I am today announcing my decision to discontinue my campaign for re-election to the office of Mayor of Swainsboro. I was first elected mayor sixteen years ago, and I am extremely proud of all we have …
The Emanuel County Board of Education met Tuesday, September 14, at 5:30 p.m. at Twin City Elementary School for their regular monthly meeting. Chairman Mason Henry called a meeting to order and …
Fear struck all in attendance at Friday’s Swainsboro High School football game when reported gunshots were claimed to have occurred. The incident has since been under heavy investigation by local …
From the Sept. 19, 2001 edition of The Forest-Blade:
CONSTITUTION WEEK
Swainsboro High School students celebrated Constitution Week Sept. 17-23. Setting up a display are Counselor Becky Hill; …
The Emanuel county board of commissioners convened for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, September 20, at 6 p.m. at the John C. Coleman Hotel. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jim …
Defining Measures, a DreamCatchers play performance production, is coming to Swainsboro Saturday, October 9, at the Swainsboro/Emanuel County Auditorium.
Defining Measures is a story of …
On August 31, a member of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King’s Fire Investigations Unit was requested by the Swainsboro Fire Department to assist with a fire investigation on North …
October signals the beginning of Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Month. The Zeta Tau Alpha Statesboro Alumnae Chapter will “Pink Out the Fountain” in downtown Swainsboro on Thursday, …
Southeastern Technical College (STC) awarded Jason Cauley, Automotive Technology student, the first-time recipient of the Bobby Lee McMillan, Sr. Scholarship.
“We are very thankful to the …
One injured in Garfield crash
Shortly after 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, September 18, firefighters, EMS, and Sheriff’s deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash and fire on Mount Olivet Road by …
East Georgia State College’s clubs and organizations will be hosting a car wash for hurricane relief. The car wash will be Thursday, September 30 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. in parking lot P8 on …
Ongoing initiative aims to reduce violent crime in Southern District
At least seven defendants face federal charges including those for illegally possessing firearms after separate indictments by …
From the Sept. 26, 2001 edition of The Forest-Blade:
SHS MEMORABILIA
Dr. Betty Y. Brown presented Swainsboro memorabilia to Martha Cobb and Judy Bennett in the media center at the school. The …
From the Sept. 25, 1991 edition of The Forest-Blade:
DEA JUNIOR VARISTY
Members of the David Emanuel Academy Junior Varsity Cheering Squad were Becky Daughtry, Erin Stewart, Allison Blount, …
From the Sept. 23, 1981 edition of The Forest-Blade:
‘OUR APPRECIATION’
Mrs. Sudie Fulford presented plaques of appreciation to past presidents of Emanuel County Retired Teachers …
From the Sept. 22, 1971 edition of The Forest-Blade:
SHS B-TEAM CHEERLEADERS
SHS’s B-team cheerleaders stopped long enough to pose for a Blade photographer before departing for Dublin to …
From the Sept. 21, 2011 edition of The Forest-Blade:
DEA DONATES TO SOUTHERN SOULS RESCUE ORGANIZATION
Each class at DEA in grades 5-12 was responsible for a community project. The 7th grade …
Swainsboro Tigers competition cheer squad will participate in their first competition of the season this Saturday, September 25, at West Laurens. Session will begin at 1:50 p.m. and admission is $10.
The ECI Lady Dawg softball team recorded 3 more shutouts last week to improve their season record to 18-1 and 8-0 region.
Along with two region wins, the Lady Dawgs won both games in the Southeast …
Swainsboro High School Tigers hosted long-time rivals Dublin Fighting Irish for homecoming this past Friday, September 17. The non-conference game kicked off at 7:30 p.m. and ended with a Tiger …
The ECI Bulldogs hosted the Screven Co. Gamecocks on senior recognition night Friday, defeating the visiting team 27-10 in both team’s first region game.
The Bulldogs had their lowest rushing …
On Friday, September 17, David Emanuel Academy’s Varsity Eagles traveled to Jeffersonville to compete against the Twiggs Academy Trojans. The game kicked off at 7:30 p.m. and ended with an Eagle …
Cheerleaders and their minis vibe on Tiger Pride at weekend event
Swainsboro High School Cheerleaders held their annual mini cheer camp over the recent weekend that brought the largest turnout …
Swainsboro High School traveled to Sandersville Friday, September 10, to take on Washington County Golden Hawks. The AA-non region game kicked off at 7 p.m. and ended with a Tiger loss by one point, …
Zane & Cayla
This week’s Cook of the Week are Zane Scarboro & Cayla Page. When they aren’t working, they enjoy spending time with Zane’s daughter, Loralee, family, friends, and their three …
David Emanuel Academy will host its annual school pageant this weekend on Saturday, September 25. Set to begin at 2 p.m., the event will feature participants in all grade levels, with five …
Celebrate with us October 3, for our 108th year anniversary. Br. Melvin Kramer will bring the message and also, special music. Lunch will be served afterwards. Hope to see you there!
Mt. Shady Baptist Church will celebrate its 91st homecoming with service on Sunday, September 19, at 10 a.m. Special guest will include The Glory Men and Tiffany. Lunch will follow at 12 p.m. …
Thursday, September 16, at 7:30 p.m. with guest speaker Pastor Hagins. Guest churches will be House of Hope Church of God in Christ, New Hope Faith Mission, and Mt. Zion.
Friday, September 17, at …
Everyone is invited to Homecoming at Corinth Church near Meeks Sunday, September 19, at 11 a.m. with speaker Rev. Wes Webb, Pastor. Gospel sing with Hudson Brothers & Angie will be at 6 p.m. Join us …
This week’s Hometown Public Servants, by nomination, is employees of Emanuel Medical Center’s Covid-19 Testing Site, located at 543 W. Church Street in Swainsboro.
From an local from Emanuel …
This week’s Hometown Public Servants are Emanuel Code Enforcement Director Stephen Graham and Brandon Frix, Emanuel County building and code enforcement officer.
Graham and Frix were two of four …
This week’s Hometown Public Servant is Emanuel County’s new Transfer Station Superintendent Travis Beach. With 25 years of experience as a construction/heavy equipment operator, Beach was …
It's no secret Cognia disregarding Open Records law Whether you are a Democrat or a Republican, liberal or conservative, there is one thing that should unite one and all – how government spends …
The Storm
The storm was coming. Storm clouds were coming in from the west. The air seemed to pop and crackle with electricity. Mama led us five children to the center of the living room in deep, …
Volume III
I must confess that it has been difficult for me to find time to write this column. For the past week I have been engrossed in turning the pages of Pine Log Echoes Volume III. Six …
