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Rams Finish Regular Season 6-0

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Wednesday, October 24. 2012
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The Appling County Middle School Rams football team finished the regular season on Wednesday, October 17 with a 58-20 win over Brantley County. [Full Story »] 

Hoff crowned 2012 ACHS Homecoming Queen

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Wednesday, October 17. 2012
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At Friday night’s annual Appling County High School Homecoming Game, Hunter Hoff was crowned the 2012 Homecoming Queen. [Full Story »] 

Pirates tame Herons 35-6, improve to 5-1-1

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Wednesday, October 17. 2012
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The Appling County Pirates (5-1-1 overall, 3-1 Region 1-AAA) hosted the Brantley County Herons for Homecoming on Friday, October 12 with the Pirates winning 35-6. [Full Story »] 

Eagles take a 42-6 win; improve to 8-0

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Wednesday, October 17. 2012
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The Appling Christian Academy Eagles traveled to McDonough Friday night to play the Peoples Baptist Academy Knights for a GCAA conference game. The Eagles got off to a slow start but managed to get things going and take a 26-6 halftime lead. The second half went the Eagles way and ended in a 42-6 win for the Eagles. Friday night’s victory improves the Eagles to 8-0. [Full Story »] 

Hunters ready for 2012 Firearms Deer Season

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Wednesday, October 17. 2012
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While archery and primitive weapons season occur first, many hunters anxiously wait until the opening day of firearms season to get into the woods. [Full Story »] 

ACA Eagles Defeat Kings Way Crusaders

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Wednesday, October 10. 2012
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On October 5, the Appling Christian Academy Eagles defeated the Kings Way Crusaders in Douglasville by the score of 34-26. [Full Story »] 

Top ten ranked cowboy to compete at rodeo in Baxley

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Wednesday, October 10. 2012
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Justin Thigpen, from Waycross, will be one of the cowboys competing in the Baxley Lions Club’s Second Annual PCA Rodeo this week. As of October 1, he is ranked Number Ten All Around, Number Eight in Calf Roping and Number Eight in Steer Wrestling. He needs to remain in the top 15 in these events in order to compete in the PCA Finals Rodeo in January. Justin has previously been ranked Number One Over All nationally and will be riding hard to improve his scores in the final weeks of this year’s season. Come cheer him on. [Full Story »] 

Pirates attacked by Bears, now 4-1-1

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Wednesday, October 10. 2012
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By Matt Gardner

The Appling County Pirates (4-1-1, 2-1 Region 1-AAA) traveled to Pierce County (5-1, 3-0) on Friday, October 5, and were defeated 34-36.

The Pirates will host Brantley County (1-4, 0-2) for Homecoming on Friday, October 12 at Jimmy Swain Stadium with the game scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. [Full Story »] 

Primitive Weapons Deer Season opens October 13

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Wednesday, October 10. 2012
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Muzzleloader. Black Powder Gun. These names apply to the type of firearm that can be used during the week-long primitive weapons deer hunting season that begins Saturday, Oct. 13.

During the 2011 primitive weapons season, more than 50,000 deer hunters harvested slightly more than 14,000 deer using a primitive weapon. This harvest rate has increased slightly over the past few seasons, although the number of hunters taking part in the season has remained relatively stable. [Full Story »] 

Pirates swat Blue Jackets, stay undefeated

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Wednesday, October 3. 2012
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By Matt Gardner

The Appling County Pirates (4-0-1 overall, 2-0 Region 1-AAA) played host to the Savannah Blue Jackets (1-4, 0-2) on Friday, September 28 at Jimmy Swain Stadium and were able to pick up another Region 1-AAA win, 39-22. [Full Story »] 

Soccer Registration info given

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Wednesday, September 26. 2012
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Soccer Registration will be held Monday, Oct. 15 thru Friday, Oct. 19 for Pee Wee (ages 6,7 and 8) and Mite (ages 9, 10 and 11) at the Appling County Recreation Department. For more information please call 367-8190.

Pirates escape with 28-21 win

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Wednesday, September 26. 2012
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The Appling County Pirates (3-0-1 overall, 1-0 Region 1-AAA) traveled to Savannah to face the Johnson Atom Smashers (0-4, 0-1) on Thursday, September 20 in the Region opener for both teams. The Pirates were able to hold off the Atom Smashers to win 28-21. [Full Story »] 

Eagles tame Cougars 46-0, now 6-0

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Wednesday, September 26. 2012
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By Jamie Gardner

The annual Homecoming game for Appling Christian Academy was held Friday night at Eagle Field. The Eagles played host to the Abundant Life Cougars of Hardeeville, South Carolina. The local squad dominated the visiting team.

On the opening kickoff, Eagle returner Andrew Phillips scampered 80 yards down the field for a touchdown. Fullback John McLemore added the two-point conversion to make the score 8-0. [Full Story »] 

National hunting/fishing day set

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Wednesday, September 19. 2012
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Fun events, plenty of activities and celebrating the passion for the outdoors is just what you will find at one of the many FREE celebrations that will be held in honor of National Hunting and Fishing Day, Saturday, Sept. 22, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. [Full Story »] 

Free Day in the Parks set for September 29

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Wednesday, September 19. 2012
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Put away your wallet and pull out your fishing pole. Visitors to Georgia’s State Parks & Historic Sites will not pay for parking or admission on Saturday, September 29 as part of National Public Lands Day. Sponsored by the Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites, the celebration brings attention to ways that parks enrich communities, plus the importance of local volunteerism. Parking is normally $5 at state parks, and admission ranges from $2.50 to $10 at state historic sites. [Full Story »] 
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