To commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, East Georgia State College (EGSC) held a ceremony to honor the victims and heroes of that tragic day. Several …
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9/20/23
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The Franklin Memorial Library would like to thank everyone who came out to the ribbon cutting for our newly remodeled comprehensive genealogy resource room. We had special guest, Probate Judge Don …
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by ROSIE LOVETT
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9/20/23
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With an agenda addressing 12 consequential issues, the Emanuel County Commissioners dealt with a full slate of concerns this past Monday from road closures to communication towers at their September …
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9/20/23
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David Emanuel Academy held its Miss DEA pageant Saturday, September 16, at 2 p.m. The winners were as follows:
Little Miss – Braylee Williams; 1st runner-up - Eloise Peterson; 2nd runner-up - …
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9/20/23
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On September 1, 1969, Mamie and Courtney Terwilliger began a business venture and opened a service station called Terwilligers that would span generations. This small, family-owned operation soon …
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by BRITTANY HALL
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9/13/23
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Rick and Mark Stevens, in their give back to the community, recognized David Emanuel Academy Eagles, Emanuel County Institute Bulldogs and Swainsboro High School Tigers for what they do for our …
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9/13/23
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The regular meeting of the Swainsboro City Council was moved to Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 6 p.m. at City Hall. All members were present except for Councilperson Davis who arrived late. Minutes …
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9/13/23
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New funding will support the expansion and redesign of the Emergency Department and the Emanuel Nursing Home.
Crider Foods, the leading food packing partner for shelf-stable chicken, pork, beef, …
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9/13/23
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Joe and Christy Holaway can't thank everyone enough for making this event such a huge success. They started out with an idea, and it grew into such a wonderful blessing. With the help of the generous …
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9/13/23
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Governor Brian Kemp announced Thursday that DAS Corporation will establish a new manufacturing facility in Metter. The company will invest over 35 million dollars and bring 300 new jobs to Candler …
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9/13/23
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This September, Emanuel Medical Center joins healthcare organizations around the world in recognizing "Sepsis Awareness Month." This is an opportunity for EMC to work together, to raise awareness of …
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9/6/23
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A grandparent is warm hugs and sweet memories. They remember all of your accomplishments and forget all of your mistakes. They help you establish the foundations of love that you’ll build your life …
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9/6/23
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Georgia native, Bobby Jones, once said, “Golf is the closest game to the game we call life. You get bad breaks from good shots; you get good breaks from bad shots – but you have to play the ball …
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by BRITTANY HALL
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9/6/23
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A first appearance hearing was held for Johnnie Lee Dixon, Jr, 35, of Swainsboro, on Tuesday, September 5, at 2:44 p.m., before honorable Judge Reeves in the Emanuel County Superior Courtroom. During …
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9/6/23
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The Emanuel County Humane Society and The Forest-Blade are partnering together to save the lives of shelter dogs at the Betty Gambrell Animal Shelter in Swainsboro. Each week The Forest-Blade will …
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9/1/23
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The Swainsboro and Metter offices of Pineland Telephone will close at noon today. Trouble calls can still be made to 800-247-2244. However, technicians will only be dispatched when safe to do so.
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8/30/23
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The Forest-Blade will be closing today at noon with plans to open back tomorrow morning at the usual time.
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8/30/23
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Citizens Bank will be closing today at noon with plans to open back tomorrow morning at the usual time.
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8/30/23
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Durden Bank in Swainsboro and Twin City will be closing today at noon with plans to open back tomorrow morning at the usual time.
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8/30/23
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8/30/23
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