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Sunrise Service to be held at Eastbrook Cemetery & Mausoleum

Masters of the air – and Warriors for Freedom

In the tradition of the highly praised World War II mini series, "Band Of Brothers", the newly released mini series by Apple TV, "Masters Of The Air", tells the story of the Americans who won the air …

News from Under the Gold Dome: Week 11

I returned to the Gold Dome on Monday, March 18, 2024, to begin the eleventh week of the 2024 Legislative Session. Last week, we convened in the House Chamber for three legislative days and continued …

Have you gotten your copy?

200 YEARS “Two Centuries of Swainsboro” A look back at stories of local life in Swainsboro from 1822 to 2023 is now available. Copies of the 75-page magazine were included in last week’s …

Happy Easter

‘For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.’ - John 3:16 We will celebrate Easter this Sunday, …

Don't forget to show off your 2024 Graduate!!!

Graduation is quickly approaching and it's time to show off your graduate. Be sure to submit your information by May 3 to be published in our 2024 Graduation section on May 15!

Smoyer graduates from the Officer Basic Course

Trent Smoyer of Twin City successfully completed The Officer Basic Course located at The Basic School on March 7, 2024. The Officer Basic Course is a 29-week course which prepares newly commissioned …

Don’t miss the Twin City Lions Club Pancake Supper

The Twin City Lions Club Pancake Supper will be held this Thursday, March 21 at the Lions Club Clubhouse located on the Metter Highway from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eat in or take out. The cost is $6 per …

SHS Seniors win local speech contest

Seniors Caleb Long and Quintus Williams are the first and second-place district winners of the annual Preston Johnson Speech Contest sponsored by the Swainsboro Rotary Club. They were presented cash …

Elder speaks to Veterans

The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting Monday, February 26, at 9 a.m. at Franklin Memorial Library. Following an outstanding breakfast of grits, breakfast casserole, doughnuts, orange …

Chief Ellison speaks to Veterans

The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday, March 4, at 9 a.m. The roll of attendees included 52 veterans including Chairman John Tapley who opened …

May the forest be with you

How do you celebrate May 4th? Are you one of the “May The 4th Be With You” geek junkies who love all things Star Wars? It turns out Star Wars Day is an informal commemorative day observed …

The U.S. Air Force Band of the West set to perform at East Georgia State College

The U.S. Air Force Band of the West will take the stage at the East Georgia State College (EGSC) Gambrell Building Auditorium to kick off the College’s 2024 Vision Series on Sunday, March 24, at 3 …

Sports
Sports Headlines
    • Eagles roll Trojans

      The Eagles hosted the Twiggs Academy Trojans Thursday, February 29, and put on an offensive display rolling to a 17-2 victory. Tucker Free, …

    • Eagles open region play

      For baseball fans, historians, and purists, when David Emanuel and Thomas Jefferson play this season, they will get to see Billy Martin and Ty …

    • Eagles cruise past Trojans

      David Emanuel traveled to Jeffersonville March 7 to take on the Trojans of Twiggs Academy. The Eagles were dominant from the beginning with …

    • Eagles compete in Gator Relays

      On March 21, the David Emanuel track team competed in the Gator Relays at Georgia Southern University. For the girls, Maddie Perkins came home …

    • DEA hosts St. Andrews

      David Emanuel hosted the Lions of St. Andrews and came out swinging. In the first inning, junior Clayton Hood doubled, and sophomore Brody …

    • DEA Golf team competes at Edmund Burke

      On March 21, the David Emanuel golf team travelled to Waynesboro to compete in a match at Edmund Burke Academy. David Emanuel finished in a …

Obituaries
Keon Travelle Mack, 42
Mr. Keon Travelle “Boo” Mack, age 42, departed this life and was called to his eternal home on Monday, February 19, 2024, after a brief illness. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, February …
Patricia Ann Worthen Dukes, 65
Elder Patricia Ann Worthen Dukes, age 65, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at East Georgia Regional Memorial Hospital in Statesboro after an extended illness. A Celebration of …
Mary Ann Brinson Brown, 90
Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors announces the passing of Mrs. Mary Ann Brinson Brown, age 90, of Twin City, on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. Graveside services were …
Crime
    • Twenty-one sentenced in Superior Court

      The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court January 2024 term: Johnny Lee Bivins, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty …

    • SPD: 3.27.24

      Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported… March 14 Officers were dispatched to S. Main St. in reference to stolen …

