Editor,
I write to express concern over the deceptively worded Georgia Constitutional Amendment One, the Opportunity School District (OSD) question on the ballot this November. The ballot question will read: “Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended to allow the state to intervene in chronically failing public schools in order to improve student performance?” Seems worthwhile, but don’t be fooled by the wording. Amendment One is not what it seems.
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Letters
For the Love of Family
Dear Editor,
It’s a shame how family will do you but the Bible is fulfilling every day. [Full Story »]
It’s a shame how family will do you but the Bible is fulfilling every day. [Full Story »]
Seeking photos of County Line School
Dear Editor,
I am looking for good quality photos of the building or a class picture from the old County Line School located off Stanfield Road in the far southeastern corner of Appling County near the Wayne County line. [Full Story »]
I am looking for good quality photos of the building or a class picture from the old County Line School located off Stanfield Road in the far southeastern corner of Appling County near the Wayne County line. [Full Story »]
It’s Time for Change
We need to get up, wake up and look around us. Changes are coming everyday and we are too blind to see.
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Thank you to Pavilion
Dear Editor,
In the last few weeks, I have had the opportunity to once again to be associated with out wonderful Pavilion Nursing Facility. Ms. Melba Webb and her folks do a wonderful Job. My thanks especially to Ms. Emma Branch, RN and the folks on C Hall. Also, Ms. Brenda Banks in the dietary department does everything she can to make the residents feel right at home. She fixes them something special if they ask her to. Also, let me say a word about the upkeep of the facility, it looks as good as the day it was opened! The housekeeping staff is great! [Full Story »]
In the last few weeks, I have had the opportunity to once again to be associated with out wonderful Pavilion Nursing Facility. Ms. Melba Webb and her folks do a wonderful Job. My thanks especially to Ms. Emma Branch, RN and the folks on C Hall. Also, Ms. Brenda Banks in the dietary department does everything she can to make the residents feel right at home. She fixes them something special if they ask her to. Also, let me say a word about the upkeep of the facility, it looks as good as the day it was opened! The housekeeping staff is great! [Full Story »]
Concerns with cleanup
Recently, Appling County, specifically District Five was awarded a $225,000.00 Local Maintenance and Improvement Award (GMIG). This was a grant for widening County Farm Road. The work was recently completed after about a two to three week period. I was astonished to see the amount of debris left by the contractor, strewn along the shoulder of the road. There was dirt, grass clumps and small to medium size asphalt clumps. It is, and still remains an eyesore, and will be detrimental to the safety of passing motorist utilizing the roadway to travel, as our county employees go about bush hogging the roadside grass. The asphalt rocks could easily be thrown from the blades and hit bypassing vehicles, not to mention the damage that will be done to county equipment.
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God is no trashcan!
Revelation 22:13 states “I am the alpha and omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.” So just think about it, should He be thrown in a trashcan?
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No contact made
My name is Carolyn Robinson. On March 17, 2016, my daughter passed away. I was not present at the time due to the fact that I lived hours away. According to the information I received at a later date, Ms. Sellers (daughter) was given permission to talk with the coroner, no objections to that. A few hours later I arrived and I’m still in Appling County. I made a call to the coroner in April, and never received a return call, I left my name and two contact numbers. I told him I was the mother. The second call was made in June, I told the EMT that answered who I was and the nature of my call, and then I was connected to his private number. Immediately upon answering he told me he was on the phone with my daughter.
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Some Observations
Dear Editor,
I’d like to thank The Banner for having two columnists on staff who write very thought provoking articles. I’m referring to Billy G. Howard and Mary Ann Ellis. Both of these individuals challenge me to think of things in new ways. [Full Story »]
I’d like to thank The Banner for having two columnists on staff who write very thought provoking articles. I’m referring to Billy G. Howard and Mary Ann Ellis. Both of these individuals challenge me to think of things in new ways. [Full Story »]
Dr. Starr offers letter welcoming students back
Dear Parents and Students,
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome back all returning students and their families, and to extend my initial welcome to our incoming ninth graders as well as other new students and their families. I look forward to meeting and working with all of you this year. [Full Story »]
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome back all returning students and their families, and to extend my initial welcome to our incoming ninth graders as well as other new students and their families. I look forward to meeting and working with all of you this year. [Full Story »]
Parental Involvement, Why It Matters
Dear Editor,
Research shows that when parents are involved in their children’s education, the children are more likely to: earn better grades, score higher on test, pass their classes, attend school regularly, have better social skills, show improved behavior, be more positive in their attitude toward school, complete homework assignments, graduate and continue their education. [Full Story »]
Research shows that when parents are involved in their children’s education, the children are more likely to: earn better grades, score higher on test, pass their classes, attend school regularly, have better social skills, show improved behavior, be more positive in their attitude toward school, complete homework assignments, graduate and continue their education. [Full Story »]
Thanks local businessman
Dear Editor,
I lived in Baxley many years ago and have family there. I’ve bought several vehicles from Woody Folsom. Always got excellent service. My wife has had problems with a fairly new car NOT purchased from Woody. Passing through today I stopped to see Woody. I ask if he could help build a fire under General Motors. Even though he had no obligation or fault. Long story short… Woody Folsom had a 2017 SUV delivered to Hinesville, free for my wife to use until hers is fixed. [Full Story »]
I lived in Baxley many years ago and have family there. I’ve bought several vehicles from Woody Folsom. Always got excellent service. My wife has had problems with a fairly new car NOT purchased from Woody. Passing through today I stopped to see Woody. I ask if he could help build a fire under General Motors. Even though he had no obligation or fault. Long story short… Woody Folsom had a 2017 SUV delivered to Hinesville, free for my wife to use until hers is fixed. [Full Story »]
Another Chance
America was made on, “In God We Trust!” What a blessing that God has given us another chance just to be alive. For every time we look around, somebody is gone home to be with Jesus. We forget about the God that made it possible for us to be able to enjoy each day.
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Thankful for local hospital
Dear Editor,
I was pleased to read in the The Baxley News-Banner recently of the 65 new beds for our hospital and the news that it is now certified a Class IV Trauma Center. Rural hospitals are an endangered species throughout America. We in Appling County are very fortunate to have one right here. My recent experience shows how important this is: [Full Story »]
I was pleased to read in the The Baxley News-Banner recently of the 65 new beds for our hospital and the news that it is now certified a Class IV Trauma Center. Rural hospitals are an endangered species throughout America. We in Appling County are very fortunate to have one right here. My recent experience shows how important this is: [Full Story »]
A warm note of thanks
Dear Editor,
This past Memorial Day weekend, our sons and a friend were on their way back from a fishing trip at the river when they had an accident with their vehicle and boat. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the good samaritans that stopped to help them, taking two young men to the hospital and clearing the road at the scene. [Full Story »]
This past Memorial Day weekend, our sons and a friend were on their way back from a fishing trip at the river when they had an accident with their vehicle and boat. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the good samaritans that stopped to help them, taking two young men to the hospital and clearing the road at the scene. [Full Story »]
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