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Swainsboro High School FCCLA traveled to Athens on March 17, to compete at the State Leadership Conference. These members worked hard on their STAR Events projects for months in preparation for their …
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4/3/24
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Talmadge “Tee” Smith Jr., son of Bonnie Rose Smith and the late Talmadge Smith Sr., is the Choral Director and the Literary Team coach at Houston County High School. This year makes Smith’s …
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4/3/24
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All of us had to start somewhere and 11 year old Stetson Sheppard is no exception. Stetson was assigned the task of shadowing a business for extra credits at Swainsboro Middle School Beta Club. He …
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4/3/24
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Members of the Veterans at the Library added three new U.S. Flags to the front fence around the Veterans and 1st Responders Memorial Park on Friday, March 25. These three U.S. flags represent the two …
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4/3/24
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The final tabulation on the first round of regular elections for 2024 is in the books, with the next ballot event coming up next week on April 9. The results of the Georgia Presidential Primary and …
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4/3/24
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting Monday, April 1, at 9:15 a.m. at Franklin Memorial Library. With Shari Watt presiding for Chair John Tapley, they had 42 in attendance. Breakfast …
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4/3/24
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The regular meeting of the Swainsboro City Council and Mayor took place Monday, April 1, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the Swainsboro Fire Department Headquarters. Following an invocation and Pledge of …
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4/3/24
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Southeastern Technical College had a celebrity on campus on March 11, 2024, in Swainsboro's Boatwright Auditorium. The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) program welcomed Piglet and several of …
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3/27/24
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The Swainsboro Police Department and the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Department combined efforts to suppress the open-air illegal drug sales in Swainsboro. The Swainsboro Police Department's Drug …
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3/27/24
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Sheriff Jeffrey Brewer, Chief Deputy Nick Robertson, Corporal Trent Kersey and Deputy Jamey Chalker had the pleasure of participating in Read Across America at Twin City Elementary School and …
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3/27/24
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‘For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.’ - John 3:16
We will celebrate Easter this Sunday, …
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3/27/24
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200 YEARS “Two Centuries of Swainsboro”
A look back at stories of local life in Swainsboro from 1822 to 2023 is now available. Copies of the 75-page magazine were included in last week’s …
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3/27/24
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I returned to the Gold Dome on Monday, March 18, 2024, to begin the eleventh week of the 2024 Legislative Session. Last week, we convened in the House Chamber for three legislative days and continued …
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3/27/24
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In the tradition of the highly praised World War II mini series, "Band Of Brothers", the newly released mini series by Apple TV, "Masters Of The Air", tells the story of the Americans who won the air …
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by ERIC HOGAN
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3/27/24
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Graduation is quickly approaching and it's time to show off your graduate. Be sure to submit your information by May 3 to be published in our 2024 Graduation section on May 15!
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3/21/24
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In its customary manner, the Emanuel County Board of Commissioners moved concisely through the agenda of its regular March 18, 2024, meeting this past Monday evening. Commission Chairman Hugh Foskey …
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3/20/24
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The House of Representatives got back to work on Monday, March 11, for the tenth week of the 2024 legislative session. With Sine Die approaching on March 28, 2024, the time for vetting bills is …
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by REPRESENTATIVE BUTCH PARRISH
STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 158
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3/20/24
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The Emanuel County Board of Education met on Tuesday, March 12, at 5:30 p.m. at Swainsboro Elementary School with the following members in attendance: Brandon Jones, Cherie Hooks, Del Brown, Tanya …
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3/20/24
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The Emanuel Arts Council will host a Block Party for the Arts on March 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. The 100 block of North Green Street will be closed to traffic during those hours. The event will feature …
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3/20/24
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The East Georgia State College (EGSC) Women’s Basketball Team made history this weekend after being crowned the 2024 Region 17 Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Women’s Basketball …
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3/20/24
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