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Appling Healthcare Honors Cindy Tomberlin and Graham Floyd for Board Service
Appling Healthcare would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Cindy Tomberlin and Graham Floyd for their years of dedicated service on our Board of Directors. Both joined the board in 2016 and faithfully served three terms. Mrs. Tomberlin also provided exceptional leadership as Board Chair for four years, helping guide the organization through growth and…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting for Cevallos Photography LLC
The Baxley-Appling County Chamber of Commerce was proud to host a ribbon cutting for Karla Cevallos Photographer, LLC on Tuesday, September 16, at her new studio located at 84-A South Main Street in Downtown Baxley. The celebration brought together Chamber Board Members, the Tourism Board, the Downtown Development Board, neighboring businesses, family, and friends…
Read MoreWinner announced for AES Home Screen Art contest
Altamaha Elementary School recently hosted the Home Screen Art Contest for computer screens at the school. Students used their artistic abilities to capture the spirit of AES for this contest. Maite’s drawing was chosen as the overall winning design. Maite’s design is now featured as the home screen on every computer at the school. Congratulations…
Read MoreKelly Stone Named Chair-Elect of Community Bankers Association of Georgia Board of Directors
Kelly Stone, President & CEO, Community Bank of Georgia, Baxley, was elected to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) as Chair-Elect. Nominations for the 2025-26 CBA Board of Directors were announced and approved at CBA’s Annual Convention held September 10 – 14, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton,…
Read MoreACREA reports activities
There was much to celebrate at the Appling County Retired Educators Association (ACREA) meeting on September 10. The meeting was called to order by ACREA President Patsy Buchannan. We remembered the tragic events of 9/11 before proceeding with our program. ACREA was honored to recognize our 2025 Future Educator Scholarship recipient, Bailey Peck. Bailey will…
Read MoreFarewell, Mayor Varnadore!
The November election signals the start of a new era in the City of Baxley. The current Mayor, Tim Varnadore, was born and raised in Baxley, working for Bell South / AT&T for 35 and a half years. He was a part-time fireman for the city of Baxley from 1986 until 1997. According to Varnadore,…
Read MorePFGC September Garden of the Month
The Pine Forest Garden Club’s Garden of the Month for September is the home of Donald and Lorene Hunter, located at 1039 Hunter Rd. NW in Baxley. The Garden of the Month committee goes out looking for beautifully maintained gardens from March to December. In October, the club chooses a business displaying fall decorations. The…
Read MoreDAR ceremony held at Courthouse Memorial
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held a ceremony on Saturday, September 6, at the Appling County Courthouse memorial to commemorate the 238th anniversary of the drafting of the US Constitution. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote Historic Preservation, Education, and Patriotism across the United States.…
Read MoreWilliams is the 2025 Grand Marshall for ACHS Homecoming
David Williams is a professional performer, entertainer, and emcee. He has traveled to 48 states, Canada, England, Ireland and performed in Carnegie Hall. He’s been quoted, “to mesmerize audiences with a magical touch at the piano and his mystical voice.” Williams continues to serve First Baptist Church as Minister of Music, owns and operates a…
Read MoreLocal musicians nominated to Georgia Music Hall of Fame
On September 4, Appling County icon Stagger Lee announced his nomination to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Lee intends for the official act to also include his brother Dale, and his sister Diana, under the stage name, Diana Lee and the Lee Brothers. Known for his remarkable contributions to the local music scene and…
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