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Kiwanis 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…
Read MoreBaxley Lions Club Awards Scholarships
Each year, the Baxley Lions Club awards scholarships to two seniors in our community. On Monday, June 9, the Baxley Lions Club held its regular meeting at the Baxley Lions Clubhouse. Anna Klare Smith from Appling County High School and Leland Sharpe of Appling Christian Academy were recipients of the Baxley Lions Club scholarship. Both…
Read MoreGrand Opening for Lakeside Adventures
The Baxley-Appling County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting at 110 Lakeside Drive to celebrate the grand opening of Lakeside Adventures on Friday, June 6. Lakeside Adventures is owned by Jody Roy and offers cabins, gaming areas, and a movie theater with recreational excursions such as kayak rentals and fishing on the Altamaha. Rentals…
Read MoreCamp G.R.O.W hosts kickoff at new location
The Baxley-Appling County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Gents & Glam’s new location at 656 South Main Street on Monday, June 2. Camp G.R.O.W stands for Growing and Remembering Our Worth and strives to provide academic enrichment for students to retain knowledge during the summer season. Founder Santina Fryer discussed the different…
Read MoreFuture Leaders Scholarship awarded
Appling Healthcare was thrilled to launch the inaugural Appling Healthcare $1,000 Future Leaders Scholarship this year, designed to support and celebrate the outstanding students in our community. The very first recipient of this scholarship is Galilea Hernandez! Galilea impressed the selection committee with her academic achievements, leadership qualities, and dedication to making a positive impact…
Read More2025 Farm Tour a Success
The Appling County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2025 Farm Tour on Friday, May 30, in collaboration with the Appling Extension office. The first stop after boarding the buses was Perry White’s pecan orchard, where Jose Flores provided a demo of the 1,000-gallon Durand-Wayland airblast sprayer. “It’s about as much fun as you can have…
Read MoreAmerican Legion Post 96 honors local service members
The American Legion Post 26 hosted a Memorial Day Event from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 26, to honor the fallen and support their families. The schedule of events began with coffee and donuts at 265 Tippins Street, followed by a memorial service and remarks by Post Commander Aaron Carter. During the…
Read MoreCongratulations Class of 2025!
Appling County High School held a graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025 on Friday, evening. The ceremony was well-attended by the community, filling both the home and visitor sides of Jimmy Swain Stadium in the new ceremony layout. Congratulations to the graduates of 2025! If you missed the ceremony, it can be viewed…
Read MoreGood turnout at Farmers Market
The Baxley-Appling County Chamber of Commerce hosted Blessing of the Crops on the morning of Friday, May 16, at the Farmers Market. The program was opened by Chamber CEO Bryan Shipes, who thanked everyone for coming out. Marketing and tourism director Jaide Stallings spoke next on the Farmers Market rebrand, saying that her grandpa…
Read MorePeace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony
The annual Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony was held on Thursday, May 15 at the Appling County Sheriff’s Office and the Baxley Police Department. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed the proclamation for the day to fall during National Police Week. In 2025, six officers and one K-9 from the state of Georgia…
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