Area News
ACHS Class of 1985 Reunion Planning Meeting Set for July 19
Attention all graduates of Appling County High School’s Class of 1985! Plans are underway for a class reunion, and you’re invited to help make it a celebration to remember. A reunion planning meeting will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 11:00 am in the back room of Captain Joe’s Seafood Restaurant. Whether you’ve stayed…
Read MoreAppling Healthcare conducts tour for GHA
Appling Healthcare System conducted a tour for the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) on Wednesday, June 25. Founded in 1929, Georgia Hospital Association serves 150 hospitals across the state of Georgia. Its purpose is to promote the health and welfare of the public through the development of better hospital care for all of Georgia’s citizens.…
Read MoreCHAC Awarded Spark Grant to Launch Appling Active Pathways
The Coalition for a Healthy Appling County (CHAC) has been selected as a recipient of the Georgia Health Initiative’s highly competitive Spark Grant, a transformative funding opportunity that will support the launch of Appling Active Pathways—a community-led project designed to foster health equity and inspire long-term wellness in Appling County. This grant marks a significant…
Read MoreVIP ribbon cutting for Larry’s Giant Subs
The Baxley-Appling Chamber of Commerce hosted a VIP ribbon cutting for Larry’s Giant Subs on June 24. Community leaders from the chamber, hospital, and school system were among the first to congratulate the Wiggins family and to taste Larry’s selection of sandwiches and salads. The restaurant is located in the old Dick’s Wings building in…
Read MoreOra Hall of Baxley Elected as 3rd Vice President of GMA’s District Nine
ATLANTA – Ora Hall, Councilmember of the City of Baxley, has been elected as 3rd Vice President of the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) District Nine for the 2025–2026 term. Hall was officially sworn in during GMA’s Annual Convention held in Savannah from June 20-24. “We are honored to have Councilmember Hall serve in this…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting celebration for Lakeside Adventures!
The Baxley-Appling County Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to welcome Lakeside Adventures, owned by Jody Roy, with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony! They’re located at 110 Lakeside Drive, Baxley, GA 31513. Help us congratulate Jody Roy on this incredible venture, and be sure to check out Lakeside Adventures for your next escape!
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 MoreWe have a winner!
The Baxley News-Banner recently held a 1 & 200 game to give away a free one-year subscription to the paper. This time, there was a twist, and $50.00 was added to the prize as well. The staff of The Baxley News-Banner would like to congratulate Jessica Faulk on winning this round of 1 & 200.…
Read MoreHeather Altman crowned Mom Prom Queen
Appling Healthcare Foundation held its annual Mom Prom: Ladies Night Out on Saturday evening, June 14, at Blessings & Grace By the Lake on Max Deen Drive. This year’s Queen is Heather Altman. 1st Runner Up was awarded to Anne Jackson, and 2nd Runner Up was awarded to Sara Waters. The Royal Court included Ashlee…
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