The Baxley News-Banner

The Baxley News-Banner holds the distinction of being the oldest business in Baxley, having been established in 1884 by Warren P. Ward from Douglas, initially named the Baxley Banner. Starting in 1885, it became the primary source for most official county announcements. In 1902, the Baxley Banner acquired the Appling County News from A.M. Cool, leading to its current name, The Baxley News-Banner. In 1940, the publication expanded further by purchasing the Baxley Herald from Carr McLemore.

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Recipe for a good impression: It’s more than just the food

1 week ago | baxleynewsbanner.com | Jamie Gardner

If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. Username Password Lost your password? Please enter your email and we will send you a password reset link. Email ← Back We all know the saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” While often applied to people, this adage rings just as true for businesses, especially those in the service industry.
Hewey Drake

1 week ago | baxleynewsbanner.com | Jamie Gardner

Mr. Hewey Dorsey “Drake” Drake was born on May 20, 1945, in Appling County, Baxley. He was the first of eight children born to the late Mr. Willie James Drake and Mrs. Jossie Lou Drake. At an early age, he attended First African Baptist Church in Baxley. Hewey attended the public schools in Appling County. He was drafted in the Military (Army Branch) in 1964. After returning home from his tour of duty, he was employed at Hercules Co. in Brunswick.
The illusion of freedom

1 week ago | baxleynewsbanner.com | Jamie Gardner

If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. Username Password Lost your password? Please enter your email and we will send you a password reset link. Email ← Back In our country, we always hear “the land of the free,” but when you sit back and think about it, are we really that free?
How do you come up with something every week?

1 week ago | baxleynewsbanner.com | Jamie Gardner

If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. Username Password Lost your password? Please enter your email and we will send you a password reset link. Email ← Back I get asked that question frequently. People ask me all the time how I come up with a column each week. Let me tell you, it’s not always easy.
Why are so many data centers popping up in Georgia?

1 week ago | baxleynewsbanner.com | Jamie Gardner

If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. Username Password Lost your password? Please enter your email and we will send you a password reset link. Email ← Back GUEST COLUMNIST Some of the most significant innovations in technology have become common to the point of monotony in only a few decades.
John Clifford Ryles

2 weeks ago | baxleynewsbanner.com | Jamie Gardner

Mr. John Clifford Ryles, better known to his family and friends as JC, age 84, of Hazlehurst, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at his residence. Mr. Ryles was born March 02, 1941, in Jeff Davis County where he was raised and lived his whole life. He met his beloved wife, Carolyn, at a candy pulling just down the road from where they would later build their life. His generous heart led him to extend a helping hand to anyone in need, regardless of whether he knew them or not.
LEGAL NOTICES FOR 05-21-2025

2 weeks ago | baxleynewsbanner.com | Jamie Gardner |A Griffis

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF NESSA LYNN ELLIOTT MINOR ESTATE NO. 2024-111 NOTICE Date of mailing, if any, Date of second publication, if any 5/28/2025 TO: WHITNEY MARIE ELLIOTT & PHILLIP EDWARD PHILLIPS You are hereby notified that JASMINE & KELLI BREWTON has filed a Petition seeking to be appointed temporary guardian(s) of the above-named Minor.
Weekly Cartoon

2 weeks ago | baxleynewsbanner.com | Jamie Gardner

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Congratulations, Class of 2025

2 weeks ago | baxleynewsbanner.com | Jamie Gardner

You’ve worked hard to get to this point. We would like you to know that we are proud of your hard work and dedication, Class of 2025. This is just the beginning of your adulthood. As you move on from high school and begin to look to the future, we encourage you to think about what you want out of life. Do you want to be a business owner, a teacher, join the military, learn a trade, or head off to college to earn a degree? There are so many options in life.
Competition doesn’t seem to have negative effects

2 weeks ago | baxleynewsbanner.com | Jamie Gardner

If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. Username Password Lost your password? Please enter your email and we will send you a password reset link. Email ← Back With a rising high school junior in the house, my family is increasingly awash in the trappings of a college selection.