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Authority makes staffing adjustments

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By Jamie Gardner

The Appling Hospital Authority met for a called meeting on Thursday, December 8. Following a closed-door session, for the purpose of discussing personnel, authority members voted to layoff approximately 35 employees. The motion to make staffing adjustments was made by Jesse Alderman, and seconded by James Twiggs. Chairperson Peggy Miles called for a vote and authority members Alderman, Twiggs, Jeffrey Simmons, Lisa Courson and Donnie Head voted unanimously in favor of the motion. [Full Story »] 

Many visit Bethlehem

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Thousands visited First Baptist Church and its Walk Through Bethlehem this past weekend. The church sponsors the event annually and converts an entire city block, in downtown Baxley, into a replica of the town of Bethlehem to share the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. [Full Story »] 

Justice Nahmias visits

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Georgia Supreme Court Justice David E. Nahmias was the guest speaker at the Appling County Republican luncheon on Wednesday, December 7. [Full Story »] 

Former deputy sentenced for warning suspect

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Wednesday, December 7. 2011
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Former Appling County Sheriff’s Deputy Richard W. Crosby, 36, was sentenced yesterday in United States District Court for the offense of being an accessory after the fact to a drug crime.  Appearing before Chief Judge Lisa Godbey Wood in Brunswick, Crosby was sentenced to two months in prison, to be followed by a one-year term of supervised release.  He was also fined $1,500.  [Full Story »] 

Number of arrests reported

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

Nov. 26, answered a call to Gardenia Circle in reference to a juvenile complaint. A grandmother has custody of a fourteen-year-old grandchild who is visiting from a facility. The grandchild ran away taking a cell phone. A juvenile complaint form was filed and BOLO was issued for the child. The juvenile was found and returned to the facility. [Full Story »] 

A wonderful night

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Wednesday, December 7. 2011
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If you missed the annual Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Parade and the City of Baxley’s Winter Wonderland Saturday evening in downtown Baxley, you missed some wonderful events. The events were well attended this year and citizens seemed to enjoy both events. At 8:00 p.m. the night sky lit up with a fantastic fireworks display sponsored by the Appling County Commissioners. [Full Story »] 

Baxley Tree Fest seeks entries for 2012 T-shirt Design Contest

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Wednesday, December 7. 2011
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Baxley Tree Fest is asking creative individuals to enter our official t-shirt design contest. The rules for contestants are as follows: (1). Entry must be your original design. (2). Color entries are preferred, but not required. (3). Computer generated images work best, but drawings, sketches, etc. will be accepted (4). Entry must be received by December 31, 2011. (5). Entries should be e-mailed to baxleytourism@bellsouth.net or mailed to: BAXLEY TREE FEST *Attn Design Contest * P.O. Box 537 * Baxley, Georgia 31515. [Full Story »] 

Poor Boys plan Toy Run 2011

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Wednesday, December 7. 2011
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The Poor Boys Cruisers are planning a Toy Run and cruise for Saturday, December 10. The cruise will begin at the Baxley Huddle House, departing at 10:00 a.m., and travel to Brunswick for lunch. The cruise will then come back to the Baxley Huddle House for a “cruise in” that will feature door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. [Full Story »] 

High and middle school choral performance set for Dec. 8

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Wednesday, December 7. 2011
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On Thursday, December 8, at 7:00 p.m. in the Appling County High School Fine Arts Center, the ACMS and ACHS choral departments will present their annual winter show for the public. There will be no admission charge and everyone is invited to attend. [Full Story »] 

December is “Christmas In Action” enrollment month

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Wednesday, December 7. 2011
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The month of December 2011 is the open enrollment period for applying for the Christmas In Action for project for April 2012. [Full Story »] 

Newspaper first in the state to install eco-friendly equipment

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Wednesday, November 30. 2011
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DEI Systems, Inc., out of Greenville, SC, and The Baxley News-Banner are pleased to announce the very first installation of the new Glunz and Jensen iCTP Newswriter in the state of Georgia at the Baxley newspaper.  [Full Story »] 

Deloach gives update

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Wednesday, November 30. 2011
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Sheriff Benny DeLoach would like to report the following activity of the Appling County Sheriff’s Office.

Nov. 18, a complainant came to the Appling County Sheriff’s Office to report a theft that occurred on George Craven Road. The complainant stated missing from her residence was several items of jewelry, valued at approximately $500.00. The complainant also stated the possible suspect may be a family member. [Full Story »] 

ACES Show Choir to perform

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Wednesday, November 30. 2011
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The Appling County Elementary School is honored to be the home of the 2011-2012 ACES’ Show Choir. The show choir is composed with 63 singers and director, Songja Cain.

ACES school administrators, Dr. Areatha Virgil and Debra Crosby, along with ACES faculty, staff, parents and community members are proud of the show choir. [Full Story »] 

Christmas Parade to be held Saturday, Winter Wonderland to follow

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Wednesday, November 30. 2011
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The annual Chamber of Commerce "Celebration of Lights" Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, December 3 beginning at 6:00 p.m. [Full Story »] 

Boys and Girls Club to offer Winter Wonderfun Camp

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Wednesday, November 30. 2011
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School will be out during the Christmas holidays. What are you going to do with your children? Consider letting them attend The Boys and Girls Club of Appling County’s Winter Wonderfun Camp January 3 - 6, 2012. [Full Story »] 
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