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Georgia neighbors

I have a friend who always told me that the Good Lord looked after drunks, fools and children. Once upon a time we qualified for all three…..Many years later we don’t qualify for any of those, …

Johnson and Ware speak to Twin City Lions Club

The Twin City Lions Club recently held their monthly lunch meeting at Simply Southern Restaurant in Twin City. Members and guests enjoyed the delicious southern buffet and met in the …

Swainsboro Rotary Club hears about Wreaths Across America

The Swainsboro Rotary Club met for lunch September 28th at Rustic Grill. After President Morgan Boulineau called the meeting to order, Rotarian Eric Wheeler introduced guest speaker Gary …

Swainsboro native excelling in Athens

Stephen Nobles is a 1999 graduate of Swainsboro High School. After high school, he attended the University of Georgia and Valdosta State University. Stephen currently resides in Athens, Georgia, …

Lions Club to hold Annual Pancake Supper

Twin City Lions Club will hold their annual pancake supper Thursday, October 15 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Lions Club Clubhouse located on Highway 23 – Metter Road. Eat in or take out plates will be …

Franklin Memorial Library has exciting activities scheduled for the community

Franklin Memorial Library has several exciting activities planned for the community throughout October. The winners of the Halloween Coloring & Poem Contest will be announced on the library’s …

Four-man scramble held at Swainsboro Golf & Country Club

Oakey Grove Baptist Church held a four-man scramble golf tournament Saturday, October 3, at 8 a.m. at the Swainsboro Golf & Country Club. There were a couple of small rains, but nothing stopped the …
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Classroom resources support teaching and learning across Emanuel County Schools

Emanuel County Schools uses Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) funds to provide classroom resources that support teaching and learning across the district. Every day, students …

Twin City to hosts 6th Annual Cotton Blossom Festival

A cool breeze blows, Friday night lights, pumpkins on porches, fall is definitely in the air. It means it’s time to start making those Christmas lists and Thanksgiving menus. For Twin City it means …

Brown donates to Wreaths Across America

To help kick off our 2026 Wreaths Across America project, Pinetucky Country Meats owner, Del Brown, donated $250.00 to help place wreaths on veterans’ graves that do not have anyone to pay for them …

Swainsboro honors seven new Hall of Fame inductees

Halftime of Friday night’s football game carried added significance for Tiger Nation as Swainsboro High School welcomed seven new members into its Hall of Fame, honoring individuals who left …
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Sports

Tigers fall to Bleckley County, turn focus to Dublin rivalry

The Swainsboro Tigers showed early promise against Bleckley County Friday night at Tiger Field, but a competitive opening stretch gave way to a difficult finish as the visiting Royals pulled away for …
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Obituaries
Sue Elaine Boatright, 70
With profound sadness and cherished memories, we announce the peaceful passing of Sue Elaine Boatright, age 70, on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah. A service to celebrate …
Nellie Myrtle Greenway, 94
Tomlinson Funeral Home & Crematory announces the death of Nellie Myrtle Greenway, age 94, on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, North Carolina. Graveside …
Morris “Lee” Grimes Jr., 69
Morris Lee Grimes Jr., age 69, of Swainsboro, passed away October 4, 2026, at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation following a brief illness. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 7, at 11 …
Martha Braddy Kent, 79
Tomlinson Funeral Home & Crematory announces death of Martha Braddy Kent, age 79, of Swainsboro, on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at her residence. Funeral Services were held Saturday, October 3, at …
Joyce Gillis Williams, 85
Joyce Gillis Williams, age 85, of Swainsboro, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Emanuel County Nursing Home. Funeral Services were held Sunday October 4, at 3 p.m. at Peebles Curry …
Education
Emanuel County Institute Beta Club welcomes new members and installs new officers
Emanuel County Institute held its annual Junior and Senior Beta Club New Member Induction and Officer Installation Ceremony on Monday, September 28, in the ECI auditorium. The ceremony celebrated …
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Classroom Resources support teaching and learning across Emanuel County Schools
Emanuel County Schools uses Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) funds to provide classroom resources that support teaching and learning across the district. Every day, students …
Swainsboro Middle School students attend BOUNCE training
On Tuesday, September 22, students at SMS attended BOUNCE training in Ms. Tracey Averett's 7th and 8th grade classes. The training was led by Tammy Allen, Family Connection Coordinator, as part of …
Ware and Hall speak to Veterans at the Library
The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday morning, September 28, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, they had 40 in attendance. Jacob …
Twin City Elementary celebrates September Students of the Month
Twin City Elementary School celebrated its September Students of the Month on Friday, September 25, recognizing students who exemplify the character trait of responsibility. Teachers selected …
Crime
    • SPD: 10.7.26

      Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported... September 25 Officer responded to Lee St. in reference to complainant …

    • JAIL: 10.7.26

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

    • ECSO: 10.7.26

      According to the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office… September 28 Deputies responded to Old Wadley Rd. in reference to a vehicle fire and …

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Exchange Club hears update on school nutrition program

The Swainsboro Exchange Club held its regular meeting September 29, with Club President Billy Cooler introducing guest speaker Chandra Hooks, Executive Director of School Nutrition for Emanuel County …

Dr. Randy Brown speaks to Swainsboro Rotary Club

The Swainsboro Rotary Club met Monday, October 5th, at Rustic Grill. President Morgan Boulineau called the meeting to order, and Rotarian Lynn Brinson introduced guest speaker Dr. Randy Brown. Dr. …

Braswell speaks to Veterans at the Library

The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday morning, October 5, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, they had 40 in attendance. Shari Watt …
Features

Derden inducted into IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame

Mark Derden, formerly of Swainsboro, was among 108 drivers inducted into the 2026 class of the International Foodservice Distributor Association’s (IFDA) Truck Driver Hall of Fame. The installation …

Yeomans & Associates welcomes Award-Winning Insurance Agent Stacy Kersey

Yeomans & Associates Insurance Agency is pleased to announce that Stacy Kersey has joined the agency as an Insurance Agent, bringing 17 years of insurance industry experience to the Yeomans & …

Retirement honors Michael Bright

A mainstay and major proponent of downtown Swainsboro was given his fond farewell and fonder comments of appreciations last week. Michael Bright was honored with a retirement reception on Thursday …
Faith

Old Bethel Church to hold Homecoming

Homecoming at Old Bethel Church, 1586 Cowford Bridge Rd, Kite, will be Sunday, October 11, at 11 a.m. A covered dish meal will follow the service, and everyone is asked to provide a covered dish.

Pleasant Hill A.M.E. Church to hold an Old Fashion Camp meeting

Pleasant Hill A.M.E. Church, 4975 Braddy Rd, Bartow, will have an Old Fashion Camp meeting Sunday, October 11, at 2 p.m. Prayer will be brought by Deacon Izell McGruder of Brinson Rock, and the …

Holy Zion to hold 49th Pastors and Wives Anniversary

Holy Zion Church of Metter is celebrating their 49th Pastor and Wives Anniversary Thursday and Friday, September 17 – 18, with the grand finale being Sunday, September 20. On Thursday and Friday, …
Opinion

The experiment station

These days the official name is Southeast Georgia Research and Education Center. It is part of the University System of Georgia. It is located just north of Midville right along Highway 56. It is …

Okefenokee mining controversy hasn’t gone away

A bit of an update: It has been a little more than two months since our Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and to my knowledge, the United Nations has not …

For the love of dogs

I didn't get a chance to count the people inside, but outside, the parking lot at Lynn and Bob’s Restaurant looked more like it was Sunday at lunchtime instead of a Tuesday night. Inside, the …
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