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On Monday, December 18, at approximately 3:15 p.m., Swainsboro Police Officers were dispatched to an address on North Racetrack Street in reference to shots being fired. Upon officers’ arrival, …
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12/20/23
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This year’s “Shop with a Cop” event was held Tuesday, December 12. The event began at 6 p.m. at Swainsboro-Emanuel County Auditorium with a brief introduction on plans for the evening. Children …
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12/20/23
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As the children and adults lined the downtown streets of Swainsboro anticipating the start of this year’s Christmas parade, Santa arrived just in the nick of time to catch a ride on the firetruck. …
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by MELISSA KIRBY, DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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12/13/23
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The votes are in! We have a winner of our annual Downtown Storefront Decoration Contest. We are excited to announce 1st place goes to Gifts Galore for their rendition of “The Grinch Stole …
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by MELISSA KIRBY, DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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12/13/23
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Swainsboro’s Main Street Market Antique Mall has been voted 2023 “Best of Georgia” in the antique store category by the Georgia Business Journal for the third consecutive year. Every month, …
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12/13/23
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The teaching profession draws many exceptional people into its ranks, and their best qualities thankfully are reflected in the students who come into their lives and into their classroom. That …
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12/6/23
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It’s safe to say that we have all experienced at least one inspirational teacher who helped us understand their subject more and taught us to become a better person. The best teachers pass on this …
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11/22/23
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This time of the year we hear a lot about UGA Bulldog pride, but this week Bulldog pride has a very special meaning for Swainsboro. University of Georgia President Jere Morehead announced on Monday …
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11/22/23
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Chief Magistrate Judge Dawn Braddy has announced she will retire effective December 29, 2023 due to health issues.
“As many of you know, I have been having health issues for the past two years. …
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11/8/23
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The Swainsboro Police Department is excited to announce that the department is accepting applications for their "Shop with a Cop" program for 2023. The department staff is looking forward to …
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11/8/23
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As the winter weather creeps in and the holiday season draws near, Downtown Swainsboro eagerly anticipates a visit from Santa on December 7 during our annual Christmas Parade. The community comes …
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by MELISSA KIRBY, DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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11/8/23
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Mayor Matt Donaldson and the rest of the festival committee hope you will mark your calendars for November 4t, from 9:00-3:00, and join in for a day of fall festivities that celebrate the community's …
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11/1/23
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Millie Watkins, the 7-year-old daughter of Dustin Watkins and Megan Thompson, reminds everyone to set your clock back one hour before going to bed, Saturday night, November 4. Millie attends …
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11/1/23
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The Swainsboro Police Department is excited to announce that the department is accepting applications for their "Shop with a Cop" program for 2023. The department staff is looking forward to …
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10/31/23
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It’s safe to say that we have all experienced at least one inspirational teacher who helped us understand their subject more and taught us to become a better person. The best teachers pass on this …
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by BRITTANY HALL
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10/25/23
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Swainsboro Police Department welcomes Officer Cari Hall as their newest female officer. Officer Hall is the wife of Josh Hall. She received her credentials from GPSTC in Savannah, and when asked what …
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by BRITTANY HALL
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10/25/23
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Sybil Johnson, Pam Johnson and Joyce Cannady of Twin City toured a week in Ireland, a beautiful country full of history, and took The Forest-Blade. It was an experience of a lifetime! Highlights of …
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10/18/23
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On Thursday, October 5, the Community of Swainsboro, along with the Chamber of Commerce, gathered together on the front steps of Swainsboro’s beloved Edenfield House to celebrate the grand …
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by BRITTANY HALL
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10/11/23
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State School Superintendent Richard Woods has announced that Halli Kate Johnson, a junior at Emanuel County Institute, has been selected to join the 2023-2024 Student Advisory Council. She is one of …
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10/11/23
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The ECI Lady Dawgs softball team captured their third consecutive region championship last week, entering the state playoffs as a number one seed from region three. This marks the eighth regional …
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by RON WEATHERFORD
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10/11/23
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