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Possible future politician attends influential Rural Renaissance event

Quintus Williams, a prominent young leader and a potential future politician in Emanuel County, recently attended the Rural Renaissance event organized by Brandon Byrd and the New Georgia Project. …

STC ranked #2 in Forbes Advisor

Southeastern Technical College (STC) ranked #2 in the latest Forbes Advisor for best online certificates in management. "I am thrilled and honored to see the Management and Leadership Specialist …

Edenfield named Institutional Advancement and Admissions Coordinator at East Georgia State College

East Georgia State College (EGSC) is pleased to announce that Krissy Edenfield has been named the Institutional Advancement and Admissions Coordinator for the College. Edenfield will be responsible …

East Georgia State College hosting Financial Aid Day August 1 “Food, Fun & Financial Aid!”

East Georgia State College (EGSC) is hosting a Financial Aid Day: “Food, Fun, and Financial Aid” on Thursday, August 1, 2024. The drop-in event will be held on the Swainsboro campus from 9 a.m. …

Riner finishes sixth in world debut

Cooper Riner, a dedicated young golfer from our area, recently showcased his remarkable skills at the 2024 Under Armour World Championship, held from July 17-21 at the impeccable Reunion Resort in …

Swainsboro Police Department Scavenger Hunt

The Police Department Scavenger Hunt began June 3, at 4:30 p.m. In addition to the winners that ran in the paper on June 18 and 25, Josie Radford found rock#18 at McRae Vet Clinic, Tinsley Sherrod …

STC Emergency Services honoring one of their own: Laurie Holland

Laurie Holland, paramedic, served years as an adjunct instructor at STC, teaching EMS Education. Her students and colleagues standing beside her in battling a newly diagnosed medical condition …

Scavenger Hunt for Books counting down!

Only one more week for the hunters to find the final book of the Scavenger Hunt. Family Connection encourages all the families to give their best try in getting the final book during the Week 8 Hunt. …

Rustin retires after 25 years at Southeastern Technical College

Director for Economic Development and Continuing Education Susan Rustin retired after twenty-five years of dedicated service to Southeastern Technical College (STC). While a student at …

EMC Swing Bed Program

Emanuel Medical Center’s Swing Bed Program can help smooth transitions between acute care and your return home. This allows patients to be close to family and friends during rehabilitation. What …

Community Action for Youth makes donation

Community Action for Youth, Inc. President Mrs. Betty Davis and Secretary Mrs. Mary Connor, present a $200 dollar check to Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Shumake for their annual Bookbag Drive in honor of Mrs. …

The right job for the man: Chief Strobridge

They say the average worker in this country changes jobs over eight times in the course of his or her working lifetime. Mike Strobridge was too busy to change jobs. This year, he will leave his first …

Don’t miss Dancing With the Stars – Sunshine House Edition

The Sunshine House Children’s Advocacy Center is hosting Dancing With the Stars August 10, 2024 at the Swainsboro/Emanuel County Auditorium located at 532 West Church Street. Performances will be …

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Durden Bank - Spotlight on 4 Locations

Durden Banking Company has a decades long history, with their original office in Twin City, GA. But over time, they built the business with a branch in Swainsboro, Millen and the addition of Metter …

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Obituaries
Richard Larson Madison, 80
Richard Larson Madison, age 80, departed this life on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Piedmont Hospital in Augusta. A Celebration of Life was held Friday, July 19, at 12 p.m. at Piney Grove Baptist Church …
Rollie Kirkland, Jr., 83
Rollie Kirkland, Jr., age 83, departed this life on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Twin City Nursing Home. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, July 20, at 3 p.m. at Mosley’s Funeral Home Chapel …
Jewel M. Hudson, 92
Jewel M. Hudson, age 92, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024. A Homecoming Celebration was held Sunday, July 21, at 2 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Louisville with Pastor Earl B. Williams, Jr. …

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Crime
    • SPD: 7.24.24

      Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported… July 12 Officer responded to N. Racetrack St. in reference to a …

    • JAIL: 7.24.24

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

    • ECSO: 7.24.24

      According to the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office… July 11 Deputy responded to Fair Ln. in reference to a dispute. Complainant advised …

    • SPD: 7.17.24

      Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported… July 4 911 dispatched officers to Oliphant Street for a male who was …

    • JAIL: 7.17.24

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

    • ECSO: 7.17.24

      According to the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office… July 9 Complainant stated he was traveling on I16 and an unknown tractor trailer hit …

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Education
Week 7 had them on the move!
Family Connection had the Sleuths hunting for their new books with clues about "new roads" and "sweet rides" even though the participants won't be driving age for several years. It was all in the fun …
BOE holds monthly meeting
The Emanuel County Board of Education met on Tuesday, July 9, at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Office with the following members in attendance: Brandon Jones, Cherie Hooks, Del Brown, and John Allen …
There’s nothing like Summer Camp!
Over 50 young inventors, explorers and dreamers are attending Camp Invention on the campus of East Georgia State College this week. Since 2014, the camp has been held at the Sudie A. Fulford …

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Summertown Food Pantry distribution

Summertown Food Pantry at Summertown Baptist Church will distribute food on Saturday, July 27, beginning at 8 a.m.

Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands to hold first meeting

On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 10 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands, chaired by Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro), will hold its first meeting. The …

Warnock gives updates to Exchange Club

Ken Warnock, Director of the Swainsboro/Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce spoke to the Swainsboro Exchange Club on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. He gave an updated report that included the current status …

Novak speaks to Veterans

The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday, July 21, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, they had 53 in attendance. Rev. Dr. Veteran James …

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Features

No place like Nanny’s

The first cup of coffee I ever enjoyed was in the most unlikely of places. I guess in today’s sense of child rearing it would be considered unlikely or just plain careless (if you were to ask some …

All the Fixin’s receives the inaugural “Thriving Twin City” facade grant

All the Fixin’s was recently awarded Twin City’s first ever “Thriving Twin City” facade grant. All the Fixin’s has two cafe locations in Twin City and Swainsboro and serves coffee, …

God bless the USA

As we celebrate Independence Day, let’s remember how blessed we are to be a part of the great nation, the United States of America. The song ‘God Bless the USA,’ written and recorded by Lee …

Wilson arrested on multiple charges

On Friday, June 28, 2024, Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant on the res-idence of Rodney Wilson. The following day, Saturday, June 29, Emanuel County Sheriff’s Of-fice, …

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Faith

Living Way Ministries to hold annual women conference

Living Way Ministries will have their annual women conference Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 9, at 2:30 p.m. The theme for the conference will be ‘Surely God can do …

Oak Chapel renovation

About the time Covid reared its ugly head early in 2021 and churches were suspending in-house services for a while, another problem arose at Oak Chapel Baptist Church. While inspecting some low spots …

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church to hold VBS

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church near Garfield has planned Vacation Bible School for June 4-7 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each night. Classes will include ages 0 - 19. The theme ‘Breaker Rock Beach, God's …

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Opinion

Correcting the record on the Vietnam Generation

For those of you with some walking-around knowledge of what goes into this space each week, you know that I write what I mean and mean what I write. But today, I am going to walk back something I …

The best deal out there

If you were born between 1946 and 1964, you are an official member of the “baby boomer” generation. Your parents belong to what has been termed the “greatest generation”. It is important to …

What do Bulgarians Know About the South?

The things one learns while doing the kind of deep-dive research required to provide you with cutting-edge material that you can toss out to your amazed friends at the next church …

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