The News-Banner was contacted by multiple parents and individuals last week regarding what they described as a lack of food for students. On the first day of school, students at the high school were fed an Uncrustable (PB&J sandwich), potato chips, an applesauce cup, Rice Krispy treat and given a veggie juice box. As a father of two rather large boys, I know they would have probably considered this more a visit to the pantry instead of a meal.

By Wednesday, social media was abuzz with complaints about the food being provided. I think Wednesday’s meal was a prepackaged grilled cheese sandwich, with much of the same chips, fruit or vegetable, cookies and juice.

We spoke with Superintendent Dr. Scarlett Copeland about the complaints. Dr. Copeland told the newspaper they are already working with principals to provide more hot meals for students attending school in person. She explained that COVID-19 has understandably created some challenges for the school system, and they are working as quickly as possible to correct these issues. Dr. Copeland also stated that each school is a little different. As an example, students at the elementary school may be served...

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You longtime loyalists (and you know who you are) will remember the exploits of Sheila the Family Wonderdog in this space. You will also recall that Shelia went to Doggie Heaven a few years back where she now enjoys swapping yarns with her pals Lassie, Rin Tin Tin and Old Yeller and chasing squirrels into eternity.

Sheila was, in fact, my grand dog, which meant I petted her and provided her with dog biscuits but left trips to the vet and poop-scooping to her rightful owners, my son’s family.

I still miss Sheila but I am happy to announce that there is a new grand dog in my life these days. His name is Murphy. Actually, his full name is Murphy Gooddog. Like Sheila the Family Wonderdog before him, Murphy Gooddog is of uncertain parentage which means he is not likely to get a shot at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. I don’t think they have a category called “Plain Ol’ Dogs.”

You may be wondering how Murphy Gooddog got his name. As I watched my daughter training him on the do’s and don’t’s of acceptable canine etiquette, she would say “Murphy Gooddog” whenever he succeeded, which was quite often. A strange name, I will admit, but it beats Scooby-Doo or Toto.

When the pandemic hit, Murphy Gooddog was in the process of becoming a certified therapy dog. That is quite an accomplishment for a plain ol’ dog. Therapy dogs live at home with their owner but after rigorous, in-depth training, they then are able to go into places like retirement or nursing homes, schools, hospitals, mental institutions and hospices and do what dogs do best - give comfort and love to people who need it.

I have been around Murphy Gooddog enough to know firsthand that he will be an excellent therapy dog if and when training resumes. He has been practicing his skills on me. No matter how blue my funk when he arrives, seeing his happy face improves my attitude instantly.

The late Jasper Dorsey, who was vice president of Southern Bell’s operations in Georgia, was both my boss and my mentor. He taught me a lot about the business world but he taught me even more about life. One of his observations was that to get along with people effectively, it was not necessary to read books like Dale Carnegie’s self-help book, “How to Win Friends and Influence People” as good as it may be. Just act like a dog.

Unlike people, dogs don’t judge us based on the color of our skin, our financial status, our social standing, our sexual orientation, our political affiliation, our religious beliefs (or lack thereof), our education, whether our ancestors fought on one side or the other in the Civil War or anything else. They accept us for who we are.

If we screw up and embarrass ourselves or others or totally fail at whatever we do, that’s okay with them. They don’t hold it against us and continually harp on our human frailties. They love us in spite of ourselves.

The best thing about a dog, Mr. Dorsey used to say, is that they are loyal to a fault, whether we deserve it or not. Dogs are not fair-weather friends. They are with us in the good times and the not-so-good.

Before you feel the need to remind me: Yes, there are a few dogs that give their fellow Canis lupus familiaris a bad rap. They bite people or bark too much or chase cars. It’s not their fault. That is because, like bratty children, they were raised that way by us humans.

Speaking of humans, I hear people saying that with all the violence and protests and statue-razing and social media ranting occurring these days that we going to the dogs, suggesting our society is headed downhill. One theory for that idiom is that in earlier times rotten food not fit for human consumption was thrown to the dogs.

Maybe it is time we redefine that phrase and say that it would be beneficial if this country really was going to the dogs. Let’s face it. We humans haven’t been doing such a hot job these days. Maybe we need to act more like dogs.

In the meantime, while Murphy Gooddog awaits clearance to get back to training as a certified therapy dog, I will let him continue to practice on making me a kinder and gentler person. He has a lot he can teach me.

You can reach Dick Yarbrough at dick@dickyarbrough.com; at P.O. Box 725373, Atlanta GA 31139; or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dickyarb.

The brain is an amazing organ. It might not let me remember your name when I meet you downtown, but it frequently presents a parade of memories for no logical reason. Some are entertaining; others, not so much. I never know what will spur any given memory.

One recent Saturday, Larry and I made a trip to Macon and back. I drove; Larry slept. I set the radio to an oldies station and cruised on down the highway. After we turned onto Interstate 16, I cruised a bit faster.

“Hang on, Sloopy, Sloopy, hang on . . .” blared through my speakers and put me right back in the kitchen where I served as dishwasher for about a hundred years. I saw my teenaged self dancing all around that old-fashioned kitchen, popping a dishrag in time to that song. Only the ringing of the black wall phone pulled my attention away from my music. I’d turn the music down just enough to hear...

