Love in absence of itself
It is the humble opinion of this columnist that the world has, unfortunately, embraced a false narrative related to the true understanding of what constitutes the concept of love. This has to be one of the most over-used, misaligned, and misunderstood emotions known to the human species. We are inundated with verbiage concerning the bond…
Read MoreLEGAL NOTICES FOR 04-30-2025
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF WANDA D. ALTMAN, DECEASED ESTATE NO. 2025-38 PETITION BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR GRANT OF CERTAIN POWERS NOTICE Hoyt D. Altman and Terry Altman have petitioned for waiver of reports, waiver of statements, and/or for the grant of certain powers contained in…
Read MoreInterest strong in Georgia Promise
Georgia’s Promise Scholarship just completed its initial application window, and interest was strong. While state officials are still reviewing applications, we know thousands of parents applied for $6,500 to help them move their children from public school to another educational setting that fits them better. Other states have seen demand for such programs begin small…
Read MoreImmutable… unchanged
While sitting with a few people Saturday afternoon, an interesting query was posed as to whether God’s love is conditional or unconditional. Admittedly, the question sort of caught the group of us off guard. It seemed simple enough at first but, when considering the far-reaching circumstances, this proved to be a truly baffling inquiry. Following…
Read MoreThat’s not my job!
That’s not my job! That is something you hear all the time in the workplace and everywhere else. It reminds me of a story I recently heard. It was not about a job but the same principle applies. There was a mouse who lived on a farm. The farmer set a mousetrap. The mouse was…
Read MoreNot a “Standard” we can be proud of
I’ve learned over the years that you must, sometimes, take the good with the bad. It’s just part of life. However, we must be vigilant or proactive when we can to try to prevent the bad from happening. The community got a black eye last week across the state when the Georgia High School Association…
Read MoreGHSA forces Appling High to forfeit 2024 football games
Last week, after all appeal attempts were completed, the Appling County High School (ACHS) was forced to forfeit all 2024 Pirate football games and placed on “Severe Warning Status” for next season by the Georgia High School Association due to player recruitment and for playing an ineligible player. In a letter dated March 28 to…
Read MoreGary Ralph Thomas
Gary Ralph Thomas, 78, of Baxley passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas. Mr. Thomas was born April 20, 1947 in Appling County to the late Floyd Thomas and the late Lois Youmans Thomas Beasley. He was a member of Hopewell Church and was the owner & operator of…
Read MoreJames G. Patchen
James G. Patchen, 71, passed away at Appling Healthcare on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Born November 19, 1953, to James and Rita May Patchen Sr., he was the fifth-born and oldest boy. James was a retired carpenter, home remodeler, and painter. His hobbies included cartooning, classic cars, and Harley-Davidson motorcycles. He is survived by his…
Read MoreRich states, poor states
If you’ve ever been in a road race, you probably know this feeling: There you are, jogging along. You look down at your watch and confirm that you’re keeping a good pace, maybe even a personal best. Then – seemingly out of nowhere – another racer just blows right past you and builds an ever-widening…
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