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Long-awaited marquee rose above downtown Swainsboro, marking historic milestone for the Karrh Center
For the first time in decades, downtown Swainsboro watched history unfold one piece at a time. After years of planning, fundraising, restoration, and unwavering community support, the long-awaited …
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by MELISSA KIRBY
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7/29/26
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Our sleuths did not get "alarmed" by the clues that led them to the Swainsboro Fire Department for the final location to get their new books. Thanks to the great staff at the Fire Department for …
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by TAMRA ALLEN
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7/29/26
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The first thing Dr. Caleb Rich wants to talk about isn't the new award sitting on his shelf. It's the patient whose life changed because of it.
For the purpose of this story, we’ll call that …
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by HALEI LAMB
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7/22/26
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Teresa Coleman has been appointed interim president of Southeastern Technical College (STC) following the retirement of President Larry Calhoun. Coleman brings more than 30 years of experience in …
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7/22/26
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Excitement is building across the Middle Judicial Circuit as nine local couples prepare to put on their dancing shoes for a powerful cause. The Sunshine House Regional Children's Advocacy Center is …
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by HAYLEE FREE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SUNSHINE HOUSE
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7/22/26
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The July meeting of the Emanuel County Board of Commissioners was held Monday evening, July 20, 2026, at the Emanuel County Courthouse. With all commissioners present, Chairman Jim Sherrod called the …
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7/22/26
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What began as the sale of a locally owned business turned into a life-changing ministry that now stretches from Emanuel County to Sierra Leone, West Africa.
For Mitchell and Donna Moore, the …
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by: LANNA DOUGLAS
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7/22/26
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As she prepares for the next chapter of her professional basketball career in Germany, Emanuel County native Prencis Harden is taking time to reflect on the people, perseverance and purpose that …
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By Roosevelt Young
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7/22/26
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Luke Lanier, city president at Durden Banking Company in Metter, has been elected by his peers across the state as chair-elect of the Leadership GBA Board of Directors. Leadership GBA supports the …
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by GEORGIA BANKERS ASSOCIATION
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7/22/26
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday morning, July 13, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, they had 30 in attendance. Librarian …
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7/22/26
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday morning, July 20, at 9 a.m. With Veteran Scotty Nasworthy presiding, they had 41 in attendance. The Beta …
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7/22/26
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The original Grimm brothers’ version of the "Snow White" fairy tale explores the dangers of the seven deadly sins, in particular those of vanity, pride and wrath versus the power of pure kindness …
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by ROY JOE KEMP
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7/22/26
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Thanks to our friends at the Durden Bank in Swainsboro and in Twin City, our book hunters were able to follow the clues to either location for a new book. We want to encourage families to come out …
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by TAMRA ALLEN
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7/22/26
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Jessica Wilson, the Chief Assistant District Attorney for the Middle Judicial Circuit, was named Assistant District Attorney of the Year by the District Attorneys' Association of Georgia on Sunday. …
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7/22/26
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The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court April 2026 term:
Michael Anthony Scott, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty plea on one count fleeing and eluding with 10 years to …
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7/22/26
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7/21/26
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For Clay Johnson, the first sign that something was wrong was pain.
It started with an unexplained shooting pain down his left arm and into his hand. What seemed like an unusual symptom …
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by LANNA DOUGLAS
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7/16/26
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An unexpected diagnosis changed Wendy Coker’s life in an instant.
On April 25, 2024, Coker learned she had stage III colorectal cancer. What followed were months of chemotherapy, radiation and …
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by LANNA DOUGLAS
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7/16/26
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Each year, the Swainsboro Police Department hosts a "find a rock" Treasure Hunt for children ages 5-12. Each officer hides a painted rock inside the city limits of Swainsboro with his or her badge …
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7/15/26
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The Emanuel Retired Educators Association (EREA) Executive Committee met last week at the Franklin Memorial Library for its annual planning session. The theme for the new year is Sound the Trumpet, …
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7/15/26
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