    • JAIL: 3.27.24

      The following persons have been booked into Emanuel County Jail, according to Emanuel County Sheriff Jeffrey Brewer, on warrants obtained by one …

    • ECSO: 3.27.24

      According to the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office… March 18 Deputy met with complainant who filed a report about text messages he was …

    • SPD: 3.20.24

      Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported… March 8 Officer observed a vehicle traveling 50 MPH in a 35 MPH zone, at …

    • JAIL: 3.20.24

      The following persons have been booked into Emanuel County Jail, according to Emanuel County Sheriff Jeffrey Brewer, on warrants obtained by one …

Education
SES announces third nine weeks honors
3rd Grade Star Honor Roll Aubrey Akins, Justus Adams, David Ayala-Valencia, Gracelyn Benjamin, De'Kiya Booker, Hunter Braddock, Carson Breedlove, Nicholas Brewer, Ciara Brown, Bream Buxton, …
Family Reading Night held at SPS
On Tuesday, March 19, the Family Reading Night at Swainsboro Primary School took place. It was a huge success where families had to "Escape the School" by working together solving puzzles and riddles …
Shepard, Brown-Perry named Miss and Mr. SPS
Swainsboro Primary School held its annual Mr. and Miss SPS Pageant on Friday, March 15. In addition to the pageant, a photogenic competition was held, as well as a People’s Choice Award. The …
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MacArthur speaks to Veterans

The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting Monday, March 25, at the Franklin Memorial Library. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, there were 40 in attendance, including one new Veteran. …

Franklin Memorial Library’s Food for Fines

by KAYLA WILLIAMS, ASSISTANT MANAGER During the month of February, Franklin Memorial Library conducted a service called, "Food For Fines". This was an opportunity for our patrons to waive any …

Moore presents program to Exchange Club

Donna Moore, manager of the Victim Assistance Program for the Middle Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office, spoke to the Swainsboro Exchange Club on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. She gave an …

Williams Chapel to hold Family and Friends program

Williams Chapel Holiness Church in Swainsboro will have a "Family and Friends" Program on Saturday, March 30, at 7 p.m. Guest preacher for the evening will be Rev. Jonathan Hampton. The pastor, …
Features

US Postal Service update

The postal service in Georgia is under a state of delay, which means all letters and packages will be delayed tremendously because letters/packages are not scanned on the day of drop off. In many …

Command Sergeant Major Cummings, (Incoming) CSM, 648th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade

Command Sergeant Major Starrenzo Cummings was born and raised in a small community near Swainsboro and enlisted into the Georgia Army National Guard in 1997. He started his military career as an Army …

Veterans honor Mr. Flanders at Pinebrook Park

SAL Squadron 103 – Swainsboro, along with other Veterans, First Responders, Fire Chief Mike Strobridge, SPD Chief Randy Ellison, EGSC Chief Trey Drawdy and City Administrator Herman Middlebrooks, …

Swainsboro native bringing the Air Force to town

One of Swainsboro’s very own will return home soon, At work, his title is Flight Commander Lieutenant Sconyers, but around here most folks just call him Jay. There will be a few Air Force buddies …
Faith

God’s Holy Tabernacle presents Youth Conference

God’s Holy Tabernacle, 398 Parish Pond Road, Twin City, presents Called Out to Take A Stand Youth Conference Wednesday – Friday, March 27 - 29, at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Everyone is invited to …

Piney Grove to host Pre-Resurrection Celebration

Pastor Michael Thomas and Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Cross – Green Community, will host a Pre-Resurrection Celebration “The Seven Last Sayings of Jesus” on Saturday, March 30, at …

Holy Zion Church to hold Fellowship/Youth Revival

Holy Zion Church of Metter will have their Fellowship/Youth Revival starting Thursday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker for Thursday night will be Pastor Frank Bedford with guest churches Holy …
Opinion

Happiness is where you find it

I saw a program a couple of days ago about a study that had compiled statistics to determine who the happiest and unhappiest people were in this world today. My first reaction was to wonder why …

Easter morn

Each year I remember and cherish the beauty, joy, love, and hope of Easter Sundays. Baskets, hunting eggs, decorating hard- boiled eggs, a new spring dress made by my grandmother and shoes to match …

Welcome to a new generation of Georgia Bulldogs

There is a lot going on at my alma mater, the University of Georgia. Not all the news has been good. There was the tragedy last year when an athletic department staffer and a member of the football …
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