The Swainsboro Police Department is excited to announce that the department is accepting applications for their "Shop with a Cop" program for 2023. The department staff is looking forward to …
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11/8/23
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As the winter weather creeps in and the holiday season draws near, Downtown Swainsboro eagerly anticipates a visit from Santa on December 7 during our annual Christmas Parade. The community comes …
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by MELISSA KIRBY, DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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11/8/23
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Mayor Matt Donaldson and the rest of the festival committee hope you will mark your calendars for November 4t, from 9:00-3:00, and join in for a day of fall festivities that celebrate the community's …
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11/1/23
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Millie Watkins, the 7-year-old daughter of Dustin Watkins and Megan Thompson, reminds everyone to set your clock back one hour before going to bed, Saturday night, November 4. Millie attends …
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11/1/23
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The Swainsboro Police Department is excited to announce that the department is accepting applications for their "Shop with a Cop" program for 2023. The department staff is looking forward to …
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10/31/23
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It’s safe to say that we have all experienced at least one inspirational teacher who helped us understand their subject more and taught us to become a better person. The best teachers pass on this …
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by BRITTANY HALL
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10/25/23
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Franklin Memorial Library held their annual Trunk-or-Treat event Friday, October 13, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The theme for the event was Mario Brothers and some of the staff of the library were …
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10/25/23
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Swainsboro Police Department welcomes Officer Cari Hall as their newest female officer. Officer Hall is the wife of Josh Hall. She received her credentials from GPSTC in Savannah, and when asked what …
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by BRITTANY HALL
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10/25/23
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The regular meeting of the Emanuel County Board of Commissioners convened Monday evening, October 16, at the John C. Coleman County Office Building. Following Chairman Hugh Foskey’s call to order, …
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10/18/23
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Sybil Johnson, Pam Johnson and Joyce Cannady of Twin City toured a week in Ireland, a beautiful country full of history, and took The Forest-Blade. It was an experience of a lifetime! Highlights of …
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10/18/23
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The Swainsboro Mayor and City Council met for a special called meeting on Tuesday, October 10, at the City Hall. Present were Mayor Bennett, Councilpersons Collins, Davis, Parker, Quarterman and …
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10/18/23
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The Emanuel County Board of Education met on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 5 p.m. at the Central Office for the new board member reception and swearing in ceremony of Mr. Brandon Jones. The monthly …
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10/18/23
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Swainsboro Middle School and Swainsboro High School Competition Cheer traveled to Bacon County Saturday, September 23, to compete at the annual Blueberry Cheer Classic. On Saturday, September 30, …
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10/11/23
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On Thursday, October 5, the Community of Swainsboro, along with the Chamber of Commerce, gathered together on the front steps of Swainsboro’s beloved Edenfield House to celebrate the grand …
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by BRITTANY HALL
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10/11/23
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State School Superintendent Richard Woods has announced that Halli Kate Johnson, a junior at Emanuel County Institute, has been selected to join the 2023-2024 Student Advisory Council. She is one of …
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10/11/23
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The ECI Lady Dawgs softball team captured their third consecutive region championship last week, entering the state playoffs as a number one seed from region three. This marks the eighth regional …
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by RON WEATHERFORD
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10/11/23
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Swainsboro Middle School is proud to announce its 2023 Homecoming King and Queen. Taden Brinson and Sara Smith were crowned at the SMS Homecoming game on Wednesday, October 4.
Sara is the 8th …
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10/11/23
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Emanuel County Institute’s 2023 Homecoming was held the week of September 5-9. The 80’s inspired celebration started with a community bonfire, and continued with spirit days, pa-rade, pep rally, …
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10/4/23
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On Monday, October 2, Quality Air owners Rick and Mark Stevens made a donation of $440.40 to Beta Sigma Phi. The Stevens brothers have made donations throughout 2023 in recognition of their 40 years …
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10/4/23
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CEO Richard Daniels at Daniels Chevrolet presents a donation to Emanuel County Wreaths Across America. This year's Wreaths Across America Day Ceremony will be on Saturday, De-cember 16, at 10 a.m. at …
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10/4/23
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