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Brown elected Mayor of Swainsboro; City officials announced

Results for the November 4 election for Emanuel County are as follows: In a race for mayor, Lillie Ann Brown emerged victorious over Johnny E. Tapley, Jr. in the November 4 municipal election. …

Tapley updates Veterans on upcoming events

The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Library Monday morning, November 3, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, they had 50 in attendance. Shari Watt provided a …

Robertson taking donations for local nursing homes

My name is Maddox Robertson, and I am a senior at Swainsboro High School. As a community service project, I am taking donations for our nursing homes in Emanuel County. I know that during this time …

Twin City Elementary PTO Hosts Successful Fall Festival

Twin City Elementary PTO held its Fall Festival on Tuesday, October 28. The event brought together students, families, teachers, and community members for an evening filled with fun, games, food, and …

SPD accepting ‘Shop With A Cop’ applications

Swainsboro Police Department will be accepting applications for its annual ‘Shop With A Cop’ program starting November 4, 2025 until December 2, 2025. Ages for participation in this program are …

SHS teacher arrested for Improper Sexual Conduct

A Swainsboro High School teacher, Angel J. Oliver, was arrested Wednesday, October 29, by the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Department. She is charged with Improper Sexual Conduct with three students, …

Emanuel County native heads one of the oldest black law firms in Philadelphia

Ronald Harper is a lawyer who owns The Law Firm of Harper & Paul at 140 W. Maplewood Ave., one of the oldest Black law firms in the city. Harper & Paul is a general practice firm that specializes …

Franklin Memorial Library’s calendar is full of exciting events

Fall is in full swing, and so are we here at the library! As the leaves change, our calendar is filling up with exciting programs and events you won’t want to miss. Please note our upcoming …

Emanuel Medical Center receives contribution from EMC Engineering Services through Georgia HEART

EMC Engineering Services, Inc. has made a generous contribution of $35,000 to Emanuel Medical Center through the Georgia HEART program. This unique program allows individuals and businesses to …

The City of Swainsboro awarded ‘Vibrant Communities’ Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts

The City of Swainsboro was awarded a Vibrant Communities Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts, the Georgia Department of Economic Development team specialized in empowering arts and culture, for …

Dr. Denise Warnock presents program on Generational Learning and Leadership

The Beta Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma held its October 27 meeting at the Sudie Fulford Community Learning Center at East Georgia State College. Dr. Denise Warnock presented the program, …

Budget approved, mileage rate set at City Council meeting

The regular scheduled meeting of Swainsboro City Council was held Monday night, November 3, with Bro. Brad McKenzie bringing the prayer of invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes …

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Sports

Bulldogs and Gamecocks battle for Region

Halloween night saw the ECI Bulldogs hosting the Screven Co. Gamecocks for the region championship and the number one seed entering the state playoffs. The atmosphere in Rountree was playoff …
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Obituaries
Billy Gene Holder, 81
Mr. Billy Gene Holder, age 81, of Swainsboro, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at his residence. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 5, at 3 p.m. at First Methodist Church in Swainsboro …
Laura Sally Robertson, 85
Laura Sally Robertson, age 85, of Swainsboro passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 30, 2025 surrounded by her family. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2 p.m. …
Roy Daniel “Dan” Meeks, 56
Roy Daniel “Dan” Meeks, age 56, of Meeks, passed peacefully at his residence on October 29, 2025. Graveside Service was held Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 2 p.m., at Sardis Cemetery with …
Eddie James (E.J.) Ford, Sr., 71
Eddie James (E.J.) Ford, Sr., age 71, departed this life on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Comfort Creek Nursing Home in Wadley. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 12 p.m. …
Billy Albert Wilkerson, 69
Billy Albert Wilkerson, age 69, of Metter, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Emanuel Medical Center. Services will be private. Billy was born November 9, 1955, to the late Eugene …