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF APPLING COUNTY,
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: PETITION OF
LILLIAN JEANETTE NORRIS
TO CHANGE NAME TO
LILLIAN JEANETTE PFAU
CAFN: SUC2020000155
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF APPLING
Notice is hereby given that LILLIAN JEANETTE NORRIS, the undersigned, filed her Petition in the Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia, on the 28th day of July, 2020, praying for a change in the name of Petitioner from LILLIAN JEANETTE NORRIS to LILLIAN JEANETTE PFAU. Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within 30 days of the filing of said Petition.
This 28th day of July, 2020.
Lillian Jeanette Norris, Petitioner
Keith M. Morris
Attorney for Petitioner
581 E. Parker St.
Baxley, Ga. 31513
(912) 367-2636
8/5, 8/12, 8/19 & 8/26

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF
Demetris Lee Norris Carter,
DECEASED
ESTATE NO. 2020-81
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Lee Norris Carter has petitioned for Lee Norris Carter to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Demetris Carter, deceased, of said County. The Petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-261. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before September 4, 2020.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact Probate Court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
DIANE HALLMAN,
Judge of the Probate Court
36 South Main Street
Baxley, GA 31513
912-367-8114
PUBLISH: AUGUST 12, 19, 26 & September 2.

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
STATE OF GEORGIA, COUNTY OF APPLING
By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from Gail W. Page and George C. Page to Homegold, Inc., dated September 13, 2001 and recorded on September 25, 2001 in Deed Book 351, Page 434, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia, said Security Deed having been given to secure a Note of even date, in the original principal amount of Sixty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Fifty and 00/100 dollars ($62,550.00) with interest thereon as provided therein, as last transferred to New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2019-2 by Assignment recorded in Deed Book 571, Page 448, aforesaid records, will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Appling County, Georgia, or at such place as has or may be lawfully designated as an alternative location, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in September, 2020, all property described in said Security Deed including but not limited to the following described property:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 89 IN THE SECOND LAND DISTRICT OF APPLING COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF ONE (1) ACRE, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: STARTING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT OF AND NO. 89; THENCE NORTH 0 DEG. 00` EAST A DISTANCE OF 1858.07 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 90 DEG. 00” EAST A DISTANCE OF 1314.57 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 17° 12` 44” WEST A DISTANCE OF 210.0 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 81 DEG. 00` EAST A DISTANCE OF 210.0 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 17° 12` 44” EAST A DISTANCE OF 210.0 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 81 DEG. 00` WEST A DISTANCE OF 210.0 FEET TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING. ALL ACCORDING TO A PLAT AND SURVEY MADE BY MERLIN J. TOMBERLIN DATED APRIL 5, 1986 WHICH IS INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART THEREOF FOR ALL PURPOSES. GRANTOR HEREIN CONVEYS TO GRANTEE AN EASEMENT FOR ACCESS TO THE ABOVE TRACT ACCORDING TO THAT CERTAIN 20 FT. ACCESS ROAD AS SHOWN ON THE ABOVE REFERRED TO PLAT.
Said property may more commonly be known as 1210 Edsel Smith Road, Baxley, GA 31513.
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, non-payment of the monthly installments on said loan. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
The individual or entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the loan is Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, 55 Beattie Place, Suite 100 MS 561, Greenville, SC 29601, 1-800-365-7107.
Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. The sale will also be subject to the following items which may affect the title: a) zoning ordinances; b) matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an inspection of the property; c) any outstanding ad valorem taxes, including taxes, which constitute liens upon said property whether or not now due and payable; d) special assessments; e) the right of redemption of any taxing authority; f) all outstanding bills for public utilities which constitute liens upon said property; g) all restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way and any other matters of record superior to said Security Deed. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the owners and party in possession of the property are Gail W. Page and George C. Page and or tenant(s). The sale will be conducted subject to 1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy code and 2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed.
Citibank, N.A., not in its individual capacity, but solely as owner trustee of the New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2019-2 as Attorney-in-Fact for Gail W. Page and George C. Page
Contact: Padgett Law Group: 6267 Old Water Oak Road, Suite 203, Tallahassee, FL 32312; (850) 422-2520
Ad Run Dates: 08/05/20; 08/12/20; 08/19/20; 08/26/20
Case #: 20-023332-1

NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Articles of Incorporation that will incorporate Wellspring’s of Life Ministries, Inc. have been delivered to the Secretary of State in accordance with Georgia Business Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation is located at 2930 Highway 121 SE, Surrency, Georgia, and its initial registered agent at such address is Kenneth R. Brown.
8/26 & 9/2

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA,
COUNTY OF APPLING.
All creditors of the estate of CURTIS M. SMITH, JR., deceased, late of Appling County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all person indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the estate.
This 19th day of August, 2020.
DINAH SHORE SMITH, EXECUTRIX OF THE LAST WILL AND
TESTAMENT OF CURTIS M. SMITH JR., DECEASED
C/O E. PRESTON JOHNSON, JR., ATTORNEY AT LAW
P.O. BOX 304, BAXLEY, GA 31515
8/26, 9/2, 9/9 & 9/16

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA,
COUNTY OF APPLING.
All creditors of the estate of FANNIE RUTH WATERS, deceased, late of Appling County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all person indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the estate.
This 21st day of August, 2020.
DONNA RUTH TROWELL, EXECUTRIX
OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
OF FANNIE RUTH WATERS,
DECEASED
C/O E. PRESTON JOHNSON, JR.,
ATTORNEY AT LAW
P.O. BOX 304, BAXLEY, GA 31515
8/26, 9/2, 9/9 & 9/16

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF CORPORATE NAME
Notice is given that Articles of Amendment of Taurus America’s Inc. which will (a) change the name of the corporation to Taurus Americas Inc. and (b) delete the statutory close corporation election or designation have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. The registered office of the corporation is located at 396 Frost Industrial Blvd., Baxley, Georgia 31513.
J. Alexander Johnson, Incorporator
and Attorney for Corporation
J. Alexander Johnson
JohnsonFloyd LLP
132 West Parker Street
Baxley, GA 31513
912-367-9000
8/26 & 9/2

J. E. Blanton, 85, of Surrency passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at Appling Healthcare System.

Bro. Blanton was born August 16, 1935 in Surrency to the late Stephen M. “Steve” Blanton and the late Elizabeth Herndon Blanton.

