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Happy Halloween!

Bryce Johnson, age 6, is the son of Chelsea and Jeremiah Johnson of Swainsboro, and attends Twin City Elementary. As you can see, Bryce and his dog Buddy, are ready for …

Santana recognized among TCSG’s 2024 Alumni of the Year

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) announced 23 recipients as Alumni of the Year from its 22 colleges. The award honors exceptional alumni who have made significant contributions in their …

Tarver selected as Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen

Bryson Tarver has been selected as the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizen for SHS. This award recognizes and rewards high school seniors who possess the qualities of …

Six sentenced in Superior Court

The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court July 2024 term: Dominique Butler, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count aggravated assault. He was fined $50 …

Family Connection co-hosts Family Literacy Night

On Thursday, Oct. 24, Family Connection co-hosted the Family Literacy Night at SES. The theme was "Halloween Escape the School". Families were invited to attend this fun event where they were served …

EGSC Foundation Casino Night returns

The East Georgia State College (EGSC) Foundation is excited to host a Casino Night fundraising event for the second year in a row. The event will be held on Thursday, November 7 at 6 p.m. at the …

DAR accepts Proclamation of National American Indian Heritage Month

Governor David Emanuel–Adam Brinson Chapter members, Judy McWhorter and Frances Bender, look on as Mayor Greg Bennett signs a proclamation recognizing November as National American Indian Heritage …

Cast your votes for the Emanuel County Ferst Readers Costume Contest

Its TIME!! Monday, Oct 28, was the start of the Ferst Readers Costume Contest. There are over 300 children enrolled in the Ferst Readers program, and we don't want them to be without books next year, …

Burns speaks to Veterans

The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday morning, October 28, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, they had 47 in attendance. Shari Watt …

Swainsboro City Council member sentenced

Quantavius Foster, an elected official of the Swainsboro City Council, has been sentenced to serve fifteen months incarceration in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute controlled substance. …

"The Scribe" coming to FBC Midville

Dr. Paul Pitts will be giving a special performance of "The Scribe" on November 10th, at First Baptist Church Midville. "The Scribe" is an unforgettable, dramatic musical performance, depicting the …

Pace picks up on Karrh Theater project

Amid the destructive reminders and heartbreak of Hurricane Helene, there is a bright spot downtown and the promise of better days ahead. The Karrh Theater continues to provide amazing progress taking …

Jill Walton coaches Robby Roberts Scholarship recipient Makayla Hall

Pictured is Jill Stephens Walton coaching McKayla Hall, UGA scholarship recipient of the Roberts Family Scholarship which is matched by the University of Georgia. Jill and McKayla are both from …

Henry and Hall bag 10 point bucks

Pictured is Cassidy Henry weighing her 10-point buck in at Hunters Outdoor Hub, located on North Main Street in Swainsboro this past Saturday. Josh Hall also got a nice 10-point to enter the ‘Big …

Franklin Memorial Library to host Toddler Time

Franklin Memorial Library will host Toddler Time every Friday at 10:30 a.m. October 11 was no different…Mrs. Shari prepared for her toddler bunch and was eager to see her little ones once again. …
Video - Durden Banking Company

Durden Bank - Spotlight on 4 Locations

Durden Banking Company has a decades long history, with their original office in Twin City, GA. But over time, they built the business with a branch in Swainsboro, Millen and the addition of Metter …

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Obituaries
Penny Lee Blalock, 63
Mrs. Penny Lee Blalock, age 63, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at her residence. Funeral services were held Friday, October 25, at 2 p.m. in the Chan Stanley Memorial Chapel of Stanley …
Melissa “Lisa” Johnson Wheeler, 57
Ms. Melissa Johnson Wheeler, age 57, of Swainsboro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at PruittHealth Swainsboro. Family will receive friends Wednesday, October 30, from 5 to 7 …
Judy Hightower Kersey, 80
Mrs. Judy Hightower Kersey, age 80, of Adrian, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, at her residence. Funeral service will be Wednesday, October 23, at 11 a.m. at Williams Chapel Baptist Church with …
Crime
    • SPD: 10.30.24

      Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported… October 18 Officer was dispatched to Mable Ave. in reference to a person …

    • JAIL: 10.30.24

      The following persons have been booked into Emanuel County Jail, according to Emanuel County Sheriff Jeffrey Brewer, on warrants obtained by one …

