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Wright speaks on civilian response to Active Shooter events

On Tuesday, April 2, Trey Draudy, Club member and Police Chief for East Georgia State College, had Officer David Wright give a program on civilian response to Active Shooter Events. If any …

Woods named Vice President for Information Technology at East Georgia State College

East Georgia State College (EGSC) recently named Ashley Woods Vice President for Information Technology after a full, open search for the next leader of the department. Woods has been serving as the …

Trash for Trophies: KEB starts Southern Trash Bash in May

This year Keep Emanuel Beautiful (KEB) volunteers invite all Emanuel County citizens and civic groups to join in the fun at the county-wide cleanup on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to noon. Prizes …

News from Under the Gold Dome: Week 12

The Georgia General Assembly returned to the State Capitol for the final week of the 2024 legislative session on Monday, March 25 for a busy committee workday. After working in our committees on …

Miss East Georgia State College Scholarship Pageant set for Friday

The 2024 Miss East Georgia State College Scholarship Pageant will be held Friday, April 12, at 6 p.m. in the Luck F. Gambrell Center Auditorium on the EGSC Swainsboro campus. Family and friends of …

Emanuel Artists Guild holds exhibition at Kalmanson Gallery

The Emanuel Artists Guild held its first art exhibition in the Kalmanson Gallery of Emanuel Arts Council with an opening reception on March 21. Contributing artists were Mel Cartaya, Joan Dunn, John …

EAC hosts second Block Party for the Arts

The Emanuel Arts Council held its second Block Party for the Arts on March 28. The 100 block of North Green Street was closed to traffic between the hours of 4 and 7 p.m. Artwork by a combined …

Book signing to be held at Franklin Memorial Library

Franklin Memoria Library is pleased to announce an Author Booking Signing of Mrs. Hellen Leonard on Monday, April 29, at 10:30 a.m. Mrs. Hellen grew up near Statesboro, and is a retired educator with …

ECI student selected for 2024 Georgia Youth Leadership Award

21st Century Leaders is proud to announce the 21 outstanding youth leaders for the 2024 Georgia Youth Leadership Awards. Each of these 21 outstanding 21st Century Leaders students from across the …

EGHC opens clinic at Swainsboro Elementary

East Georgia Healthcare Center (EGHC) is pleased to announce the opening of its newest school-based clinic at Swainsboro Elementary School. The clinic provides comprehensive healthcare services to …

Uncertain fate for City Hall?

We may pride ourselves on the speed of our electronic communication these days, but sometimes word-of-mouth outruns anything else. Following comments made by Swainsboro Mayor Greg Bennett at the …

EREA to hold meeting

The Emanuel Retired Educators Association will meet on Wednesday, April 17, at Twin City Elementary beginning at noon.

Come hear the County Commissioner candidates for District 3

The Emanuel County Republican Party will have a monthly meeting on Monday April 15 at 6:30 p.m. at The Rustic Grille in Swainsboro. Guest speakers will be candidates for Emanuel County Commissioner …

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Obituaries
Steve Edward Riner, 65
Mr. Steve Edward Riner, 65, of Swainsboro, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, at Memorial Health University Medical Hospital in Savannah. Memorial service was held Thursday, April 4, at 5 p.m. in the …
Jerry Odom, 77
Mr. Jerry Odom, 77, of Swainsboro, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at his residence following an extended illness. Funeral service was held Tuesday, April 9, at 2 p.m. at Emanuel Christian …
Sadarrian J. Habersham, 43
Mr. Sadarrian J. Habersham, 43, of Swainsboro, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Piedmont Hospital in Augusta. Funeral service was held Tuesday, April 2, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Chapman …
Crime
    • SPD: 4.10.24

      Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported… March 28 Officer observed offender driving with prior knowledge of …

    • Four sentenced in Superior Court

      The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court January 2024 term: Jermaine Smith, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty plea …

    • JAIL: 4.10.24

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

    • ECSO: 4.10.24

      According to the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office… April 1 Complainant stated someone dumped nine bags of trash on his …

    • SPD: 4.3.24

      Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported… March 22 Officer was contacted about a residence on Gumlog Rd. being …

    • JAIL: 4.3.24

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

Education
TCE’s second-grade animal projects
Mrs. Kathy Jordan’s second-grade students have been learning about animals and their habitats. For their learning task, each student chose an animal and had to research its habitat, diet, …
TCE March Students of the Month
Congratulations to the March Students of the Month! They were chosen for exemplifying the character trait of perseverance. Students enjoyed a donut breakfast with their parents/guardians in the …
Swainsboro Middle School Announces 3rd Nine Weeks Honor Roll and Star Honor Roll
6th Grade Honor Roll 3rd 9 Weeks Sean Trevor Bragg, Donovan Lucas Clements, Ethan Cade Colston, Jared Daniel Garcia-De La Cruz, Landon Edward Green, Aviana Sarai Harris, John Josue Perez …
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Herron speaks to Four Rivers Patriots Chapter

The Four Rivers Patriots Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting, Thursday night, March 21, 2024, at Chatters Restaurant in Lyons at 7:00. With President …

Mimbs and Reese win Easter coloring contest

The winners of The Forest-Blade’s annual Easter coloring contest are Adalynn Grace Mimbs, age 6 and Zaydia Reese, age 7. Each of them received $25.

Derden speaks to the Wiregrass Chapter

The Wiregrass Chapter Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting, Thursday night, March 14, 2024, at the Stockyard at 6:30. With President Steve Burke presiding, there …

DAR to hold meeting

The Governor David Emanuel-Adam Brinson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet April 11, at 3 p.m. at the Sudie Fulford Learning Center located on the campus of the East …
Features

The Political season rolls on

The final tabulation on the first round of regular elections for 2024 is in the books, with the next ballot event coming up next week on April 9. The results of the Georgia Presidential Primary and …

Drake Mason donates to Swainsboro Shrine Club

Drake Mason, 10-year-old son of Billy Mason and April Kea, wanted to raise money for a good cause so when he learned that the Swainsboro Shrine Club purchased a new parade bus, his mind was made up …

A lasting impression: Meet inspiring teacher, Bobbie Sherrod

“My name is Bobbie Sherrod. I was born and raised in Emanuel County and am a product of the Emanuel County school system. I have been married to Jim Sherrod for 30 years and we have six amazing …

Masters of the air – and Warriors for Freedom

In the tradition of the highly praised World War II mini series, "Band Of Brothers", the newly released mini series by Apple TV, "Masters Of The Air", tells the story of the Americans who won the air …
Faith

Stillmore Missionary Baptist Church to hold Spring Revival

Stillmore Missionary Baptist Church will have their Spring Revival April 7 through April 10, at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Tommy Henry from Oak Chapel in Kite. Sunday services will begin at 6 …

Voices United to hold first membership drive

Voices United Community Choir will hold their first membership drive on Thursday, April 11, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 21, at 3 p.m. at New Hope World Outreach, 211 Lee Street, Swainsboro. They are …

Sunrise Service to be held at Eastbrook Cemetery & Mausoleum

Opinion

Some sweet talk about the Vidalia onion

Let’s face it. We’re a blessed people. Not only do we have the oldest state-chartered university in the nation with two recent National Football Championships and 27 Rhodes Scholars (but who’s …

Mother Nature in charge

It may seem completely unrelatable for most of the younger crowd, but way back in the day, there was a popular TV commercial that claimed Chiffon margarine was so good and buttery, it could even fool …

No dogs in Heaven?

They say how glorious Heaven is going to be, streets paved with pure gold, and walls of Jasper adorned with precious stones are just a few things that will be pleasing to our earthly eyes. Spiritual …
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