Area News
Head Start services forced to shut down
Due to the government shutdown, action pact is being forced to temporarily discontinue Head Start services at all locations beginning November 3, 2025. “We are truly sorry for the inconvenience the closure will cause for the nearly 600 families we serve and pledge to reopen the program as soon as we have access to the…
Read MoreCouple rescued from vehicle struck by train
On Friday afternoon, October 31, around 1:00 p.m., local law enforcement, fire and rescue personnel were dispatched to Prentiss Road, near the intersection of Highway 341 W. It was stated that a train and car had collided at the railroad crossing on Prentiss. The train struck the car, causing the vehicle to overturn and catch…
Read MoreLaw firm adds attorney
JohnsonFloyd LLP announces the addition of two new attorneys in its law office at 132 West Parker Street, Baxley, joining existing partners Alex Johnson and Graham Floyd. Madeline Rentz-Tucker has relocated from Tifton, where she was associated with a law firm with offices in Albany, Tifton, Savannah and Valdosta. She is a product of the…
Read MoreOh, the places they’ll go!
Retired educators have turned in their lesson plans, but their next adventures are just beginning. After years of guiding students towards their dreams, retirement is their turn to explore new paths, chase passions, and enjoy their new freedoms. Whether it’s traveling the world, picking up new hobbies, simply savoring quiet mornings with a good…
Read MoreMyles Honors Day held
Sixteen area students received scholarships at the 21st annual W.A. and Earnestine Myles Scholarship Fund and Memorial Day held recently at the Empowerment Center International Ministry in Douglas. Recipients include Josiah Brown of Bacon County, Dylan Clark and Kristen Gray of Pierce County, Cole Ellis Contoria McNeair and Carter Pace of Coffee County, Faith…
Read More4th annual Headin’ Home Fest held at the Stagger Lee Music Park
The 4th annual Headin’ Home Fest was held at the Stagger Lee Music Park in Graham, GA. This was Stagger Lee’s debut as a Georgia Music Hall of Fame musician. The rustic campsite set the perfect scene for a family Bluegrass festival and Pickin’ Party full of food trucks, raffle drawings, and more. Wednesday, October 22…
Read MoreAppling County is #JessiStrong
Numerous prayer vigils were held throughout the past week to honor ACHS teacher and softball coach Jessi Stallings. At just 25 years young, Jessi is currently in the ICU at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, battling an aggressive cancer complicated by an infection. Jessi played for both the Lady Rams and Lady Pirates Softball…
Read MorePFGC October Garden of the Month
The Pine Forest Garden Club’s Garden of the Month for October is the business of Appling Tire and Service located at 1231 E. Parker St. in Baxley owned by Chad and Jessica Hampton and Jerome and Joni Murray. The Garden of the Month committee goes out looking for beautifully maintained gardens from March to…
Read More4-H’ers excel at 36th Annual GNF Livestock Shows
Each year, hundreds of youth from across Georgia gather at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter to showcase their hard work and dedication to raising and training quality livestock animals. During October 2 – 12, 2025, Appling County 4-H had two youth livestock exhibitors travel to Perry, Georgia, to share their passion for goats and…
Read MoreChristmas in Action, in Action
Last week, a group of about 15 men were out on Gamble Road to work on the house of Ms. Gertrude Gamble. The project has been listed since Hurricane Helene’s arrival last year. The house was built by her husband, Otis, in 1969. Although the roof sustained minimal damage from the storm, it needed a…
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