STC Pins 2025 Dental Hygiene Graduates
Southeastern Technical College (STC) celebrated its 2025 Dental Hygiene Associate of Applied Science Degree graduates during a pinning ceremony held on the Vidalia Campus on July 28, 2025. The graduates honored were Ansley Cook of Bulloch County, Etta Key of Emanuel County, Carter Lastinger of Appling County, and Sydni Youmans of Jeff Davis County.…
Read MoreAllen takes Bronze at National Championship
As she pulled the trigger one last time, Emma Allen secured a spot on the podium as a Bronze Medalist in the American Legion National 3 Position Air Rifle Match. She gently placed her rifle on her offhand stand, exhaled, took another deep breath, and rested her head on her arm. It is hard for…
Read MoreAuxiliary Camp recently held at ACHS
Auxiliary instructors Joy Edwards and Samantha Ratliff recently held Auxiliary Camp for the 2025 Auxiliary team. A week-long band camp was held the following week, with a parent show on Friday afternoon.
Read MoreSometimes it’s not too late
I came from a broken family. There, it’s finally in the open. My dad was in the Navy. I was born on an Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. My parents divorced, lived in separate states and both remarried all before I was five years old. Fast forward through my life making the shared custody,…
Read MorePFGC poetry winners announced
The Pine Forest Garden Club sponsors a poetry contest each year with a garden theme. This year’s theme was “My garden has vegetables to spare that I can share – Help fight hunger by sharing vegetables from our garden.” The students are encouraged to express and explore their creativity through poetry. Shown with PFGC member…
Read MoreLee Lewis appointed Governing Board Representative on Georgia Hospital Association Board of Trustees
Appling Healthcare Trustee Lee Lewis was appointed to serve on the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) Board of Trustees’ Executive Committee as the Governing Board Representative on July 11 by GHA Chair Scott Steiner, President and CEO of Phoebe Putney Health System. This prestigious appointment is a powerful reflection of Appling Healthcare’s leadership, values, and continued…
Read MoreJuly Garden of the Month
The Pine Forest Garden Club’s Garden of the Month for July is the home of Machelle and Ted Johnson and their daughter Ashley Johnson located at 1574 Craven Rd. 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…
Read MoreAC 4-H Rifle Athlete places at National Championship
In an event often called the “World Series of Shooting Sports”, athletes from across the nation gather at Camp Perry in Port Clinton, OH for a month-long series of marksmanship competitions. For Appling County 4-H S.A.F.E. Air Rifle athlete, Emma Allen, that qualification process began last December. Emma fired a paper qualification match from her…
Read MoreJune Garden of the Month selected
The Pine Forest Garden Club’s Garden of the Month for June is located at the home of Jimmy and Donna Howard at 340 Satilla Church Rd. The Pine Forest Garden Club appreciates Jimmy and Donna for allowing the club to place the sign at their home. The Garden of the Month committee goes out looking…
Read MoreKiwanis awards scholarships
Kiwanis Club of Baxley, Steve Meguiar was honored to present two recipients Scholarships. Ashley Ruiz graduated from Appling County High School and plans to attend Valdosta State University. Nil Rajeshkumar Patel graduated from Appling Christian Academy and plans to attend Georgia Tech University. We are very proud of these outstanding recipients and all the Senior…
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