Society
Parker’s Convenience Stores celebrate 40 years in business
The 2024 year signifies four decades of Parker’s flourishing chain of convenience stores throughout the Golden Isles. The Parker family’s presence in the region dates back nearly one hundred years, and what began as a single store in Appling County called the “Baxley Express” has since expanded to include 11 locations. “I learned…
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Close to 2,000 attend Law Expo
More than two thousand citizens and community members of all ages gathered on Tuesday, March 20, for the 7th annual Law Enforcement/First Responder Expo at the Appling Agriculture Center. Over 60 local, state, and federal agencies were represented. An estimated 1,900 attendees included school students from Appling and nearby counties. Six key safety and equipment…
Read MoreStarr joins newspaper staff
Publisher Jamie Gardner is pleased to announce that Geavonna Starr has joined the staff of The Baxley News-Banner. Starr will be serving as news editor for the publication, taking the place of the recently retired Mary Ann Ellis. “Geavonna will be a great addition to our Baxley staff, and we feel lucky to have her,”…
Read MoreCitizens asking questions about strange equipment
Several citizens who live in the lower part of Appling County have been raising questions about buildings/equipment being installed close to their homes. The equipment is sitting just off Holmesville Road and Bowers Road. A number of citizens are learning and reporting that the equipment is associated with a type of Bitcoin mining operation. Understanding…
Read MoreMims crowned ACHS Homecoming Queen
The 2023 Appling County High School Homecoming Queen was crowned at halftime of Friday night’s football game. Kristian Mims was crowned Queen. Shown above, l-r, are Trudie Fordham, Tyra Fedrick, Takhara Jones, Olivia Britt, Richell Morales Marquez, Kristian Mims, 2022 Queen Myracle Richburg, Lakayla Sanaa Ariel Harris, Reagan Miles, Kyra Reynolds, Lauren Bentlee Carter and…
Read MoreGrand Champions!
Appling County High School is excited to announce the Appling County High School Pirate Brigade is the 2023 Sound of Silver Grand Champions. The band competed at Pierce County High School on Saturday, October 14, and brought home the top award with an overall score of 95.5. The band was also the winner of Best…
Read MoreNew 4-H leader hired in Appling
Julie Bacon has been hired as the new 4-H leader in Appling County and is imminently steeped in 4-H through her own experiences. Growing up in Reidsville, she started her years of personal participation in fifth grade and did everything available to her until she graduated. She also did a lot on the state and…
Read MoreACHS honors Dr. Gene Starr
Prior to the start of Friday night’s football game, Appling County High School Principal Dr. Ben Horner honored Dr. Gene Starr as this year’s Homecoming Grand Marshal. Dr. Starr served as the longtime principal for ACHS from 2008 to 2022. Dr. Starr is shown with his wife, Schvonia, during the presentation.
Read MoreSuperintendent Scarlett Copeland retires from BOE
The Appling County Board of Education held two meetings last week, and there were several surprise departures from the school system. At the Monday, April 24 meeting, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Sandy Dominy and Human Resources Director Denise Rentz announced their retirements/resignations, effective June 30, and both were approved by BOE members. Then on Thursday, April…
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