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Homecoming slated for Hopewell
Start inviting your family and friends. Here’s the invitation. Hopewell Church Lord’s Acre and Homecoming Sunday Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. 1759 Red Oak Road, Baxley, Georgia Come home to Hopewell! Join us for Lord’s Acre and Homecoming Sunday as we celebrate God’s faithfulness, our church family, and the blessing of serving Him…
Read MoreWeekly arrest report
The following arrests were reported in Baxley and Appling County from October 16 to October 22. On October 16, the Appling County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) arrested Craig Allen Beasley, 42, of Baxley, on the charge of aggravated stalking. October 17, the ACSO arrested Ronald Justin Quinn, 53, of Baxley, on the charge of failure to…
Read MoreHow’s Kenny?
That’s a question Simikia Wright is probably asked every day about her husband, Kenny Wright. Most Appling Countians know Kenny. He has faithfully served the community as a deputy with the Appling County Sheriff’s Office for 29 years, rising to the rank of captain. In addition, Kenny has served as captain over court security and…
Read MoreA Centennial Celebration
By Joe Ferguson On September 24, a Centennial Celebration was held. This celebration was to recognize and honor Baxley residents 100 years old, or older. The event was held at the Progressive Resource Center. Five ladies were recognized for their achievement. Susie Buxton (100), Bessie Conaway (100), Agnes Sellers (101), Marie Ellis (103), and Gertrude…
Read MoreAppling County to get substantial Solar development
Georgia Power receives approval for 1,137 MW of new solar power purchase agreements through CARES program CARES 2023 solar procurement is largest in company history; Successful multiyear program expands renewable energy portfolio for customers On September 10 Georgia Power Company announced it has received approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) for 1,137 megawatts…
Read MoreJEFF DAVIS VS. APPLING FRIDAY NIGHT The Touchdown Club is ready…Are You?
By Joe Ferguson The Appling County Touchdown Club is ramping up and preparing for its game. And the club is looking for you to join the team. The members are ready for the new season to get started and games are about to begin. The question is this: Where are you? The TD Club, and…
Read More4-H BB Places 5th in Nation
Rogers, Arkansas is home to the Daisy National BB Gun Championship Match where youth across the United States compete in a 5-meter four-position match and a written safety test to exhibit skill, precision, knowledge, and excellence in the sport. Athletes compete in four distinct physical positions known as prone, sitting, kneeling, and standing. This event…
Read MoreArrest Report for 7-22-2026
The following arrests were reported in Baxley and Appling County from July 11 to July 16. On July 11, the Baxley Police Department (BPD) arrested Daronte Deleon Jones, 48 of Atlanta, on the charges of tampering with evidence- felony, willful obstruction of law enforcement officers- misdemeanor, forgery- 3rd degree (felony), conspiracy to commit a felony,…
Read MoreGBI seeks information in multi-state fraud investigation
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), working alongside local and federal law enforcement partners, executed a search warrant at the Yurezz Home Center, on Jekyll Road in Baxley, on July 16, in connection with a fraud investigation spanning several states. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Savannah Resident Agency is assisting with this investigation. On…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office gives information on drowning
According to Sheriff Mark Melton, on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at approximately 11:28 a.m., the Appling County Sheriff’s Office responded to Carter’s Bight Landing in reference to a possible drowning. The initial information received was that a 50-year-old male went over board from his vessel and did not resurface. After further investigation it was determined…
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