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Hewey Drake

Mr. Hewey Dorsey “Drake” Drake was born on May 20, 1945, in Appling County, Baxley. He was the first of eight children born to the late Mr. Willie James Drake and Mrs. Jossie Lou Drake. At an early age, he attended First African Baptist Church in Baxley. Hewey attended the public schools in Appling County.…

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How do you come up with something every week?

I get asked that question frequently. People ask me all the time how I come up with a column each week. Let me tell you, it’s not always easy. There are times I just want to do this… …JBNIOJGokjbwrflkhnq3rgljbwrlfknas,DBCNWKLEJFHLEJKWRjkhnergjhbergjhwrjfhsdbcnmwbnriu34hwtwijuwerbhrfkjbsdlfjknlknwdaljknasdlfbhjalsdfjkhlwkfghlwjhglsjdhgfljshdfglkshgfdlkjhsdfl;kjhsdflkjhgsaljhasdgljhsdagljhsdfljhsdglkjhsdglkjhsgfdlkjhfdgsljhfsdglkjsfhgljhsagljkhgrwpiwrpihgpiwhrgpihwrqouafhIHJWPIHF….. …and say done. Then there are those special weeks when something falls into my lap and…

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John Clifford Ryles

Mr. John Clifford Ryles, better known to his family and friends as JC, age 84, of Hazlehurst, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at his residence. Mr. Ryles was born March 02, 1941, in Jeff Davis County where he was raised and lived his whole life. He met his beloved wife, Carolyn, at a candy…

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LEGAL NOTICES FOR 05-21-2025

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF NESSA LYNN ELLIOTT MINOR ESTATE NO. 2024-111 NOTICE Date of mailing, if any, Date of second publication, if any 5/28/2025 TO: WHITNEY MARIE ELLIOTT & PHILLIP EDWARD PHILLIPS You are hereby notified that JASMINE & KELLI BREWTON has filed a Petition…

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Dirty hands and clean money

Most of us have heard the saying dirty hands mean clean money. This saying is very true. In a world of technology, it is very easy to make money online as an influencer and other nonsense such as that. I personally would rather go home every day with dirty hands knowing I worked hard doing…

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The FDA does what?

A medical situation several years ago, resulting with me making an unexpected late-night dash to one of the local hospital emergency rooms, prompted inquiry as to what actual administrative duties are exercised by the FDA (Federal Food and Drug Administration). In short, that particular experience had entailed medications being administered with no indication of the…

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Competition doesn’t seem to have negative effects

With a rising high school junior in the house, my family is increasingly awash in the trappings of a college selection. Some university or other hits him up via snail mail a few times a week, and still another college seems to find its way to his email inbox daily. This past week, I attended…

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Congratulations, Class of 2025

You’ve worked hard to get to this point. We would like you to know that we are proud of your hard work and dedication, Class of 2025. This is just the beginning of your adulthood. As you move on from high school and begin to look to the future, we encourage you to think about…

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Arnie Sue Crosby

  Mrs. Arnie Sue Crosby, 75, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, at McRae Manor Nursing Home. She was born June 28, 1949, in Appling County to the late Herbert and Orita Thomas. Mrs. Crosby was a lifelong Appling County resident and a retired employee with Douglas and Harper. She was a member of Midway…

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