Area News
Moody retires from City of Surrency after 45 years
After 45 years of dedicated service, Betty Moody is preparing to bid farewell to her role as city clerk of Surrency. Her retirement marks the end of an era, during which she has become a trusted community figure with a legacy of hard work and commitment. Living in Surrency her whole life, she remembers when…
Read MoreSTC 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 MoreSplash in the Park 2025
The City of Baxley hosted the annual Splash in the Park at the Water Works Park on Saturday, July 26. Several kids came out to beat the heat by hanging out on the two waterslides set up beside the Farmers Market. To add to the fun, each child was provided a free snow cone for…
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 MorePirate Brigade finishes band week, prepares for upcoming season
ACHS Band director Jonathan Hickox and his Pirate Brigade took to the practice field the week of July 21, following the Auxiliary camp held the week before. A parent preview show was held on Friday, with many students receiving their letterman jackets following the performance. Mr. Hickox also took the time to award trophies to…
Read MoreSouthern Roost opens in Baxley
Baxley’s newest chicken joint, Southern Roost, opened its doors to the public on Thursday, July 24. The farm-themed establishment was packed with hungry patrons, and the drive-thru line wrapped all the way around the building at peak lunchtime hours. Dinnertime was even more crowded, with the line reaching almost to the street.
Read MoreDrug 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…
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