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A city girl gone country
I struggled my way through childhood in Hazlehurst over on Gill Street in what is now a parking lot. As a matter of fact, my sister Sarah Nell likes to tell people that we grew up in a parking lot—not...
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The frog
Uncle Three Sheets, the greatest fisherman that ever lived, used to tell this story. He said he was fishing and came across a large moccasin with a huge bullfrog in its jaws. Knowing the frog was good...
View Article1,493 = $1,825,925.29
See the numbers above? The first is the total number of registered lobbyists in the state of Georgia during 2011. The second is the total dollar amount of gifts that the 1,493 registered lobbyists...
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Pye and McKinney to wed June 23 at Lyons First United Methodist Church
Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Pye of Lyons announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Tiffany Michelle Pye of Lyons, to Norman Keith McKinney of Baxley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman...
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Sellers celebrate 70th wedding anniversary
Malcolm and Winifred Sellers celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. They were married June 4, 1942. Malcom is 90 and Winifred is 85. They have three children, Jimmy Sellers and Joyce, Danny...
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Lady Eagles win NACA Championship
On May 9 thru 11, the Appling Christian Academy Softball team competed in the NACA (National Association of Christian Athletes) softball tournament, which was held in Dayton, TN. Participating in the...
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Coroner Candidate Vernon Alldredge (R)
Coroner Candidate Vernon Alldredge adresses the voters of Appling County about his campaign. Watch his video here! Continue reading "Coroner Candidate Vernon Alldredge (R)"
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District Attorney Jackie Johnson
District Attorney Jackie Johnson speaks to the voters about her record, experience, and campaign for District Attorney. Continue reading "District Attorney Jackie Johnson"
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Probate Judge Candidate George O'Quinn
Candidate for Probate Judge George C. O'Quinn makes his pitch to the voters of Appling County. Continue reading "Probate Judge Candidate George O'Quinn"
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Coroner Candidate Jared Murphy (R)
Candidate Jared Murphy delivers his campaign message to the voters of Appling County. Continue reading "Coroner Candidate Jared Murphy (R)"
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Minnie Elizabeth Scarborough
Minnie Elizabeth Scarborough, 92, died Thursday, June 21, 2012 at a Jacksonville, Florida hospital. A native of Baxley, she has resided in Jacksonville since 1949. Mrs. Scarborough was a member of...
View ArticleMacKilee “Peewee” Miller
MacKilee “Peewee” Miller, 64, passed away Monday, June 18, 2012 at his residence under the care of Southern Care Hospice. Continue reading "MacKilee “Peewee” Miller "
View ArticleREUBEN HOLCOMB
David E. Miles Funeral Home announces the death and funeral service for Reuben Holcomb, 90, who died Thursday, May 31, 2012 in the Satilla Regional Hospital in Waycross. Reuben was born Feb. 7, 1922...
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Tree troubles galore at home
Tropical Storm Beryl came our way huffing and puffing and raining all over us on St. Simons Island. Whipping up the surf and dropping multi-inches of water on our island abode, Beryl left his calling...
View Article“Thank God! A blessing in disguise!”
Dear Editor, For several months, I have listened to rumors, gossip, half-truths, and read newspaper articles concerning my husband, the FORMER MAYOR of GRAHAM, and our son, Ryan. Continue reading...
View ArticleBulletproof
Submitted for publication by John H. Drew The French and Indian War: Account of a British Officer, July 9, 1755 The American Indian chief looked scornfully at the soldiers on the field before him. How...
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Playing in the rain
Calvin, Julie, and Josh packed up the Durango in the rain last night for the trip back to Atlanta. Trey, Jakey, and Will had their packs filled with essential toys and books slung on their backs and...
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Sleeping in church
I was in a meeting recently and they made the mistake of feeding us a nice lunch after the morning session. Later, when the meeting resumed, I started getting sleepy and I fought with all my strength...
View ArticleThe Night Watchman
I received the following a few days ago. Continue reading "The Night Watchman"
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Wood and Garner to exchange vows June 30
Luke Lightsey would like to announce the forthcoming marriage of his mother, Tonya Wood Lightsey, daughter of Butch Wood and Tammy Westberry to Asa Daniel Garner, son of Roger and Tootsie Garner....
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