HELEN ROSE HARDEN
Helen Rose Harden, 59, of Baxley passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at her home. Helen was born on April 19, 1966, in Ware County to the late Lawrence Allen Harden, Sr. and Norma Courson Zelder. She was a devoted home health nurse and a proud graduate of Altamaha Technical College. A member of Hopewell…
Read MoreNICK CHARLES CAMPBELL
Nick Charles Campbell of Baxley, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, January 25, 2026, and now celebrates with our Jesus and his loved ones who awaited him in Heaven. Nick was born to Benjamin and Lucille Campbell on January 13, 1948, the second of their four children. He graduated from Appling County High…
Read MoreLegal Notices for 2-25-2026
PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Baxley will hold a Called Meeting on March 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall located at 282 E. Parker Street, Baxley, Georgia. The primary purpose of the Called Meeting will be to conduct a Public Hearing, as well as any other business that may come before the Mayor…
Read MoreLegal Notices for 2-18-2026
CALL OF ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF APPLING COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 19th day of May, 2026, a special election will be held at the regular polling places in all the election districts of Appling County at which time there will be submitted to the qualified voters of Appling County…
Read MoreWho’s The Wizard Behind The Curtain
In the movie the Wizard of OZ there was the great and powerful Oz who was the ruler of the Land OZ. Everyone was reverent and fearful of him. He was portrayed in a smokescreen image as this scary powerful big green wizard. Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow and The Cowardly Lion all stood before the…
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There was a recent report on a political race and the results of each candidate’s fundraising for the past quarter, or reporting period, was divulged. One raised over a million, another raised several hundred thousand and then there were a few others that had raised less than $100,000.00. The report made tried to make everyone…
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The narrative of the human condition begins with a declaration of absolute excellence. In the opening chapters of Genesis, the creative process is rhythmic and intentional, with each phase of light, land, and life punctuated by a divine assessment of “good.” However, when the focus shifts to the culmination of this work; the creation of…
Read MoreSHERRY ELAINE POPE
Mrs. Sherry Elaine Pope 79 of Sorghum Trail Blairsville, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving husband by her side on Sunday, February 15, 2026 following an extended illness. Mrs. Pope was born on May 4, 1946 in Oakland, CA., the daughter of the late Ralph N. Patterson and the late Era Chambless…
Read MoreANGELA ALENE CROSBY
Angela Alene Crosby passed away on February 10, 2026. She was born on August 2, 1971, in Decatur, to Alene B. Crosby and James D. Crosby, and lived in Albany, where she was deeply loved by family, caregivers, and all who knew her. Born with Down Syndrome, Angela lived a life rich in meaning, connection,…
Read MoreWILLIE JOE RYALS, JR.
Willie Joe Ryals, Jr. was born 7 February 1943 to Willie Joe and Avie (Ogden) Ryals in Mcintosh County, Townsend. On the 5th February, 2026 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, he departed this life after an enduring illness. Willie accepted Christ and joined Rachel Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. After completing high school,…
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