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Pictured is Pirate kicker #45 Alberto Marquez celebrating with teammate #1 Tate Carter after making the game winning field goal. Pirates defeat Warriors 17 -14 on late field goal
The Appling County Pirates traveled to Tattnall County on Friday, October 20 and were able to get a thrilling 17-14 victory over the Battle Creek Warriors.
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County approves abandonment of roads
On Tuesday, October 27 the Appling County Board of Commissioners held a Public Hearing at 5:00 p.m. to discuss and to approve the abandonment, no longer to service, of at least part of seven count...
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CASH AND STONE Annie production to feature two new cast members
The Arts Council of Appling County and Appling Community Theatre’s upcoming production of Annie will feature two new cast members.
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Plane makes emergency landing at Boone airport
Published in The Watauga Democrat Oct. 27, 2009 A pilot experiencing mechanical difficulty made an emergency landing at the Boone (North Carolina) airport off Bamboo Road Monday evening.
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Godfrey gives account of activity 11-4-09
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The following are highlights of incidents that were handled by officers of the Baxley Police Department.
Commission recommends nominees for new judge
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Governor Sonny Perdue’s Judicial Nominating Commission has submitted recommendations to fill a new judgeship on the Superior Court of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit.
Bids opened for police cars
by Renee O’Quinn
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The Baxley City Council approved the recommended low bids for two police patrol vehicles for the Baxley Police Department during the regular council meeting on Oct. 27.
Authority holds monthly meeting
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The Baxley/Appling County Hospital Authority held its October 2009 meeting on Oct. 26 at Appling HealthCare.
Veterans Day ceremony to be held Nov. 7
by Renee O’Quinn
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The Veterans Day ceremony to honor all U.S. Veterans will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Appling County Courthouse in Baxley.
DON’T FORGET TO FALL BACK!
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On Sunday, November 1 at 2:00 a.m., Daylight Saving Time ends in the United States. So please do not forget to set your clocks back one hour when you go to bed on Saturday night.
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By BRIAN SKOLOFF and ANGELA K. BROWN
Sat Nov 07 04:13:26 -0600 2009
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By ERIC GORSKI
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is traveling to Capitol Hill on Saturday to try to close the sale on his signature health care overhaul, facing a make-or-break vote in the House certain to be seen as a test of his presidency....
By ERICA WERNER
Sat Nov 07 04:16:38 -0600 2009
KABUL (AP) -- Afghanistan's Foreign Ministry said Saturday that the top U.N. official in the country overstepped his authority by giving instructions on how to rid the government of corruption and warlords....
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