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Swainsboro, Emanuel County, GA (September 22, 2026) - The GBI is investigating the death of Minh Thanh Phan, age 48, of Swainsboro, GA, following a use-of-force incident. On September 21, 2026, the …
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9/22/26
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Ware’s Bar-B-Q hosted their 4th annual ‘One Fore One Challenge’ on Saturday, August 22, at the Swainsboro Golf and Country Club. The event started at 9 a.m. with 25 teams participating.
The …
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9/16/26
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Swainsboro City Council met Tuesday, September 8 for their regular monthly meeting. Council members present were Mayor Lillie Brown; City Administrator Herman Middlebrooks; Councilmembers Tjuna …
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9/16/26
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Emanuel County Institute celebrated its 2026 Homecoming during the Bulldogs’ football game on Friday, September 11. The senior class was represented on the Homecoming Court by Diana Blanco, Lily …
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9/16/26
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Terry Reynolds, President of Wounded Warriors Retreat, spoke to The State of Georgia Society United States Daughters of 1812 during their Fall Board Meeting at River North Country Club in Macon on …
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9/16/26
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Swainsboro High School recently dedicated its renovated softball facility, marking a new chapter for the Lady Tigers softball program.
The Tiger Field renovations were funded by the Education …
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9/16/26
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Swainsboro Fire Department will host a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Saturday, September 12, at 9 a.m. at Swainsboro High School. $20 per person registration is required and includes an official event …
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9/9/26
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Franklin Memorial Library has a variety of programs and activities planned throughout September for children, adults, veterans, and families in the community. Toddler Time will be held every Friday …
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by KAYLA WILLIAMS
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9/9/26
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The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court July 2026 term:
James Johnson repeat offender, negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count possession of cocaine w/intent to …
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9/9/26
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Jakyn Tyson asks young people to find their “thing,” work at it, fail sometimes, and keep getting better. For 18 years, she has built her Extension career around that same idea. Now, the peers …
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by HALEI LAMB, COUNTY CLERK
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9/2/26
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Jerry and Paula Cadle, along with their daughter, Jean Marie Hunter, and grandchildren, Jeanie Hunter and Jolene Cadle, recently traveled to Denmark to revisit the place where Jerry and Paula first …
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9/2/26
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Dear Editor,
Remember when we were told the "Dixie Theater" would be "restored"? Remember the artist's rendition showing us what it would look like with the marquee that had "DIXIE"? Me too, but …
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Mike Ridgdill, Twin City
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9/2/26
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Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday of September, is a time to honor the American workforce and recognize the contributions workers have made to our nation. The holiday grew out of the labor …
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9/2/26
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You’re invited to come celebrate Patriot’s Day with us. Sponsored by ECHPS, the Wiregrass Chapter, Brier Creek Chapter and the Little River Chapters of The Georgia Society Sons of the American …
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by MISSY ELDER
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9/2/26
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Community invited to September 8 celebration at Metter and Swainsboro offices
On September 8, 1951, a group of citizens from Emanuel and Candler counties gathered to talk about something that …
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9/2/26
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting Monday morning, August 31, at 9 a.m. at Calvary Methodist Church. Chair Johnny Tapley presided over the meeting, with 53 veterans and guests in …
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9/2/26
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Bringing over 25 years of healthcare experience to the region’s only pediatric orthopedic hospital, David Muns, MPH, FACHE, has joined Shriners Children’s Greenville as its new …
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by SHRINERS CHILDREN’S
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8/26/26
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Swainsboro Fire Department will host a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Saturday, September 12, at 9 a.m. at Swainsboro High School. $20 per person registration is required and includes an official event …
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8/26/26
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PlanFirst Community qualifies for interest rate reduction
The City of Swainsboro was awarded a $2,793,350 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority …
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8/26/26
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I know that’s another loaded question. Ask 10 people and you’ll probably get ten different answers.
I’m usually one of the people being asked questions like that, but today, I have some …
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by JIM SHERROD, Board of Commissioners Chairman
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8/26/26
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