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On Friday, March 24, 2023, Compatriot Steve Burke of the Wiregrass Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution traveled to Parramore Hill on the Banks of the Ogeechee River to present a … more
On May 8, 2023, Compatriot Steve Burke traveled to Swainsboro from Millen to present his program, "Weapons of War, Revolutionary War to WW II". With Chair John Tapley presiding, there were 42 … more
The Wiregrass Chapter Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting, Thursday night, April 13, 2023, at the New China Restaurant at 6:30 p.m. With President Wilder Smith, … more
Emanuel County Humane Society is sponsoring adoptions at the Betty Gambrell Animal Shelter now through the end of June. Please go by at 343 Market Street and pick out your new best friend! The … more

The Brier Creek Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting, Thursday night April 6, 2023, at Walls Diner in Sylvania at 7:00 p.m. With President Wayne Howard … more
In December of 1822, the City of Swainsboro was formally created by a resolution and an act of the Legislature of the State of Georgia. In our upcoming July 4, edition as a service to our readers, … more
The Journal article was edited for young readers and their educators.  Damon Mullis, executive director and riverkeeper at Ogeechee Riverkeeper (ORK) and Checo Colon-Gaud, Ph.D., professor & … more
On Saturday, March 25, 2023, a Revolutionary War Patriot Grave Marking was held at the Magnolia Cemetery in Augusta. Dedication of the Markers to the Speaker of the House, William Glascock, and his … more
On Saturday, April 1, 2023, members of the Georgia Society Chapters Brier Creek, Wiregrass and Little River traveled to Sylvania for the Annual Livestock Parade. Commander Steve Burke walked beside … more

6th Grade Honor Roll Mylie Rae Beneteau, SanQuan Jabari Benjamin, Karlie Elayne Bettencourtt, Levi Parker Bishop, Haley Sh'riyah Brooks, RayAnna Danae Burnette, Gregory Owen Cheeks, Adalia Millyon … more
6th Grade EOY Honor Roll SanQuan Jabari Benjamin, Karlie Elayne Bettencourtt, Levi Parker Bishop, RayAnna Danae Burnette, Jamir Lamar Carter, Gregory Owen Cheeks, Adalia Millyon Cloud, Brennan … more
At its monthly meeting held on May 18, 2023 held at the New China Restaurant, Commander Daryl Hill presented several awards to members.  Nick Kraus was recognized for outstanding service as the … more
The Swainsboro Police Department will host its annual summer Scavenger Hunt for the community during the entire month of June. Each year, SPD hosts a "find a rock" Scavenger Hunt program for children … more
The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court April 2023 term: Walter Figueroa, negotiated a guilty plea on one count felony fleeing and eluding. He was fined $5,000 with five … more

After weeks of practice and 40 baseball games, the Bulldogs were one win away from their first baseball championship. ECI and Charlton split the opening doubleheader Tuesday in the best of three … more
Dr. Gene Hundley, Swainsboro Middle School Band Director, has been named a Quarterfinalist for the prestigious 2024 GRAMMY Music Educator Award presented by the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum. … more
The River Rats have toured the Ogeechee once again. On Friday, April 21, 34 boats carrying 70 citizens who call themselves the River Rats, set off at the Bull Hole in Jenkins County to make their … more
On Tuesday morning, May 23, deputies with the Emanuel Co Sheriff’s Office and an officer with the Department of Community Supervision initiated a search of a probationer’s resident after … more
Swainsboro High School baseball player, River Greene, has been selected among the top players from four regions of Georgia, to play in the 2023 All Star-All State Baseball Tournament. Coaches and … more

It’s safe to say that we have all experienced at least one inspirational teacher who helped us to understand their subject more and taught us to become a better person. The best teachers pass on … more
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