Bro. Blanton trusted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior on August 16, 1952 and went on to serve in the ministry for 66 years. His love for people and his love for Jesus motivated him to strive to be a dedicated and passionate soul-winner and pastor. He pastored Oakland Free Will Baptist Church in Whites Creek, TN while attending the Free Will Baptist College in Nashville, TN. After graduating from college, he returned to Southeast Georgia where he started four churches, including Jesup First Free Will Baptist Church. In 1968, Bro. Blanton moved to Atlanta, where he started Decatur Free Will Baptist Church and Snellville Free Will Baptist Church.

In 1996, Bro. Blanton returned home to Surrency to retire. After filling in at various churches, he cut his retirement short when God called him to reenter the pastorate ministry and to serve Riverside Baptist Church and later Zoar Baptist Church, both in Appling County. In May 2019, Bro. Blanton retired from preaching the gospel, but he continued to minister and encourage everyone he saw and everyone he could talk to on the phone.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Jean Knight Blanton of Surrency; daughter, Deborah Blanton of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Shannon Blanton of Spartanburg, SC; sisters, Kathleen Overstreet of Surrency and Naomi McQuaig of Alma; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Linda Blanton of Surrency; and grandchildren, Daniel Miltenberger of Jacksonville, FL, Chloe Miltenberger of Tampa, FL, and Colt Blanton of Spartanburg, SC. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A private family funeral service was held Friday, August 28, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt Vernon Baptist Church with the Rev. Justin McLellan, Rev. Darrell Quinn and Rev. Rick Brown officiating and eulogies by Steve Blanton and Daniel Miltenberger.  Interment followed in Memorial Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were Daniel Miltenberger, Colt Blanton, Douglas Snead, David Snead, Jim McQuaig, Donnie Head, and Thomas Dubberly.

Musical selections were rendered by Roger and SongJa Cain.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.

September 12, 1923 – August 23, 2020

“And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the Lord and with the people.”  I Samuel 2:26

Samuel “Buddy” Cain, 96, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, August 23, 2020, after a brief illness. Mr. Cain, a native of Appling County, was the fourth of six children born to Versie Crosby Cain and William Ballard Cain on a small farm bordering Little Satilla Creek in southwestern Appling County and northern Bacon County. He was a veteran of World War II, having been drafted just weeks after his graduation from Baxley High School in 1942.  He returned home when the war ended, forever changed by his experience. He soon met and married the love of his life, Berna Deen Graham of Jeff Davis County. He worked as a woods rider for his uncle in Denton for several years before he learned of a farm for sale in the Fourth District community of Appling County.  Buddy and Deen were able to purchase the farm, where they then lived for the rest of their lives. They were already settled there when their twin sons Wendel and Wade were born near the end of 1951. Although they resided many miles across the county, the Cains remained faithful members of Zoar Methodist Church, which Mr. Cain had joined as a young man. He was able to attend services there regularly for over 90 years. For many years they attended Sunday dinners and fellowshipped with other members of the Cain family after attending church. Buddy and Deen had been married for 52 years when she passed away in 1998.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Mr. Cain was pre-deceased by a son, Wendel Cain; granddaughter Faith Cain; siblings George, Barney, and Buck Cain and Corinne Garrett.  He is survived by a son, Wade Cain of Rincon; granddaughters Julie (Brad) Carter of Baxley, and Rebecca (Jared) Peterson of Phenix City, Alabama; great-granddaughters Karlee Lastinger of Baxley and Farah Peterson of Phenix City; great-grandson Chase Stone; two great-great-grandchildren, Ryker and Kamree of Baxley; sister Evelyn Haymons of Ellenwood and a sister-in-law, Betty Cain of Hazlehurst. Many nieces and nephews also survive.

A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Zoar Cemetery with the Rev. Darrell Quinn officiating and Taps rendered by Robbie Tomberlin.

Active Pallbearers were Ashley Atkins, Andy Atkins, Adam Bryant, Dillon Bryant, Blake Cain and Gary Rowell.

Honorary Pallbearers were the Directors of Community Bank of Georgia.

Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.

Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the death of Mr. James Marlon Cox, 58, who passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Mr. James was a resident of Baxley for the past 15 years.

He was preceding in death by his mother, Patricia Marlien Burnham Cox.

Surviving are his wife, Christina Henderson Cox; four children, Alea Dawn Cox, Christopher Marlon Cox, Christina Nikole Cox and Justin Cecil Fullard; four brothers, Randy Paul Cox, Eddie Dewayne Cox, Joseph Sane Cox and Marty Brandon Cox; five grandchildren, Caleb Autry Cox, Carly May Cox, Kinley Alexis Cox, Rylan Walter Cox and Riley Ann Sexton; father, James Willard Cox and a special friend Misty McWaters also survive.

A private memorial service was held Sunday, August 30, 2020 at the Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Lamar Lee officiating.

Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mr. James Marlon Cox.

Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the death of Mr. Eddie Dean Davis Sr., 67, who passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Davis was a resident of Baxley for the past forty-two years and retired from the Baxley Police Department in 2009 after twenty plus years of service. Mr. Davis was a member of Harvest Temple Church of God.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Eddie Davis and Earlean N. Hill; one sister Connie Sue Davis; one grandson, Benjamen Luke Davis; and one great granddaughter, Star Elizabeth Davis.

