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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 …

Emanuel BOE holds monthly meeting

The Emanuel County Board of Education met on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at Swainsboro High School with the following members in attendance: Brandon Jones, Cherie Hooks, Del Brown, Tanya …

State of Georgia commends East Georgia Healthcare Center for its commitment to Colorectal Cancer Screening

On Tuesday, April 16, the East Georgia Healthcare Center received a Governor’s Commendation for its successful colorectal cancer screening program that is saving lives in rural Georgia. Rep. Butch …

EGSC Bobcat Pantry receives $5,000 grant from Georgia Power Foundation

The East Georgia State College (EGSC) Bobcat Pantry recently received a $5,000 grant from the Georgia Power Foundation. The grant will be used to help stock the on-campus food pantry to benefit …

East Georgia State College’s Spring Commencement scheduled for May 3

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 …

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, …

Veterans hosted by Emanuel County Historical Preservation Society

The Veterans at the Library traveled to the Emanuel County Historical Preservation Society Museum for visitation, lunch and a special program on Monday, April 15, at 10 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley …

Veterans at the Library

Veterans at the Library met Monday, April 8. They had one new veteran attend, Veteran Alfred Gregary Perry. Perry served in the U.S. Army from June 20, 1977, to June 21, 1980. He served with …

Twin City to celebrate Georgia Cities Week

Twin City officials announced the city will be celebrating "Georgia Cities Week" April 21-27. The theme of this year's Georgia Cities Week is "Soaring to New Heights". "We're very proud of our …

Three deputies complete LIDAR course

Emanuel County Sheriff’s Officers Corporal Cody Usry, Lieutenant Curtis Armstrong and Deputy Mason Russell recently completed a LIDAR Speed Measurement course taught by the Georgia Police Academy …

Officers get more drugs off the streets

Ricky Thomas, age 38, of Swainsboro was arrested twice in two months on drug related charg-es. The first arrest was made February 9, 2024. Following crack cocaine purchases made by un-dercover …

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Obituaries
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 …
George Lee, Jr., 84
George Lee, Jr., age 84, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, April 20, at 11 a.m. at St. Philip Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Kenneth Cody …
Crime
    • 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 …

    • 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 …

    • ECSO: 4.24.24

      According to the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office… April 15 Deputy responded to Lannigan Rd. in reference to an abandoned camper in the …

    • JAIL: 4.24.24

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

Education
TCE 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 …
TCE Admin spends the day on the roof for Reading Challenge
On Friday, April 19, TCE’s principal, Ms. Jessica Collins, and assistant principal, Mrs. Christie Henry, spent the day on the roof. During Read Across America week, Ms. Jessica challenged the TCE …
STC students attend GSGA Conference
Two students from Southeastern Technical College attended the Georgia State Leadership Level Up Conference and competed in Student Government Association competitions in Atlanta April 12-14, 2024. In …
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Veterans meet at First Baptist Church

The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the First Baptist Church Monday morning, April 22, 2024, at 9:15. With Chair John Tapley presiding, there were 45 in attendance including one …

Remember when?

Pictured are two Pine Tree Festival parade entries in the early 1950’s. Recognize any unidentified people in the photos?

Derden speaks to Fall Line

The Fall Line Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution, held its monthly meeting Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the Washington County Chamber of Commerce at 7 p.m. With President Sandy …

Burke speaks to Wiregrass

The Wiregrass Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting Thursday night, April 11, 2024, at McKinney Pond Restaurant at 6:30 p.m. With President Steve Burke …
Features

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, …

Beware of a Scam!

Have you received a call from someone posing as a Federal Agent stating you had not ap-peared as a juror in Federal Court? If you haven’t yet, you could receive that call. This is a scam! The …

Postal officials respond to mail slowdown

As many Emanuel Countians know, the delivery time of letters and packages in our area has become noticeably longer in recent weeks. A request from The Forest-Blade to officials with the Atlanta …
Faith

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 …

Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church to hold Family & Friends Day

Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 269 Oak Grove Church Road, Modoc, will hold Family & Friends Day Sunday, April 28. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. Worship service begins at 11 a.m. Everyone is …

New Testament Missionary Outreach to hold youth rally

New Testament Missionary Outreach, 1033 Durden Road in Twin City, will hold their 2024 youth rally April 26 – 28. Friday’s rally will be at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday …
Opinion

The essential asset

What would your answer be if someone asked you to name the greatest resource we have here in Emanuel County? Would you say it’s the thousands of acres of beautiful, green, marketable forests, or …

Graduation memories

At this time of year, my thoughts often drift back to my mixed emotions about the end of my school days at SHS. This was a difficult time for me because I had also lost my father. Was I ready for my …

Some advice for a newly-arrived great-grandson

Dear Samuel Knox Wansley: Welcome! You are my seventh great-grandchild and the fourth male in my growing family tree. However, I suspect that is of little importance to you at this point. I have …
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