We will celebrate Easter this Sunday, April 20. Children are anxiously awaiting, hoping to get their Easter baskets filled with all sorts of goodies! Of course, there’s more to Easter than …
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4/16/25
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Each year for many years now we, at The Sunshine House Children’s Advocacy Center, try to focus on Child Abuse Prevention in the month of April. Special awareness events are planned in the schools …
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By CAROL DONALDSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THE SUNSHINE HOUSE REGIONAL CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER
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4/16/25
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A man from Norristown is alive today thanks to Emanuel County Fire & Rescue, and a plaque for the Above & Beyond Award now hangs in Charles Headrick’s living room, reminding him daily of the role …
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4/16/25
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Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 78th Annual Pine Tree Festival and Southeast Timber Expo! This year's festivities promise to be more thrilling and vibrant than ever! The event kicks …
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By BRITTANY WILLIAMS, DIRECTOR OF EVENTS AND TOURISM
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4/16/25
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Emanuel County is opening the doors to a new era of public service with the debut of a new administrative space.
The Emanuel County Board of Commissioners will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on …
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4/15/25
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Keep Emanuel Beautiful’s second annual “Southern Trash Bash” will be held Saturday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the groups with the most volunteers making the …
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4/9/25
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Every year, the Georgia Department of Education honors students who have carried exemplary course loads during their four years of high school, performed excellently in all courses, successfully …
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4/9/25
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Again, this week in our small community, we lost three veterans that can’t be replaced - Mr. Pete Boatright (USAF), Mr. Otis Smith (USMC), and Mr. Jack Sutton (US Army). These men supplied the …
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by AIR FORCE VETERAN TIM HENDLEY
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4/9/25
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Get ready for an unforgettable experience as the extreme aerial daredevils, the Nerveless Nocks, take center stage at the 78th Annual Pine Tree Festival! On Saturday, May 3rd, prepare to be thrilled …
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4/9/25
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Dear Citizens of Emanuel County,
We have exciting news! The Emanuel County Tax Commissioner’s Office is moving to a new building, and to make the transition smooth, our office will be closed on …
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4/2/25
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Jennie Montgomery, WJBF NewsChannel 6, and the Giving Your Best Partners visited The Lazarus Project Wednesday, March 26, to present Malissa Hancock with the Giving Your Best Award! Malissa was …
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By TAYLOR NEWTON, WJBF DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
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4/2/25
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The Pine Tree Festival is a cherished tradition deeply rooted in our community's history. For decades, it has been celebrated, bringing together families and friends to honor our vibrant heritage. …
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4/2/25
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Every year, March is designated as Colorectal Cancer Awareness month. This year, we are ending the month with the stories of four local women who are fighting, or who have fought, this monstrous …
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4/2/25
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Jennie Montgomery, WJBF NewsChannel 6, and the Giving Your Best Partners visited The Lazarus Project this morning to present Malissa Hancock with the Giving Your Best Award! Tune in to WJBF …
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3/26/25
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You’re invited to meet SPD Chief Riner on Thursday, March 27, at 4 p.m. at the Swainsboro Police Department.
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3/25/25
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Barbara Stevens, 76, resident of Emanuel Medical Center Nursing Home, has cherished a life-long dream of visiting Disney World. From the moment she first saw the enchanting commercials on TV and …
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by WISH OF A LIFETIME FROM AARP
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3/19/25
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The 2025 Swainsboro Police Department Awards Banquet was held Friday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Beaver Creek Plantation. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Swainsboro Police Chief Ashley Riner opened …
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3/12/25
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Renovations are underway for the Emergency Department at Emanuel Medical Center, with significant progress! Mary Radford and Brooke Marsh detail why these upgrades are vital to treating patients.
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3/5/25
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On Friday December 13, 2024, Assistant Fire Chief Frank Nasworthy worked his last on-duty shift with the Swainsboro Fire Department ending a 40 year career. Recently, family, friends and co-workers …
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3/5/25
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