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On Monday April 27, 2026, the City of Swainsboro placed their new Engine 1 in service. A ceremony that dates back over two hundred years was held at fire headquarters. A brief history of the American …
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by BILL CAHILL
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4/29/26
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Emanuel County Institute celebrates a historic milestone as Clay Lawrence has been elected Georgia FFA State President, the organization’s highest student leadership position. He is the first ECI …
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4/29/26
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During a recent Kelly Tours trip to see The 4th Cross, several locals proudly posed for a photo while holding The Forest Blade. Often called “the Broadway of Christian entertainment,” According …
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4/15/26
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BauerFinancial, the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, would like to congratulate The Citizens Bank of Swainsboro, GA (which also operates as The Citizens Bank of Laurens and Bulloch First) for …
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4/15/26
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Emanuel Medical Center (EMC) has been recognized by LifeLink of Georgia, in partnership with the Georgia Hospital Association, with an Honorable Mention for the prestigious Barbara and John Ware …
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4/15/26
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Jim Roberts, owner of Southern Traditions Floral and Gifts, was recently given yet another remarkable opportunity at the White House. He was chosen from a large number of applicants to work the …
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4/15/26
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The Middle Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office and the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office announced that they have received a formal proclamation from the Georgia State Senate recognizing …
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4/1/26
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Residents of Emanuel County have a new reason to look forward to laundry day. The Washery, Swainsboro’s newest premier laundromat located at 107 S Circle Drive, Suite C, has officially opened its …
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4/1/26
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Georgia State Director Joyce White today announced the agency is awarding $379,048 through the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant (DLT) Program …
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4/1/26
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Emanuel County Schools recently received a $100,000 donation from Crider Foods through Georgia’s Peach Education Tax Credit Program, further strengthening the partnership between the local industry …
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4/1/26
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On Wednesday, March 25, the Swainsboro Police Department / Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office Drug Suppression Unit arrested the following individuals at a local motel in Swainsboro.
Angela Clark …
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4/1/26
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Easter Sunday, April 5, is almost here, and children everywhere are eagerly awaiting the joy of discovering Easter baskets filled with treats and surprises. But beyond the excitement and the goodies, …
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4/1/26
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One of the most meaningful things in life is bringing joy to others and getting back to your roots. For Darryl Handberry, he has done all of that and more within the last few years. Handberry’s …
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LANNA DOUGLAS
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3/25/26
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The Swainsboro Fire Department participated in a three-day Car Safety Seat Technician course to teach firefighters how to properly install car seats. There were four firefighters that obtained this …
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3/25/26
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At the March 2026 meeting of the City Commission of Twin City, the City Commission honored 8 local heroes who stopped a fire from spreading. On March 1, 2026, 8 kids were in the Coursey Road …
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3/25/26
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“My name is Christian Novak, and I am a native of Bainbridge, GA. I went to Bainbridge High School and played golf from 7th grade through senior year. In my junior year, our team won the first …
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3/25/26
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Elaine Jones-Connor, RN-C, CHCQM-CM, CHCQM-PSRM, FABQAURP, a highly accomplished nursing professional with more than 45 years of service, has been inducted into the 2026 Georgia Nurses Foundation …
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3/25/26
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Swainsboro native Dr. Andre Mountain will celebrate the release of his new book, Pawn Takes Rook, with a special community launch event on Saturday, March 28, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Franklin …
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3/25/26
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The Emanuel County Commissioners held their regular monthly meeting Monday March 16, 2026, at the Emanuel County Courthouse. All commissioners were present along with County Administrator Guy …
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3/18/26
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Swainsboro City Council met Friday, March 13 for a very short called meeting. Brother Brad McKenzie opened with prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes from the March 2 meeting were …
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3/18/26
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