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Franklin Memorial Library invites the community to take advantage of its weekly programs and year-round services. The library's Genealogy Class will meet on Thursday, August 13, at 3 p.m. Whether …
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by KAYLA WILLIAMS
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8/12/26
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The newly restored Karrh Center in downtown Swainsboro swapped its silver screen for live jazz syncopation as it hosted the Louis Pettinelli Jazz Band on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The highly …
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by Roy Joe Kemp
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8/12/26
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday morning, August 10, at 9 a.m. With Veteran Scotty Nasworthy presiding, they had 38 in attendance. Sheri …
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8/12/26
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The Forest-Blade traveled to Asheville, NC to the COVE at the Billy Graham Training Center. Kathie Barton, Shirley Boulineau, Judy Hendrix and Phyllis Shore attended a seminar about King David at the …
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8/12/26
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The Swainsboro-Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen as our August 2026 Chamber Champion Spotlight. For nearly two decades, DreamMaker has been a valued …
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by BRITTANY WILLIAMS
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8/5/26
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The Swainsboro City Council held its regular monthly meeting Monday, August 3, at Swainsboro Fire Department Headquarters. Mayor Lillie Ann Brown and all six council members were present.
The …
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8/5/26
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For Bailey Stevens, pursuing a career in healthcare is more than a professional goal-it is a path that has been shaped by family, education, and a desire to eventually give back to her hometown. …
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by LANNA DOUGLAS
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8/5/26
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The future home of Dongwon Autopart Technology, located at 297 Industrial Park, Swainsboro, sustained damage Saturday, August 1, after strong winds struck the construction site.
According to …
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8/5/26
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A friendly reminder that Franklin Memorial Library will close at 4 p.m. today, August 5, for our monthly Staff Meeting. Please plan your visit accordingly. We also invite you to join us for our …
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by KAYLA WILLIAMS
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8/5/26
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Swainsboro High School is celebrating an outstanding national achievement by FCCLA member and Culinary Arts student Isabella Blanford, who recently earned third place in the nation at the Family, …
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8/5/26
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SunMark Community Bank recently demonstrated its continued commitment to supporting the communities it serves through its July Casual Cause initiative. Employees across the bank collected school …
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8/5/26
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To help kick off the 2026 Wreaths Across America project, the Citizens Bank of Swainsboro had members of the Veterans at the Library pick up a check for $500.00 to help place wreaths on some …
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7/29/26
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Community pride is on display.
Keep Emanuel Beautiful (KEB) has selected Citizens Bank of Swainsboro as the latest recipient of its Beautiful Business of the Month Award, recognizing local …
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by HALEI LAMB
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7/29/26
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This summer, Christian Novak, High School Social Studies teacher, had the incredible privilege of serving as a Social Studies instructor for the Governor’s Honors Program (GHP), one of Georgia’s …
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7/29/26
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A special service was held Tuesday, July 28, at 9 a.m. at the Veterans & 1st Responders Memorial Park for the five U.S. Service members who have died in the Iran Conflict. Those service members are …
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7/29/26
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DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen has awarded its 2026 Production Facilitator of the Year Award to Will Asbell of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of East Georgia. The award was presented at DreamMaker Bath & …
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7/29/26
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The Emanuel Arts Council Art Camp celebrated its tenth year this summer with a full house! Camp was held at Vann Community House in Swainsboro July 20-22. Art facilitators this year were Instructor …
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by JACQUIE BRASHER
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7/29/26
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A friendly reminder that the library staff will resume monthly staff meetings in August. The library will close at 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, for our monthly staff meeting. We're also excited to …
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by KAYLA WILLIAMS
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7/29/26
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday morning, July 27, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, they had 40 in attendance. J. W. …
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7/29/26
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What is this machine that sits with an old Fordson tractor under a bright red roof? We’ve been told we now have “class” with that red roof, and folks say it looks good! The machine is a Frick …
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by MISSY ELDER
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7/29/26
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