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On Thursday of last week, a new show premiered at the Karrh Theater in downtown
Swainsboro. The star of the show was the theater itself and the amazing changes that have
taken place in the …
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6/19/24
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Scotty Hattaway was presented the Exchangite of the Year Award (Josh Hunnicutt Award) on Tuesday, June 18, at the Exchange Club meeting. He has done an exceptional job this year serving as the Club …
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6/19/24
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United Fellowship Baptist Church of Oak Park had VBS on Saturday, June 8. Instead of crafts this year, they decided to do a service project for the community. The children painted rocks and lined …
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6/19/24
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The Miss Emanuel County/Southeast Georgia Scholarship Organization would like to congratulate those that competed at the Miss Georgia Scholarship Pageant the week of June 10 - 16. The young ladies …
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6/19/24
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The police department scavenger hunt began June 3, at 4:30 p.m. So far, Kyson Hostilo found rock #3 at the statue at the National Guard, JJ Hall found rock #4 at the water fountain in town, Grayson …
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6/19/24
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After dedicating years to education, Johnny Parker and Sandra Swinney announced their plans to vacate their seats on the Emanuel County Board of Education.
Emanuel County Schools pays tribute to …
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6/13/24
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Late last week, Swainsboro City Councilperson Quantavius Foster announced publicly that he had received notice from the City Attorney of Swainsboro of his suspension from his position as a member of …
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6/13/24
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In last week’s article “Mayor asks city council to pass affordable housing plan”, The starting salary of first year certified teachers in Emanuel County was incorrect. The correct starting …
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6/13/24
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Mayor and City Council of Swainsboro convened at 6 p.m. on June 10, 2024 at the Swainsboro Fire Department Headquarters. The invocation was brought by Rev. Brad McKenzie of Jesus Saves Church …
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6/13/24
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Mayor Greg Bennett sees Swainsboro’s biggest problem as threefold, “We don’t have affordable housing, we have crime, and nobody is building homes inside the city limits.”
The city is not …
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by Deanna Ryan
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6/5/24
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June 6, 1944, otherwise known as D-Day, marked the beginning of the Allied Invasion of Normandy and Operation Overlord. It became known as the largest, seaborne operation in US history signifying the …
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by DENA. WALDEN
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6/5/24
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This coming June 6 will mark the 80th Anniversary of the single most important day of the 20th Century-- June 6, 1944, forever known as D-Day. World War II was the preeminent event of the 20th …
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by ERIC HOGAN
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6/5/24
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Megan grew up in Claxton and began her teaching career as a kindergarten teacher at Swainsboro Primary School in Swainsboro in 2017 and is still in the same school and in the same position. She is …
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6/5/24
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The River Rats have toured the Ogeechee once again and broken another record. In April of this year, 41 boats carrying 75 citizens who call themselves the River Rats, set off at the Bull Hole in …
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6/5/24
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Memorial Day is an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. On Monday, May 27, be sure to fly your flag at …
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5/22/24
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Emanuel County native Chris Brown, a Medic in the US Army, recently visited Swainsboro with a fellow Medic and two pilots. While in Ft. Stewart flying maneuvers, Brown wanted to bring the crew to …
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5/22/24
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It is with great joy and excitement that Swainsboro Police Department announces its Annual Scavenger Hunt program! Swainsboro Police Department will host its annual summer Scavenger Hunt for the …
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5/22/24
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Last week was National Police Officers Week with Wednesday, May 15, being Peace Officers Memorial Day. The Forest-Blade staff provided agencies with donuts and milk as a ‘Thank you’ for their …
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5/22/24
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Kathie Barton from Twin City and Judy Hendrix from Swainsboro recently took a Kelly Tours trip to Eastern Canada. Part of the trip was a two-night stop at Niagara Falls, which is where the picture …
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5/22/24
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The Swainsboro Healthcare Providers have been relocated to Emanuel Medical Center’s other primary care offices. We have staff at Swainsboro Healthcare that will assist you in being seen by the …
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5/9/24
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