Posted by Whitley Clifton | December 6, 2019 5:04 pm
by BILL CAHILL, SFD PIO
Once again Jolly Saint Nick will visit Swainsboro neighborhoods for the fifth year. Santa has been in touch with Chief Mike Strobridge and the Swainsboro Firefighters requesting their assistance in guiding his annual trip to visit the good children. Santa will once again ride upon his highly decorated #7 Sleigh.
Beginning at 5 PM, Santa will travel down Main Street to Walmart, after a meet … Read More
Posted by Whitley Clifton | December 6, 2019 5:01 pm
News Flash! Santa’s not the only one who’s coming to town in Twin City, but the Grinch is making an appearance as well. Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, you can visit him at the recently refurbished Old City Jail, give him your Christmas complaint, and receive a Grinchy treat.
The Grinch will make his entrance this Saturday, Dec. 7, at 5:30. He’ll be riding in the Twin City Christmas … Read More
Posted by Melva Kirkland | December 6, 2019 9:33 am
Paper route delivery driver needed. Due to insurance purposes, must be at least 25-years old with clean driving record. Typical working hours will be Tuesday night until mid-day Wednesday; other hours will vary depending on publication schedule. To inquire, visit The Blade at 416 W. Moring Street, Swainsboro.
Posted by Melva Kirkland | December 6, 2019 9:30 am
Weekend sewers and workers needed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 6am to 6pm. If unable to work Friday, there is still Saturday and Sunday work available. Competitive pay. No phone calls or texts, apply in person at:
R&F Marketing
308 Glenwood Rd.
Swainsboro, GA 30401
Posted by Melva Kirkland | December 6, 2019 9:24 am
Plan your Graduation Cruises, Family Reunions, and Summer Vacations NOW with Savvy Girl Vacations! Payments or Financing Available! Low Deposits! Contact them on Facebook or 478-206-7819!
Posted by Melva Kirkland | December 6, 2019 9:19 am
Holiday Deals continue Saturday, December 7th from 7am – 12pm @ 610 E. Main St, Swainsboro. Go early for the best selection!!! CASH ONLY!
Save $5 on orders of $50
End of the year deals on Christmas pillows, decorative pillows, and outdoor patio seating!
$10 Sheets (any size)
Dog beds starting at $4
Sheets All Sizes $10
2 Pc Bath Mat Sets $10
Shower Curtains w/Hooks $8
Flannel Throws $9… Read More
Posted by Whitley Clifton | December 6, 2019 6:00 am
by HALEI LAMB
Not to question the validity of any of the accounts, but stories about the latest strange occurrences involving a van of some type and ill-intended people are a dime a dozen these days on Facebook and on the news. It’s no secret that the world isn’t the same it once was, but all too often in small-town America, we find ourselves thinking, “That’ll never happen here.” After … Read More
Posted by Halei Lamb | December 5, 2019 5:11 pm
On March 27 at approximately midnight, Swainsboro Police Department responded to 540 Gumlog Road to a business known as Gilley’s in reference to a gunshot victim.
Upon arrival responding officers observed a black male, later identified as Jamichael Jarrod Walker, lying outside the business. Further investigation revealed injuries on the body consistent with multiple gunshot wounds. Walker was pronounced dead at the scene.
During the ensuing months, investigators with Swainsboro … Read More
Posted by Whitley Clifton | December 5, 2019 3:19 pm
This tale is too, too good not to be told, although the speaker asked that her name not be used. She was much too modest to have her name in the paper. However, if you live around Norristown, you have probably heard the story of this war bride.
Many romantic stories came from World War II. Later wars played out on TV, but WWII stories were told by the actual … Read More
Posted by Whitley Clifton | December 5, 2019 3:17 pm
Funeral services for Trudie Rose Lee Branch (Baewinna), 77, were held Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion AME Church in Garfield with Pastor V. Lewis officiating, assisted by Pastor Robert Johnson. Interment followed at Mount Zion AME Church Cemetery. She passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 8:53 a.m. under the care of Swainsboro Nursing Home and Pruitt Hospice.
Ms. Trudie Rose Lee Branch (Baewinna) was … Read More
