Area News
Waste not, want not
Every community, regardless of its size, deserves the best in waste and environmental solutions. Ryland Environmental is a privately owned company owned by Todd Yates, which began business around 2008 in Dublin, GA and later expanded to eight Georgia locations. The Baxley location opened in 2014. The largest location is in Macon, where Ryland picks…
Read MorePickleball problem is solved
The long-awaited pickleball courts are now open for use at Max Deen Park. The construction was completed in mid-December, just in time for the new year. Pickleball gained traction among retirees and recreational players looking for a low-impact alternative to traditional racquet sports with its compact court size, simplified rules, and emphasis on strategy over…
Read MoreShop with a First Responder
Several firetrucks and law enforcement cruisers arrived at Walmart on Saturday, December 21. There was no emergency, only a host of excited children. The second annual Shop with a First Responder event took place this weekend, and families met at the fire station for a breakfast of Hardees biscuits before traveling to Walmart to pick…
Read MoreClass of 1949 celebrates 75th high school reunion
“Can you believe so many years have gone by so fast?” The Surrency High School class of 1949 celebrated their 75th high school reunion on Saturday, October 26, at Captain Joe’s Seafood in Baxley. Surrency High School was established in the 1920s and closed its doors in 1963. Seven class members are still alive, and…
Read MoreStagger Lee Music Park: a hidden tourist destination in Graham
The Stagger Lee Music and RV park sits on 100 acres of land on Vernon Williams Road at the edge of Appling County. What was once a major tobacco operation is now a destination for out-of-state campers. The motor park can hold 100 RVs, and Stagger Lee is an AirBnB superhost with over 120…
Read MoreHelene slams Appling
Hurricane Helene made landfall in the Florida panhandle on Thursday, September 26, canceling over 1,000 flights and leading schools and government agencies to close indefinitely. This Category 4 storm originated in the western Caribbean and has totaled an estimated $20 billion in damages. The state of South Carolina and coastal Georgia were placed under…
Read MoreParker’s Convenience Stores celebrate 40 years in business
The 2024 year signifies four decades of Parker’s flourishing chain of convenience stores throughout the Golden Isles. The Parker family’s presence in the region dates back nearly one hundred years, and what began as a single store in Appling County called the “Baxley Express” has since expanded to include 11 locations. “I learned…
Read MoreSpecial Olympics 2024
Close to 2,000 attend Law Expo
More than two thousand citizens and community members of all ages gathered on Tuesday, March 20, for the 7th annual Law Enforcement/First Responder Expo at the Appling Agriculture Center. Over 60 local, state, and federal agencies were represented. An estimated 1,900 attendees included school students from Appling and nearby counties. Six key safety and equipment…
Read MoreStarr joins newspaper staff
Publisher Jamie Gardner is pleased to announce that Geavonna Starr has joined the staff of The Baxley News-Banner. Starr will be serving as news editor for the publication, taking the place of the recently retired Mary Ann Ellis. “Geavonna will be a great addition to our Baxley staff, and we feel lucky to have her,”…
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