Area News
Ribbon 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…
Read MoreKiwanis 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…
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