Appling 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,…
Read MoreACREA reports activities
There was much to celebrate at the Appling County Retired Educators Association (ACREA) meeting on September 10. The meeting was called to order by ACREA President Patsy Buchannan. We remembered the tragic events of 9/11 before proceeding with our program. ACREA was honored to recognize our 2025 Future Educator Scholarship recipient, Bailey Peck. Bailey will…
Read MorePFGC September Garden of the Month
The Pine Forest Garden Club’s Garden of the Month for September is the home of Donald and Lorene Hunter, located at 1039 Hunter Rd. NW in Baxley. The Garden of the Month committee goes out looking for beautifully maintained gardens from March to December. In October, the club chooses a business displaying fall decorations. The…
Read MoreBlessing of the backpacks at Graham United Methodist
On Sunday, August 3, the children were invited to bring their backpacks to be blessed during the morning worship service at Graham United Methodist Church. It was a great way to acknowledge the beginning of the new school year and recognize the importance of learning. “We are so proud of our students and teachers, and…
Read MoreAugust Garden of the Month
The Pine Forest Garden Club’s Garden of the Month for August is at the home of Luella Anderson, located at 58 Doris St. in Baxley. The Garden of the Month committee goes out looking for beautifully maintained gardens from March to December. In October, the club chooses a business displaying fall decorations. The committee appreciates…
Read MoreAppling Healthcare awarded for efforts to improve rural stroke care
The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Rural Recognition Bronze award recognizes efforts to address the unique health needs of rural communities. People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts and have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30%…
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