Area News
Choral Department hosts Spring Show
The ACHS and ACMS Choral Departments presented their final choral show of the year on Tuesday, April 1 at 6 p.m. in the ACHS Fine Arts Center. The show included the ACMS Choir under the direction of Robbie Tomberlin singing their chorus festival pieces, “Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel” and “Shoshone Love Song” as well…
Read MoreLocal governments host College and Career Seminar
Students from Appling County High School visited the Courthouse Annex on Thursday, March 27, as part of the College and Career Seminar program to learn about careers in local government. County Manager Reid Lovett opened the program and spoke to the classes about the different career options within the county government. Deputy Gene Davis…
Read MoreHospital Authority narrows search to one candidate
The News-Banner received notification from the Baxley-Appling County Hospital Authority last week that it has narrowed its search for a new CEO down to one candidate. At the Authority’s March meeting, members identified Shannah Martin as the sole candidate for the unfilled Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position and has voted to enter negotiations with…
Read MoreACSO Law Enforcement / First Responder Expo
The Appling County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) hosted the 8th annual Law Enforcement/First Responder Expo at the Appling County Ag Center. Seventy local, state, and federal agencies were represented, and thousands of citizens and students ventured out. Sheriff Mark Melton says the event began in an effort to bridge the gap between students and law enforcement.…
Read MoreLiterary Quartet places 1st in state
On Saturday, April 22, the ACHS Literary Team Region winners advanced to the State competition held at the Georgia Military College in Milledgeville, Georgia, to compete against the region winners from all GHSA high schools across the state. Advancing to state were the Boys Soloist, Jaden Giles (senior); Girls Soloist, Natalie Todd (sophomore); Girls…
Read MoreGeorgia’s Longest Yard Sale observed in Baxley
Peaches to Beaches was officially held in Baxley from Friday, March 14 and 15. The yard sale stretches along Hwy 341 and passes through Glynn, Wayne, Appling, Jeff Davis, Telfair, Dodge, Pulaski, Houston, Peach, Crawford, and Lamar Counties. Now in its 18th year, Georgia’s longest yard sale appears to be getting longer. Vendors have…
Read MoreAppling Choral Department celebrates 40 years of Dinner Theater
The Appling County Choral Department presented the 40th annual Dinner Theater on Friday, February 28, and Saturday, March 1, at the Appling County Fine Arts Center. Emcees included David Williams, Jimmy Howard, Hannah Cortez, and Hunter Leggett. The steak dinner began at 6:00 p.m., with the show beginning at 7:30 p.m. To commemorate the…
Read MoreSTAR students and teachers recognized at Coffee and Conversation
The Baxley-Appling County Chamber of Commerce hosted Coffee and Conversation on February 21 at the Courthouse Annex. ACA Administrator Jerome Grenade presented the STAR Student and teacher at Appling Christian Academy. ACA’s STAR student and class valedictorian is Nil Rajeshkumar Patel. Patel was recognized for having a 1220 SAT score and a GPA of 3.9.…
Read MoreRare snowstorm reaches Baxley
Schools, businesses, and government agencies shut down for several days as Appling County experienced a once-in-a-decade snow event on Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22. Appling County’s previous snow event occurred in January of 2018, which saw roughly 3 inches of snow. This is due to a polar vortex–a large region of low pressure…
Read MoreBig turnout despite brisk weather for MLK Day Parade
On Monday, January 20, the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade was held in the city of Baxley. The parade ran from the Earnest J. Parker building and traveled south down U.S. 1. A great crowd was in attendance, and several business, organizations, local leaders and individuals rode in the parade. Celebrations and memorial…
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