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Fall Fitness Run announced

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Wednesday, November 7. 2012
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The Fall Fitness Run will be held on Saturday morning, November 17, at the Elementary Complex in Baxley. Although the name indicates, “Run,” there will be walkers and runners of all ages and ability levels for the MILE and 5K. The Fall Fitness Run promotes family fitness and helps to instill a love of walking and/or jogging, which is one of the best and most convenient forms of exercise. Exercise is so much more fun when you exercise with others! [Full Story »] 

Lady Eagles Volleyball Team Captures Division Two State Crown

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Wednesday, November 7. 2012
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After a disappointing loss in the GCAA Region Tournament, the Lady Eagles rebounded in the Division Two State Tournament to win all of their matches and take the championship. [Full Story »] 

Fall Fitness Run planned for Nov. 17

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Wednesday, October 31. 2012
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The Fall Fitness Run will be held on Saturday morning, November 17, at the Elementary Complex in Baxley. The starting time is 8:30 a.m. for the mile and 9:00 for the 5k. If you like to walk and/or run or you’ve been planning to start, come join several hundred participants for a morning of exercise and fun. A t-shirt will be given to all participants. [Full Story »] 

ACMS Rams advance to Championship

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Wednesday, October 31. 2012
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The Appling County Middle School Rams football team defeated Waycross 28-0 in the first round of the playoffs on Wednesday, October 24. With the win the Rams improve to 7-0 on the season and advance to the Championship game against Pierce County on Wednesday, October 31 at 5:00 in Baxley. [Full Story »] 

Pirates pillage Warriors, secure second seed

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Wednesday, October 31. 2012
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By Matt Gardner

The Appling County Pirates (7-1-1 overall, 5-1 Region 1-AAA) hosted the Tattnall County Battle Creek Warriors (4-4, 3-2) on Friday, October 26, with the Pirates winning 38-28. With the win the Pirates secured the second seed in the State Playoffs from Region 1-AAA. [Full Story »] 

State Championship game for ACA is Friday!

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Wednesday, October 31. 2012
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Appling Christian Academy fans are reminded that the Georgia Christian Athletic Association’s State Championship Game will be played Friday, November 2, at Eagle Field. The Eagles will face a tough opponent, the Kings Way Crusaders, of Douglasville. This game should prove to be one for the ages and a game you do not want to miss. [Full Story »] 

Johnson Receives State Championship Ring

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Wednesday, October 24. 2012
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Pirate Kevin Johnson was presented his State Championship ring during halftime of the Pirates football game against Savannah on Friday, September 28. [Full Story »] 

Pirates Muzzle Bulldogs, Improve to 6-1-1

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Wednesday, October 24. 2012
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The Appling County Pirates (6-1-1 overall, 4-1 Region 1-AAA) traveled to Savannah on Friday, October 19 to face the Beach Bulldogs (1-6, 1-3) at Grayson Stadium, home of the Savannah Sand Gnats. The Pirates were able to get the win 49-14 in the first matchup ever between the two teams. [Full Story »] 

Eagles finish season with perfect record

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Wednesday, October 24. 2012
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Will face tough opponent for state title

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The Appling Christian Academy (ACA) Eagles football team played host to the Shiloh Hills Challengers, of Kennesaw, on Friday night, October 19, at Eagle Field for the last official regular season game of 2012. The Eagles were able to complete the perfect 8-0 season defeating the Challengers 48-0. [Full Story »] 

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 »] 
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