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Letter to parents from school system regarding school improvement status

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Wednesday, October 12. 2011
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Dear Editor and Citizens of Appling County,

The reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965 is to improve student achievement across the nation with particular focus on the achievement of low-performing students from low-income families. Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) is one of the cornerstones of ESEA. It is a measure of the year-to-year student achievement on statewide assessments. [Full Story »] 

A letter to a killer

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Wednesday, October 12. 2011
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(Editor’s note: The following is a note on behalf of the late Rhonda Sue Coleman submitted by her parents.)

To the Killer of Rhonda Sue Coleman, [Full Story »] 

Expresses concern about sheriff’s office

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Wednesday, October 5. 2011
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Dear Editor and to the people of Appling County,

I am not running for any city or county office…but believe me…I’ve got something to say to you about the things you better start ‘standing for’ and believing in…God and Justice!

I had no idea what God was going to require me to do when I came down here to simply have an ‘Estate Sale’ and for those who don’t know you don’t have to die to have an estate sale. You are simply selling items you wouldn’t have in a yard sale, more valuable items. [Full Story »] 

Troy Davis execution raises questions for reader

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Wednesday, September 28. 2011
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Dear Editor,

The execution of Troy Davis, in light of the doubt of his conviction as being guilty of murder, is evident of the need for the American justice System to be looked into for possible changes to be made to insure if there is any doubt of a person being innocent or guilty before being put to death. My prayer is that earnest praying people continue to pray about changes in this system that allows anyone to be put to death when there is as much doubt, as was presented in this case. [Full Story »] 

The storm is raging; get your ticket now

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Tuesday, September 13. 2011
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Dear Editor,

What’s happening to America today? What is God saying to us? So many times He speaks and we don’t pay any attention to him. We have always been a blessed nation, spiritually and in wealth, but we have forgotten where we come from. We need to start listening, “God is angry.” Just look around and think about what’s happening in today’s world. [Full Story »] 

Hometown USA

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Wednesday, August 24. 2011
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Dear Editor,

I was born and raised in Baxley and from the time I can remember we’ve been asked (or told) to shop in our hometown. Like so many others, we always wanted to support our town where it could be something to be proud of. [Full Story »] 

Proud of volunteer firefighters

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Wednesday, August 24. 2011
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Dear Editor and to the citizens of Baxley, Mayor and City Council,

We all need to be proud of and give thanks to the firefighters that protect our property and lives in this area. These volunteers are professional, and I mean very professional. [Full Story »] 

“Wake up people”

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Tuesday, August 9. 2011
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Dear Editor,

Are we truly looking around us and listening to what’s happening in America? Have we thought about who we voted for to represent us in Washington D.C.? Did we put adults as congressmen, senators, and representatives to speak for us? Or children? They are all acting like children. Why do we (including me) have to do without or suffer, because of their wants and desires? [Full Story »] 

Remembering a dear lady

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Matt Gardner
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Tuesday, August 9. 2011
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(Editor’s note: the following is information given at the funeral service of Frances McLemore by the Rev. Virgil Carter.)

Frances McLemore was born in 1912. Her father was the late Silas Johnson and her mother was the late Letitia Sellers Johnson. She had two sisters, Ouida and Merle and one brother, Bernice. [Full Story »] 

Is this legal?

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Wednesday, August 3. 2011
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Dear Editor,

Recently I attended a function that was held at the stadium in Waycross. Having a handicap tag and the blue handicap window card I attempted to park in a handicap slot and was informed by the parking attendant that it would cost $10.00 for me to park. Is this legal? I refused to pay and had to walk a great distance, which was a hardship due to recent back surgery. [Full Story »] 

Public invited

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Wednesday, August 3. 2011
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Dear Editor,

On behalf of the State of Georgia, the Department of Transportation and the family of Mr. Douglas Dent Daniel, I am honored to announce the Dedication of the Douglas Dent Daniel Highway! The ceremony will take place on Friday, August 5, at 10:00 a.m. at the Odum Recreation Center in Odum. [Full Story »] 

What are friends for?

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Wednesday, July 27. 2011
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Dear Editor,

Let me tell you about a lady friend that I know. I met Mrs. Jean Cooper some 40-50 years ago and have been fascinated by the lady ever since. People in this county and many other counties around here have met Ms. Jean. At present, she is homebound after breaking her hip for the second time. Mrs. Jean knows no strangers. We travel all over Georgia due to our ties with Georgia Farm Bureau, and everywhere she will stop and ask people where their from, and sure enough she will know someone from that same area. [Full Story »] 

Appreciates Dr. Hall and staff

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Wednesday, July 27. 2011
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Dear Editor,

On Wednesday night, April 20 a car hit my Weimaraner, “Maggie.” The accident caused extensive damage to her leg, leaving the bone exposed, meat and hide gone, and her artery severed and she was bleeding profusely. My regular vet was several counties away and was going to meet me, but I knew she would not make it that long. I called Doctor Hall, whom I have never used, and he told me to meet him at his office. He met me at the car. That moment would be another story within itself, but that was the moment I bonded with Dr. Hall. [Full Story »] 

Welcome back to school

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Wednesday, July 27. 2011
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Dear Editor, Parents, Students and Community Members:

I am excited to welcome back all returning students and their families, and let me 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 »] 

It’s inventory time!

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Wednesday, July 27. 2011
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Dear Editor,

Every morning we wake up to something new or strange that has happened all around us. From day to day so many things take place. We begin to wonder why, when and how could this happen to me? We get so busy doing our own thing, our way. So many things will happen to us, when we only think of me, my and I, and forget who holds the key to our every day life. [Full Story »] 
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