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Dear Community,
I want to thank God and my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for another great book bag drive event. I want to also thank all those who gave and prayed for the success of this event. …
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By RONNIE SHUMAKE
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8/2/23
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To parents and students in the region:
I am going to start with a trick question if that’s okay. If I gave you $1 million just for going to college and earning a bachelor's degree, would you …
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8/2/23
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The Swainsboro Masonic Lodge will be holding their second Annual Drive for School Supplies at Swainsboro Walmart on August 5, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. If you would like to show your support for the …
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8/2/23
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Madison Amber Moore of Swainsboro is the recipient of the Nordson Leadership scholarship and the Nordson BUILDS scholarship for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. The 20-year-old daughter of Kristi …
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8/2/23
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East Georgia State College (EGSC) recently named Malanie Freeman the new Sudie A. Fulford Community Learning Center Coordinator. Freeman will oversee the day-to-day operations of the center and …
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8/2/23
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Swainsboro baseball just had one of their best seasons in the last decade and a lot of that success has to do with the impact that Kason Palmer had on the team. Palmer dominated hitters while on the …
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By JUSTIN GRAY
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8/2/23
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Swainsboro Exchange Club recently presented a donation of $500 to Ronnie Shuemake for the Future Generation Youth Book Bag Drive. The 20th annual drive was held Saturday, July 29. Through this …
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8/2/23
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Emanuel County Schools recently held a New Employee Orientation on July 25, 2023, at Swainsboro High School to welcome over 70 new employees, including 42 new teachers, to the ECS family. The day …
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8/2/23
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East Georgia State College (EGSC) congratulates Dr. Carmine Palumbo, Professor of English, for completing the NEH Summer Institute “Rediscovering Flannery O’Connor,” which was held at Georgia …
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8/2/23
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East Georgia State College (EGSC) recently promoted two faculty members. Dr. David Chevalier was promoted to Professor of Biology, and Dr. John Cadle was promoted to Professor of Biology and granted …
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8/2/23
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Emanuel County Institute's Title I Parent Meeting will be held on August 28, 2023, at 6 p.m at ECI. All parents and community members are urged to attend.
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8/2/23
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The ECI Spirit of the Dogs has been hard at work this summer preparing their 2023 field show, Agent 54, written in a classic “spy jazz” style that casts a web of mystery and espionage. The …
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8/2/23
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Each year, The Forest-Blade has a “back-to-school” coloring contest for kids to enter and have a chance to win a bookbag full of school supplies. This year, Sarah Joy McBride and BriElla Braswell …
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8/2/23
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Be part of a nationwide movement to bring back American and Christian values to our public institutions. Join us on August 5th at 10 a.m. when we'll be reading from Kirk's book "As You Grow." Watch …
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8/2/23
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After an exciting season that led to a State Championship berth last season, the Swainsboro Tigers football team is scratching and clawing to get the chance to return to that stage. The Tigers have …
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by Justin Gray
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7/26/23
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LJ Morgan is an upcoming sophomore at Swainsboro High School. LJ has had an impressive summer playing AAU basketball with the Peach State Hoyas. His play this summer has helped him establish himself …
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by HAROLD SCOTT
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7/26/23
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Six FBLA members from Emanuel County Institute attended the Georgia FBLA Summer Leadership & Officer Training Summit (SLOTS) at Swainsboro High School where over 125 FBLA members from throughout …
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7/26/23
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting Monday, July 24, at 9:15 a.m. at the Franklin Memorial Library. With Chair John Tapley Tapley presiding, there were 42 in attendance. After …
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7/26/23
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ECI Baseball players received post season awards last week. The State Runners-up placed seven players on the Class A all-state team. Four players were selected as first team all-state while three …
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7/26/23
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“School bells are ringing loud and clear; vacation’s over, school is here.” – Winifred C. Marshall
Summertime sadness is beginning to set in as children and teens prepare for their first …
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by BRITTANY HALL
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7/26/23
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