Franklin Memorial Library is pleased to announce an author book signing of Mrs. Helen Leonard on Monday, April 29, at 10:30 a.m. Mrs. Leonard married Swainsboro native Pete Leonard some fifty years …
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4/17/24
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The Seedling Garden Club proudly announces that the “April”, 2024, Yard of the Month is the home of Eddie and Melonie Jordan. Eddie & Melonie’s home is located on Golf Drive, Swainsboro, GA …
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4/10/24
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month, a time when Prevent Child Abuse America and Prevent Child Abuse Georgia connect with families, communities, prevention advocates and supporters …
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4/10/24
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The winner of this year’s Great Egg Hunt contest is Ann Casella. Ann is a native of Emanuel County, but now resides in Watertown, Massachusetts. She is the sister of Hazel Jones of Kemp. By …
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4/10/24
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Franklin Memoria Library is pleased to announce an Author Booking Signing of Mrs. Hellen Leonard on Monday, April 29, at 10:30 a.m. Mrs. Hellen grew up near Statesboro, and is a retired educator with …
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4/10/24
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The Governor David Emanuel-Adam Brinson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet April 11, at 3 p.m. at the Sudie Fulford Learning Center located on the campus of the East …
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4/10/24
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The Wiregrass Chapter Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting, Thursday night, March 14, 2024, at the Stockyard at 6:30. With President Steve Burke presiding, there …
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4/10/24
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The Emanuel Arts Council held its second Block Party for the Arts on March 28. The 100 block of North Green Street was closed to traffic between the hours of 4 and 7 p.m.
Artwork by a combined …
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4/10/24
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The winners of The Forest-Blade’s annual Easter coloring contest are Adalynn Grace Mimbs, age 6 and Zaydia Reese, age 7. Each of them received $25.
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4/10/24
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The Emanuel Artists Guild held its first art exhibition in the Kalmanson Gallery of Emanuel Arts Council with an opening reception on March 21. Contributing artists were Mel Cartaya, Joan Dunn, John …
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4/10/24
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At the heart of this year’s Pine Tree Festival entertainment lineup lies an extraordinary act that will capture everyone's hearts and showcase the incredible talents of “man’s best friend.” …
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4/10/24
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The Four Rivers Patriots Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting, Thursday night, March 21, 2024, at Chatters Restaurant in Lyons at 7:00. With President …
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4/10/24
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This year Keep Emanuel Beautiful (KEB) volunteers invite all Emanuel County citizens and civic groups to join in the fun at the county-wide cleanup on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to noon. Prizes …
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4/10/24
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The Lazarus Project will be conducting their monthly food distribution on Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This month, they are excited to announce that East Georgia Healthcare Center will …
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4/9/24
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Summertown Food Pantry at Summertown Baptist Church will distribute food on Saturday, April 20, beginning at 10 a.m.
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4/9/24
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As many Emanuel Countians know, the delivery time of letters and packages in our area has become noticeably longer in recent weeks. A request from The Forest-Blade to officials with the Atlanta …
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4/9/24
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Eddie N. Dillard, Sr., President of The Lonesome Doom Gang, a non-profit organization that works to revitalize and care for historical places in Georgia’s African American communities, and his good …
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by EDDIE N. DILLARD, SR.
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4/9/24
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Chase Sherrod, who will be sworn in as the new Emanuel County Probate/Magistrate Judge in January 2025, spoke to the Club at their monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 25. He gave background information …
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4/3/24
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Drake Mason, 10-year-old son of Billy Mason and April Kea, wanted to raise money for a good cause so when he learned that the Swainsboro Shrine Club purchased a new parade bus, his mind was made up …
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4/3/24
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This meeting is the first time GSRA (Georgia State Retirees Association) will do outreach in Statesboro to educate local state retirees and future retirees about their benefits and inform them to …
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4/3/24
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