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Twin City Mayor Matt Donaldson has announced he will be seeking another term as the Mayor of Twin City. Donaldson was elected Mayor of Twin City in 2019 and began his term in 2020. Donaldson …
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8/16/23
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DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen recently named Eric, David and Leesa Anderson of the East Georgia location winner of its 2023 “Enhancing Lives. Improving Homes” award. Commitment to the client …
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8/16/23
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In a conversation this past Monday with Emanuel County Administrator Guy Singletary, the Forest Blade asked for updates on several items of interest, not the least of which was the reported millage …
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8/16/23
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Swainsboro High School DeMello Jones has been selected as a 2023 AJC Super 11. DeMello is a senior at Swainsboro High School. The Super 11 is one of Georgia's most prestigious statewide awards for …
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by HAROLD SCOTT
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8/16/23
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The Scentsy Buddy Drive will be donating “buddies” (stuffed animals) to Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office, Swainsboro Police Department and Swainsboro Fire Department. These buddies will be used …
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8/10/23
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If you live to be 100, are you going to look back on your life and be happy with the way it all turned out? What regrets will affect you the most? What substantial moments and experiences will become …
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by BRITTANY HALL
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8/9/23
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In the month of July, The Forest-Blade honored our local four-legged friends by publishing a
competition called ‘The Dog Cause’, where seven entries were submitted to be considered for a cash …
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8/9/23
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Politics in Emanuel County will be getting warmer as we head toward 2024’s national elections. City races for the Nov. 7 general election this Fall in Swainsboro,Twin City and Stillmore as well as …
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8/9/23
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For many generations, Brandon Jones’ family has been committed to the betterment of education in our community. Jones himself is a proud alumnus of ECI and an honor graduate from the class of …
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8/9/23
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Dear Community,
I want to thank God and my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for another great book bag drive event. I want to also thank all those who gave and prayed for the success of this event. …
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By RONNIE SHUMAKE
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8/2/23
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When you think of your happy place, where does your mind go? Does it take you to a mountain top cabin tucked somewhere deep within the Appalachian hills? Does it take you to a gulf coast shore with …
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by BRITTANY HALL
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8/2/23
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Madison Amber Moore of Swainsboro is the recipient of the Nordson Leadership scholarship and the Nordson BUILDS scholarship for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. The 20-year-old daughter of Kristi …
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8/2/23
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Emanuel Medical Center is named a 5 Star Hospital by CMS, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, being 1 of 9 in Georgia and 1 of 483 hospitals out of 3,061 hospitals nationwide. CMS assigned …
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8/2/23
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Swainsboro Exchange Club recently presented a donation of $500 to Ronnie Shuemake for the Future Generation Youth Book Bag Drive. The 20th annual drive was held Saturday, July 29. Through this …
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8/2/23
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Emanuel County Schools recently held a New Employee Orientation on July 25, 2023, at Swainsboro High School to welcome over 70 new employees, including 42 new teachers, to the ECS family. The day …
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8/2/23
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The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Division will be having a Hunter’s Safety Course Saturday, August 26, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Ridgeway Masonic Lodge in Garfield. The course is free of …
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8/2/23
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ECI Baseball players received post season awards last week. The State Runners-up placed seven players on the Class A all-state team. Four players were selected as first team all-state while three …
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7/26/23
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“School bells are ringing loud and clear; vacation’s over, school is here.” – Winifred C. Marshall
Summertime sadness is beginning to set in as children and teens prepare for their first …
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by BRITTANY HALL
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7/26/23
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Franklin Memorial Library is thrilled to present the Our Home Town movie filmed in 1947. This movie gives viewers the unique opportunity to see what life in Swainsboro was like during that era. The …
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7/26/23
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In August of 2021, 53-year-old Wanda Ellison said her goodbyes to CSB of Middle Georgia and finally retired after devoting 30 years to the behavioral health care center. Excited to experience her …
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by BRITTANY HALL
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7/26/23
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