The Students of the Month for November and December were recognized on Friday, December 8, in the cafeteria at TCE. They received their certificates and enjoyed donuts with their families. The …
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12/20/23
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Wreaths Across America Day took place on December 16, with more that 2.7 million volunteers nationwide placing wreaths at more than 3700 cemeteries throughout the country. Our nation’s heroes were …
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By JANE DURDEN
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12/20/23
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This year’s “Shop with a Cop” event was held Tuesday, December 12. The event began at 6 p.m. at Swainsboro-Emanuel County Auditorium with a brief introduction on plans for the evening. Children …
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12/20/23
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As the children and adults lined the downtown streets of Swainsboro anticipating the start of this year’s Christmas parade, Santa arrived just in the nick of time to catch a ride on the firetruck. …
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by MELISSA KIRBY, DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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12/13/23
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The votes are in! We have a winner of our annual Downtown Storefront Decoration Contest. We are excited to announce 1st place goes to Gifts Galore for their rendition of “The Grinch Stole …
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by MELISSA KIRBY, DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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12/13/23
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Emanuel County Institute’s Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) recently teamed up for the 4th Annual Mayor’s Christmas Toy Drive. CTSO’s participating were FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, and …
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12/13/23
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Swainsboro’s Main Street Market Antique Mall has been voted 2023 “Best of Georgia” in the antique store category by the Georgia Business Journal for the third consecutive year. Every month, …
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12/13/23
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David Emanuel Academy seniors Chirsten McCoy and Billy Martin have been selected as school winners of the Heisman High School Scholarship Award. Academics, athletics, school activities, volunteer …
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12/13/23
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The Swainsboro City Council and Mayor met Monday evening, December 4, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. for their regularly scheduled meeting. Councilpersons Davis, Parker, Quarterman, Sconyers and Stafford were …
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12/6/23
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Sixty students from Swainsboro Middle School attended the state Jr. Beta Convention in Savannah November 27-29. These students were among over 3,000 other students from across the state of Georgia. …
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12/6/23
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The teaching profession draws many exceptional people into its ranks, and their best qualities thankfully are reflected in the students who come into their lives and into their classroom. That …
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12/6/23
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When Tiger fans look across at the Prince Avenue Christian sidelines at the State Championship game, they will see a familiar face. Kade Youmans, former Swainsboro quarterback, is an intern coach for …
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by JUSTIN GRAY
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12/6/23
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4-H'ers in Emanuel County tested their knowledge in consumer trends in the Southeast District 4-H Cotton Boll & Consumer Jamboree. The annual competition was held in Lyons on November 6.
Cotton …
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12/6/23
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The City of Twin City is gearing up the 4th Annual Mayor's Christmas Toy Drive.
“There are many needy children in and around Twin City. We want to make sure that all children have a joyous …
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11/29/23
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The Swainsboro Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority, will kick off December 7. Festivities will begin at 4 p.m. on the Boneyard with performances by Allstar Dance Academy …
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11/29/23
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Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the theft of a large sum of money from CPE America. Two of those individuals were employees of the firm, based in Metter.
Sheriff John …
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11/29/23
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Come help ‘Light Up The Town’ in Twin City Saturday, Dec. 9, beginning with the Christmas Parade at 5:30 p.m. The parade will start at the city shop and end at the Twin City Welcome Center where …
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11/29/23
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John E. Parker is seeking re-election to the position of City Council District 5 in the run-off election to be held December 5. He has served the citizens of Swainsboro in this capacity for the past …
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11/29/23
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It’s safe to say that we have all experienced at least one inspirational teacher who helped us understand their subject more and taught us to become a better person. The best teachers pass on this …
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11/22/23
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This time of the year we hear a lot about UGA Bulldog pride, but this week Bulldog pride has a very special meaning for Swainsboro. University of Georgia President Jere Morehead announced on Monday …
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11/22/23
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