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Kalmanson Gallery to feature Savannah artist

Elsie Howington will be the featured artist for July-August at The Kalmanson Gallery of Emanuel Arts Council. An opening reception will be held July 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibition called …

Franklin Memorial Library to hold Christmas in July

Tomorrow, July 10, from 2 to 4:30 p.m., will be our Christmas in July Celebration. We will have games, crafts, and much more available during this time. We will host Toddler Time Friday, July 11, at …

Rattling Tiger who found her roar

It’s not very often that one stays connected with the person who gave them their very first job as an adult, the one individual who put stock in them to carry out tasks, show responsibility, model …

Happy Independence Day!

So, exactly why do we celebrate the 4th of July? Apparently, colonists had enough of King Geroge III’s tyranny. We had departed Great Brition in 1607 and now 168 years later, we had no say in our …

Firmer ground – Cease firing

So much has happened over the past several weeks at home and abroad. A week ago, there was great uncertainty as to whether and how the US would be drawn into the Israeli/Iran conflict. Now, with the …

Grand jury returns 22 true bills, 0 no bills

The April 2025 term of the Emanuel County Grand Jury reconvened on Friday, June 13, 2025. The Grand Jury considered 22 bills of indictment, submitted to it by the office of the District Attorney, …

Swainsboro Fire Department hosts Fire Instructor class

Last Friday, June 27, Swainsboro Fire Department hosted a Fire Instructor 1 class which gives Firefighters the tools to be able to teach others fire related information they've learned themselves. …

Eighteen sentenced in Superior Court

The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court April 2025 term: Raymond Andy Bush repeat offender, negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count criminal damage to property 2nd …

Real People, Real Work, Real Communities – Building Better Broadband

On Thursday, June 12, 2025 members of Pineland Telephone gathered for the Cooperative’s 73rd Annual Meeting. Held at the Metter Pre K-8 Educational Complex, local singer and songwriter Cade Beecher …

Franklin Memorial Library holds SRP Color Party

The SRP Color Party is a form of celebration we host for those who have participated in our Summer Reading Program (SRP) that is conducted through the months of June and mid-July. This is our 5th …

Franklin Memorial Library announces July events

July is finally here! We will host a Children's Craft Thursday, July 3, at 10:30 a.m. and we will be closed Friday, July 4, in honor of Independence Day. We will reopen Saturday, July 5, at 8 a.m. …

Emanuel County officials travel to Washington to advocate for Helene Recovery Funding at White House Leadership Conference

Emanuel County’s leaders are determined to finish what Helene started. Chairman Jim Sherrod and County Administrator Guy Singletary are working to keep Emanuel County’s promised storm recovery …
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Obituaries
Tommy Walter Cowart, 81
Tommy Walter Cowart, age 81, of Twin City, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at his home following an extended illness. On this exact date and in this same home, his father also passed away 60 …
Ralph Akridge, 88
Mr. Ralph Akridge, age 88, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025, surrounded by his large and loving family. Funeral services were held Monday, July 7, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Chapman Funeral Home …
LaTorchia W. “Toi” Cotton, 73
LaTorchia W. “Toi” Cotton, age 73, departed this world on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Harbor Grace Hospice in Atlanta. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, July 5, at 3 p.m. at Green Cemetery …
John Matthew “Matt” Proctor, 43
Mr. John Matthew “Matt” Proctor, 43, of Swainsboro, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025. Funeral service was held Tuesday, July 8, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy …
James “Jim” Wilson, 91
Mr. James "Jim" Wilson, age 91, of Sylvania, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral service was held Sunday, July 6, at 3 p.m. with …
Education
Valdosta State University announces Spring 2025 Graduates
Valdosta State University is proud to announce the members of its graduating class of Spring 2025. Krystal Brown of Adrian - Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education; Mackenzie Cook of Twin …
Week 4 of Scavenger Hunt for Books
Family Connection would like to thank Daniels Chevrolet for being our Week 4 Scavenger Hunt for Books secret location. The showroom was full of sleuths in search of free books and were warmly …
Georgia Southern University announces Spring 2025 President's List
Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 2,420 students for excellence in academics on the Spring 2025 President's List. To be eligible for the President's List, a student must …
Georgia Southern announces Spring 2025 Dean's List
Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 3,800 students for excellence in academics on the Spring 2025 Dean's List. To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must have at …
Harden named to Kennesaw State Spring 2025 Dean's List
Kennesaw State University congratulates the more than 8,500 students named to the Dean's List in recognition of their academic achievement during the Spring 2025 semester. Under-graduate students …
Crime
    • SPD: 7.9.25

      Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported… June 27 Officers were dispatched to West Street in reference to subjects …

    • JAIL: 7.9.25

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

    • ECSO: 7.9.25

      According to the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office… July 1 Deputy met with complainant on Canoochee Rd. in reference to two large dogs …

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Social

Historic Society to hold July meeting

The Emanuel County Historic Society will host its July meeting on Thursday the 24 at 7 p.m. at the Varner 4-H Building. Bring a dish for potluck supper. We’ll furnish drinks. We’re happy to have …

Swainsboro Presbyterian Apartments to hold BINGO night

You’re invited to attend Community BINGO games on Saturday, July 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Swainsboro Presbyterian Apartments.

A staple of rural living

There was a time in the south when country stores were almost everywhere. They were located out on county roads in every county you could name. Granted, there were some stores in town, but folks in …
Features

This Saturday, July 5: Fireworks and Water Parade

Swainsboro is gearing up for a star-spangled celebration as the 4th Annual Swainsboro Jaycees Freedom Fest returns this Saturday, July 5, to downtown Swainsboro. The event promises a full day of …

One Team, One Fight

For many years, members of Swainsboro Police Department and the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office have worked tirelessly to keep members of the community as safe as possible. In this effort, these …

Kelly takes District 1 City Council race

The Swainsboro City Council will finally have a full complement of members following the election last Tuesday, June 17, of Lafonda Hackett Kelly over Sue Bragg in the contest for rep-resentation of …
Faith

Thy Kingdom Come (pt 2)

As we continue to explore the Kingdom, we do a recap to Daniel 2:44: “And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall …

Annual Revival of the Johnson Grove Missionary Baptist Church to be held

Annual Revival of the Johnson Grove Missionary Baptist Church will be held July 14 – 16, at 7 p.m. nightly with guest Minister Rev. Willie Johnson. Monday night guest churches will be Willow Spring …

Midville FBC to hold Homecoming

Midville FBC Homecoming 2025 is scheduled for Sunday, July 27. The service will begin at 11 a.m. with a fellowship lunch to follow. Former pastor, Dr. Scott Mckinney, currently at FBC Cookeville, TN, …
Opinion

Firmer ground – Cease firing

So much has happened over the past several weeks at home and abroad. A week ago, there was great uncertainty as to whether and how the US would be drawn into the Israeli/Iran conflict. Now, with the …

Some random thoughts on some random subjects

A lot of people are taking a victory lap after the recent announcement that the nonprofit Conservation Fund has purchased the property on Trail Ridge, adjacent to our Okefenokee National Wildlife …

Be careful what you say

It’s a little eerie when you stop and think about how much our lives today are affected and directed by these nondescript metal boxes that we call computers. They sit there in all shapes and sizes …
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