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Why is gasoline more in Baxley?

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By Jamie Gardner

The question above has been expressed to the newspaper by a number of concerned citizens the past several weeks. After doing a little research, The News-Banner found that there is validity to this question. The newspaper compared prices in neighboring communities and here is what we found. [Full Story »] 

Number of positions laid off at health care system

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The News-Banner has received notification from Appling HealthCare System that cuts have been made by the hospital system in a number of areas including staffing. The system issued the following announcement regarding the cut backs: [Full Story »] 

Retired Educators hold September meeting

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Wednesday, October 12. 2011
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Appling County Retired Educators’ meeting was called to order by President Patsy Buchannan on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the Baxley Church of God Fellowship Hall. Joy Connelley gave the inspiration and then the group stood for a moment of silence for Pauline Smith and ACREA members who had passed away. They remained standing for the pledge to the flag led by Roscoe Davis. President Buchannan introduced guests. [Full Story »] 

ACMS invites parents to attend Title I Curriculum Night

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Appling County Middle School faculty and staff cordially invite you to attend Title I Curriculum Night at the school on Tuesday, October 18, beginning at 5:30 p.m. [Full Story »] 

Griffin family reunion set

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The descendents of the George Washington Griffin and Becky Yawn Griffin will be having their annual reunion Saturday, Oct. 15 in the social hall at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Baxley. [Full Story »] 

Deal family reunion to be held

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Wednesday, October 12. 2011
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The 41st annual J.C. Deal family reunion will take place Saturday, October 15, at the Long Branch Community Center, Long Branch Road in Appling County.  [Full Story »] 

Robert M. Tillman Family reunion set

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Wednesday, October 12. 2011
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On Saturday, Oct. 15 the family of Robert Marlow and Emily Jane Eason Tillman will meet at Bethel church for a family reunion. The reunion will be at 3:00 p.m. in the church and will be followed by dinner in the social hall.
Friends and all members of the public are invited to attend and help them celebrate the event and honor all the Tillman family ancestors. [Full Story »] 

Farmers, drivers encouraged to take safety precautions

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Wednesday, October 12. 2011
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Georgia’s harvest season is in full swing, which means there is likely to be more farm equipment on public roads as farmers bring in their fall crops. Farmers are engaged in one of the most hazardous of all occupations year round, but harvest season begins a new danger – roadway collisions involving farm equipment and passenger vehicles. [Full Story »] 

DON’T LET THE BED BUGS BITE!

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Wednesday, October 12. 2011
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Bed bugs are on the rise after a dramatic decline in the 1940s and 1950s. A couple of reasons for the return are more world-wide travel and today’s insecticides, although safer for people, are less effective in killing these bugs. Bed bugs are small, flat insects, usually reddish-brown and up to 1/4-inch long. Bed bugs do not fly or hop, but can move quickly across floors and walls. Bed bugs most commonly enter hotels or residences by “hitch-hiking” on a suitcase or backpack, used furniture or other objects moved from one building to another. Bed bugs can survive several months without feeding. [Full Story »] 

Branch and Beecher reunion set

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Wednesday, October 12. 2011
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The annual Branch/Beecher family reunion will be held Saturday, Oct. 29 at the home of Bruce and Carolyn Wolfson. [Full Story »] 

Blood Drive to be held

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Wednesday, October 12. 2011
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The American Red Cross will be holding a Blood Drive on October 25 at First Baptist Church in Baxley from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. [Full Story »] 

Four-wheeler accident results in fatality

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Thursday, October 6. 2011
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According to Appling County Sheriff Benny Deloach, on October 2 deputies responded to a call at 2209 Buck Williams Road in reference to a four-wheeler accident. Joe Bereta, age 68, of Baxley, was found deceased as a result of a four-wheeler over turning on him. The preliminary ruling by Appling County Assistant Coroner Watson ruled this incident as an accidental death. [Full Story »] 

Harrelson selected as Homecoming Grand Marshal

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Wednesday, October 5. 2011
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Homecoming Week at ACHS kicked off Monday, October 3 as spirit week began. Students are participating in dress up days, the spirit chain competition and class float competition.

On Thursday, October 6 at 9:30 am, the school will honor the Grand Marshal, Mrs. Janice Harrelson, as well as the Homecoming Court, at a pep rally. The community and school will then unite on Thursday afternoon for the annual homecoming parade at 5:30. The parade will begin at the red light of Martin Luther King Avenue and end at the hospital. All entries should be turned in to Appling County High School. [Full Story »] 

Appling County School System’s parent chosen for State Parent Advisory Council

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Wednesday, October 5. 2011
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Appling County School System is extremely pleased to announce that one of its parents, Danita Hayes, has been chosen to serve on the State School Superintendents Parent Advisory Council! Parent representatives were nominated by principals from each of our six schools in Appling County. These names were sent in for review at the district level. All nominations were outstanding and would have made excellent representatives at the state level. [Full Story »] 

Pretty Ford to be closed

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Wednesday, October 5. 2011
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The Appling County Board of Commissioners advise motorists of a road closure effective on Monday, Oct. 3 on Pretty Ford Road. [Full Story »] 
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