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As we celebrate Independence Day, let’s remember how blessed we are to be a part of the great nation, the United States of America.
The song ‘God Bless the USA,’ written and recorded by Lee …
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7/4/24
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Braylee Jade Williams is the six-year-old daughter of Kylie and Jeremy Williams of Swains-boro. She is an upcoming first-grade student at David Emanuel Academy. On April 27, 2024, Braylee won the …
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7/3/24
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Nathaniel and Lashawna David were sentenced Wednesday, June 26, for the murder of Connie Mercer-Webb. Both pled guilty to the following charges: Nathaniel - malice murder, possession of firearm …
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7/3/24
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The July session of Swainsboro City Council took place July 1, 2024, at the Swainsboro Fire Department Headquarters at 6 p.m. Present were Mayor Bennett, Councilmembers Collins, Davis, Quarterman, …
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7/3/24
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On Friday, June 28, 2024, Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant on the res-idence of Rodney Wilson. The following day, Saturday, June 29, Emanuel County Sheriff’s Of-fice, …
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7/3/24
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On Saturday, June 22, 2024, the community and fans from afar came out to support Junior Brinson at his auto museum grand opening by attending his First Annual Cruise In. The Cruise In was held from 8 …
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6/26/24
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Governor Brian P. Kemp recently announced that Emanuel Medical Center is among 13 Georgia rural hospitals to receive grant awards totaling $6 million as part of the Dual Track Rural Hospital Support …
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6/26/24
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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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