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East Georgia State College (EGSC) will hold its Spring Commencement Ceremony Friday, May 3, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. The ceremony will be held in the gymnasium on the EGSC Swainsboro campus. Family and … more
The East Georgia State College (EGSC) Bobcat Pantry recently received a $5,000 grant from the Georgia Power Foundation. The grant will be used to help stock the on-campus food pantry to benefit … more
On Tuesday, April 16, the East Georgia Healthcare Center received a Governor’s Commendation for its successful colorectal cancer screening program that is saving lives in rural Georgia. Rep. Butch … more
The Emanuel County Board of Education met on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at Swainsboro High School with the following members in attendance: Brandon Jones, Cherie Hooks, Del Brown, Tanya … more

Back by popular demand, Axe of Valor will once again bring axe throwing excitement to the Pine Tree Festival with its mobile axe throwing unit. Originating from lumberjack competitions, axe throwing … more
The Swainsboro Exchange Club annually honors Emanuel County’s First Responders with an appreciation lunch. This event was held at East Georgia State College on Tuesday, April 16. The highlight of … more
Born and raised in Herndon, this year’s Green Jacket recipient is no stranger to Swainsboro and Emanuel County. He is also no stranger to the education field. A graduate of Jenkins County High, … more
The Emanuel Retired Educators Association held its April meeting at Twin City Elementary School Media Center on April 17. Principal Jessica Collins provided a warm welcome to members of the group and … more
The City of Twin City will be celebrating Georgia Cities Week by hosting our annual city clean-up event on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 9a.m. – 2p.m. There will be several dump locations … more

This year volunteers with Keep Emanuel Beautiful (KEB) invite all Emanuel County citizens and civic groups to join in the county-wide cleanup on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet up sites … more
Mckayla Hall (Valedictorian), Elaina Hutcheson (Salutatorian), Sarah Beasley, Jayden Bene-teau, Sha’mya Benjamin, Sadie Boulineau, Zoe Carter, Ella Canady, Yaretzi Castro, Brandon Chapman, … more
The Veterans at the Library traveled to the Emanuel County Historical Preservation Society Museum for visitation, lunch and a special program on Monday, April 15, at 10 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley … more
Veterans at the Library met Monday, April 8. They had one new veteran attend, Veteran Alfred Gregary Perry. Perry served in the U.S. Army from June 20, 1977, to June 21, 1980. He served with … more
Twin City officials announced the city will be celebrating "Georgia Cities Week" April 21-27. The theme of this year's Georgia Cities Week is "Soaring to New Heights". "We're very proud of our … more

Emanuel County Sheriff’s Officers Corporal Cody Usry, Lieutenant Curtis Armstrong and Deputy Mason Russell recently completed a LIDAR Speed Measurement course taught by the Georgia Police Academy … more
Ricky Thomas, age 38, of Swainsboro was arrested twice in two months on drug related charg-es. The first arrest was made February 9, 2024. Following crack cocaine purchases made by un-dercover … more
Listed below are Georgia Department of Public Health Food Service Establishment Inspection Reports for the month of March 2024, along with the violations: Brown Bag Cafe – 98 A … more
Dear Editor, During the week of April 21-27, Twin City will join other cities across Georgia in celebrating Georgia Cities Week. This week has been set aside to recognize the many services city … more
Another election has been decided in the crowded 2024 political sweepstakes of Emanuel County. The official numbers for the runoff between Kwame Coleman and Chris Jukes for County Commissioner, … more

Record rainfall in the past 30 days may have some folks thinking about trading in their cars and trucks for boats. At least the Georgia Department of Transportation and our local Coun-ty … more
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