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Franklin Memorial Library December 1st - 9th events

Franklin Memorial Library announces a series of heartwarming and community-driven events to honor our veterans and celebrate the holiday season this December. On Fridays we have our Toddler Time at …

Veterans at the Library attend EGSC games

East Georgia State College hosted a "Veterans Appreciation Day" at the college's basketball games on Wednesday night at the college at 5 p.m. About 35 veterans attended both games, which were both …

Fulford Center Holiday Celebration to be held

The Office of Institutional Advancement at East Georgia State College (EGSC), along with the Sudie A. Fulford Community Learning Center, is hosting the Fulford Center Holiday Celebration …

Mark your calendar for the Stillmore Christmas Parade

The Annual Stillmore Christmas Parade is scheduled to begin December 3 at 1 p.m. with arts and crafts, a.country store, car show, dancing and singing and a visit from Santa. The parade will begin at …

Happy Thanksgiving

Most Americans have a traditional Thanksgiving dinner of turkey or ham and the fixings. However, Grayson, age 6, and Roselyn, age 5, have their own ideas on Thanksgiving dinner this year. Their main …

Franklin Memorial Library weekly events for Nov. 27-30

The Franklin Memorial Library is set to host a series of community events to round off November and welcome December. Citizens are invited to participate in these activities to honor our veterans, …

The Sunshine House Give-A-Thon

U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to fund expansion of University of Georgia’s PROPEL program

The University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to expand its work with rural communities in Georgia. The nearly …

The Sunshine House Regional Children’s Advocacy Center held its Annual Appreciation Meeting

The Sunshine House Regional Children’s Advocacy Center held its Annual Appreciation Meeting on November 2, 2023, at East Georgia State College. Over 130 friends and supporters from the five …

Thanksgiving meals donated to local families

The Men’s Golf Association, in partnership with the Department of Family and Children Services, are sponsoring Thanksgiving meals with Harvey’s Supermarket. The Men’s Association donates to …

A lasting impression: Meet inspiring teacher, Sonya Rountree

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

SPS holds canned food drive

Swainsboro Primary School recently had a canned food drive in which students brought in canned food to give to families in need within our community. Students collected a total of 1,655 cans. The top …

Nordson donates for Thanksgiving

Nordson has donated 20 meals to families in Emanuel County in partnership with DFCS to ensure families have a home cooked meal for Thanksgiving. Pictured are Harvey’s, Nordson Cooperation, and …
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Obituaries
Walt L. Yeomans, 78
Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors announces the death of Mr. Walt L. Yeomans, age 78, of Swainsboro, on Friday, November 24, 2023, in Alpharetta, following an extended illness. Funeral services were …
Cynthia Cronic Barwick, 74
Mrs. Cynthia Cronic Barwick, age 74, of Adrian, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023, at AU Medical Center in Augusta. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 29, at 1 p.m. at …
Brett Lee Wright, 25
Brett Lee Wright, age 25, of Nunez, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at his residence. Memorial service was held Saturday, November 18, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Chapman Funeral Home. The …
Crime
    • SPD: 11.29.23

      Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported… November 17 Officer observed a vehicle speeding and fail to maintain …

    • JAIL: 11.29.23

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

    • ECSO: 11.29.23

      According to the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office… November 20 Deputy received a report from complainant advising she made two …

    • SPD: 11.22.23

      Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported… November 8 Officer was dispatched to East MLK in reference to a stolen …

    • ECSO: 11.22.23

      According to the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office… November 15 Deputy responded to Lambs Bridge Road in reference to an animal …

    • JAIL: 11.22.23

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

Education
East Georgia State College contributes to University System of Georgia’s economic impact on the State
The University System of Georgia (USG) contributed a total of $20.1 billion to Georgia’s economy between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, a $800,000 million or 4.14% increase over the previous year …
Stanford selected to participate in LEAD Program
Erin Stanford, of Swainsboro, is one of 30 youth from across Georgia selected to participate in the inaugural statewide Youth LEAD Georgia program that will be run by the University of …
Franklin Memorial Library events for the week of November 20 - 25
Franklin Memorial Library is pleased to announce a series of events and our holiday schedule for the week of November 20. The week started with a heartwarming event honoring our local heroes. On …
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Veterans at the Library

The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at 9:15 a.m. Monday, November 20, at Franklin Memorial Library in Swainsboro. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, there were 33 in attendance, …

Veterans at the Library hold meeting “On the road”

The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting Monday, November 27, at 9 a.m. at the Simply Southern Restaurant in Twin City. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, there were 40 members and …

Skunk Brigade attends Fort Morris national event

The Brier Creek Artillery and the Skunk Brigade traveled to the Fort Morris, "Come and Take It" event on Saturday, November 18, at Sunbury, GA at 10 a.m. This was the 245th Anniversary Commemoration …

Frye speaks to Kiwanis

The Kiwanis Club of Swainsboro held their weekly meeting Tuesday, November 21, at 7 p.m. at the Rustic Grill. With President Cheryl Goodman presiding, they had 21 in attendance including three …
Features

EGSC Foundation Casino Night fundraising event was a huge success

The East Georgia State College (EGSC) Foundation hosted its first Casino Night fundraising event on Thursday, November 9. The event was held at the Swainsboro Country Club and featured casino games …

Commissioners Pay Tribute to Commissioner Dessie Davis

The Emanuel County Board of Commissioners met Monday evening, November 20, for their November regular meeting at the John C. Coleman County Office Building. Following a welcome to media and visitors …

At the top of her game

This time of the year we hear a lot about UGA Bulldog pride, but this week Bulldog pride has a very special meaning for Swainsboro. University of Georgia President Jere Morehead announced on Monday …

Don’t miss ‘Paws with Claus’

Emanuel County Humane Society is having their annual “Paws with Claus” event this Saturday, November 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in downtown Swainsboro on the square! This free event is sponsored …
Faith

William Grove to celebrate 100 Year Anniversary

Williams Grove Holiness Church of the Living God is excited to announce the celebration of 100 years. According to Bishop Bertha Jones, pastor, the services will convene Wednesday, November 29, …

Footprints of Jesus

Join El Bethel Baptist Church as they walk through the life of Jesus, from the manger to the cross and all the way to the empty tomb. The event will be held Friday, December 8 and Saturday, December …

Give thanks

The most grateful observed day, in my opinion, is Thanksgiving. I am thankful that our nation observed at least one day of Thanks. When you give thanks, you are recognizing that someone has given you …
Opinion

Passed over for Nobel Prize for literature again this year

Rats! Can you believe it? Once again I have been passed over for the Nobel Prize in Literature. This is beginning to get on my nerves. Some guy named Jon Olav Fosse won it this year. As you may know, …

A picture I hope I never see again

In the room, on the other side of the curtain, lay a young man. I watched as two uniformed officers accompanied him. He looked to be about 20 years old and appeared to be sleeping. There were several …

Good, old leftovers!

As I am writing this on November 26, 2023, the country is celebrating a new holiday. Today is National Leftovers Day. Obviously, the first Sunday after Thanksgiving is the natural time for this …
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