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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 … more
“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 … more
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 … more
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 … more

11-year-old Za’kiyla and her younger sister, 8-year-old Za’kaylin Ricks, are two incredible little girls who were born with an unwavering resilience and determination to fight through every … more
The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting, Monday morning at 9:15 a.m. With Chair John Tapley presiding, there were 42 in attendance including newest (102) veteran, Kimberly Ann Waters. … more
The Forest-Blade recently presented a contribution to Emanuel Medical Center through the Georgia HEART Program. Georgia HEART allows businesses and individuals to direct their Georgia income tax … more
The Swainsboro Police Department's summer scavenger hunt program has concluded. As in years past, the officers and staff thoroughly enjoyed watching the children search our city for hidden treasure. … more
On Friday, July 14, Quality Air presented its fourth installment of $440.40 in celebration of their 40th anniversary. This donation was presented to Ronnie Shuemake with the Future Generation Youth … more

Emanuel Medical Center recently recognized Mrs. Erma Jenkins for more than 15 years of service on the Emanuel County Hospital Authority. Mrs. Jenkins was first elected to the authority in 2008 and … more
The fondest memories are the ones you make when you’re surrounded by the people you cherish most. From reunions, weddings, birthdays, and all the wonderful moments in-between, time spent gathered … more
On Saturday, July 1, Jo-Jo and his owner Rick were sitting at the fountain in the Courthouse Square waiting for the fireworks to begin. As the show started, Jo-Jo got scared and ran from Rick in the … more
Deputy Jamey Chalker graduated from the Georgia Public Safety Training Center’s Police Academy at the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office on Friday, June 23. He was elected president of his class … more
On Thursday, June 22, 2023, Emanuel County Emergency Operations Center (911), held their grand opening celebration with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. at their new facility located downtown at 110 East … more

The American flag, Old Glory, standing tall and flying free over American soil for 228 years is the symbol of our beloved country. It is recognized from near and afar, and many lives have been lost … more
The Emanuel County Tax Commissioner's Office is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Underwood Moran as the new Deputy Tax Commissioner. With a strong background in public relations and a … more
On the evening of May 19, near closing time, ST Food Mart, the convenience store in Summertown, was robbed at knife point. On the evening of May 26, near closing time, Singh Food Mart, the … more
In 2022, Heather and Andy Cook of Adrian, began a journey on a dream that has become a fruition of success. After Heather’s parents, John and June Jones, left them her grandparents, Ida and Harley … more
Quality Air presented The Humane Society with its third installment of $440.40 in celebration of Quality Air’s 40th anniversary. This donation was presented to the Humane Society in recognition of … more

Between the dates of June 6-8, 2023, Detective Clay Young and Detective Weston Coleman with the Swainsboro Police Department had a ‘Sale of Tobacco to Minors’ sting. In the course of the sting, … more
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