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On May 9, 2025, at approximately 6:00 PM, the Twin City Police Department responded to a call for service at Singh's Food Mart in Twin City, Georgia. As part of the ongoing investigation, we are … more
And then there were four. Thirty-two teams began their guest for the class A division II state championship on April 23. Only 4 teams remain. All four are number one seeds and region champions. ECI … more
Eight 4-H’ers from Emanuel County tested their poultry knowledge on April 21, 2025, at the Area 4-H Poultry Judging Competition held in Lyons, Georgia. At the competition, all contestants judged … more
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Cadet Pace Cooper received the Sons of the American Revolution bronze medal JROTC award at the Millen Community House at the JROTC Eagle Battalion award … more

Historic preservation has been a part of the mission of the Daughters of the American Revolution from its beginning. Sharing their mission with the public and promoting historic preservation in the … more
The winners of this year’s Easter coloring contest were Savannah Bedgood, Zaydin Reese (not pictured) and Bri-Ella Braswell. Savannah was the winner in the 3-5 age group, Zaydin was the winner in … more
Lawrence receives Emanuel Farm Bureau scholarship Emanuel County students Clayton Hood and Emma Lawrence have been named recipients of Georgia Foundation for Agriculture (GFA) Scholarships. … more
Meet Mr. Smith, a cherished resident at Emanuel County Nursing Home. His days are filled with tending to our vibrant community garden, serenading fellow residents with uplifting songs, and sharing … more
Elease Turner, Toney Golden-President Elect, and Verdell Brinson-President-Emanuel Retired Educators Association (EREA), attended the Georgia Retired Educators Association (GREA) Convention May 6-8, … more

On Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Dr. Shannon Lawrence spoke to the Swainsboro Exchange Club. He was introduced by Club member Scotty Hattaway. Dr. Lawrence spoke on the Future Farmers of America and the Young … more
The month of May brings a lot of excitement to the library as we have many activities and events planned. As always, we have our Veterans Breakfast every Monday at 9:15 a.m. and Toddler Time every … more
That’s why water operators and firefighters from all across Georgia filled the Emanuel County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) last week for a first-of-its-kind fire hydrant operation and … more
On Police Memorial Day, the citizens of Twin City remember the life and legacy of former Police Chief Charles Oglesby. On December 20, 1968, Chief Oglesby was tragically shot and killed while … more
Johnson Grove Missionary Baptist Church will have their 125th Anniversary celebration Sunday, May 18. Sunday School will be at 9:30 a.m. and Mass meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. more

Peyton Lee, son of Michael and Jana Lee, and the David Emanuel Academy Salutatorian for the Class of 2025, was recently awarded the Davis-Hilburn Scholarship presented by the Dublin Rotary Club. … more
Third grade students at Twin City Elementary received a special visit last week from Mayor Matt Donaldson, who took time out of his schedule to speak with the students about local government. The … more
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Cadet LTC Sha'Riya McClendon received the Sons of the American Revolution bronze medal JROTC award and certificate at their Swainsboro High School JROTC … more
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Cadet Corian Roberson received the Sons of the American Revolution bronze medal JROTC award at the annual Emanuel County Institute JROTC battalion award … more
Each year, in celebration of Swainsboro’s Pine Tree Festival, The Forest-Blade features The Great Pinecone Hunt for a chance for one lucky winner to win $100 after locating the 20 hidden pinecones … more

Erin Stanford, a rising senior and standout member of the Emanuel County Institute JROTC program, has been selected as one of only 75 students worldwide to participate in the Four-Star Leadership … more
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