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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 …

Jerry Cadle Re-Elected to Board of Governors of State Bar of Georgia

Jerry N. Cadle of Jerry N. Cadle, P.C., in Swainsboro has been re-elected to serve on the Board of Governors of the 56,000-member State Bar of Georgia. Cadle will continue to serve in the Middle …

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 …

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Sports

Emanuel County brings home two softball State Championships: Sends 8 Teams to State Tournaments for Second Year Running
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Obituaries
Jimmy Robert Sanders, 78
Jimmy Robert Sanders, age 78, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family and his little dog, Benji. Funeral service was held Tuesday July 1, at 2 p.m. at El …
Virginia Kirkland Herndon, 75
Virginia Kirkland Herndon, age 75, resident of Twin City, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Wellstar Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 28, at 11 …
Tommy Almon Howard, 92
Mr. Tommy Almon Howard, age 92, departed this life for his eternal home on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at the Emanuel County Nursing Center. A Celebration of Life Service …
Kathleen J. Cowart, 86
Kathleen J. Cowart, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 21, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church with Pastor Micah …
Rosie Pearl Sanders Freeman, 92
Rosie Pearl Sanders Freeman, age 92, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025. A Celebration of Life was held Sunday, June 29, at 12 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Apostolic Faith with Bishop Willie Freeman …

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Education
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 …
Emanuel County Family Connection awards scholars
Emanuel County Family Connection Inc., with Tammy Allen as its coordinator, is an organization comprised of members of the community committed to improving the well-being of children and families. …

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Crime
    • ECSO: 7.2.25

      According to the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office… June 23 Deputy responded to Bobwhite Rd. in reference to property damage. …

    • SPD: 7.2.25

      Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported… June 20 Officers were dispatched to Harris St. in reference to a female …

    • JAIL: 7.2.25

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

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SOCIAL
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Jones speaks to Brier Creek

The Brier Creek Chapter held its monthly meeting Thursday night, June 5, at Walls Diner at 6:30 p.m. With President Lee Herron presiding, they had 25 in attendance. The speaker for the evening, Randy …

Walden named Exchangite of the Year

On Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at the Swainsboro Exchange Club’s regular meeting the new Officers and Board of Directors for the 2025/2026 year were sworn in. Anson Walden was recognized as the …

Smith presents Flag Streamers to Carr

The Patrick Carr Rangers Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution held its quarterly meeting Monday night, June 9, at President David Hargrove’s home. With President David …

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Features

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 …

Hooks sworn in as First Associate Probate Judge

A familiar face at the Emanuel County Probate Court is stepping into a new role. Jeanie Hooks, a 13-year veteran of the court system, has officially been sworn in as Emanuel County’s first …

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Faith

Fifth Sunday Sing to be held at Mt. Shady Baptist Church

Mt. Shady Baptist will host their fifth Sunday sing this Sunday, June 29, at 10 a.m. Pastor Rusty Moore invites the community to enjoy the fellowship and enjoy lunch to be served at 12 p.m. Anthem …

It's Time To Come Home

Now we all know that you cannot do everything you want to do when you are a child living at home. You have dreams, you want to experience different things in life. Remember that the pleasure of life …

Hold to His Hand

I remember walking through the woods as a child and my dad holding my hand. Why was that important to me? Well because of the thoughts going through my head about what could happen like a wild animal …

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Opinion

Jersey bound!

The latter part of the 1960's, we made our move back to Swainsboro, our hometown. The boys were in elementary school, grades two and four and our baby girl was a cute little toddler who captured the …

An outside look inside some major events

I know you expect me to be front and center of major news developments and to give you an exclusive account found nowhere else but on these pages. Alas, sometimes, despite my best efforts, I find …

One Nation

One of the most dangerous yet unresolved challenges facing U.S. Presidents for the last forty-six years has been what to do about the growing threat of the extremist Islamic state of Iran ,and in …

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