The Emanuel County Board of Education convened Tuesday, Jan. 12, at 5:15 p.m. at Swainsboro Middle School cafeteria for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting.Prior to the meeting being called to …
According to the county commissioners’ update on Tuesday, January 19, the total active cases of COVID-19 in Emanuel has decreased from 164 to 93 since last week’s COVID-19 …
The Kiwanis Club of Swainsboro held its weekly meeting Tuesday night, Jan. 5, 2021, at the New China Restaurant at 7 p.m. With President Dess Smith III presiding, there were 21 in attendance …
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture (GFA) is offering $65,000 in scholarships to Georgia students pursuing a degree in agriculture, veterinary medicine, family and consumer sciences or a related …
Due to an increase in Covid-19 cases locally, Shepeard Community Blood Center is again experiencing a critical shortage of blood products. Shepeard, the CSRA’s local nonprofit blood center, is …
On Monday, January 11, 2021, the first session of the 156th Georgia General Assembly officially began. While every session brings with it new faces, new chairmen and new legislative priorities, we …
The Wiregrass Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution, held its monthly meeting on Thursday night, Jan. 14, at the New China Restaurant at 6:30 p.m. With President Wilder Smith …
Dr. John Derden, a professor at East Georgia State College, recently had an article published in The Sons of the American Revolution Magazine (SAR). The article is the text of a speech Dr. Derden …
This week’s hometown public servant is Swainsboro Fire Department Chief Mike Strobridge. At the young age of 16-years-old, Chief Strobridge began his career with the Swainsboro Fire Department …
Swainsboro-Emanuel County Parks and Recreation Department will hold Spring Sports Registration January 25 through January 29 at the Recreation Department, located at 632 McLeod Bridge Road in …
The Swainsboro Tigers boys and girls basketball teams took care of business last Friday night against the Toombs County Bulldogs, winning both games by double digits. The girls led by just one point …
Shop Rite Pharmacy has begun administering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine effective Tuesday, Jan. 5, and have held a busy schedule every weekday since. “We administered our first dose to …
TLC Children’s Services, Inc. is excited to introduce Connie L. Clifton as its newest TLC CASA Advocacy Coordinator in Georgia’s Middle Judicial Circuit. Clifton was born in Wayne County …
Lonnie Johnson, founder of ABC 123 Football, is excited to announce a new book in the making for local youth. The new book, an activity book, features basic learning fundamentals, word search, …
Alternative Baseball Organization, a 501c3 authentic baseball experience for individuals 15 years and older with autism and other disabilities, is looking for a volunteer coach/manager, volunteers …
On Wednesday, Dec. 9, Swainsboro High School senior Phoebe Durden committed to play softball with Middle Georgia State University. A four-year starter for the Lady Tigers, Durden played shortstop and …
With her family, friends, softball and basketball teammates looking on, Taylor Radford signed a letter of commitment to continue her softball career at the next level.Radford will be playing close to …
The Brier Creek Chapter of the Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting Thursday, Jan. 7, at 7 p.m. at the American Legion in Sylvania. With President Lee Smith …
Unity. How significant is unity? Why even ask about unity and harmony? It is amazing how pleasant music sounds when all instruments are in unity and harmony. Life is pleasant when things are …
January 14, 2021, Thursday night at 7:30 with Guest speaker: Pastor Johnson. Guest Churches: Holy Zion Church of Statesboro, Mount Zion, New Testament Bethlehem Baptist Church of Statesboro.January …
We, as a society today, have lost our respect for the structure of the family unit. There has been an attack to cause men and women to not value the sanctity of the family. This comes at the fault of …
Our hometown public servant for this week is Teresa Buckles, FNP. A resident of Millen, Buckles began her employment with PruittHealth Hospice and Palliative Care of Swainsboro on Aug. 10, 2020. …
Since Nov. 25, clients of the Braswell House have traveled every Wednesday to the Betty Gambrell Animal Shelter to provide volunteer services to shelter staff and canines and to participate in a new …
As the owner of Southern Traditions Floral and Gifts in Swainsboro, Jim Roberts has been creating masterful holiday décor and arrangements for customers for more than two decades. This year, …
Last month, HealthCare.gov's open enrollment period concluded. But consumers may still be able to sign up for coverage. People who have lost employer-sponsored insurance, moved or experienced other …
She wasn’t thrilled when I told her I had been invited to write an occasional column for a local publication. After more than three decades in the Bell System and three arduous years as part of …
Dear Savvy Senior,I understand that a portion of my Social Security benefits may be taxable when I retire. Can you tell me how to calculate this?Ready to RetireDear Ready,Whether or not you’ll …