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The next set of emergency lights and sirens you encounter in Emanuel County will be brighter and louder than the last. A brand-new ambulance has been added to our EMS fleet, and it’s largely thanks … more
The 2024 Swainsboro Police Awards Banquet was held Thursday evening, February 22, at Beaver Creek Plantation. Swainsboro Police Chief Randy Ellison opened the program with a welcome to everyone and a … more
Swainsboro Police Chief Randy Ellison seems to have the OK from his family concerning his plans to retire at the end of this year. The Chief announced his retirement this past Thursday night at the … more
Emanuel Medical Center CEO, Damien Scott, attended the National Rural Health Association Policy Institute February 12 – 15 in Washington D.C. In addition to learning about pending legislation … more

Today, Representative Butch Parrish (R-Swainsboro) announced his recent appointment as the Chairman of the House Rules Committee by Speaker Jon Burns as well as his decision to run for re-election in … more
Missy Turner, featured artist for Black History Month at The Kalmanson Gallery of Emanuel Arts Council, received a warm welcome at the opening reception for her exhibition on February 8. A number … more
The Emanuel County Board of Education met on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at Swainsboro Middle School with the following members in attendance: Brandon Jones, Cherie Hooks, Del Brown, … more
The Emanuel County Board of Education voted, after an in-depth interviewing process was completed, at a Called Meeting in open session on February 15, 2024, to approve the appointment of Dr. Denise … more
Lynn Brinson, Emanuel Medical Center's Director of Development, spent the week of Valentine's Day thanking some of the people and businesses that contributed to Emanuel Medical Center through the … more

Emanuel County Institute held their annual pageant on Saturday, January 28. Congratulations Miss ECI, Smith Willoughby. Her court includes 1st runner up, Halli Kate Johnson; 2nd runner up, Matti … more
The annual joint meeting of the Emanuel County 4-H Club Foundation and the Emanuel County 4-H Club Volunteer Leaders Council was held Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 7 p.m. at East Georgia State … more
Lingering projects and postponed action took the spotlight at the February 5 meeting of the Swainsboro City Council this past Monday evening. Reverend Kenneth Edge of the Emanuel Worship Center … more
National K-9 certification is difficult to achieve and difficult to maintain, and for the past couple of years, Swainsboro Police Department's K-9 unit has made the mark for National Certification. … more

Suzanne Hendricks has had dreams of being a published author since she was in elementary school in southwest Georgia. Her parents, Drs. John and Sandra Shockley, who now reside in Morgan County, … more
In conjunction with their one-year business anniversary, Our Town Healthcare, located at 355 S. Coleman Street, Swainsboro, held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, January 18, at 4 p.m. Emanuel County … more
The Swainsboro-Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 69th Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Banquet on Thursday, January 25, at the Nordson Center at the SEC Conference Complex. Cason … more
During his first staff meeting of 2024, District Attorney Tripp Fitzner announced promotions within the office’s investigative branch. Before going into routine business, DA Fitzner swore … more

Grab your favorite gals and come shop Downtown Swainsboro on February 10! Don’t worry guys, we haven’t left you out. While you are out for some retail therapy, be sure to leave “Cupid’s … more
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