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ACSO Law Enforcement / First Responder Expo
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.…
Read MoreLiterary Quartet places 1st in state
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…
Read MoreGeorgia’s Longest Yard Sale observed in Baxley
Peaches to Beaches was officially held in Baxley from Friday, March 14 and 15. The yard sale stretches along Hwy 341 and passes through Glynn, Wayne, Appling, Jeff Davis, Telfair, Dodge, Pulaski, Houston, Peach, Crawford, and Lamar Counties. Now in its 18th year, Georgia’s longest yard sale appears to be getting longer. Vendors have…
Read MoreAppling Choral Department celebrates 40 years of Dinner Theater
The Appling County Choral Department presented the 40th annual Dinner Theater on Friday, February 28, and Saturday, March 1, at the Appling County Fine Arts Center. Emcees included David Williams, Jimmy Howard, Hannah Cortez, and Hunter Leggett. The steak dinner began at 6:00 p.m., with the show beginning at 7:30 p.m. To commemorate the…
Read MoreBig turnout despite brisk weather for MLK Day Parade
On Monday, January 20, the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade was held in the city of Baxley. The parade ran from the Earnest J. Parker building and traveled south down U.S. 1. A great crowd was in attendance, and several business, organizations, local leaders and individuals rode in the parade. Celebrations and memorial…
Read MoreWaste 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…
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