Surviving are his wife Ronda H. Davis of Baxley; three children, Dean and Mary Jo Davis, Mitch and Shan Altman both of Baxley, and Charlie and Nola Davis of Jesup, twelve grandchildren Dean and Chelsea Davis, Jay and Jennifer Davis, Chelsie and Josh Toole, Jayda Davis, Taylor Maze, Aubree Davis, Stella Altman, Charles Davis, Josh Davis, Andrew Strickland, Dakota Strickland, and Lacy Strickland; nine great grandchildren, Paislee Davis, Paiden Davis, Ivy Davis, Leah Davis, Lane Davis, Lake Davis, Keagan Toole, Baileigh Toole, and Haven Taylor; stepdad, Billy Hill of Alexander City, AL; one sister, Brenda and Rick Smith of Denver, NC; one brother, Timothy Davis of Springville, AL; one niece, Raegan and Gordan Cashion of Cornelius, NC and one nephew, Morgan Smith of Denver, NC and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family also survive.

A funeral service was held Friday, August 28, 2020, at the Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Earl Wiggins and the Reverend Billy Bratton officiating.

Interment followed in the Big Creek Church Cemetery.

Active Pallbearers were Lil’ Dean Davis, Jay Davis, Charles Davis, Josh Davis, Morgan Smith, Kade Hunter

Honorary Pall bearers were Bonnie and Edward Spell, Jimmy and Sally Godfrey, Jimmy and Beverly Carter, Benny and Freddie Ann Crews, Dewey and Shirley Altman, CT and Debbie Haynes, Dede and Steve Carter, Joann and Donald Bellew Patsy Baxley, Linda Altman, Mackey Manion, Ann Leggette, Donna White, Jean Wiggins, Linda Bratton, Jerald Willis, Willie Hunt, Boyd Davis, Francisco Duran, Cole Altman, Geraldine Walton, Jimmy Allen, Pres Johnson, Floyd Hunter, DOCS, Baxley Police Department, and Appling County Sheriff’s Office.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to autismspeaks.org.

Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mr. Eddie Dean Davis, Sr.

Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services of Mr. Wendell Carrol Hunter, 78, who passed away Thursday, August 27,2020 at UF Health Shands in Gainesville, Fl. Mr. Hunter was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County and currently a resident at Hazlehurst Court Care and Rehab. Mr. Hunter held several positions over the years, Baxley Shopping Center, Alco and Piggly Wiggly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alton Parker and Willie Mae Hunter; one sister, Betty Dumas; two brothers, Thomas Hunter and David Hunter.

Surviving are his wife, Henrietta Hunter; daughters, Belinda Varnadore, Brenda and Kelly Grace; five grandchildren, Derrick Hunter, Jeremy Varnadore, Justin Grace, Josh Varnadore (Colleen) and Whitney Grace; four great grandchildren, Gavin Varnadore, Collin Varnadore, Kambree Hunter and Harleigh Hunter; five sisters, Jean Carter, Nettie O’Quinn, Nina Wigley, Ann White and Mary Alice Ross; two brothers, Mac Hunter and AP Hunter and several nieces and nephews also survive.

A private graveside service was held at Midway Baptist Church Cemetery on Saturday, August 29, 2020.

Active Pallbearers were Derrick Hunter, Larry Tanner, A.P. Hunter, Kelly Grace, Jimmy Wigley and Darrel Hand.

Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mr. Wendell Carrol Hunter.

Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Mrs. Edith Virginia Lightsey, 77, who passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at the Bacon County Hospital. Mrs. Lightsey was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County. She was employed with Miller Western Wear and Bailey Boys before retirement. Mrs. Lightsey was a member of Miles Chapel Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Bernice and Dollie Mae Johnson Turner; sisters, Eloise T. Dyal and Sue T. O’Quinn; brothers, James E. Turner and Bernice Cephus Turner.

Surviving are her son, Ricky J. and wife Deneta D. Lightsey; grandsons, Judge Luke and Jack Douglas Lightsey and a sister, Linda T. Harper.

A private graveside service was held Monday, August 31, 2020 at the Deen Cemetery with the Reverend Stacy Bourguine officiating.

Active Pallbearers were Ricky J. Lightsey, Judge Luke Lightsey, Jack Douglas Lightsey, Brad Harper, Alan Harper and Blaine Harper.

Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mrs. Edith Virginia Lightsey.

Christine Vaughn, 96, of Baxley passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 under the care of Community Hospice at Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.

Mrs. Vaughn was born May 29, 1924 in Eil-Porz, Germany to the late Adolf Schmitz and the late Elizabeth Schmitz. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Mrs. Vaughn was a retired seamstress and former substitute teacher for the Appling County Board of Education. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Vaughn and a sister, Marliese Schmitz.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Sidney Wildes of Baxley; sons and daughters-in-law, Werner and Sheryl Vaughn and Kerry and Donna Vaughn both of Baxley; a brother, Thomas Schmitz of Germany; five grandchildren, Sidney (Dana) Wildes, Jr., Nicole (Clay) Johns, Maria (Patrick) Swindler, Andrew (Jessica) Vaughn, and Matthew Vaughn; five great grandchildren, Wyatt Collier Wildes, Sidney Nicole Johns, Elizabeth Swindler, Marlee Vaughn, and Kason Vaughn.

A private graveside service was held Monday, August 24, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Omega Cemetery with Father Rafael Garcia officiating.

Active pallbearers were Andrew Vaughn, Sidney Wildes, Jr., Clay Johns,
Matthew Vaughn, Rowell Poblete, and Eric Wildes.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.

Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Annette Watson, 81, who passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Watson was a native of Lakeland, FL living in Baxley since 2009 and a retired businesswoman. Mrs. Barbara was a great mother, grandmother and friend who loved children and was full of joy and life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lemuel Earl Watson; parents, Charley Tull and Essie Mae Woods Tull; son, Clayton Porter Taylor III and a daughter, Tammy Mae Taylor.

