News

By Jamie Gardner

Despite ongoing Medicaid billing issues that play a role in cash flow problems, Appling HealthCare’s CFO Ferrell Turner reported to members of the Baxley-Appling County Hospital Authority that the healthcare system had a good January. The authority met on February 25 for a monthly meeting. [Full Story »] 

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

By Jamie Gardner

On Tuesday, March 15, the voters of Appling County will go to the polls to decide the fate of two important issues. These two important decisions include the continuation of the countywide Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) and the fate of Fourth District Elementary School. [Full Story »] 

Daylight Savings Time begins on Saturday night, March 12, when you go to bed, don’t forget to set your clocks ahead by one hour. [Full Story »] 

The Webelos Scouts of pack 472: Noah Clegg, Joshua Darsey, Brody Cauley, Noah Gardner and Jerome Sikes enjoyed a three-mile hike in Moody Forest. [Full Story »] 

Two students from Appling County Middle School choral department were selected from choral students across the state to participate in the 2011 GMEA All-State Middle School Treble Chorus. Students from choral departments throughout the state auditioned for a chance to participate in the all-state choir. The audition included: solo, sight reading, scales and a written and aural music theory test. From this audition the students were selected to the second round of auditions, which includes passing off six choral pieces. Morgan Brantley and Ashton Davis passed both auditions and were selected to participate in the Middle School Treble Chorus. [Full Story »] 

Fourth District Elementary School’s students, faculty, and staff gathered in the front of the school for a group photograph on Thursday morning, February 24. [Full Story »] 

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for an older relative or friend. You will benefit from this class whether you are helping a parent, spouse, friend or someone who lives at home, in a nursing home or across the country. [Full Story »] 

By Georgia Times Union Reporter Teresa Stepzinski (Published in The Times Union on February 23)

BRUNSWICK - A former Appling County sheriff’s deputy has been charged with tipping off a suspected drug dealer to a pending raid by federal and drug enforcement task force agents last month.
Richard W. Crosby, 35, of Nicholls, faces a federal charge of being an accessory after the fact to the distribution of marijuana. [Full Story »] 

By Jamie Gardner

For months it has been rumored that an investigation into illegal telephone monitoring/eavesdropping has been ongoing at the Appling County Board of Education. On Monday, District Attorney Jackie L. Johnson made a presentation to board members and members of the public about an investigation her office conducted. The following is a letter Johnson presented to the board on the matter.
Dear Board Members: [Full Story »] 

Houston (Feb. 25, 2011) - Baxley shoppers are in for a fashionable treat on March 9, when popular fashion store Goody’s makes its grand opening in the current Peebles store location at 106 East Parker Street. Loyal Peebles shoppers need not worry though, because Goody’s will carry an expanded assortment of the quality, brand name apparel and accessories Peebles customers know and love, plus a great selection of juniors and men’s apparel that made Goody’s a destination for the latest looks. [Full Story »] 

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

On February 16, answered a call to Post Road in reference to a theft. A complainant stated a subject took an assortment of scrap metal from her property. Investigation revealed the identity of the subject that took the scrap metal. Complainant stated she did not want to press charges. [Full Story »] 

By Wanda Smith, Family Nurse Practitioner

When head lice are found, they must be attacked by both the school and the home. Some tips recommended are: Parents need to rinse hair in half vinegar/half water solution (if there are no open sores on the scalp) prior to treating with Rid or Nix (Available Over the Counter). This helps to loosen the ‘glue’ of the Nit. Treat the hair for the recommended time only. Newer treatment options, that aren’t as toxic are available, i.e., Ulesfia from your Medical Provider with a Prescription. [Full Story »]