Temple of the Higher Calling named MLK Grand Marshal
Temple of the Higher Calling is a faith-based church committed to serving both the spiritual and practical needs of the community. Rooted in love, compassion, and purpose, the church seeks to uplift individuals and families by meeting people where they are and helping them grow into who God has called them to be. The church…
Read MoreDEBORAH ANN HANSON
Deborah Ann Hanson, 78, of Baxley passed away on December 27, 2025 at her residence under the care of Community Hospice. Mrs. Hanson was born on August 10, 1947 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late William T. Pendarvis and the late Shirley Natarus Pendarvis. She was a founding member of Christ Community Church, was involved…
Read MoreJAMES LAMAR “COACH” ALLEN
James Lamar “Coach” Allen, 84, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at his residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. Mr. Allen was born on May 30, 1941 in Walthourville, to the late Eulie Lee Allen and the late Blanche Boyd Allen Stewart. He came to Appling County in 1968 as a football…
Read MoreDONALD RAY “DONNIE” SMITH
Donald Ray “Donnie” Smith, 75, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. Mr. Smith was born October 22, 1950 in Alma to the late Clifford Lamar “C. L.” Smith and the late Alma Laverne Yawn Smith. He was a member of Baxley Church of God. He…
Read MorePFGC donate “Cuddle Buddies” to Sheriff’s Department
Every year at Christmas, members of the Pine Forest Garden Club collect stuffed toys to be given to the Appling County Sheriff’s Department as part of their “Cuddle Buddies” project. The stuffed animals are for deputies and police officers to share with children who need comfort that they encounter in their lines of duty.…
Read MorePFGC chooses the business Garden of the Month
During the month of December, the Pine Forest Garden Club goes out at night to look for homes and businesses that are beautifully decorated for the Christmas holidays. All throughout the city and county are many wonderfully decorated homes and businesses. This year, the Garden of the Month committee had a difficult time making…
Read MoreACMS Spelling Bee winners announced
Appling County Middle School held the annual School Spelling Bee on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Team winners from each grade level participated. They were Jayce Hall, David Hayes, Gunner Bass, Maggie Cowan, Glenn Shumans, Emma Prencke, Kallen Blandin, Gracie Stewart, and Luke Campbell. Seventh grader Glenn Shumans claimed the ACMS Spelling Bee champion title…
Read MoreThe Greatest Show on Earth at FDES
Appling County Retired Educators met on Wednesday, December 10, at Fourth District. Principal Garrett Cranford welcomed our group. The meeting was opened by ACREA President Patsy Buchanan. Retired Educator Gretchen Miles read a Christmas story to students. Academic Coach Jessica Edenfield brought students in Kindergarten through fifth grades to share Christmas memories and perceptions…
Read MorePFGC December Garden of the Month
During the month of December, the Pine Forest Garden Club goes out at night to look for homes and businesses that are beautifully decorated for the Christmas holidays. There are so many beautifully decorated homes and businesses this year that it was a difficult decision. After much deliberation, the Garden of the Month committee…
Read MoreFFA Wildlife team places First in Jesup
The Appling County Middle School FFA Wildlife Team, under the direction of Coach Ricky Barnes, took 1st place out of 23 schools at the area contest held at Wayne County High School on December 4, 2025. The team will be advancing to the state level competition to compete against the top 12 teams in Georgia…
Read More