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The Swainsboro Exchange Club annually honors Emanuel County’s First Responders with an appreciation lunch. This event was held at East Georgia State College on Tuesday, April 16. The highlight of …
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4/24/24
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Born and raised in Herndon, this year’s Green Jacket recipient is no stranger to Swainsboro and Emanuel County. He is also no stranger to the education field. A graduate of Jenkins County High, …
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4/24/24
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Mckayla Hall (Valedictorian), Elaina Hutcheson (Salutatorian), Sarah Beasley, Jayden Bene-teau, Sha’mya Benjamin, Sadie Boulineau, Zoe Carter, Ella Canady, Yaretzi Castro, Brandon Chapman, …
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4/17/24
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Some people draw. Some people paint. Tim Davis cuts! A second-generation carver, Davis began hand carving wood in his grandfather’s workshop at an early age. “I kind of stayed out there in the …
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4/17/24
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Have you received a call from someone posing as a Federal Agent stating you had not ap-peared as a juror in Federal Court? If you haven’t yet, you could receive that call. This is a scam! The …
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4/17/24
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The regular meeting of the Emanuel County Board of Commissioners was held on Monday, April 15, 2024, at the John C. Coleman County Office Building. Commissioners present were Chairman Hugh Foskey, …
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4/17/24
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As many Emanuel Countians know, the delivery time of letters and packages in our area has become noticeably longer in recent weeks. A request from The Forest-Blade to officials with the Atlanta …
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4/9/24
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“My name is Bobbie Sherrod. I was born and raised in Emanuel County and am a product of the Emanuel County school system. I have been married to Jim Sherrod for 30 years and we have six amazing …
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4/3/24
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Drake Mason, 10-year-old son of Billy Mason and April Kea, wanted to raise money for a good cause so when he learned that the Swainsboro Shrine Club purchased a new parade bus, his mind was made up …
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4/3/24
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The final tabulation on the first round of regular elections for 2024 is in the books, with the next ballot event coming up next week on April 9. The results of the Georgia Presidential Primary and …
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4/3/24
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The Swainsboro Police Department and the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Department combined efforts to suppress the open-air illegal drug sales in Swainsboro. The Swainsboro Police Department's Drug …
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3/27/24
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Sheriff Jeffrey Brewer, Chief Deputy Nick Robertson, Corporal Trent Kersey and Deputy Jamey Chalker had the pleasure of participating in Read Across America at Twin City Elementary School and …
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3/27/24
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‘For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.’ - John 3:16
We will celebrate Easter this Sunday, …
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3/27/24
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200 YEARS “Two Centuries of Swainsboro”
A look back at stories of local life in Swainsboro from 1822 to 2023 is now available. Copies of the 75-page magazine were included in last week’s …
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3/27/24
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In the tradition of the highly praised World War II mini series, "Band Of Brothers", the newly released mini series by Apple TV, "Masters Of The Air", tells the story of the Americans who won the air …
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by ERIC HOGAN
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3/27/24
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Graduation is quickly approaching and it's time to show off your graduate. Be sure to submit your information by May 3 to be published in our 2024 Graduation section on May 15!
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3/21/24
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The U.S. Air Force Band of the West will take the stage at the East Georgia State College (EGSC) Gambrell Building Auditorium to kick off the College’s 2024 Vision Series on Sunday, March 24, at 3 …
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3/20/24
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How do you celebrate May 4th? Are you one of the “May The 4th Be With You” geek junkies who love all things Star Wars?
It turns out Star Wars Day is an informal commemorative day observed …
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3/20/24
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Trent Smoyer of Twin City successfully completed The Officer Basic Course located at The Basic School on March 7, 2024. The Officer Basic Course is a 29-week course which prepares newly commissioned …
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3/20/24
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The postal service in Georgia is under a state of delay, which means all letters and packages will be delayed tremendously because letters/packages are not scanned on the day of drop off. In many …
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3/14/24
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