Veterans Day 2025
The annual Veterans Day parade and ceremony were held in town on Tuesday, November 11. The parade was of good length and had suitable representation from the community. Despite the brisk 40-degree weather, the event was well attended by the community, with hundreds gathering at the courthouse in support. …
Read MoreA glimpse into Baxley history
As the City of Baxley prepares for its sesquicentennial anniversary–or 150th birthday–on November 15, community members have not only the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to commemorate the occasion but to relish in the history of the countryside they call home. When Appling was formed, the county was an untouched forest of longleaf yellow pine trees broken only…
Read MoreThe Future Includes Latinas!
To be Latina is to be part of a legacy that refuses to be silenced. It means carrying generations of strength, resilience, and love in every step you take. It’s joy and pain, pride and struggle all woven together into a story that continues to inspire the world. Being Latina is more than an…
Read More4th annual Headin’ Home Fest held at the Stagger Lee Music Park
The 4th annual Headin’ Home Fest was held at the Stagger Lee Music Park in Graham, GA. This was Stagger Lee’s debut as a Georgia Music Hall of Fame musician. The rustic campsite set the perfect scene for a family Bluegrass festival and Pickin’ Party full of food trucks, raffle drawings, and more. Wednesday, October 22…
Read MoreAppling County is #JessiStrong
Numerous prayer vigils were held throughout the past week to honor ACHS teacher and softball coach Jessi Stallings. At just 25 years young, Jessi is currently in the ICU at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, battling an aggressive cancer complicated by an infection. Jessi played for both the Lady Rams and Lady Pirates Softball…
Read MoreChristmas in Action, in Action
Last week, a group of about 15 men were out on Gamble Road to work on the house of Ms. Gertrude Gamble. The project has been listed since Hurricane Helene’s arrival last year. The house was built by her husband, Otis, in 1969. Although the roof sustained minimal damage from the storm, it needed a…
Read MoreAppling Junction draws large crowd
The Appling County Choral Department and the Choral Boosters hosted a night of music, dancing, and corny jokes at the annual Appling Junction on the evening of Friday, October 3, at the ACHS Fine Arts Center. The one-night-only event drew a significant crowd, testing the capacity of the ACHS Fine Arts Center. Directors for…
Read MoreUndefeated Rams win Conference Championship
On Wednesday, October 8, the Appling County Middle School Rams Football team hosted the Waycross Bulldogs for the Conference Championship. This game was a Pink Out in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. The Rams defense struggled to hold the Bulldogs in the first quarter. The first score of the game came from Waycross, but the…
Read MoreLEGAL NOTICES FOR 10-08-2025
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF APPLING COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: PETITION OF KIMBERLY LATAYE BEARD AND TOMMY BEARD Jr., FOR THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF KENDRICK JEROME LEWIS, AND ANY UNKNOWN OR UN-NAMED LEGAL OR BIOLOGICAL FATHER OF MINOR CHILD ELIANA RACHELLE LEWIS, AGE: 3 DOB: 08/06/2021 Children under the age Of…
Read MoreBrigade sweeps Sound of Silver
The Appling County High School Pirate Brigade had a fantastic time competing in Pierce County marching at the Sound of Silver Invitational. Following a long day of stiff competition, the Brigade won it all, walking away from the awards ceremony with all Superior ratings, Best Auxiliary and Best Percussion in Class AAAA, and as…
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