Surviving are her daughters, Georgia Sharon Miranda and Patricia Ann Ward; grandchildren, Candy McKinney, Sabrina Watson, Raymond Ramsey and Sandy Molina; ten great grandchildren and a great friend, Eddie Lawson.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. from the chapel of Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory with her daughter, Georgia Sharon Miranda officiating.

Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mrs. Barbara Annette Watson.

Mrs. Louise Peacock Williams, 94, of Baxley, passed away August 27, 2020. Mrs. Williams was a native and lifelong resident of Baxley and was retired from Miller Western Wear. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy for many years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J.M. Williams; son, Wadis Williams; daughters, Sara Williams and Gloria Williams.

Survived by her son, Edwin Williams, Sr. and his wife Diane; 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 9 great great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held Sunday August 30 at 1:00 p.m. at Red Oak Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Rick Brown officiating.

Online condolences may be made at www.GeorgiaMemorialPark.com

Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery, 2000 Cobb Parkway SE, Marietta, GA 30060. 770-432-0771.

Insurances and warranties are designed expressly to provide peace of mind in the event of the inevitable; an appliance or system breakdown. Much like auto insurers provide coverage for automobiles, there are a number of entities that structure what’s known as home warranties. Such plans specify they provide coverage for everything related to your residence to include, major appliances, plumbing, electrical, and options to include the roof. This sounds like the ideal arrangement as everything man made will invariably need repair or replacement.

To know your home is covered by insurance as well as a warranty brings a level of comfort, making it possible to better enjoy life. At least, that’s the perceived result which is reason enough to convince many homeowners to purchase available coverage plans. Companies solicit perspective customers by purporting an unfaltering commitment to satisfaction as the focus. Such was the case when Choice Home Warranty courted us thirty-four months ago. We were even “awarded” the courtesy of an additional...

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Remember the Tina Turner hit, “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” In the lyrics, love is referred to as a “second-hand emotion.” That song popped into my head as I watch what is happening to our country.

Love has got a lot to do with it and, unfortunately, it seems to be a second-hand emotion these days — second to a lot of hate. We see that hate on television, hear about it on the radio, read about it in the newspaper and watch as hate is fanned with irresponsible social media postings.

Hate seems to have gotten its impetus from well-publicized examples of highly questionable police tactics and spread into something approaching anarchy in cities across the nation. Some people are demanding law enforcement agencies be defunded. Others wonder how we can stop the rioting and looting without the police.

Kneeling at the playing of our national anthem is seen as a heroic gesture by some and patently disrespectful by others. We hear that Black lives matter — and they do — but many whites perceive that statement as a wholesale indictment of all white people who, in turn, wonder why no one brings up the killing fields in places like Chicago, where Blacks are killing other Blacks in alarming numbers.

Yet, many white people don’t seem to understand or appreciate the inherent frustration of Blacks. I can’t imagine how I would feel today had I grown up watching parents that I loved dearly having to sit in the back of the bus, be denied service in a restaurant because of the color of their skin, serving their country in war and yet being prohibited from voting when they returned. Many would say we are long past those days; others would say we have a long way to go.

As for this day, we seem to be at an impasse in race relations in this country. We aren’t talking to each other. We are yelling. It is only going to get worse as election time nears and politicians pander to their supporters on either side of the racial divide.

What is keeping us from reaching out to each other? Arnie Sidman, former senior vice president at RJR Nabisco and an Atlanta tax attorney is author of “From Race to Renewal: It’s Not All Black & White.” In a recent opinion piece in the Atlanta newspapers, he says, “Any plan to improve race relations between Black Americans and white Americans must be voluntarily implemented outside the political realm” and that “the initial goal should simply be making Blacks and whites more comfortable with one another in a social setting.” If we get to know each other up-close-and-personal, we might find out we have more in common than we realize.

Sidman suggests that white churches and black churches pair up with an agreed-upon minimum number of congregational pairs that could meet and “discuss family stories and items of mutual interest or concern in a less threatening and confrontational medium than protest marches.”

I could not agree more. My Christian faith espouses that we love everyone. So, why don’t we?

The answer is that churches — Black and white — are composed of human beings who bring their prejudices in on Sunday, hear a rip-roaring sermon about turning the other cheek, walking the extra mile, getting the mote out of our own eye and then revert back to business as usual on Monday. Sadly, I speak from experience. My own.

If our houses of worship aren’t willing to make the effort, who can?

I believe racism is a learned behavior. I have told the story previously of our Birthday Bash last November where great-grandson Cameron Charles Yarbrough and I celebrate our respective birthdays with family and friends.

As everyone was preparing to leave, 5-year-old Hayden and 4-year-old Kayden gave each other a big hug. Hayden is my great-granddaughter. She is white. Kayden is the grandson of Carla, who has been an important part of our family for the past year. Kayden is Black. Obviously, neither of them seemed aware of their differences and just as obviously, didn’t care.

Over the coming years, will they learn to hate and distrust each other? If so, our society is going to have to teach them that. I pray that they and their generation will find a better way to deal with their disagreements than what I am seeing today. We can’t continue down this path of self-destruction and survive. What’s love got to do with it? Everything.

You can reach Dick Yarbrough at dick@dickyarbrough.com; at P.O. Box 725373, Atlanta,
Georgia 31139; online at dickyarbrough.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dickyarb.

I am a blessed individual. God watched over my family tremendously in August. I am happy to report we have officially survived COVID-19.

