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I don’t know who decided that Memorial Day is the official start of summer. The “real” official start of summer is the last bell of the last class on the last day of school. The doors fly …
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By: Charles Schwabe
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5/31/23
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“Can go barefooted, Momma?” These were probably the very first words I said when we all jumped out of the cars on Highway 80 somewhere between Swainsboro and Adrian for the Easter egg …
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By: La'Rose Tapley
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5/31/23
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On August 28, 1881, Dr. Samples’ buggy hurried through the countryside of Canoochee, probably in the dark of night. He had a special delivery to make. He arrived just in time for the birth of the …
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By: Shirley Twiss
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5/31/23
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Jones Temple Pentecostal Church of God in Metter will hold their 8th church anniversary/revival Wednesday, May 31, through Friday, June 2, with Preacher Bishop Carlton Williams.
Pastor Hattie …
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5/31/23
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The Oglesby family reunion is set for Sunday, June 4, at 12 p.m. at Magnolia Springs State Park in Millen. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. For questions or concerns, call Gennie at 678.677.5803 or …
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5/31/23
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Pastor Christine Peebles announces a special testimonial service with a man of God who has served in missions in Georgia, Alaska, Venezuela, India, China, Australia and Canada. The man of God, John …
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5/31/23
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On May 6, 2023, the weather was drizzly and a bit chilly but the spirits of Swainsboro and the 76th Annual Pine Tree Festival Parade were not dampened as the marching bands, floats, fire trucks and …
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5/31/23
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Have you ever wondered why am I here or what I should be doing with my life? Well, you are not alone. Remember, we are created in the image of God. We are created in his likeness. We were crested to …
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BERTHA JONES
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5/24/23
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Bishop Chapel Church in Summertown will be hosting Homecoming on Sunday June 4. Worship Service begins at 11 a.m. with prelude starting at 10:30 a.m. Brother Billy Brinson will be speaking with …
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5/24/23
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Pastor Amos Handsom, Jr. announces that God's Holy Tabernacle will be hosting a revival, May 26-27, 2023, at 398 Parrish Pond Road, Twin City, at 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Evangelist Ronnie …
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5/24/23
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The Oglesby family reunion is set for Sunday, June 4, at 12 p.m. at Magnolia Springs State Park in Millen. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. For questions or concerns, call Gennie at 678.677.5803 or …
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5/24/23
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Hebron Primitive Baptist Church in Garfield will hold their 219th annual meeting Thursday and Friday, May 25 and 26, at 7 p.m. with Elder Dan Bryant speaking; Saturday, May 27, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, …
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5/24/23
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In 1772, in an imaginary tale by Washington Irving, Rip Van Winkle fell asleep up north in the woods of the Catskill mountains after enjoying some high-powered mountain dew with some Dutch dwarfs. …
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CHARLES SCHWABE
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5/24/23
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In a Sunday School class, I have been attending, the subject of the media’s constant barrage of bad news was discussed. I kept my mouth shut because I am part of the media in my own small way and, …
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DICK YARBROUGH
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5/24/23
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In my youth, Swainsboro had many notable lawyers. This seems out of proportion that my small hometown would have such a large and prominent group of attorneys. Robert Humphrey, Ivy Roundtree, John B. …
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SHIRLEY PROCTOR-TWISS
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5/24/23
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It was Elmer Davis that said, “This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than …
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5/24/23
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The regular meeting of the Emanuel County Board of Commissioners convened on Tuesday, May 15, 2023. Chairman Hugh Foskey called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Board Room of …
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5/24/23
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Dear Editor,
The seedling garden club has just completed its fiscal year. We have had a fun, productive year.
We wish to thank "The Forest Blade" for all your publicity of our events throughout …
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5/24/23
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The Kiwanis Club of Swainsboro held its weekly meeting, Tuesday night, May 16, 2023, at the Rustic Grille at 7:00 p.m. With President Tammy Allen presiding, there were 19 in attendance including 2 …
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5/24/23
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At Swainsboro Primary School, the character trait for May is “Self-Control”. One student from each class was selected for displaying self-control each day. These students get special recognition …
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5/24/23
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