4-H’ers excel at 36th Annual GNF Livestock Shows
Each year, hundreds of youth from across Georgia gather at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter to showcase their hard work and dedication to raising and training quality livestock animals. During October 2 – 12, 2025, Appling County 4-H had two youth livestock exhibitors travel to Perry, Georgia, to share their passion for goats and…
Read MoreJohnnie Mae Reddish
Mrs. Johnnie Mae Reddish was a devoted wife, mother, and servant of God whose life reflected love, faith, and perseverance. She was born on August 9, 1952, in Miami, Florida, to the late Daisy Mae Williams and George Wesley Williams. A proud graduate of Bacon County High School, Class of 1969, she later earned her…
Read MorePFGC receives Environmental Award
The Pine Forest Garden Club was the recipient of the Shirley M. Lewis Environmental Awareness Award at the Oleander District meeting that was held in Brunswick on Oct. 9. The award was presented to the club that has accomplished the most in the environmental field. The Pine Forest Garden Club has a Green Team…
Read MoreACA Preschool raises funds for St. Jude Children’s Cancer Research Hospital
On September 19, the Appling Christian Academy Preschool held its annual fundraiser for St. Jude’s Children’s Cancer Research Hospital. The three- and four-year-old students raised $1,500.00 by accepting pledges from friends and relatives for riding their tricycles. The event was sponsored by the ACA Christian Honor Society. Mrs. Sheronda Mobley and the staff of the…
Read MorePFGC kicks off their new year
There was a lot of excitement at the first meeting of the Pine Forest Garden Club held on Thursday, Sept. 18 marking the beginning of club’s 2025-2026 year. Club President Susie Reed welcomed back all the members, along with recognizing the seven new members who were present. Club member Judy Johnson presented an interesting program…
Read MoreAppling Healthcare Honors Cindy Tomberlin and Graham Floyd for Board Service
Appling Healthcare would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Cindy Tomberlin and Graham Floyd for their years of dedicated service on our Board of Directors. Both joined the board in 2016 and faithfully served three terms. Mrs. Tomberlin also provided exceptional leadership as Board Chair for four years, helping guide the organization through growth and…
Read MoreAppling Grays Camp welcomes new members
Appling Grays Camp 918 Sons of Confederate Veterans welcomed four new members at their last monthly meeting. Membership is open to any male descendant of a Confederate ancestor who served honorable. Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at B&F Restaurant at 7:00 p.m.
Read MoreWinner announced for AES Home Screen Art contest
Altamaha Elementary School recently hosted the Home Screen Art Contest for computer screens at the school. Students used their artistic abilities to capture the spirit of AES for this contest. Maite’s drawing was chosen as the overall winning design. Maite’s design is now featured as the home screen on every computer at the school. Congratulations…
Read MoreWillie Norris Drake
Baxley Funeral Home announces the passing of 62-year-old Willie (Yogi) Norris Drake of Baxley, who departed this life on Monday, September 15, 2025. The family received friends at 746 Harry Street in Baxley. A viewing was held on Friday, Sept 19, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Baxley Funeral Home located at…
Read MoreKelly Stone Named Chair-Elect of Community Bankers Association of Georgia Board of Directors
Kelly Stone, President & CEO, Community Bank of Georgia, Baxley, was elected to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) as Chair-Elect. Nominations for the 2025-26 CBA Board of Directors were announced and approved at CBA’s Annual Convention held September 10 – 14, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton,…
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