Miss Antwanette Green was chosen as the 2024-2025 Swainsboro Elementary School Teacher of the Year. She currently teaches fifth grade math, science, and social studies at Swainsboro Elementary School …
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11/6/24
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The Citizens Bank of Swainsboro opened their new Drive-Thru Branch on Monday, October 28. The office is located on 571 South Main Street, and many will remember it as the former Spivey State Bank …
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10/30/24
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The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) announced 23 recipients as Alumni of the Year from its 22 colleges. The award honors exceptional alumni who have made significant contributions in their …
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10/30/24
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The first Saturday in November to most is just another weekend. One more weekend drawing closer to Thanksgiving. In Twin City, however, the first Saturday of November means it is time for the Cotton …
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10/23/24
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Early voting has begun for this year’s election. Registered voters can cast their ballot now at the Emanuel County Registrar’s Office, located at 101 N. Main Street, Swainsboro. Early voting will …
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10/23/24
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Georgia homeowners and renters in 41 counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
FEMA may be able to help with serious …
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10/16/24
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It’s happening next week! Music lovers, join us for the 3rd annual Headin’ Home Fest bluegrass music festival at the Georgia Sports Arena in Swainsboro, GA!
The bluegrass festival will kick …
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by LIBBY LINDBLOM
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10/16/24
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The monthly meeting of the Swainsboro Mayor and City Council was held on Monday evening, October 7, 2024. In addition to concerns and discussion surrounding the recent damage throughout the city from …
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10/9/24
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Mr. Greg Kennedy was chosen as 2024 -25 Emanuel County Institute Teacher of the Year. He has been teaching for 25 years and has always taught at ECI since Fall of 2000. Greg began teaching PE and …
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10/9/24
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Durden Banking Company, Inc has joined the American Bankers Association and banks across the nation to promote an industry-wide campaign educating consumers about the persistent threat of phishing …
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10/8/24
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Georgia homeowners and renters in 41 counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
FEMA may be able to help with serious …
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10/8/24
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Sometimes our greatest blessings are revealed in our darkest times.
Our community, and so many more like ours throughout the Southeast, has certainly seen some dark times over this last week. …
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10/8/24
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Emanuel County Ferst Readers is sponsoring a virtual fundraiser to get books into the homes of children under five living in Emanuel County. Local “celebrities” are asking for you to donate to …
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9/25/24
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Rock the Vote Fest will be holding a voter registration drive September 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at 436 N. Main St., Swainsboro (behind the Coca Cola Bottling building). …
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9/25/24
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Kathie Barton and Shirley Boulineau spent ten days exploring the Black Hills. They visited Cheyenne, Wyoming and Deadwood, South Dakota where Wild Bill Hickock was killed while playing poker. He and …
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9/25/24
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Emanuel Medical Center held a groundbreaking ceremony last Friday to mark the beginning of construction for its much-anticipated Emergency Department expansion. The event brought together a large …
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by LYNN BRINSON
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9/18/24
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Remember how excited we were in March to see the return of our hummingbirds? We have enjoyed them for the past six months, but now they have less than a month to stay with us. For Emanuel County, …
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by WANDA THOMPSON SCARBORO
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9/18/24
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The family bluegrass music festival, Headin’ Home Fest, is returning to Swainsboro this October! Dates are October 23-27, 2024, at the Georgia Sports Arena. What better way to enjoy the crisp fall …
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by Libby Lindblom
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9/18/24
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On Wednesday, September 4, Kelvin Kirkland negotiated a guilty plea on one count felony murder before Superior Court Judge Tommy Smith. He received life with parole; nol pros on one count malice …
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9/11/24
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Mrs. Jordanna Williams was chosen as the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year and Emanuel County Teacher of the Year. Beginning her teaching career in Toombs County teaching Pre-K at Lyons Primary School, …
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9/11/24
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