidder meets county policy for contractor work. Commissioner Ronnie Rentz made a second to the motion. The motion passed by a four to one vote with Commissioner Jasper Tomberlin voting against. [Full Story »] 

Farmers market to open May 21

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Wednesday, May 4. 2011
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The Baxley-Appling County Board of Tourism is pleased to announce the return of the local Appling County Farmers Market. [Full Story »] 

National Day of Prayer to be observed Thursday

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Wednesday, May 4. 2011
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Thursday, May 5 is the National Day of Prayer. Appling County will have a prayer breakfast at 7:00 a.m., on May 5, at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. A ceremony will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Appling County Annex Building on Tippins Street. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend and join in prayer for our city, county, state and country. [Full Story »] 

Number of arrests reported by Chief James Godfrey

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Wednesday, May 4. 2011
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The following are highlights of incidents that were handled by officers of the Baxley Police Department over the past several days. [Full Story »] 

The LACS to perform in Georgia

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Wednesday, May 4. 2011
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The LACS featuring Clay Sharpe and Brian King of Baxley will be performing at JJ’s in Rentz on Friday, May 13. [Full Story »] 

Sheriff’s report given

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Friday, April 29. 2011
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Sheriff Benny DeLoach would like to report the following activity of the Appling County Sheriff’s Office. [Full Story »] 

Architect and DOE representative update board on Fourth District

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Friday, April 29. 2011
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By Jamie Gardner

Architect Larry Pope, of SP Design Group, and Dr. Mickey Schuber, facilities consultant for Southeast Georgia (Georgia Department of Education), spoke to Appling County Board of Education members on Thursday, April 21 during the board’s monthly work session meeting. Pope talked to the board about the renovations to the school that SP Design is recommending. He noted various problems at the school that include little or no insulation throughout the facility, window walls that are not energy efficient, handicap accessibility, bathroom facilities are outdated, the roof needs to be replaced, lighting fixtures, flooring and painting. [Full Story »] 

Woman viciously attacked at park

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Thursday, April 28. 2011
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By Jamie Gardner

According to a Baxley Police incident report, a 29-year-old Baxley woman was attacked at the Baxley Water Works Park located between Park Avenue and Tippins Street on Tuesday, April 19 at approximately 8:30 p.m. The woman was walking at the park for physical exercise. [Full Story »] 

Miss Fourth District announced

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Thursday, April 28. 2011
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Miss Fourth District and her court shown, l-r, Anna Lee Bell – Miss Congeniality, Brianna Williams – Fourth Runner Up, Tara Boatright – Miss Fourth District, Rayanna Stipe – First Runner Up, Bailee Butler – Second Runner Up and Mekala Williamson – Third Runner Up.

Little Miss Fourth District named

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Thursday, April 28. 2011
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Little Miss Fourth District and her court shown, l-r, Starlee Kaeck - Fourth Runner Up, Presley Tillman - First Runner Up, Mattelyn Coleman - Little Miss Fourth District, Mary Evelyn Deal - Second Runner Up and Rashuna Rankin - Third Runner Up.
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