On Saturday, August 1, I began to have symptoms late in the evening hours. By the next day my joints and muscles felt like I had the flu or either I worked too hard the day before installing a sign and working in yards. Later that day the low-grade fever began. The aches and fever continued until Wednesday morning.

On Monday I went ahead and contacted a doctor, and I told my provider that I wanted to immediately start hydroxychloroquine, azithromycin and zinc. My son Cole and I went to the doctor’s office and received the test. The next day Amy and Jacob went. The test was not a pleasant experience, but the nurses did a wonderful job.

Three positives and one negative were the results. Cole, Jake and I were positive; Amy was negative. It was an interesting few days around the Gardner household trying to quarantine within our own household and trying our best to stay away from Amy. For the most part, the boys and I lived on one end of the house and Amy lived in the other. We do feel that Amy...

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“It’s the new normal,” people say on television, the radio, and in seemingly every conversation I hear or engage in. “The old normal is gone with the wind and will never come back again in this lifetime. Mark my words. COVID-19 came along and brought us this normal, whether we like it or not.”

Well, as for me, I don’t like it—not one jot or tilde. The year 2020 has lasted about a lifetime so far, and it’s barely September. I’m ready for a vaccine for this horrendous virus, which I’ve already suffered through, but they tell me I could get it again. Nobody knows for sure. They say it could mutate into some other monster, but they don’t know. I’ve noticed that THEY don’t know much about COVID-19. I, however, know for certain that I don’t want it again.

I love my husband and my dogs, but I’ve spent an inordinate number of hours with them this year. Larry and I have discussed every subject known to man about four or five times and are close to solving the world’s problems, except COVID-19, that is. No ideas there. The dogs have become accustomed to having us home all the time; if I start to leave, they gather around me with those big worried eyes that ask, “You’re not really leaving us, are you?”

I don’t want to wear...

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF
Demetris Lee Norris Carter,
DECEASED
ESTATE NO. 2020-81
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Lee Norris Carter has petitioned for Lee Norris Carter to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Demetris Carter, deceased, of said County. The Petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-261. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before September 4, 2020.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact Probate Court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
DIANE HALLMAN,
Judge of the Probate Court
36 South Main Street
Baxley, GA 31513
912-367-8114
PUBLISH: AUGUST 12, 19, 26 & September 2.

NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Articles of Incorporation that will incorporate Wellspring’s of Life Ministries, Inc. have been delivered to the Secretary of State in accordance with Georgia Business Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation is located at 2930 Highway 121 SE, Surrency, Georgia, and its initial registered agent at such address is Kenneth R. Brown.
8/26 & 9/2

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA,
COUNTY OF APPLING.
All creditors of the estate of CURTIS M. SMITH, JR., deceased, late of Appling County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all person indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the estate.
This 19th day of August, 2020.
DINAH SHORE SMITH, EXECUTRIX OF THE LAST WILL AND
TESTAMENT OF CURTIS M. SMITH JR., DECEASED
C/O E. PRESTON JOHNSON, JR., ATTORNEY AT LAW
P.O. BOX 304, BAXLEY, GA 31515
8/26, 9/2, 9/9 & 9/16

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA,
COUNTY OF APPLING.
All creditors of the estate of FANNIE RUTH WATERS, deceased, late of Appling County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all person indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the estate.
This 21st day of August, 2020.
DONNA RUTH TROWELL, EXECUTRIX
OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
OF FANNIE RUTH WATERS,
DECEASED
C/O E. PRESTON JOHNSON, JR.,
ATTORNEY AT LAW
P.O. BOX 304, BAXLEY, GA 31515
8/26, 9/2, 9/9 & 9/16

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF CORPORATE NAME
Notice is given that Articles of Amendment of Taurus America’s Inc. which will (a) change the name of the corporation to Taurus Americas Inc. and (b) delete the statutory close corporation election or designation have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. The registered office of the corporation is located at 396 Frost Industrial Blvd., Baxley, Georgia 31513.
J. Alexander Johnson, Incorporator
and Attorney for Corporation
J. Alexander Johnson
JohnsonFloyd LLP
132 West Parker Street
Baxley, GA 31513
912-367-9000
8/26 & 9/2

NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Bay Street Storage will hold a public auction pursuant to the Georgia Self Storage Facility Act, Georgia code Section 10-4-210 to 10-4-21 on Saturday, Sept 26th @ 10:00am at the Bay Street Storage facility located at 419 Bay Street, Baxley, 
Unit # 84 contents belonging to Mary Johnson. MISC ITEMS
Unit # 95 &135 contents belonging to Nicole King. MISC ITEMS
Unit # 105 & 111 contents belonging to Stephen Smith. MISC ITEMS
Unit # 110 contents belonging to Devan Lee. MISC ITEMS
Unit # 136 contents belonging to Octavia King. MISC ITEMS
Auction will be held on Sept. 26th, 2020 @10:00 am.
9/2, 9/9 & 9/16

Notice is given that Articles of Incorporation which will incorporate Baxley Wellness Pharmacy, Inc. have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation is located at 4497 Hatch Parkway N, Baxley, Georgia 3l513, and its initial registered agent at such address is Briana Aycock.
Kris Knox, Incorporator
37 Tippins Street, Suite B
Baxley, Georgia 31513

