Five Christmas balls were placed in local businesses for citizens to find and bring back to The Forest-Blade to be entered into a drawing to win a gift basket full of goodies or $100. The lucky …
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12/27/23
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Thorne Jersey is the winner of the 2023 My Dream Christmas giveaway. Children were asked to send in a drawing of what their perfect Christmas would look like for a chance to win $50. Congratulations …
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12/27/23
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At the November meeting of Keep Emanuel Beautiful, members and guests were advised of the approval of KEB as a designated 501C3 nonprofit organization. This is a major achievement and means donated …
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12/27/23
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Wallee Kersey is a 12th grade Senior 4-H member from Emanuel County Institute. Wallee’s project area is Engineering & Mechanics
Have you ever wondered how engineers create amazing things like …
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12/27/23
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Bridget Rencher came from very humble beginnings. In fact, her family didn’t have indoor plumbing until she was 10 years old. The daughter of a sharecropper, Rencher grew up work-ing in tobacco …
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by KRIS PATTERSON, NAVAL INFORMATION WARFARE CENTER ATLANTIC PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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12/27/23
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Swainsboro High School’s Demello Jones officially signed with the University of Georgia to play football Dec. 20, with his family alongside him. Jones made his commitment to UGA back in March of …
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by JUSTIN GRAY
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12/21/23
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Swainsboro St. Philip Center of Hope will be open for food distribution Thursday, December 21, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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12/20/23
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Hospital rankings can provide useful benchmark information; however, it is important to understand what factors may impact such rankings. Every year, Georgia Trend evaluates Georgia hospitals that …
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12/20/23
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The song, ‘O Holy Night’, reminds us that Jesus, holy Jesus, was born in a manger. Through his humble beginnings, we remember to love mankind through Jesus’ example. We fall on our knees in awe …
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12/20/23
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Swainsboro City Councilman John E. Parker has been named in a felony indictment returned in the October term of an Emanuel County grand jury. Parker has been the subject of an extended investigation …
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12/20/23
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In the spirit of community, compassion, and the Christmas season, The Lazarus Project is thrilled to announce our Food Giveaway event Friday, December 22, at 12 p.m. at 664 S. Main St. They extend a …
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12/20/23
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Nataleigh Belcher is an 11th grade student at ECI. She recently competed in the 4-H Safety Project and would like to share her project.
ATV Safety—What All Parents Should Know
Riding a …
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by NATALEIGH BELCHER
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12/20/23
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The Emanuel County Board of Education met on Tuesday, December 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Office with the following members in attendance: John Allen Bailey, Del Brown, Cherie Hooks, Brandon …
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12/20/23
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David Emanuel Academy was well represented by students from 4th grade through 12th grade competing at the Beta Convention in November. At the Elementary Beta level, Blakely Johnson competed in solo …
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12/20/23
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At Thanksgiving and Christmas time, Family Connection sponsors activities for the WIC qualified families to promote participation in the program. Children in Pre-K and Early Head Start were asked to …
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12/20/23
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The Lazarus Project Food Pantry officially opened in Swainsboro this week from a $50,000 grant from Aetna Better Health of Georgia and Beacon of Home Church of God. The food pantry is the result of a …
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12/20/23
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On Monday, December 18, at approximately 3:15 p.m., Swainsboro Police Officers were dispatched to an address on North Racetrack Street in reference to shots being fired. Upon officers’ arrival, …
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12/20/23
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The last baseball awards were given out a few days ago with one Bulldog coach and one player receiving top honors. Head baseball coach Brooks Collins was selected at the Georgia Dugout Club Class A …
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by RON WEATHERFORD
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12/20/23
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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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The Veterans at the Library would like to invite everyone to stop by the Veterans/First Responders Park located at the corner of Hwy 80 West and Kite Hwy to view the beautiful Christmas tree. It is …
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12/20/23
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