    • ECSO: 10.30.24

      According to the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office… October 17 Complainant stated she received a text that appeared to have come from …

    • SPD: 10.23.24

      Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported… September 30 Officer was called by complainant who stated that his truck …

    • JAIL: 10.23.24

      The following persons have been booked into Emanuel County Jail, according to Emanuel County Sheriff Jeffrey Brewer, on warrants obtained by one …

    • ECSO: 10.23.24

      According to the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office… October 11 Deputy responded to Fairground Rd. in reference to property damage. C/p …

Education
Twin City Elementary 1st Nine Week Honors
PERFECT ATTENDANCE: Kindergarten: Paisley Bacon, Lainey Blackburn, Ayden Clemons, Jalen James, Arabella Pitts, Brentley Vaughn First Grade: Elizabeth Alexander, Chadwick Blackburn, Christian …
November 3 proclaimed Georgia Retired Educators Day
Governor Brian Kemp has issued a state proclamation declaring Sunday, November 3, as Retired Educators Day in Georgia. Members of the Emanuel Retired Educators Association recently accepted a similar …
Emanuel Retired Educators meet at Swainsboro Primary
The Emanuel Retired Educators Association held its October meeting in the Swainsboro Primary School Media Center last week with sixteen members attending. President Verdell Brinson called the meeting …
SOCIAL
Social

Twin City Lions Club pancake supper set for November 7

Twin City Lions Club will host their annual pancake supper Thursday, November 7 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Lions Club Warehouse located at Highway 23 – Metter Road. Eat in or take out. Tickets are $6 …

MLK Commemoration Community Choir to hold practice

Practices for the MLK Commemoration Community Choir will be Sunday, November 3 and Thursday, November 14 at 5 p.m. at St. James Baptist Church. All singers, (young and old), are welcome to join this …

Seedling Garden Club plants Pansies

Seedling Garden Club planted Pansies at Emanuel Medical Center Nursing Home on Monday, October 21. Members of the club voted to help beautify the Nursing Home with the planting of these hardy, …

Seedling Garden Club holds October meeting

Thankful to be alive after the storm hit our area, Seedling Garden Club met on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Swainsboro Methodist church social hall. President, Nancy Lisenby called the meeting to …
Features

Don’t forget to vote!

Early voting has begun for this year’s election. Registered voters can cast their ballot now at the Emanuel County Registrar’s Office, located at 101 N. Main Street, Swainsboro. Early voting will …

Don’t miss the 4th Annual Cotton Blossom Festival

The first Saturday in November to most is just another weekend. One more weekend drawing closer to Thanksgiving. In Twin City, however, the first Saturday of November means it is time for the Cotton …

How to Apply for FEMA Assistance in Georgia after Hurricane Helene

Georgia homeowners and renters in 41 counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA may be able to help with serious …

Bluegrass Festival Headin’ Home Fest coming to Swainsboro next week

It’s happening next week! Music lovers, join us for the 3rd annual Headin’ Home Fest bluegrass music festival at the Georgia Sports Arena in Swainsboro, GA! The bluegrass festival will kick …
Faith

Living Way Ministries to hold annual women conference

Living Way Ministries will have their annual women conference Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 9, at 2:30 p.m. The theme for the conference will be ‘Surely God can do …

Oak Chapel renovation

About the time Covid reared its ugly head early in 2021 and churches were suspending in-house services for a while, another problem arose at Oak Chapel Baptist Church. While inspecting some low spots …

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church to hold VBS

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church near Garfield has planned Vacation Bible School for June 4-7 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each night. Classes will include ages 0 - 19. The theme ‘Breaker Rock Beach, God's …
Opinion

Don't Be Afraid of the Storm

As you know, we just experienced the worst stomach in some of our lives. We all have been traumatized by the experience. Storms have always been prevalent since the flood of Noah. But I am here to …

Storms of November

One hundred and sixty years ago, in the fall of 1864, Union General William T. Sherman left the charred devastation of the city of Atlanta and turned his combined army of 65,000 men south with the …

A reminder that kindness is needed daily

Can we do it? You and I? Can we be kind? More importantly, can we be kind at least once a day for a whole month? I didn’t think this idea up, but I wish I had because it is a great and much needed …
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