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Police looking for second subject in Oak Ridge case

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Wednesday, February 23. 2011
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Chief of Police James Godfrey reports that an arrest has been made in connection with the thefts of February 2 in the Oak Ridge community, in which numerous vehicles were gone into and thefts committed. On Feb. 11, Phillip Laquan Johnson, 19, of Waycross was arrested by the Ware County Sheriff’s Office on outstanding warrants in this incident, and later transferred to Appling County for further judicial proceedings. [Full Story »] 

Commissioners approve purchase of new vehicles

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Wednesday, February 23. 2011
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By Matt Gardner

The Appling County Board of Commissioners held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 15 at the Appling County Courthouse Annex. During the meeting the commissioner opened sealed bids for the purchase of a new sheriff vehicle. [Full Story »] 

Poor Boys Hot Rods Cruise in is planned

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Wednesday, February 23. 2011
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A Poor Boys Hot Rods Cruise event will be held at 5:00 p.m. to until on Saturday, February 26 at the Baxley Huddle House. [Full Story »] 

Pre-K registration to be held

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Wednesday, February 23. 2011
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Appling County Primary School, Altamaha Elementary School and Fourth District Elementary School will be having pre-kindergarten registration Saturday, March 5. [Full Story »] 

Local Scout Master honored

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Wednesday, February 23. 2011
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Matthew Jones, scout master of Baxley Troop no. 472, Boy Scouts of America was presented the prestigious Silver Beaver Award by the Okefenokee Area Council BSA. This is the highest award presented to a volunteer by a local Boy Scout Council. Jones received the award Saturday, February 12 at the annual Council Banquet in Brunswick. [Full Story »] 

Black History observed at support meeting held on Feb. 6

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Wednesday, February 23. 2011
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By Laverne Courson, Curator

On February 6 the Appling County Heritage Center, held its regularly scheduled support meeting. Rebecca Ogden gave a very interesting program, observing Black History Month. Mrs. Ogden’s topic was “Martin Luther King.” She read quotes from his famous speech, “I Have a Dream,” and talked about how he helped bring us where we are today. [Full Story »] 

Black History Dinner Show Case set at Parker/Harrell

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Wednesday, February 23. 2011
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The Black History Dinner Show Case will be held at the Progressive Resource Center at the Parker Harrell Building on Sunday, February 27 at 1:00 until 5:00 p.m. [Full Story »] 

Annual Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale set for March 11-12

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Wednesday, February 23. 2011
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Georgia’s Longest Yard Sale, the Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale, will take place March 11-12 along US Highway 341. The 220+-mile yard sale will link peach-growing counties in middle Georgia to the beaches of Brunswick and the Golden Isles, with stops in 15 communities along the way. [Full Story »] 

Miss Tree Fest Pageant to be held at Elementary Complex March 5

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Wednesday, February 23. 2011
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The 2011 Miss Tree Fest Pageant will be held Saturday, March 5, at the Appling County Elementary Complex. Prizes will be awarded in all eight age divisions. [Full Story »] 

Man arrested for battery and kidnapping

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Wednesday, February 23. 2011
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Appling County Sheriff Benny Deloach reports that on Feb. 15, Appling Deputies responded to a 911 call in reference to a domestic in Surrency. After a suspicious vehicle had been followed, it was located on Barfield Break Road. [Full Story »] 

Young Farmer Outstanding Farm Family selected

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Tuesday, February 22. 2011
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2010 Georgia Young Farmer Outstanding Farm Family Finalist were selected at the State Young Farmer Convention held in Savannah. [Full Story »] 

FFA Officers and County Board Members proclaim FFA Week

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Tuesday, February 22. 2011
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The Appling County High and Middle School FFA Chapters will celebrate National FFA Week February 19-26. [Full Story »] 

Georgia ginner to lead NCGA in 2011

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis-based National Cotton Ginners Association (NCGA) elected its 2011 officers at its recent annual meeting in San Antonio. [Full Story »] 

Arrest made in connection with Oak Ridge burglaries

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011
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In reference to car burglaries that occurred on February 1. Philip Laquan Johnson, age 19, of Waycross, has been arrested and is currently in the Appling County Detention Center. Other warrants are forth coming on other subjects. [Full Story »] 

Godfrey gives report of recent police incidents

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Wednesday, February 16. 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 »] 
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