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Education
TCE recognizes October Students of the Month
The October Students of the Month were recognized on Friday, October 31 in the TCE library by the counselor, Ms. Nikki Green. They were chosen by their teachers for exemplifying the character trait …
Swainsboro High School hosts first ever “Pumpkin and Pages Parade”
Swainsboro High School students celebrated creativity and literacy in an exciting new way this fall by participating in the school’s first-ever Pumpkin and Pages Parade. This event introduced a new …
Technology gift opens doors for Swainsboro High School Seniors
Thanks to Compudopt's generosity, seven Swainsboro High School seniors received laptop computers to help with their educational journey. Jamie Johnson, School Counselor, and Angela Hooks, College & …
Superintendent Warnock named to Georgia Superintendents’ Workforce Leadership Academy by UGA Institute of Government Partnership with Georgia Power equips education leaders to strengthen workforce development efforts
Dr. Denise Warnock, Emanuel County Schools Superintendent is one of 20 school superintendents from across Georgia who have been named to the first cohort of the Georgia Superintendents’ Workforce …
November 2 proclaimed Retired Educators Day in Georgia
Governor Brian Kemp has issued a state proclamation declaring Sunday, November 2, as Retired Educators Day in Georgia. Members of the Emanuel Retired Educators Association recently joined Emanuel …

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Crime
    • JAIL: 11.5.25

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

    • SPD: 11.5.25

      Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported… October 23 Officer was advised that Jenkins County Sheriff’s Office had …

    • ECSO: 11.5.25

      According to the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office… October 28 Deputy responded to Hwy 192 in reference to a female hitting a male’s …

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SOCIAL
Social

Kiwanis participate in Fall Festival

The Swainsboro Kiwanis Club joined the City of Swainsboro, community businesses, Emanuel Arts Council and the Karrah Center to bring a Fall Festival and Trick or Treat to the children in our …

Commander Bush swears Lockett in

Pictured is Sons of the American Legion Commander Willie Bush, First District, Post #103, swearing in Adjutant Malachi Lockett.

Commander Bush attends First District meeting

SAL Commander Willie Bush attended the First District meeting at Post 135 in Savannah on Saturday, November 1. The topic for the meeting was a membership pay raise with Cola for 2025-26.

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Features

Jim Roberts: From Southern Traditions to International Celebrations

Jim Roberts, owner of Southern Traditions, recently turned 50 — and what a way to celebrate. September became a whirlwind of international floral artistry as Jim traveled to France twice and Italy …

Happy Halloween

Pictured are Evie and Mia getting excited about Halloween. Evie is 4 years old, and Mia is 7 years old. Both girls attend Treutlen Elementary School. They are the daughters of Gregory and Jessi …

The Government Shutdown and food insecurity

Through Golden Harvest Food Bank, three agencies in Emanuel County, have the profound privilege of serving and learning from people who turn to us in search of resources each year. The stories of our …

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Faith

Calvary Methodist Church hosts Sacred Harmony

Mark your calendars for November 15 at 6 p.m. Sacred Harmony is coming to Calvary Methodist Church, 421 S. Main St., Swainsboro. Join them for an evening of music and worship and invite your family …

Where is your faith

Life is already showing you things you have never seen before. Things that are being diverted from the truth. The faith which you had in institutions has failed. So let's get real. Where do you have …

Swainsboro Free Will Baptist Church invites everyone

Swainsboro Free Will Baptist Church, 434 Lambs Bridge Road, Swainsboro, would love to have you join them for Sunday morning service at 11 a.m.

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Opinion

Happiness

Most of the time, thankfully, an idea comes to mind for an article. I always credit a much higher power for the idea and the words. It always comes without fail. Today, I was struggling because I was …

Changing of the Guard

By the time you read this, the City of Swainsboro will have a brand new Mayor, two new council members, and a returning unopposed council member. Of course this is all assuming there are no ties, …

Some random thoughts on some random subjects

Color me bummed. I found out last week that despite my sterling silver credentials, it seems my chances of being appointed Duke of York have been flushed down the loo. I got a note from a reader who …

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