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A yard sale like no other
Did you find that special treasure you have been searching for? Vendors lined Highway 341 from Perry to the Golden Isles Friday and Saturday for Georgia’s Longest Yard Sale, Peaches to the Beaches.
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A legend in Georgia education
Known throughout the state for his work in education, and especially in Appling County, H.F. Johnson Jr. passed away on Thursday, March 11 after a long battle with cancer.
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All region honors announced
Recently, Region 2AA selected its 2009-2010 All-Region Teams. Pictured above are member of the Appling County High Lady Pirates Basketball Team that received honors.
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County notified of bridge closing, to get bids for replacement
The Appling County Board of Commissioners were notified by the Georrgia Department of Transportation on Thursday, March 4 that the bridge on Oscar Tippins Road that crosses over Ten Mile Creek is ...
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Proposed cuts could impact thousands
by Jamie Gardner
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News spread quickly last week of possible cuts to the University of Georgia’s Cooperative Extension Service.
Don’t forget to “Spring” forward
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Daylight saving time is set to begin in the US this coming Sunday. Clocks will be turned one hour ahead at two a.m. standard time to three a.m. daylight time.
Georgia’s longest yard sale is this weekend
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Georgia’s longest yard sale, now over 220 miles long, the “Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale” will take place this Friday and Saturday, March 12 and 13, along the Golden Isles Parkway, US Highway 341.
Deloach presents report
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Sheriff Benny DeLoach would like to report the following activity of the Appling County Sheriff’s Office.
Commission approves bid for park shelter
by Matt Gardner
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The Appling County Board of Commissioners held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the Courthouse Annex.
Pirates tame Tigers in opening of state
by Melody Walker/Clint Herrington
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On Saturday, February 27, the Lady Pirates of Appling County High School opened the 2010 GHSA State Playoffs by hosting the athletic Swainsboro Lady Tigers.
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