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
COUNTY OF APPLING
STATE OF GEORGIA
By virtue of the Power of Sale contained in the Deed to Secure Debt from MICHAEL CASEY TOMBERLIN to FNB South, dated June 17, 2011 recorded in Deed Book 478, Pages 515-521, Clerk(s Office, Appling County, Georgia, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door at Appling County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in October, 2020, the following described property:
TRACT ONE: All that tract or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the 2nd Land District of Appling County, Georgia, consisting of 5.179 acres, more or less, of Land Lot No. 420. Said tract of land being more particularly described according to the courses, metes and bounds of that certain survey and plat thereof by Merlin J. Tomberlin and Associates, G.R.L.S. No. 2477, dated March 3, 2006, recorded in Plat Book 19, Page 450, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia. Said plat by reference thereto is made a part hereof for all purposes. This property being a portion of the same property described in that certain Warranty Deed from Lori Lynne Lee f/k/a Lori Weisberg to Clifton Courson recorded in Deed Book 341, Page 271, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia.
TRACT TWO: All that tract or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the 2nd Land District of Appling County, Georgia, consisting of 5.0 acres, more or less, of Land Lot No. 420. Said tract of land being more particularly described according to the courses, metes, and bounds of that certain survey and plat thereof by Merlin J. Tomberlin and Associates, G.R.L.S. No. 2477, dated July 28, 2001, recorded in Plat Book 16, Page 8, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Appling County, Georgia. Said plat by reference thereto is made a part hereof for all purposes. This is a portion of the same property described in that certain Warranty Deed from Lori Lynne Lee f/k/a Lori Weisberg to Clifton Courson recorded in Deed Book 341, Page 271, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Appling County, Georgia.
TOGETHER WITH and made a part thereof One 2000 Fleetwood Mobile Home, Vin Number GAFLX07A45609WZ12.
Property address: 280 Acorn LN, Baxley, GA
Map and Parcel # 0030-090J
Said Deed to Secure Debt having been given to secure a note dated June 17, 2011 in the original principal amount of $35,353.00 and a note date July 20, 2015 in the amount $53,887.09 with interest from date at the rate as specified therein
The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of among other possible events of default, failure to pay in accordance with the terms of said notes. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of the sale, including attorney(s fees.
To the best of the undersigned(s knowledge, the party in possession of the subject property is: Michael Casey Tomberlin
The above described property will be sold subject to unpaid state, county and city taxes to the highest bidder for cash and the proceeds will be applied to said indebtedness and the lawful expenses of said sale as provided in said security deed and a conveyance will be made to the purchaser at the sale as authorized by said security deed.
Debtor should contact FNB South, P.O. Box 2028, Alma Georgia 31510, phone number 912-632-7262, as to any negotiations, amendments or modification of the above stated Note.
This the 24th day of June, 2020.
FNB South as
Attorney-in-Fact for Michael C Tomberlin
P.O. Box 2028
Alma, GA 31510
912-367-0200
Jerome Adams
Attorney at Law
P. O. Box 1005
Douglas, GA 3l534
(912)384-7109
9/2, 9/9, 9/16 & 9/23

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
COUNTY OF APPLING
STATE OF GEORGIA
By virtue of the Power of Sale contained in the Deed to Secure Debt from THOMAS JOHNSON, JR. and VICKIE NICOLE SHELLMAN to FNB South, dated August 11, 2006 recorded in Deed Book 420, Pages 87-93, Clerk(s Office, Appling County, Georgia, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door at Appling County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in October, 2020, the following described property:
TRACT ONE: All that tract or parcel of land lying, being and situated in Land Lot No. 341 of the Second Land District of Appling County, Georgia, being designated as Lot No 1, Block “A”, on that certain survey and plat thereof, prepared by Merlin J. Tomberlin, G.R.L.S. No. 2477, dated November 27, 1990, recorded in Plat Book 14, Page 60, of the records of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia, said plat by this reference hereto being incorporated herein and made a part hereof for all necessary purposes.
This being a portion of the property conveyed from Lennox M. Morris to Thomas Johnson, Jr. et. al. by deed dated October 12, 2004, recorded in Deed Book 396, Page 192 of the records of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia.
Map and Parcel # C004-025
TRACT TWO: All that tract or parcel of land lying, being and situate in Land Lot No. 341 of the Second Land District of Appling County, Georgia, being designated as Lot No 2 of Block “A”, on that certain survey and plat thereof, prepared by Merlin J. Tomberlin, G.R.L.S. No. 2477, dated November 27, 1990, recorded in Plat Book 14, Page 60, of the records of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia, said plat by this reference hereto being incorporated herein and made a part hereof for all necessary purposes.
This being a portion of the property conveyed from Lennox M. Morris to Thomas Johnson, Jr. et. al. by deed dated October 12, 2004, recorded in Deed Book 396, Page 192 of the records of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia.
Map and Parcel # C004-025
TRACT THREE: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot No 218 of the 3rd Land District of Appling County, Georgia, consisting of 5.878 acres, more or less, and being bounded, now or formerly, as follows: Northeast by the Southwestern right of way of Oak Street; Southeast by Northwestern right of way of Main Street; South by the Northern right of way of Norwood Street; and Northwest by lands of Michael Whitmore and Angela Whitmore and lands of G. Anthony Tillman
For a more particular description reference is hereby made to a survey and plat thereof prepared by Denean W. Dixon and Associates, certified by Denean W. Dixon, G.R.L.S. No. 1647, dated April 2, 2003, recorded in Plat Book 18, Page 118, of the records of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia, and incorporated herein for a more full and complete description and all other legal purposes.
This being the same and identical property conveyed from Carlos Lindsey Flowers, Jr. et.al. to Carlos Lindsay Flowers, Jr. by deed dated April 8, 2003, recorded in Deed Book 409, Page 12 of the records of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia.
Map and Parcel# C0097-B043
TRACT FOUR: All that tract or parcel of land lying, being and situated in Land Lot No. 341 of the Second Land District of Appling County, Georgia, being designated as Lot 4 of Block “A” on that certain survey and plat thereof entitled “Survey for Mickey Morris,” prepared by Merlin J. Tomberlin, G.R.LS. No. 2477, dated November 27, 1990, recorded in Plat Book 14, Page 60, of the records of the Clerk of Superior County of Appling County, Georgia, said plat by this reference hereto being incorporated herein and made a part hereof for all necessary purposes.
This being a portion of the property conveyed from Lennox M. Morris to Thomas Johnson, Jr. et. al. by deed October 12, 2004, recorded in Deed Book 396, Page 192 of the records of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia.
Map & Parcel # C004-021
Said Deed to Secure Debt having been given to secure a note dated August 11, 2006 in the original principal amount of $24,637.00 and a note date December 20, 2016 in the amount $59,162.38 with interest from date at the rate as specified therein
The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of among other possible events of default, failure to pay in accordance with the terms of said notes. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of the sale, including attorney(s fees.
To the best of the undersigned(s knowledge, the party in possession of the subject properties is: Thomas Johnson, Jr. and Vickie Nicole Shellman
The above described property will be sold subject to unpaid state, county and city taxes to the highest bidder for cash and the proceeds will be applied to said indebtedness and the lawful expenses of said sale as provided in said security deed and a conveyance will be made to the purchaser at the sale as authorized by said security deed.
Debtor should contact FNB South, P.O. Box 2028, Alma Georgia 31510, phone number 912-632-7262, as to any negotiations, amendments or modification of the above stated Note.
This the 31st day of July, 2020.
FNB South as
Attorney-in-Fact for
P.O. Box 2028
Alma, GA 31510
912-367-0200
Jerome Adams
Attorney at Law
P. O. Box 1005
Douglas, GA 3l534
(912)384-7109

