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Swainsboro High School brings community together for Trunks, Treats & Touchdowns

Swainsboro High School brought students, families, and community members together Thursday, October 29, for its first annual Trunks, Treats & Touchdowns event, combining Halloween fun with friendly …

Mayor and Council yet to complete 2027 City Budget

The regular meeting of the Swainsboro Mayor and City Council was held Monday evening, November 2, at 6 p.m. at Swainsboro Fire Department Headquarters. Following the call to order, an invocation by …

Twin City Elementary celebrates October Students of the Month

Twin City Elementary School celebrated its October Students of the Month, honoring students who exemplify the character trait of politeness on Friday, October 30. Students were selected by their …

Swainsboro High School celebrates Red Ribbon Week

Swainsboro High School kicked off Red Ribbon Week with a message encouraging ninth- and tenth-grade students to make positive choices and recognize their potential. Keynote speaker Stacey Grant …

Swainsboro Elementary Family Literacy Night a huge hit

On October 29, parents and students attended the SES Annual Family Literacy Night co-hosted by Family Connection and funded by the Mill Creek Foundation. The theme was a literacy "Halloween Escape …

Two sentenced in Superior Court

The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court October 2026 term: Angel Oliver non-negotiated a guilty plea on one count improper sexual contact by employee in the 1st degree. She …

Representative Parrish speaks to Veterans at the Library

The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday morning, November 2, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, they had 40 in attendance. The …

Pineland Introduces a new way to watch TV—with the same local support

Pineland TelCo is transitioning its traditional television service to Pineland TV, a streaming platform that gives subscribers more ways to enjoy their favorite programming at home and on the go, …

Franklin Memorial Library welcomes community to monthly activities

Franklin Memorial Library is excited to welcome the community to another month of activities, creativity and opportunities to connect. As November gets underway, we encourage patrons of all ages to …

SE Ga Jaycee Fair fall tradition returns

This past week a Fall tradition was enjoyed by a large cross section of our community, both young and old alike! For over a century, The Southeast Georgia Jaycee Fair has stood as a keystone for our …

Ferst Readers strengthens Emanuel County

Our Book Character Contest results will be revealed next week. We want to thank all of the characters and the donors and remind the community that this is a fundraiser that will benefit Emanuel …

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Sports

Tigers roll past Dodge County 52–13, set sights on Senior Night

The Swainsboro Tigers continued their winning ways Friday night, October 30, with a commanding 52–13 victory over the Dodge County Indians. The win marked the Tigers’ second consecutive victory, …
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Obituaries
Nancy Annette Williams Flanders, 88
Nancy Annette Williams Flanders, age 88, entered into the presence of her Lord on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at her beloved family farm in Summertown. Funeral Services were held October 30, at 12 …
Margaret Williams, 76
Margaret Williams, age 76, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 17, 2026. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, October 24, at 11 a.m. at New Mt. Moriah AME Church. Margaret was born …
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Lyneve Wheeler Powell, 82
Lyneve Wheeler Powell, age 82, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 3, at 2 p.m. in the Richard N. Stanley, Jr. Memorial Chapel of Stanley Funeral Home …
Gary L. Johnson, 71
Gary L. Johnson, age 71, of Statesboro, passed away in the early morning of Wednesday, October 28, 2026. A Celebration of Life was held Monday, November 2, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of …
Aszleen Spires Johnson, 93
Mrs. Aszleen Spires Johnson, age 93, of Twin City, passed away Friday, October 16, 2026, at her residence. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 18, at 3 p.m. at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church with …

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Education
Emanuel County Rattlers Class of 1961 honors former class president
On Saturday, October 24, the Emanuel County Elementary and High School Rattlers class of 1961 gathered for a dinner at Alivia’s Restaurant in Summertown. The event was in honor of their class …
Family Connection assists AG Education classes
During the week of October 26, Family Connection assisted Rhett Harper in his AG Education classes in teaching the 5th grade students about a vegetable of the month…Pumpkin. The students made …
Emanuel County Schools Parent Mentor Partnership supports families
Emanuel County Schools supports families of students with special needs through the Parent Mentor Partnership. This program connects home and school by providing parents with guidance, resources, and …
Citizens Bank donates report card covers to Emanuel County Schools
Citizens Bank is proud to support education in Emanuel County by donating report card covers to all Emanuel County schools. This contribution reflects the bank’s continued commitment to supporting …
Love of reading and encouraging parent engagement is our goal!
Each year Family Connection sponsors the fundraising project for the Emanuel County Ferst Readers program. This is the program that sends books to the homes of children from birth to 5 years old each …

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Crime
    • SPD: 11.4.26

      Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported... October 23 Complainant made a report in reference to property damage. C/p …

    • JAIL: 11.4.26

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

    • ECSO: 11.4.26

      According to the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office… October 26 Complainant stated her ex-boyfriend has had possession of her vehicle for …

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Men Reaching Men receives donation

Men Reaching Men, a non-profit Christian based organization, was presented a $7,500 check by Wade Johnson and Kristin Hall from the Mill Creek Foundation for their work and involvement in the …

Fleming speaks to Exchange Club

At the regular meeting of the Exchange Club Tuesday, October 27, President Billy Cooler introduced guest speaker Chip Fleming. Fleming was invited to speak by Exchangite Jansen Ware. Fleming is …

Oleander District holds annual meeting

It was a beautiful day in Swainsboro on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, when 181 garden club members from throughout the State gathered at the Nordson Center for the 68th Oleander District Annual …

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Features

Happy Halloween

Why do we use pumpkins for Halloween? Pumpkins are associated with Halloween because Irish and Scottish immigrants brought the old tradition of carving scary faces into root vegetables to North …

Fall Back

Will we ever get this right? Is it fall forward or fall back? Some of us have figured it out while Congress can’t. They have debated this issue for years. President Donald Trump wants daylight …

Emanuel Medical Center generates more than $130 Million in economic impact across Georgia

Emanuel Medical Center is best known as the place local families turn to for care, but new figures show the hospital is also one of Emanuel County’s most important economic engines. According to …

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Faith

Oak Chapel to celebrate Homecoming

Homecoming will be observed on Sunday morning, Nov. 1, at Oak Chapel Baptist Church near Kite. There will be no Sunday School that morning, but the program will begin at 10:30. Kicking off the …

Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church to hold Health Fair/Fall Festival

Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church will have a Health Fair/Fall Festival Saturday, October 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 723 Wadley Coleman Lake Rd, Midville. A Mobile Health Unit for screenings …

Calling all singers

Singers needed for the annual MLK Community Choir to sing at the commemoration services in January 2027. Practices will be Sunday, November 8 and Saturday, November 21, at 3 p.m. at the Greater St. …

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Opinion

The fabric of our lives

Growing up in the Deep South, I have known about cotton since I was a young boy. Cotton helped to build the South. We live in the cotton belt where cotton is grown and we love it. I have many friends …

Travel Light

Disappointment is part of life. That’s not a happy thought, but it’s true. It comes to all of us at different times in different shapes, sizes, and degrees. Fortunately, serious disappointment …

No longer dipping a toe in the political waters

Before I let the rest of the world know, I wanted to share with you first the news that it looks like I won’t be governor of the Great State of Georgia after all. My write-in campaign ran out of …

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