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Results for the November 4 election for Emanuel County are as follows: In a race for mayor, Lillie Ann Brown emerged victorious over Johnny E. Tapley, Jr. in the November 4 municipal election. … more
The regular scheduled meeting of Swainsboro City Council was held Monday night, November 3, with Bro. Brad McKenzie bringing the prayer of invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes … more
The City of Swainsboro was awarded a Vibrant Communities Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts, the Georgia Department of Economic Development team specialized in empowering arts and culture, for … more
EMC Engineering Services, Inc. has made a generous contribution of $35,000 to Emanuel Medical Center through the Georgia HEART program. This unique program allows individuals and businesses to … more

Ronald Harper is a lawyer who owns The Law Firm of Harper & Paul at 140 W. Maplewood Ave., one of the oldest Black law firms in the city. Harper & Paul is a general practice firm that specializes … more
A Swainsboro High School teacher, Angel J. Oliver, was arrested Wednesday, October 29, by the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Department. She is charged with Improper Sexual Conduct with three students, … more
Swainsboro Police Department will be accepting applications for its annual ‘Shop With A Cop’ program starting November 4, 2025 until December 2, 2025. Ages for participation in this program are … more
My name is Maddox Robertson, and I am a senior at Swainsboro High School. As a community service project, I am taking donations for our nursing homes in Emanuel County. I know that during this time … more
Faculty, alumni, and students recently gathered to honor a beloved member of the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) family — Dr. Frank B. Flanders, a 1972 ABAC graduate whose lifelong … more

Mayor Matt Donaldson, Police Chief Kevin Jarriel, Genia Ducker, and Brent Freeman addressed kindergarten through third grade students during their visit to Twin City Elementary on October … more
Did I oversleep? Oh no! What time is it? You can bet money some of us will be saying this on Sunday, November 2. This is when we will return to Standard Time. For the past six months, we have been … more
Through Golden Harvest Food Bank, three agencies in Emanuel County, have the profound privilege of serving and learning from people who turn to us in search of resources each year. The stories of our … more
Pictured are Evie and Mia getting excited about Halloween. Evie is 4 years old, and Mia is 7 years old. Both girls attend Treutlen Elementary School. They are the daughters of Gregory and Jessi … more
Jim Roberts, owner of Southern Traditions, recently turned 50 — and what a way to celebrate. September became a whirlwind of international floral artistry as Jim traveled to France twice and Italy … more

Governor Brian Kemp has issued a state proclamation declaring Sunday, November 2, as Retired Educators Day in Georgia. Members of the Emanuel Retired Educators Association recently joined Emanuel … more
Dr. Denise Warnock, Emanuel County Schools Superintendent is one of 20 school superintendents from across Georgia who have been named to the first cohort of the Georgia Superintendents’ Workforce … more
The Miss Southeast Georgia Scholarship Organization will proudly present the 44th annual Miss Emanuel County, Miss Southeast Georgia and Miss Crossroads of the South Competitions on Saturday, … more
Tomorrow, October 23, the library will be closed all day for a Regional Staff Meeting. Normal hours will resume Friday, October 24, at 8 a.m. As always, we will host Toddler Time on Fridays at 10:30 … more
Piggly Wiggly has officially purchased the local Harvey’s Supermarket in Swainsboro. As part of the transition, Harvey’s will close on November 9 and will reopen on November 21. “We cannot … more

A reminder to the community that our 16 Wonderful Book Characters are able to take donations in person from donors, clubs, businesses and organizations. All donations are tax deductible and every … more
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