Pirate Brigade finishes band week, prepares for upcoming season
ACHS Band director Jonathan Hickox and his Pirate Brigade took to the practice field the week of July 21, following the Auxiliary camp held the week before. A parent preview show was held on Friday, with many students receiving their letterman jackets following the performance. Mr. Hickox also took the time to award trophies to…
Read MoreSouthern Roost opens in Baxley
Baxley’s newest chicken joint, Southern Roost, opened its doors to the public on Thursday, July 24. The farm-themed establishment was packed with hungry patrons, and the drive-thru line wrapped all the way around the building at peak lunchtime hours. Dinnertime was even more crowded, with the line reaching almost to the street.
Read MoreRiver Rat Run held on the Altamaha
The Baxley-Appling Board of Tourism hosted the River Rat Run excursion on Saturday, July 19. Participants floated, canoed, and kayaked the 12-mile route along the Altamaha River, departing from Towns Bluff Landing in Jeff Davis County early in the morning and stopping for lunch at Benton Lee’s steakhouse before finishing the run at Deens Landing.…
Read MoreFirst annual Future Pirates Camp held
Appling County High School hosted its first Future Pirates football camp on Friday, July 18, at Jimmy Swain Stadium. This free camp for grades K-6 taught the fundamentals of football through offensive and defensive drills, games, and activities. Pizza and popsicles were provided for refreshment after a long day of hard training. …
Read MoreRibbon Cutting for 4 Seasons Kids
The Baxley-Appling County Chamber of Commerce hosted a Grand Opening and official ribbon-cutting for 4 Seasons Kids at their location on 24 Glendale Avenue. 4 Seasons Kids is a children’s boutique store providing high-quality discount items like clothing, backpacks, shoes, accessories, and more. Following the ribbon cutting, refreshments were provided from Larry’s Giant Subs. The…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting for Bronze Body
The Baxley-Appling County Chamber of Commerce hosted an official ribbon cutting for Bronze Body 24/7 tanning salon and wellness center on Tuesday, July 15, at their location on 77 North Main Street Suite A. Chamber president Bryan Shipes congratulated Brighton and Addalyn Thornton on their entrepreneurial endeavor, saying that he always knew their careers would…
Read MoreACHS Class of 1985 Reunion Planning Meeting Set for July 19
Attention all graduates of Appling County High School’s Class of 1985! Plans are underway for a class reunion, and you’re invited to help make it a celebration to remember. A reunion planning meeting will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 11:00 am in the back room of Captain Joe’s Seafood Restaurant. Whether you’ve stayed…
Read MoreAppling Healthcare conducts tour for GHA
Appling Healthcare System conducted a tour for the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) on Wednesday, June 25. Founded in 1929, Georgia Hospital Association serves 150 hospitals across the state of Georgia. Its purpose is to promote the health and welfare of the public through the development of better hospital care for all of Georgia’s citizens.…
Read MoreCHAC Awarded Spark Grant to Launch Appling Active Pathways
The Coalition for a Healthy Appling County (CHAC) has been selected as a recipient of the Georgia Health Initiative’s highly competitive Spark Grant, a transformative funding opportunity that will support the launch of Appling Active Pathways—a community-led project designed to foster health equity and inspire long-term wellness in Appling County. This grant marks a significant…
Read MoreVIP ribbon cutting for Larry’s Giant Subs
The Baxley-Appling Chamber of Commerce hosted a VIP ribbon cutting for Larry’s Giant Subs on June 24. Community leaders from the chamber, hospital, and school system were among the first to congratulate the Wiggins family and to taste Larry’s selection of sandwiches and salads. The restaurant is located in the old Dick’s Wings building in…
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