Determination Rewarded: A Georgia Southern University IPSE graduate soars, thanks to assistance from GVRA
Tristan Skipper has always loved sports, especially football. After finishing high school, he knew he wanted to seek employment in a sports-related field. Tristan’s parents learned about GVRA through his school counselors. The counselors explained how GVRA could support Tristan’s transition from high school into college and eventual employment. Armed with that knowledge, Tristan applied,…
Read MoreLegal Notices for 2-4-2026
Notice of Publication In the Superior Court of Wayne County State of Georgia Bradley C. Yeomans, In Re: Adoption of A.K.C. Civil Action No.: 2025SUAD13 To: James Ryan Cox NOTICE OF PUBLICATION You are hereby notified that the above styled Adoption action, which seeks the termination of the parental rights of James Ryan Co and…
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What is newsworthy? When you watch the national news, they are always showing the negative aspects and gloom and doom. The news media outlets decide what we information we get and how it is presented with their political opinions showing. The news media loves to get public riled up about any and everything. On the…
Read MoreUnderstanding the dollar
An interesting conversation about the economy, value of the dollar, as well as housing prices happened recently when several questions left all parties involved somewhat perplexed. Trying to understand the nature of how everything comes together to structure our nation’s and the world’s economic landscape can be quite daunting if one has no understanding of…
Read MoreJEROME BELL SR.
On Thursday, January 22, 2026, Jerome Bell Sr. Made his transition from earth to glory at community hospice in Vidalia, Georgia. Born in Surrency, Georgia, on may 2, 1956, Jerome was the son of the late Mr. Monroe Bell and Mrs. Minnie Lee King. Jerome attended Appling county high school and began his working years…
Read MoreSUSAN JANE PURDOM CRAWLEY
Susan Jane Purdom Crawley, 73, of St. Simons Island, passed away peacefully in her home January 22, 2026, from complications associated with Lewy Body Dementia, after an extended period of in-home hospice care. Susan was born June 22, 1952, in Duluth. She was the youngest daughter of the late Woodrow (Dick) Purdom and Lou Ellen…
Read MoreJUSTIN DAVID CHANCEY
Justin David Chancey, 42, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Memorial Health in Savannah after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family and under the comfort of Georgia Hospice Care. Justin was born and raised in Baxley, where he spent his life. He loved sports, tinkering with electronics, and spending time with his…
Read MoreJOHNNIE RAY COPELAND
Johnnie Ray Copeland, 88, of Baxley passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at his residence. Mr. Copeland was born August 30, 1937 in Appling County to the late Lawrence Copeland and the late Fanny Marie Hendricks Copeland. He was the last surviving attendant of Red Oak School and proudly served his country as a veteran…
Read MoreDIANE S. CARTER
Mrs. Diane S. Carter, 80, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Appling Nursing & Rehab Pavilion, after an extended illness. Diane was born in Lakeland, Florida, and later moved to Appling County, where she has lived for the past 47 years. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church. Diane was a seamstress…
Read MoreGENELLA HEWETT BAXLEY
Mrs. Genella Hewett Baxley, 88, born on September 2, 1937, passed away peacefully at the Appling County Pavilion, under the care of Comfort Care Hospice, after an extended illness. She was a native and long-time resident of Jeff Davis County. Genella was a retired seamstress, a member of Liberty Baptist Church of Hazlehurst. She loved…
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