Area News
Drug bust by ACSO
On Thursday, July 24, 2025, Willie James Norton Jr, 38, of Baxley was sentenced in Federal Court, Southern District of Georgia by the Honorable Lisa G. Wood to serve 132 months in federal custody followed by 3 years of supervised release for charges resulting from an investigation by the Appling County Sheriff’s Office. Norton pled…
Read MoreRiver Rat Run held on the Altamaha
The Baxley-Appling Board of Tourism hosted the River Rat Run excursion on Saturday, July 19. Participants floated, canoed, and kayaked the 12-mile route along the Altamaha River, departing from Towns Bluff Landing in Jeff Davis County early in the morning and stopping for lunch at Benton Lee’s steakhouse before finishing the run at Deens Landing.…
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 MoreAppling County Leaders Leave VSU RDI Ready to Establish Community Brand
A five-member team from Appling County recently attended the Valdosta State University Center for South Georgia Regional Impact Rural Development Institute, a three-day summit designed to help communities across Georgia develop an action plan for rural prosperity. The Appling County leaders left with a prioritized list of projects and initiatives designed to build a better…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting for 4 Seasons Kids
The Baxley-Appling County Chamber of Commerce hosted a Grand Opening and official ribbon-cutting for 4 Seasons Kids at their location on 24 Glendale Avenue. 4 Seasons Kids is a children’s boutique store providing high-quality discount items like clothing, backpacks, shoes, accessories, and more. Following the ribbon cutting, refreshments were provided from Larry’s Giant Subs. The…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting for Bronze Body
The Baxley-Appling County Chamber of Commerce hosted an official ribbon cutting for Bronze Body 24/7 tanning salon and wellness center on Tuesday, July 15, at their location on 77 North Main Street Suite A. Chamber president Bryan Shipes congratulated Brighton and Addalyn Thornton on their entrepreneurial endeavor, saying that he always knew their careers would…
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 MoreStephen Tillman Re-Elected to Board of Governors of State Bar of Georgia
Brunswick Judicial Circuit Public Defender Stephen E. Tillman of Baxley has been re-elected to serve on the Board of Governors of the 56,000-member State Bar of Georgia. Tillman will continue to serve in the Brunswick Circuit, Post 1 seat on the board, representing Appling, Camden, Glynn, Jeff Davis, and Wayne counties. He earned his law…
Read MoreACHS 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…
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