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Deloach gives weekly report

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Friday, September 16. 2011
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Sheriff Benny DeLoach would like to report the following activity of the Appling County Sheriff’s Office.

Sept. 1, answered a call to Central Street in reference to damage to property. A complainant stated that unknown person threw a rock and broke a window to his shop, but did not gain entry.

Sept. 2, answered a call to Oscar Tippins Road in reference to a theft. The complainant stated an unknown person entered her vehicle and stole her purse.

Sept. 2, answered a call to Poor Robin Road in reference to a suspicious vehicle. The vehicle check resulted in the arrest of Jessica Christine Carter, 27, of Baxley, was arrested and charged with VGCSA/cocaine, no insurance, D.U.I./drugs/alcohol and suspended tag. [Full Story »] 

Attorney General visits Baxley

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Thursday, September 15. 2011
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Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens was in Baxley last week for the Appling County Republican Party’s monthly luncheon. [Full Story »] 

Land deal abandoned by authority

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Wednesday, September 14. 2011
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By Jamie Gardner

Last Tuesday, September 6, the Baxley/Appling County Development Authority held a called meeting to again address the potential purchase of land. As reported last week, the authority had entered into an agreement to purchase a tract of land located just off Highway 341 East, near Swain Break Road. However, last Tuesday the authority again voted on the land (known as the Stewart/Rayonier tract) and as a result the members decided to abandon the purchase of the property. [Full Story »] 

Citizens voice concerns about Lake Mayers

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Tuesday, September 13. 2011
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By Matt Gardner

During the Appling County Board of Commissioners regularly scheduled meeting held on Tuesday, September 6, a number of local citizens expressed concern about the vote that was taken during a meeting held on August 11 to not allow Lake Mayers to be lowered. Among those expressing concern to the commissioners were Ricky Williams, Jada Miles, Merrell Miles, Andrew Dubberly, Foster Rowland and Roy Herrington about the need and benefits of lowering the lake. The needs presented were to be able to clean out stumps and sludge, to combat bug problems and to help control the marsh build up. [Full Story »] 

Appling among counties receiving federal agriculture disaster designation

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Tuesday, September 13. 2011
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In response to a letter sent by Gov. Nathan Deal, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack determined that, due to the ongoing drought and excessive heat, Appling County would be among the 150 Georgia counties suffering production losses great enough to warrant a secretarial natural disaster designation. [Full Story »] 

Former deputy arrested on felony charges

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Tuesday, September 13. 2011
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According to Appling County Sheriff Benny Deloach, following an investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (Douglas Office), warrants were issued for former Appling County Sheriff Deputy Richard Griffin.

Griffin has been arrested on felony warrants for aggravated sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, first degree cruelty to children and a misdemeanor warrant for simple battery. [Full Story »] 

Flu vaccine to become available at Appling Co. Health Department

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Tuesday, September 13. 2011
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Flu vaccine will be available at the health department beginning Monday, Sept. 12. The cost is $25.00.

Any person six months old or older should get vaccinated. Because it can take two weeks to develop full immunity after receiving the flu vaccine, Public Health officials urge residents to get vaccinated now. [Full Story »] 

Collins/Horn family reunion to be held

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Tuesday, September 13. 2011
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On Saturday, October 15 the Collins/Horn Family Reunion will be held at the Recreation Center located on Highway 341 in Odum from 11:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Lunch will be covered dish (including meat). [Full Story »] 

Breakfast and fish dinner set

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Tuesday, September 13. 2011
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A breakfast and a big fish dinner is planned for September 16 at the Progressive Resource Center located in the Parker-Harrell Building on Junior High Drive. [Full Story »] 

Free business consulting to be offered at Chamber

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Tuesday, September 13. 2011
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People who own a small business or are thinking of opening one can receive free, confidential consulting on business management and organization, taxes and licensing, accounting, marketing, financing and other topics. The one-hour consulting sessions will be offered Thursday, September 14, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Baxley/Appling County Chamber of Commerce located at 305 West Parker Street. [Full Story »] 

Senior College Fair to be held

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Tuesday, September 13. 2011
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Mark your calendars for September 29, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. for the 2011 ACHS Senior College Fair. [Full Story »] 

PTO and Title I Curriculum Night at FDES

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Tuesday, September 13. 2011
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Fourth District Elementary School will have the first meeting for the school year on Monday, September 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the FDES School Lunchroom. PTO business will be conducted and required Title I information will be presented. [Full Story »] 

Turn Tyson products into big bucks for Appling County Head Start

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Tuesday, September 13. 2011
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If you eat Tyson products, you can help the Appling County Head Start Program earn money for the center! Bonnie Gaskins, CSI Child Development Services Director has announced that all our centers are taking part in Tyson Project A+ for the third straight year. Look for the Project A+ label, worth 24¢, on various Tyson products that feature the Project A+ logo on the front of the package. Schools earn money from Tyson by collecting and redeeming the labels. [Full Story »] 

Help Appling County Head Start earn points

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Tuesday, September 13. 2011
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For the ninth year in a row, the Appling County Head Start Center will be participating in the Campbell’s Labels for Education Program. For over 38 years, Campbell’s Labels for Education program has supported schools across the country by providing more than $114 million in FREE merchandise in exchange for proof of purchase from Campbell products. [Full Story »] 

Concerted Services, Inc. Board of Directors to meet

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Tuesday, September 13. 2011
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The Board of Directors of Concerted Services, Inc. will meet on Monday, September 19 at 10:00 a.m. at “Sarah’s in the City” restaurant in Baxley. Concerted Services, Inc. is a non-profit Community Action Agency serving 28 counties in Georgia. [Full Story »] 
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