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The Men’s Golf Association of Swainsboro showed their act of kindness by providing WalMart shopping sprees to two families in need for Christmas. This act of kindness brought joy to these families …
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1/7/26
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Library Monday morning, January 5, 2026, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, they had 50 in attendance. Stephanie Riner, owner …
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1/7/26
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Matt W. Donaldson, the Vice Chair of Appeals for Georgia’s State Board of Education, has been elected to a new role on the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE)’s board of …
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12/31/25
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Downtown Swainsboro has a colorful new addition! The Downtown Development Authority, in partnership with the City of Swainsboro, has recently completed a vibrant new mural, transforming a once-blank …
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by MELISSA KIRBY
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12/31/25
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The EZ Riders Motorcycle Club spread holiday cheer this season by supporting senior residents in Emanuel County and Candler County through music, fellowship and thoughtful gifts. Club members visited …
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12/31/25
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Just a friendly reminder that our library will be closed on New Year’s Day and will reopen Friday, January 2, at 8 a.m. We will continue to host our weekly programs: Veterans Breakfast on Mondays …
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by KAYLA WILLIAMS
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12/31/25
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Before her illness, Jan Hooks lived with a rhythm most people only dream about. Rising early and retiring late, Jan, 60, of Swainsboro, ran a thriving farm. She grew vegetables for a local market, …
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12/31/25
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Luke Scarboro and his loyal friend Buddy are getting ready to welcome the New Year. Luke, age 5, is a student at Swainsboro Pre K. Buddy, a gentle stray Bulldog, wandered into the Scarboro family’s …
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12/31/25
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January 8, 2025
Chase Sherrod was sworn in as Probate Magistrate Judge, and Jesse Moran was sworn in as Emanuel County Tax Commissioner by Chief Superior Court Judge Bobby Reeves. Kawame Coleman …
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12/31/25
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East Georgia State College and Georgia Southern University will merge effective January 1, 2026. EGSC and its campuses will be known as the Georgia Southern University – East Georgia campuses, led …
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12/31/25
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The Karrh Center recently welcomed more than 1,200 students and educators for school field trips at the historic downtown theatre.
Over the past two weeks, 1,162 students and 82 teachers from …
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by MELISSA KIRBY, DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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12/24/25
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For most people, the White House at Christmas time is seen through photographs and TV specials. Eyes fill with wonder as we view the twinkling lights, the tallest trees, and America's history wrapped …
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12/24/25
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The Swainsboro Police Department will host a Civilian Response to Active Shooter Event on January 3, 2026, at 8 a.m. at New Mt. Moriah located at 415 N. Green St., Swainsboro.
In the past two …
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by LT. ADAM KERSEY, SPD TRAINING & SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION
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12/24/25
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Thursday morning, children will wake their parents with excitement that can only be experienced on Christmas Day. We must also remember the reason for the season… the birth of Jesus Christ. Many …
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12/24/25
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The Veterans at the Library met at the Vann Community Center to start restoring the historic Vann sign that was blown over by Hurricane Helena 15 months ago. Friday, December 19, they stood the sign …
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12/24/25
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On Wednesday, Christmas Eve, Waffle King will spread holiday cheer with a special evening event from 6 to 8 p.m. The restaurant will be serving green spaghetti and offering free hot chocolate to …
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12/24/25
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Wiregrass Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution, presented their 42nd U.S. Flag Certificate on Monday, December 15, 2025, to Georgia Equipment Company, who recently erected a …
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12/24/25
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The Veterans at The Library held the 4th Annual Wreaths Across America event at the Swainsboro City Cemetery. With the help of the citizens of Emanuel County, over 2,600 wreaths were placed on …
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12/24/25
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Downtown Swainsboro has a colorful new addition! The Downtown Development Authority, in partnership with the City of Swainsboro, has recently completed a vibrant new mural, transforming a once-blank …
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by MELISSA KIRBY
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12/24/25
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The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court October 2025 term:
Donald Aaron Potter, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty plea on one count theft by shoplifting. He was fined …
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12/24/25
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