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“Moving City Hall” draws a crowd

Approximately 50 people gathered at the Swainsboro Fire Station at 6:00 p.m. Monday evening to attend the “workshop meeting" of the Swainsboro Mayor and City Council. The surprising number of …

McNeely, Kitchens win Emanuel County Nursing Home pageant

On Tuesday, April 16, Emanuel County Nursing Home hosted a pageant for the residents at the facility. Participants got hair, makeup, and nails done and were dressed in formal wear. Winners were Molly …

Swainsboro Exchange Club holds Annual Public Service Appreciation Banquet

The Swainsboro Exchange Club held its annual Public Service Appreciation Banquet on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at East Georgia State College. Public servants from across the county were invited to …

Spring Commencement scheduled for Friday at East Georgia State College

East Georgia State College (EGSC) will hold its Spring Commencement Ceremony Friday, May 3, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. The ceremony will be held in the gymnasium on the EGSC Swainsboro campus. Family and …

I can hear – But it’s not CLEAR

Proper assessment and treatment to improve hearing and understanding Do you ever find it tricky to understand what people are saying, even though you can hear them? Well, you're not alone! Some …

Boulineau awarded the Delta Kappa Gamma Grant-in-Aid Scholarship

Each year, Beta Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society provides grant-in-aid awards to female students at East Georgia State College who plan to enter the field of education. Preference is given …

Boss Babies holds ribbon cutting ceremony

On Thursday, April 25, 2024, Boss Babies Childcare Center held a ribbon cutting in celebration of a new childcare facility in Twin City. The facility owner/director, Ms. Davia Williams, is a native …

Bela Family Dentistry welcomes Dr. Green

Bela Family Dentistry of Augusta welcomes Dr. Kristen Green. A native of Adrian, Ga., and a graduate of the Dental College of Georgia, Green is excited to serve patients in Augusta. "Augusta has …

Officer's quick response catches felons

On Sunday April 28, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m. officers of the Swainsboro Police Department were dispatched to Hibbett Sports in reference to a robbery in progress. Officers were given a …

Trash for Trophies: Sites set for KEB Southern Trash Bash

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

City of Twin City Annual City Clean-Up Event

The City of Twin City will be celebrating Georgia Cities Week by hosting our annual city clean-up event on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 9a.m. – 2p.m. There will be several dump locations …

Retired Teachers get a lesson on Drones

The Emanuel Retired Educators Association held its April meeting at Twin City Elementary School Media Center on April 17. Principal Jessica Collins provided a warm welcome to members of the group and …

Frye named Pine Tree Festival Green Jacket recipient

Born and raised in Herndon, this year’s Green Jacket recipient is no stranger to Swainsboro and Emanuel County. He is also no stranger to the education field. A graduate of Jenkins County High, …

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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
Garland Dock Claxton, Sr., 90
Mr. Garland Dock Claxton, Sr., 90, of Swainsboro, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family following an extended illness. Funeral service was held Sunday, …
Rev. Ray Edward Jenkins, 92
On April 20, 2024, seven days after his 92nd birthday, we lost a pillar of the community, and the world became a lesser place with the passing of Reverend Ray Edward Jenkins. Funeral services were …
Marlene Jones Jenkins, 70
Marlene Jones Jenkins, age 70, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, entering into eternal rest. A Celebration of Life was held Sunday, April 21, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion Church with …

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Crime
    • SPD: 5.1.24

      Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported… April 18 Officer observed a vehicle toll the stop sign so he got behind …

    • ECSO: 5.1.24

      According to the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office… April 22 Complainant stated an unknown vehicle pulled into his yard and sat there. …

    • JAIL: 5.1.24

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

    • Grand jury returns 5 true bills, 0 no bills

      The April 2024 term of the Emanuel County Grand Jury reconvened on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, with the Honorable Robert S. Reeves presiding. The …

    • Two sentenced in Superior Court

      The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court April 2024 term: Phillip Emanuel Carswell negotiated a guilty-alford plea on …

