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Franklin Memorial Library invites all veterans

The library kicks off the month with a special tribute to our brave veterans. Starting September 13, and continuing every Monday at 9:30 a.m., the library invites all veterans for a hearty breakfast …

County Commissioners “knock out” an even dozen

With an agenda addressing 12 consequential issues, the Emanuel County Commissioners dealt with a full slate of concerns this past Monday from road closures to communication towers at their September …

Automotive Parts Company coming to Metter

Governor Brian Kemp announced last week that DAS Corporation will establish a new manufacturing facility in Metter. The company will invest over 35 million dollars and bring 300 new jobs to Candler …

Terwilligers says goodbye to South Main Street and welcomes Mavis Tire to Swainsboro

On September 1, 1969, Mamie and Courtney Terwilliger began a business venture and opened a service station called Terwilligers that would span generations. This small, family-owned operation soon …

Shelter animals need a home

The Animal Shelter needs your help! This is the next group of dogs that have been at the Betty Gambrell Animal Shelter the longest. The shelter is full, and they need the pens to take in more dogs. …

Savannah artist to be featured at Kalmanson Gallery

Kip Bradley, a Savannah-based artist, will be the featured artist for the months of September and October at The Kalmanson Gallery of Emanuel Arts Council. An opening reception for “Knee Deep Muddy …

Happy Hour with The Savannah Sipping Society

Come spend a Happy Hour (or two) with The Savannah Sipping Society, a comedy in Two Acts by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten. The shows in Twin City's Emanuel County Institute's …

Governor DEA to hold meeting

The Governor David Emanuel-Adam Brinson Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution will meet on September 14, at 3 p.m. on the campus of East Georgia State College. Members are encouraged to …

Quality Air donates to local schools

Rick and Mark Stevens, in their give back to the community, recognized David Emanuel Academy Eagles, Emanuel County Institute Bulldogs and Swainsboro High School Tigers for what they do for our …

Council has “Lite” meeting for September

The regular meeting of the Swainsboro City Council was moved to Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 6 p.m. at City Hall. All members were present except for Councilperson Davis who arrived late. Minutes …

Terwilliger updates Exchange Club on fire services

Courtney Terwilliger, Emanuel County Public Safety Coordinator, presented a program Tuesday, September 5, at the Swainsboro Exchange Club, highlighting the fire services available to citizens and the …

EREA will kick-off new year

The first meeting of the Emanuel Retired Educators Association for the 2023-2024 year will be Wednesday, September 20, 2023. The meeting will be held at Swainsboro High School at noon. Any retired …

Emanuel Retired Educators attend meeting

Members of the Emanuel Retired Educators Association (EREA) attended the Georgia Retired Education Association (GREA) Area Meeting for Areas 5 and 6 on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. The meeting was held …
Sports
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    • Bulldogs upset Irish

      The seventh ranked Dublin Irish came rolling into Rountree Stadium Friday evening to face the Bulldogs in ECI’s homecoming game. The Bulldogs …

    • DEA Cross Country at Bulloch Academy

      Seven DEA students competed in the 3rd grade and below division and one competed in the 4th and 5th grade division. Participants in the …

    • DEA defeats John Hancock

      DEA defeated John Hancock Thursday night, September 7. Hayden Powell began the game with a 12-yard run, followed by Jace Farmer to Gannon Smith. …

    • DEA defeats Westwood Academy

      DEA defeated Westwood Academy Friday night, September 8. Tony Sutton began the game with an 81-yard kickoff return, followed by Richard Braddy …

    • DEA defeats Crisp Academy

      DEA defeated Crisp Academy Thursday night, August 31. Richard Braddy started the game with a 48-yard touchdown reception to Billy Martin. Braddy …

    • Lincoln Co. shuts out Bulldogs

      The 42-21 shellacking the Bulldogs put on Lincoln Co. at their home field last season must have added a little motivation to their game plan. …

Obituaries
Mildred Kersey Solomon, 81
Mrs. Mildred Kersey Solomon, 81, of Adrian, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, at her home following an extended illness. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 20, at 2 p.m. at Williams …
Maxie Ann Roberson Lane, 86
Mrs. Maxie Ann Roberson Lane, age 86, of Garfield, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023, at AU Medical Center in Augusta following a brief illness. Funeral service was conducted Sunday, September …
Martin G. “Marty” Scott, 64
Mr. Martin G. “Marty” Scott, 64, of Swainsboro, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, at his residence following a brief illness. Graveside service was held Monday, September 18, at 11 a.m. at …
Crime
    • SPD: 9.20.23

      Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported… September 11 Officer responded to King Circle Dr. in reference to …

    • JAIL: 9.20.23

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

    • ECSO: 9.20.23

      According to the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office… September 11 Deputy responded to Woodchuck Rd. in reference to a dispute. Offender …

    • SpD: 9.13.23

      Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported… September 4 Officer was dispatched to W. Moring St. in reference to a …

    • JAIL: 9.13.23

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

    • ECSO: 9.13.23

      According to the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office… September 5 Deputy drove up on a vehicle sitting beside the road with the driver …

Education
Miss DEA pageant contestants
The Miss DEA pageant will be held on Saturday, September 16, at 2 p.m. This is a school-wide event and six girls will compete for the title of Miss DEA: Kyli Bell, Hope Goodman, Mattie Grace Lane, …
Franklin Memorial Library events for this week
The Franklin Memorial Library is announcing its September 6 through 9 schedule, which includes special events, a staff meeting, and changes in operating hours. On September 6, the library staff will …
East Georgia State College honors employees at Appreciation and Recognition Program
Each year at East Georgia State College’s (EGSC) fall workshop, faculty and staff come together to meet about the upcoming academic year. During the workshop, the annual EGSC Employee Appreciation …
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Faith
Lester Grove Baptist Church will hold their 21st Pastors Anniversary Celebration honoring Rev. Charles Nolloway on Sunday, September 24, at 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be Min. Vickie Beeks.
Friendship Freewill Baptist Church in Twin City will have Homecoming Sunday, October 1. Br. James Davis will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited to attend.
Fall Revival services are planned at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church near Garfield. Randy Graham, church pastor, will kick off the revival at 11 a.m. on Sunday morning, October 1. On the following …
Features
New funding will support the expansion and redesign of the Emergency Department and the Emanuel Nursing Home. Crider Foods, the leading food packing partner for shelf-stable chicken, pork, beef, …
Joe and Christy Holaway can't thank everyone enough for making this event such a huge success. They started out with an idea, and it grew into such a wonderful blessing. With the help of the generous …
Governor Brian Kemp announced Thursday that DAS Corporation will establish a new manufacturing facility in Metter. The company will invest over 35 million dollars and bring 300 new jobs to Candler …
Opinion
A few years ago, I was asked to introduce Sonny Perdue at a fundraiser in Emanuel County. He was running for Governor as a Republican against then-Governor Roy Barnes, a long-time, dyed in the …
by DWIGHT WATT Answer: Emails that are sent that have lots of visible email addresses are valuable on the dark web and to phishers and spammers. Emails get forwarded to different people and the …
I arrived on campus at the University of Georgia in 1968, 3 years after Coach Dooley got there. It was a big deal to a 17-year-old from Swainsboro, Georgia. After my parents deposited me and all my …
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