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Theater progress

The road to a restored downtown theater started in 2016 and has been one of twists and turns, roadblocks and hurricane catastrophes, but now it looks like there is a green light ahead as the project …

Low-cost spaying/neutering grant available

The Emanuel County Humane Society is excited to announce they have received some grant money to assist our pet owners with the spaying of their cats and dogs. This money is being provided by the …

The cries of these innocents’ ring in our ears

“Hunger is all-consuming. We wake up hungry and go to bed hungry. From a truck that passes by, we have water for breakfast and water for supper. When they are available, we have some boiled lentils …

Hernandez awarded CWS Scholarship

Clearwater Solutions recognized the 2025 CWS Scholarship recipient, Yadira Hernandez, at the June 9, 2025, City of Swainsboro council meeting. Since 2019, Clearwater Solutions has award-ed $73,000.00 …

Franklin Memorial Library holds coloring contest

The Summer Reading Program is not over yet. We have more fun in store for June, not only are we encouraging literacy but artistic abilities as well. We currently have a coloring contest happening the …

Emanuel Medical Nursing Home

My dad recently suffered a major stroke and needed in-patient rehabilitation. I chose Emanuel Medical Nursing Home for his care, and I would highly recommend them to anyone. The directors, nurses, …

Dancing with the Stars returns

Join as members of our very own community take the stage for the 2nd Annual Dancing with the Stars in hopes of raising money for The Sunshine House Child Advocacy Center. The event will be held …

Council holds special called meeting

Swainsboro City Council met Thursday, June 12, at 6 p.m. for a special called meeting regarding two discussion points. The meeting was called to order by the mayor and Councilman Roddrigus Foster …

Chief/Command Staff Ashley Riner completes Chief Executive Training Program

Police Chief/ Command Staff Ashley Riner graduated from the Chief Executive Training Program (CETP) on June 12, 2025. This intensive program, conducted by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, …

Capper speaks to Veterans

The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Mon-day morning, June 16, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, they had 43 in attendance. Beta Sigma …

St. Philip Center of Hope to hold food drive

Swainsboro St. Phillip Center of Hope food drive will be open for distribution on Thursday, June 19, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Johnson wins Newcomers Preliminary Talent Award

The Miss Southeast Georgia Scholarship Organization would like to congratulate those that competed at the 80th Annual Miss Georgia Scholarship Pageant the week of June 9 through 15, 2025. The young …

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Sports

Iron sharpens iron: Lady Tigers host one of Georgia’s Premier Girls Basketball Team Camps
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Obituaries
Stephanie Denise Day, 66
On June 10, 2025, Stephanie Denise Day entered into peaceful rest after a life-well lived and was deeply cherished by all who knew her. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and …
Rose Barwick, 69
Mrs. Rose Barwick, age 69, of Swainsboro, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at her residence. Graveside service was held Friday, June 13, at 10 a.m. at the New Hope Cemetery in Nunez with Pastor …
Elizabeth Claudia Williams-Washington, 76
Elizabeth Claudia Williams-Washington, age 76, beloved sister, grandmother, auntie, cousin and friend, departed this life Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Emanuel Medical Nursing Home. A Celebration of …
Danita Lynn Johnson, 52
Mrs. Danita Lynn Johnson, 52, of Garfield, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, at her resi-dence. Graveside services were held Monday, June 16, at 11 a.m. at the Hebron Primitive Bap-tist Church …
Sandra Lee Dorsey, 80
Sandra Lee Dorsey, age 80, of Swainsboro, passed away Thursday evening, June 5, 2025, at Community Hospice of Vidalia. Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 9, at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist …

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Education
Week 2 of Scavenger Hunt for Books
Family Connection week 2 Scavenger Hunt for Books secret location was the Swainsboro Fire Department! The number of "hunters" is growing each week, and everyone is invited to join. We will be posting …
Valdosta State University announces Spring 2024 Dean's List
More than 2,000 students were named to Valdosta State University's Spring 2025 Dean's List. To qualify for Dean's List at VSU, students must achieve a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher …
MTSU applauds Harden among 5,986 undergrad scholars on spring 2025 Dean's List
Middle Tennessee State University is congratulating 5,986 students who appear on the Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester, including ZaBrien Harden of Swainsboro. To qualify for this …
Mercer University announces Spring 2025 President's, Dean's Lists
Mercer University recently announced the President's List and Dean's List for the spring 2025 semester. Inclusion on these lists requires students to meet rigorous GPA standards specific to the …
Emanuel County Family Connection con-ducts two-week-long cooking classes
June 2-5, twenty-five students attended Emanuel Chopped Jr. cooking classes to learn cooking skills, nutrition and healthy competition with their peers. Family Connection volunteers supervised the …

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Crime
    • SPD: 6.18.25

      Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported… June 6 Officers were dispatched to Jerome Street in reference to the …

    • JAIL: 6.18.25

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

    • ECSO: 6.18.25

      According to the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office… June 9 Victim stated she owns property on Hwy 80 West but lives in NJ and comes down …

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SOCIAL
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This old town

I remember my very first day of sixth grade with great detail. It was not only the first day of a new school year, but it was also the first day in a new school and a different town. I walked in that …

Martin speaks to Exchange about Junior Firefighters Program

On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the regular meeting of the Swainsboro Exchange Club Lt. Colby Martin of the Swainsboro Fire Department spoke to the Club about the Junior Fire Fighters Program that he …

Daughtry speaks to Wiregrass Chapter

The Wiregrass Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting at McKinney Pond Restaurant Sunday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. With President Steve Burke presiding, they had …

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Features

“Help Wanted” at the Fire Department and City Court

The Swainsboro City Council met Monday, June 9, at 6 p.m. for its monthly meeting at Swainsboro City Hall. The regular first Monday of the month meeting time was moved to accommodate the schedules of …

Happy Father’s Day

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, the stepdads, the adaptive dads, the granddads and anyone who fits into the role of dad. Ashley Murphy of Statesboro gets to experience Father’s Day for the …

Pro Parts Place reaffirms commitment to the community with $30,000 gift to Emanuel Medical Center

One of Emanuel County’s own is once again stepping up in a big way to support local healthcare. Pro Parts Place, a Swainsboro-based lawn and agricultural equipment business, has recently …

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Faith

Hold to His Hand

I remember walking through the woods as a child and my dad holding my hand. Why was that important to me? Well because of the thoughts going through my head about what could happen like a wild animal …

Nunez Baptist Church to hold VBS

Nunez Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible School June 22-25, for ages Nursery to High School with this year’s theme, “Cokesbury Kids Road Trip on the go with God”. Meals will be served at …

FBC Swainsboro invites the community to join Vacation Bible School: "Magnified!"

Summer is here, and that means it’s time for Vacation Bible School! First Baptist Church of Swainsboro invites children and families across the community to dive into an unforgettable week of fun, …

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Opinion

A simple, non-controversial Thank You

The most prevalent feature of our national discourse these days seems to be “controversy”. Controversy can sponsor discussion and create new pathways that move people closer together, or it can …

Proud Georgians

We Georgians have reason to take pride in our heritage and the values we represent. Georgia has 159 counties, second highest next to Texas. Throughout our state you will find men and women of any …

Paying tribute to one who made this a better world

The late Jasper Dorsey, my boss and mentor at Southern Bell, taught me a lot about the business world, but he also taught me a lot about life. One of the things he emphasized to me was that we have …

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