Society

Since 1983, April has been designated Child Abuse Prevention Month in the United States. The United States federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act defines child abuse and neglect as “any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual…

After weeks of practice and hard work, the Amazing Appling Athletes will be hitting the field for the first time on April 22. The Bulldogs and the Pirates will meet on the T-ball fields at the Rec Department each Tuesday at 5:30 until May 27. The Amazing Appling Athletes is a special needs league all…

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is observed annually in April to promote victims rights and services. National Crime Victims’ Rights Week was observed this year on April 6-12, 2025. The U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) and other local agencies are commemorating this important awareness week by highlighting those who have been impacted or lost their lives…

There was a large turnout at the Special Olympics on Friday, April 11, at Appling County High School. The event was made possible by countless teachers, staff, and parents with over 50 community sponsors. Participants lined up with excitement as the National Anthem was performed by the Appling County High School chorus. Special Olympics is…

The City of Baxley hosted its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, April 11 at the Waterworks Park. A crowd of kids ages 12 and under had a great time searching for 2,000 Easter eggs, taking pictures with the Easter Bunny, and enjoying refreshments of lemonade and cookies. Each of the twelve Prize Eggs contained…

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…

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.…

  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…