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On Wednesday, September 4, Kelvin Kirkland negotiated a guilty plea on one count felony murder before Superior Court Judge Tommy Smith. He received life with parole; nol pros on one count malice …
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9/11/24
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Mrs. Jordanna Williams was chosen as the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year and Emanuel County Teacher of the Year. Beginning her teaching career in Toombs County teaching Pre-K at Lyons Primary School, …
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9/11/24
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Dr. Ray is a name that you often hear throughout our tight-knit community. He is someone who has served this community for 50 years. On August 29, his 50 years of service was honored. The celebration …
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by AVERY BERRY
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9/4/24
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Jimmy E. Lawson, son of two sharecroppers, Annie Lois Edenfield and Alonza Lee (Lonzy) Lawson, born in 1935 on family land south of Swainsboro, west side of what was Hwy 1. The two room house with a …
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by JIMMY E. LAWSON
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9/4/24
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Vyve Broadband, a dedicated supporter of local schools and communities, announces the launch of its Football Fridays for September. This exciting initiative celebrates the start of the school year …
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9/4/24
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Labor Day is Monday, September 2. Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by …
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8/28/24
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The halls of the Emanuel Medical Center Nursing Home have a new ray of sunshine beaming through them with the addition of Missy Mills as the Activities Director for the facility.
“I started …
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8/28/24
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Veterans at the Library Chair Johnny Tapley presented Chief Ellison with a police car and Lamborghini car signed by all the veterans at the weekly meeting on Monday, August 19.
“I would like to …
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8/21/24
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Zelda Sumner, Swainsboro Police Department Administrative Assistant, has been named the 2024 District 7 Administrative Assistant of the Year. The district awards will be presented at the …
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8/21/24
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At the August meeting of the City Commission of Twin City, Mayor Matt Donaldson announced the city had been awarded $313,279 in new grant awards.
The first grant is the FEMA Assistance for …
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8/21/24
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday, August 19, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, they had 61 in attendance. Beta Sigma Phi …
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8/21/24
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The body of a Georgia National Guard soldier returned home Monday, August 12, 2024. A plane carrying his body landed at the East Georgia Regional Airport in Swainsboro, with a procession to Chapman …
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8/15/24
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Let me tell you a story about a young soldier that left his family and went off to war. Luther E. “Buck” Bagley was one of about 2,500 reinforcements to the expendable, top-secret 5307th …
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8/15/24
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DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of East Georgia gratefully announces its recent achievements at the Company’s Reunion held from June 17-21 in Fort Worth, Texas. The franchise received the prestigious …
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8/7/24
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The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) has selected East Georgia State College (EGSC) as one of eight new member institutions to participate in the Student Success Equity …
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8/7/24
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Heather Nicole Freeman Scott, former resident of Emanuel County, was recently appointed by the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners as the new County Manager effective immediately. Mrs. Scott …
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8/7/24
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Cooper Riner, a dedicated young golfer from our area, recently showcased his remarkable skills at the 2024 Under Armour World Championship, held from July 17-21 at the impeccable Reunion Resort in …
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7/24/24
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The Sunshine House Children’s Advocacy Center is hosting Dancing With the Stars August 10, 2024 at the Swainsboro/Emanuel County Auditorium located at 532 West Church Street. Performances will be …
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7/17/24
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They say the average worker in this country changes jobs over eight times in the course of his or her working lifetime. Mike Strobridge was too busy to change jobs. This year, he will leave his first …
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7/17/24
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Laurie Holland, paramedic, served years as an adjunct instructor at STC, teaching EMS Education. Her students and colleagues standing beside her in battling a newly diagnosed medical condition …
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7/17/24
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