Beginning in 1885, the News-Banner began to receive the majority of the county's official notices.
After gaining tremendous credibility, the Baxley Banner decided to purchase the Appling County News from A.M.
After about four decades, the News-Banner decided to expand again with the purchase of the Baxley Herald from Carr McLemore.
In 1977, Jenkins sold it to the Community Newspaper Services, Inc. which resulted in Max Garder being able to purchase some shares.
[2] Jamie Garder is still the current owner of the Baxley News-Banner as well as the Charlton County Herald.
The News-Banner reports on various topics such as sports, daily news, obituaries, weddings, births, anniversaries, and more to keep their readers informed of what is occurring in their community.
The Baxley News-Banner also allows citizens to submit different events that are occurring to further community engagement.
Baynard as editor and owner from August to December where Albert S. Jenkins took ownership until 1977 when he sold it to Community Newspaper Services.