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Ricky Thompson (I) defeated Alan Moss in the race for Emanuel County Commission District 4 in the November 3 election. Voters also approved the extension of the One Percent Educational Special …
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11/11/26
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Swainsboro native Harold Scott has been named to the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee. The HOF was created to honor the rich history of Georgia high school football. The …
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11/11/26
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For Clay Lawrence, agriculture has always been more than a way of life. It is a family tradition, a passion and a future he hopes to continue building right here at home.
Now a senior at Emanuel …
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by LANNA DOUGLAS
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11/4/26
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In a called Board meeting Monday, October 26, The Emanuel County Board of Education named Mr. Jansen Ware as the sole finalist for Superintendent of Emanuel County Schools, with an anticipated start …
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10/28/26
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Emanuel Medical Center is best known as the place local families turn to for care, but new figures show the hospital is also one of Emanuel County’s most important economic engines.
According to …
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10/28/26
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Will we ever get this right? Is it fall forward or fall back? Some of us have figured it out while Congress can’t. They have debated this issue for years. President Donald Trump wants daylight …
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By WANDA THOMPSON SCARBORO
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10/28/26
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Why do we use pumpkins for Halloween? Pumpkins are associated with Halloween because Irish and Scottish immigrants brought the old tradition of carving scary faces into root vegetables to North …
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by WANDA THOMPSON FULMER
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10/28/26
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Kay Peacock, president of the Seedling Garden Club of Swainsboro, was named Outstanding Garden Club Member of the Year during the Oleander District’s annual meeting on Wednesday, October 21, at the …
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by MARGO RINER
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10/28/26
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A year of coursework now comes with the certificate to prove it: Emanuel County District 3 Commissioner John Moore recently walked across a stage in Athens to formally mark his first major …
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by HALEI LAMB, COUNTY CLERK
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10/28/26
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The Veterans at the Library are holding a dedication ceremony for the New Veterans Wall at the Veterans and 1st Responders Memorial Park on Saturday, November 7, at 11 a.m. As part of the ceremony, …
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10/27/26
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Downtown Swainsboro held a #PurpleThursday event Thursday, October 15, at The Square, to support victims/survivors of domestic violence and honoring the life of Zaria Carr who lost her life in 2025, …
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10/21/26
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Five people were arrested during a 3-day operation by the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and several …
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10/21/26
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At the October 6, 2026 meeting of the City Commission of Twin City, the Commission reviewed bids and a recommendation from City Engineer John McClellan on the most recent road surfacing and paving …
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10/21/26
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The October meeting of the Emanuel County Board of Commissioners was held on Wednesday, October 14, at 6 p.m. in the Emanuel County Courthouse. All commissioners were present and were joined by …
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10/21/26
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Ferst Readers announces week 3 leaders are: 1st place Cinderella and Fairly Godmother; 2nd place Phantom of the Opera; 3rd place The Cat in the Hat. Our grand total so far is $1,403!
Thanks to all …
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by TAMRA ALLEN
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10/21/26
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Emanuel County is seeking a community member to serve on the Emanuel County Board of Assessors beginning in January 2027.
The Emanuel County Board of Commissioners will appoint a new member to …
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10/21/26
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The David Emanuel Academy varsity Lady Eagles are state champions! DEA defeated the Fullington Academy varsity Trojans 6-3 on Saturday afternoon, October 17, at the South Commons Softball Complex in …
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10/21/26
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Swainsboro High School invites Tiger Nation to its first annual Trunks, Treats & Touchdowns on Thursday, October 29, beginning at 6:45 p.m. at the SHS main field and track.
School clubs, fall …
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10/14/26
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On September 29, Emanuel County did something simple that sometimes seems hard to do these days.
We sat down together.
Neighbors, Humane Society volunteers, City and County representatives, …
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By JESSIE MEADOWS, EMANUEL COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY BOARD MEMBER
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10/14/26
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A Domestic Violence Parade and Funday will be held Saturday, October 24, in downtown Midville. The parade will start at 11 a.m. with fun events to follow at the Sports Complex at 12 p.m. The event is …
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10/14/26
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