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As long as I can remember I have always loved to sing. I enjoyed all types of music. I remember my father told me that whatever you love to do, be sure to get around as many other people who love to … more
Emanuel County Farm Bureau will hold their annual meeting Monday, August 28, 2023, at the Farm Bureau building on Lambs Bridge Road. Refreshments will be served beginning at 6:30 and the meeting will … more
Twin City Mayor Matt Donaldson has announced he will be seeking another term as the Mayor of Twin City. Donaldson was elected Mayor of Twin City in 2019 and began his term in 2020. Donaldson … more
Engaging parents and community members is crucial for the success of our schools. That is why we highly value the support of all our community partners. Emanuel County schools receive year-round … more

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen recently named Eric, David and Leesa Anderson of the East Georgia location winner of its 2023 “Enhancing Lives. Improving Homes” award. Commitment to the client … more
The Emanuel County Board of Education met on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the Swainsboro Primary School cafeteria with the following members in attendance: John Allen Bailey, Del Brown, … more
The Associate of Science in Nursing program at Southeastern Technical College graduated its Bridge Option class on July 31 in Vidalia’s Tattnall Auditorium. Southeastern Tech faculty and staff … more
In a conversation this past Monday with Emanuel County Administrator Guy Singletary, the Forest Blade asked for updates on several items of interest, not the least of which was the reported millage … more
Swainsboro Center of Hope Food Pantry will be open for distribution on Thursday, August 17, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. more

Swainsboro High School DeMello Jones has been selected as a 2023 AJC Super 11. DeMello is a senior at Swainsboro High School. The Super 11 is one of Georgia's most prestigious statewide awards for … more
The Scentsy Buddy Drive will be donating “buddies” (stuffed animals) to Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office, Swainsboro Police Department and Swainsboro Fire Department. These buddies will be used … more
If you live to be 100, are you going to look back on your life and be happy with the way it all turned out? What regrets will affect you the most? What substantial moments and experiences will become … more
In the month of July, The Forest-Blade honored our local four-legged friends by publishing a competition called ‘The Dog Cause’, where seven entries were submitted to be considered for a cash … more
Family Connection sponsored the Scavenger Hunt for Books this summer. Local businesses participated by being the weekly secret location for children to follow clues and find their free … more

Swainsboro Kiwanis Club supports the local schools’ efforts to improve literacy. The club made a donation to Emanuel County Institute to be used toward the purchase of books and materials for the … more
Politics in Emanuel County will be getting warmer as we head toward 2024’s national elections. City races for the Nov. 7 general election this Fall in Swainsboro,Twin City and Stillmore as well as … more
The August 21 County Commissioners Meeting will have on its agenda the John C. Coleman Hotel building, to discuss its fate. Many people want to see it restored; some want to tear it down. It is one … more
The National Beta Club is proud to announce that Emanuel County Institute is a 2022-2023 National Beta School of Merit. The school earned this recognition by offering National Beta to all eligible … more
The Emanuel Retired Educator Association met recently to plan for the upcoming year. The officers and committee chairs discussed programs and meeting locations. They also discussed state programs and … more

For many generations, Brandon Jones’ family has been committed to the betterment of education in our community. Jones himself is a proud alumnus of ECI and an honor graduate from the class of … more
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