Society
ACREA have a lot to BEE thankful for
The November 12 meeting was held at Appling County Primary School. ACREA Vice President Buck Buchannan presided over the meeting. Special guest speakers were Pedro Baltazar, Ag Teacher (Appling County Primary), and Quinda Patrick with Gardner Apiaries. Mr. Baltazar shared his journey as a pastor to become a teacher. One of his greatest joys…
Read MoreVeterans Day 2025
The annual Veterans Day parade and ceremony were held in town on Tuesday, November 11. The parade was of good length and had suitable representation from the community. Despite the brisk 40-degree weather, the event was well attended by the community, with hundreds gathering at the courthouse in support. …
Read MoreLocal organization passes out free items
On Friday, Safe Harbor Center, located at 181 N. Main Street in Baxley, gave away free sweet potatoes and hygiene packs to the public. Established in 1991, Safe Harbor Center is a nationally recognized leader among nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving children, families, and individuals who have been abused, abandoned or neglected; who are homeless…
Read MoreA glimpse into Baxley history
As the City of Baxley prepares for its sesquicentennial anniversary–or 150th birthday–on November 15, community members have not only the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to commemorate the occasion but to relish in the history of the countryside they call home. When Appling was formed, the county was an untouched forest of longleaf yellow pine trees broken only…
Read MorePFGC Garden of the Month
The Pine Forest Garden Club’s Garden of the Month for November is the home of Theodore and Patsy Wilkerson, located at 445 Middlewood Drive. 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 committee appreciates receiving…
Read MoreBedell named ACREA Retired Educator of the Year
The ACREA Retired Educator of the Year was born in Wayne County. Upon graduation from Wayne County High School, she attended Brunswick Junior College in 1976. Bedell began her career at Fourth District. She continued her career with a tour of South Georgia schools (Jeff Davis, Wayne, and Irwin Counties), returning once to Appling County…
Read MoreHead 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 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…
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