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Emanuel County Republican Party to hold Caucus and County Convention

On Saturday, March 15, at 9 a.m., The Emanuel County Republican Party will convene precinct Caucuses to elect Delegates and Alternate Delegates to The Emanuel County Republican Convention. The County …

Grand jury returns 11 true bills, 2 no bills

The January 2025 term of the Emanuel County Grand Jury convened Tuesday, January 28, 2025, with The Honorable Robert S. Reeves presiding. The Grand Jurors elected Ashley Tankersley to serve as …

Tomlinson speaks to the Veterans

The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday, February 10, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, they had 43 in attendance. The DAR provided …

The best yet…!

Based on the general consensus of Wounded Warriors, guides, VFW 7764 members, and many of those present, the 2025 edition of the annual 2025 Wounded Warrior quail hunt at Lamar Smith’s farm on the …

Two sentenced in Superior Court

The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court January 2025 term: Shannon Edenfield, negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count aggravated stalking. He was fined $50 with 10 …

Street honored as a Don Cargill STEM Scholar at the Georgia State Capitol

On Monday, February 3, Amber Street, an esteemed educator at Swainsboro Elementary School, was honored at the Georgia State Capitol as a Don Cargill STEM Scholar by the Georgia Youth Science & …

Southeastern Tech 2025 Rick Perkins and GOAL winners announced

Mike Young, Emergency Services Education Instructor, has been awarded Southeastern Technical College’s (STC) Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year, and Jason Colbert, an Associate of Science in …

Patrick speaks to Kiwanis

The Kiwanis Club of Swainsboro held its weekly meeting, Tuesday night, February 4, 2025, at the Rustic Grille at 6:30 p.m. With President Paul Cerpovicz presiding, they had 11 in attendance. Bobbie …

Olliff earns Faculty Honors at Georgia Tech for the Fall 2024 Semester

Karly Olliff of Twin City earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for Fall 2024 at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 4.0 …

News from Under the Gold Dome

The Georgia House of Representatives returned to the State Capitol on Monday, February 3rd to begin the fourth week of the 2025 legislative session. With Monday marking Legislative Day 10, my …

Mills promoted to Chief Master Sergeant

Patrick H. Mills, resident of Sylvania and originally from Twin City, was promoted to Chief Master Sergeant with the Georgia Air National Guard in a ceremony at the 165th Airlift Wing, February 1, …

Mack wins Super Bowl contest

This year’s winner of The Forest-Blade’s annual Big Game Contest is Michael Mack. For a chance at winning a $100 prize, participants were to predict the winner of this year’s Super Bowl game. …

Local musicians Bo Brown and Grayson Brassell selected for 2025 All-State Band

Two outstanding young musicians from Swainsboro High School have achieved the highest honor a high school musician can receive—selection to the prestigious 2025 All-State Band. Congratulations to …

Georgia State University announces Fall 2024 President's List

To be eligible for the President's List, degree-seeking students must have earned a GPA of at least 4.0 for a minimum of nine semester hours of academic credit taken at Georgia State during the fall …
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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
Gloria Jean Norwood, 70
Gloria Jean Norwood, age 70, was called by God from her earthly labors, away to a land of free of sickness and pain on Sunday, February 2, 2025. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, February 8, …
Frances Lindsey, 78
Mrs. Mary Frances Lindsey, 78, of Kite, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at her residence. Funeral services were held Friday, February 7, at 3 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church with Reverend Andy …
Ernest Garnto, 92
Mr. Ernest Crawford Garnto, Jr., 92, of Kite, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at PruittHealth following an extended illness. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 9, at 2 p.m. at …
Crime
    • SPD 02.12.2025

      Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported… February 1 Officer observed a suspicious vehicle fail to stop at a stop …

    • JAIL 02.12.2025

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

    • ECSO 02.12.2025

      According to the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office… February 1 Complainant stated her son and offender got into a fight at SMS and both …

    • SPD: 2.5.25

      Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported… January 24 Officer was dispatched to W. Church St. in reference to a …

    • JAIL: 2.5.25

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

    • ECSO: 2.5.25

      According to the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office… January 26 Deputy responded to Ivey Hall Rd. where complainant stated he parked his …

Education
Valdosta State University announces Fall 2024 Dean's List
More than 2,000 distinguished and accomplished students were named to Valdosta State University's Fall 2024 Dean's List. Dean's List honors are reserved for the highest achieving students at VSU. To …
Skunk Brigade members present Revolutionary War Program
Members of the Skunk Brigade, Ted Walker of South Carolina and Lee Herron of Georgia, Sons of the American Revolution, traveled to Augusta to present their program to 40 mem-bers of the Westminster …
TCE celebrates recognition from the Georgia Department of Education
The Georgia Department of Education recently announced its Distinguished and Reward Schools list for the 2023-2024 school year. Emanuel County Schools is proud to share that Twin City Elementary …
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Seedling Garden Club announces February ‘Yard of the Month’

The Seedling Garden Club proudly announces that the February 2025 Yard of the Month is the Emanuel County Nursing Home located at 117 Kite Road, Swainsboro. Priscilla Nesbit, Sarah Lamb, Barbara …

Carolyn Derden, Beta Sigma Phi 2024 Lady of the Year

Beta Sigma Phi is a sorority founded in 1931 and now has over 200,000 chapters. There are chapters in every state in the USA as well as 30+ other countries around the world. It was founded for the …

43rd annual pageant to be held February 15

The Miss Southeast Georgia Scholarship Organization will proudly present the 43rd annual Miss Emanuel County, Miss Southeast Georgia and Miss Crossroads of the South Competitions on Saturday, …

Swainsboro Rotary holds meeting

The Swainsboro Rotary club met at the Rustic Grill Monday, January 27, at 12 p.m. President Zack Proctor called the meeting, and the club recited the 4-way test, invocation and the pledge. New …
Features

Lee named STAR student at DEA

David Emanuel Academy senior Peyton Lee has been named STAR Student and has selected Donna Campbell as his STAR Teacher. During his time at DEA, Peyton has received numerous accolades. He was …

Cadle named Person of the Year

Jerry Cadle is a native of Swainsboro, married to Paula F. Cadle who he met on a 4-H trip to Denmark. They have three adult children, Ivy N. Cadle, Donald J. Cadle and Jean Marie Hunter. Jerry has …

All the Fixins’ named Business of the Year

It was in the heart of Twin City, Georgia that a small-town girl’s dream began to take shape. Janna Tucker, who grew up tending to her family’s farm here in Emanuel County, found joy in the …

2025 STAR Students and Teachers announced

Emanuel County Institute senior, Allie Rigdon, Swainsboro High School senior, Robert “Bo” Brown, and David Emanuel Academy senior, Peyton Lee, have been named the 2025 PAGE STAR Students for …
Faith

Holy Zion Church of Metter to hold 47th Church Anniversary

Holy Zion Church of Metter will have their 47th Church Anniversary January 16, 17 and 19, at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Thursday night, January 16, guest speaker will be Bishop Larry MacMiller with Bible …

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 …
Opinion

Reminding ourselves of what is important and what is not

Have you ever read, seen or heard something that sticks to your mind like glue and just won’t go away? I have. It was an article that appeared recently in the New York Times. (Yes, I do read the …

All but forgotten

My mind constantly hearkens back to the days of old. I think about, even long for the days that have long since passed. I’m an old soul. I always tend to think about my ancestors and how they …

Telephones

My telephone is 14”x7” when held by hand, and at arm’s length when held up to answer. It is near impossible to find when misplaced. This small object does a multitude of things other than …
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