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
The City of Baxley will hold a Called Meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 282 E. Parker Street, Baxley, Georgia. The primary purpose of the Called Meeting will be to conduct a Public Hearings, as well as any other business that may come before the Mayor and Council. The Public Hearings will offer opportunities for comments on:
1. APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION, filed by ANCA Investments LLC, located at 160 Azalea Road, be annexed and establishing a Business (B-2) Zone in Voting District #1.
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot No. 331 of the Second Land District of Appling County, Georgia, consisting of 3 acres, more or less, and being more particularly shown and described by that certain survey and plat thereof entitled “Survey For Briana Aycock” prepared by Martin Surveying and Mapping, certified by Glenn Martin, G.R.L.S. No. 2912, dated April 18, 2019, recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 148, of the records of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia. Said plat is incorporated herein for a more full and complete description of the above described property and all other legal purposes.
CITY OF BAXLEY

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF APPLING COUNTY,
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: PETITION OF
LORI ANN GARBUTT
TO CHANGE NAME TO
LORIANN GARBUTT
CAFN: SUC2020000185
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF APPLING
Notice is hereby given that LORI ANN GARBUTT, the undersigned, filed her Petition in the Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia, on the 28th day of August, 2020, praying for a change in the name of Petitioner from LORI ANN GARBUTT to LORIANN GARBUTT. Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within 30 days of the filing of said Petition.
This 28th day of August, 2020.
Lori Ann Garbutt, Petitioner
Keith M. Morris
Attorney for Petitioner
581 E. Parker St.
Baxley, Ga. 31513
(912) 367-2636
9/2, 9/9, 9/16 & 9/23

Notice is hereby given that UStore ULock Rentals, LLC will hold a public auction pursuant to the Georgia Self Storage Facility Act, Georgia code Section 10-4-210 to 10-4-215 on September 18th at 10:00 AM at the Storage facility located at 371 Luckie Street Baxley, GA 31513.
Unit #B08 belonging to Alisha Joiner, containing: Boxes, Furniture, Cloths
Unit #46 Catherine Gamble, containing: Furniture, Boxes, Appliances
Unit # C12 Jennifer Crapps, containing: Furniture, Boxes, Household Goods
Unit # 73 James Sanders, containing: Cloths, Furniture
Unit # 139 Brandon Black, containing, Furniture, Toolbox, Mattress.

By Noah Gardner

The Baxley City Council held its meeting August 26 at 8:30 a.m. Mayor Tim Varnadore called the meeting to order and Reverend Rick Brown gave the invocation. Councilwoman Betty Livingston was excused due to her being in the hospital recovering from hip injuries.

At the meeting the mayor proposed a proclamation recognizing James. L. Godfrey’s 44 years of service with the Baxley Police Department. The proclamation stated that he had started his career at the age of 21 as a dispatcher and climbed through the ranks to become Chief in 1988. Since then Godfrey has been credited with numerous achievements and completed over 2,000 hours of police training. He has written many grants and has received numerous awards and honors. One such honor was being invited to the White House Rose Garden for special recognition by President Clinton in connection with a federal war on crime grant he wrote and received on behalf of the city. The chief has worked hard to ensure the continuous progress of the police department’s growth and advancements. He has solved many crimes and worked with the Sheriff’s Office to better the relationship between city and county. He has worked with five mayors, five city managers, five sheriff’s and 18 city council members. Godfrey holds the distinction of being one of the longest serving police chiefs in the state of Georgia.

Police Chief Godfrey retired effective August 31, 2020 and passes the position of police chief to Jeffery Taylor. A motion to accept the proclamation was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mickey Bass, seconded by Councilwoman Santina Fryer, and passed unanimously. The plaque with the resolution was presented to Godfrey. The mayor opened the floor to the public for comments. Multiple people spoke...

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On Monday, August 31, a swearing in ceremony was held at the Appling County Courthouse. The Appling County Board of Education voted to appoint Sabrina Turner to fill the vacant seat for District 4 left by the resignation of Reid Lovett. Turner will complete Lovett’s term through December 2020. She was previously elected to serve as District...

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