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Meadows hired as EMA director
On Tuesday, January 20, the Appling County Board of Commissioners held a called meeting. The invocation was given by Mr. Joe Taylor, and County Manager Reid Lovett lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. After the pledge, the commissioners unanimously adopted the agenda for the meeting. The first item discussed was the appointment of the…
Read MoreDarrell Holcomb honored for 33 years
Appling County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Darrell Holcomb was honored by friends, family and co-workers on Tuesday evening, January 20, at the Appling EMA building located on MLK Drive, with a retirement meal. Holcomb has served this community as a volunteer, employee, and director at the agency for more than 33 years. Holcomb and…
Read MoreGeorgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association honors Allen and Dorothy Miles with 2025 Dan Bremer Service Award
The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) is proud to announce Dorothy Miles of Miles Berry Farm, in Baxley, as the recipient of the 2025 Dan Bremer Service Award, the Association’s highest recognition for extraordinary service to Georgia’s fruit and vegetable industry. Presented annually, the Dan Bremer Service Award honors individuals or organizations whose…
Read MoreTemple of the Higher Calling named MLK Grand Marshal
Temple of the Higher Calling is a faith-based church committed to serving both the spiritual and practical needs of the community. Rooted in love, compassion, and purpose, the church seeks to uplift individuals and families by meeting people where they are and helping them grow into who God has called them to be. The church…
Read MoreDEBORAH ANN HANSON
Deborah Ann Hanson, 78, of Baxley passed away on December 27, 2025 at her residence under the care of Community Hospice. Mrs. Hanson was born on August 10, 1947 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late William T. Pendarvis and the late Shirley Natarus Pendarvis. She was a founding member of Christ Community Church, was involved…
Read MoreJAMES LAMAR “COACH” ALLEN
James Lamar “Coach” Allen, 84, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at his residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. Mr. Allen was born on May 30, 1941 in Walthourville, to the late Eulie Lee Allen and the late Blanche Boyd Allen Stewart. He came to Appling County in 1968 as a football…
Read MoreDONALD RAY “DONNIE” SMITH
Donald Ray “Donnie” Smith, 75, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. Mr. Smith was born October 22, 1950 in Alma to the late Clifford Lamar “C. L.” Smith and the late Alma Laverne Yawn Smith. He was a member of Baxley Church of God. He…
Read More50 years of nuclear energy celebrated
Plant Hatch entered commercial service in December 1975; Nuclear plants serve as bedrock of state’s energy mix with an average capacity factor of 94% over the last decade For more than 50 years, nuclear energy has played a critical role in Georgia’s energy mix – currently providing approximately 25% of the state’s electricity each year…
Read MorePFGC donate “Cuddle Buddies” to Sheriff’s Department
Every year at Christmas, members of the Pine Forest Garden Club collect stuffed toys to be given to the Appling County Sheriff’s Department as part of their “Cuddle Buddies” project. The stuffed animals are for deputies and police officers to share with children who need comfort that they encounter in their lines of duty.…
Read MoreBaxley Harveys set to close in late January
The Baxley News-Banner has confirmed that Harveys Supermarket will be closing in late January 2026. Southeastern Grocers told The News-Banner, “We can confirm that we have made the difficult decision to close the Baxley Harveys Supermarket, located at 106 East Parker St., in Baxley, in late January, as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure…
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