    • SPD: 4.24.24

      Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported… April 12 Officer spoke with complainant in reference to a lost or stolen …

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Education
Blanco and Reyes receive JROTC awards
Cadet Diana Blanco and Cadet Samantha Reyes received JROTC awards at the Emanuel County Institute Annual Awards Banquet Thursday, April 27, 2024. Blanco received the American Legion Scholastic …
Family Connection works with STEAM classes
Family Connection works with the STEAM classes and various grade level classrooms during the school year to provide nutrition education and hands-on cooking skills. Teachers have seen the benefit of …
TCE April Students of the Month
Congratulations to the April Students of the Month! They were chosen for exemplifying the character trait of dependability. They enjoyed a donut breakfast with their parents/guardians in the …

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Seedling Garden Club announces flower show results

The Seedling Garden Club’s Spring Flower Show-A Pine Tree Festival Event was held on Saturday, April 27,2024 and Sunday April 28,2024. Using the theme "Our World as a Canvas" the show was staged in …

Lisenby speaks to Four Rivers Patriots Chapter

The Four Rivers Patriots Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution, held its monthly meeting, Thursday, April 18, at Chatters Restaurant in Lyons at 7 p.m. With President Steve DeWeil …

Brier Creek Artillery attends Patriot Grave Marking

The Brier Creek Artillery traveled to Talbotton, GA on April 13, 2024, to participate in the Grave Marking for Patriot Dickerson Lumpkin at 11 a.m. Those attending were President Steve Burke, …

Daughtry speaks to Brier Creek

The Brier Creek Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution, held its monthly meeting Thursday night, April 4, at Walls Diner at 7 p.m. With President Wayne Howard presiding, they had 14 …

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Features

Chief Deputy Robertson presented prestigious ‘Bobby Powell Award’

The Swainsboro Exchange Club annually honors Emanuel County’s First Responders with an appreciation lunch. This event was held at East Georgia State College on Tuesday, April 16. The highlight of …

Swainsboro High School Class of 2024 Honor Graduates

Mckayla Hall (Valedictorian), Elaina Hutcheson (Salutatorian), Sarah Beasley, Jayden Bene-teau, Sha’mya Benjamin, Sadie Boulineau, Zoe Carter, Ella Canady, Yaretzi Castro, Brandon Chapman, …

Tim Davis, Chainsaw Carver

Some people draw. Some people paint. Tim Davis cuts! A second-generation carver, Davis began hand carving wood in his grandfather’s workshop at an early age. “I kind of stayed out there in the …

County Commission back to full strength

The regular meeting of the Emanuel County Board of Commissioners was held on Monday, April 15, 2024, at the John C. Coleman County Office Building. Commissioners present were Chairman Hugh Foskey, …

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Faith

Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church to hold Revival

Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cross – Green Community, will have revival Tuesday, May 7 – Thursday, May 9, at 7 p.m. nightly with Revivalist, Minister Justin Thomas. Their 156th Church …

Lester Grove Missionary Baptist Church to hold Spring Revival

Lester Grove Missionary Baptist Church will have their Spring Revival May 6 and 7 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest ministers will be Rev. Harold Moore on Monday night, May 6, and Rev. Walter Holmes on …

Union Primitive Baptist Church celebrates 100 years

Union Primitive Baptist Church located at 11 Trout Trail in Swainsboro will hold a special service on Saturday, April 27, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the church. Service will begin at 11 …

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Opinion

Skeeter Skates talks up Uncle Coot for President

When the telephone rings, you know it is Skeeter Skates. It doesn’t just ring, it jumps up and down. Skeeter can do that to a phone. And to people, too. In case you are new to this space, …

Twins to remember

When my weekly Blade arrives, I always check the obituaries. Often, I see a name that brings back many memories. I recognized the picture of ninety-one-year-old Melvin McDaniel before reading about …

The Wrong move . . .

There is a lot of conversation around town this week concerning the future of Swainsboro City Hall, or more precisely, the future of the building that houses City Hall. It appears that Mayor and city …

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