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Complaints of heavy traffic led to the arrest of Donna Lisa Brannen, 50, and Cindy Mae For-tescue, 51, both of Twin City, Tuesday night, December 19, by Emanuel County Sheriff’s Of-fice …
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12/27/23
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Christopher G. Jukes is seeking election to the seat of the County Commissioner District 1.
He is married to Brandi B. Jukes. He has three daughters and a stepson. He is the son of Con-nie Cowart …
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12/27/23
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The East Georgia State College (EGSC) Foundation recently received a $25,000 gift from the Mill Creek Foundation. The gift was made in memory of long-time EGSC Foundation Trustee and Mill Creek …
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12/27/23
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Katelyn Kersey, a 9th grade student at Swainsboro High School is ready to bring in the new year. She is the daughter of Ryan Kersey of Swainsboro and Karen Kersey of Swainsboro.
The staff of The …
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12/27/23
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January 4, 2023
On Thursday, December 29, a reception was held at Durden Banking Company in Swainsboro to celebrate the retirement of two long-term employees. Jan Lamb, a 35-year veteran and Peggy …
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12/27/23
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Each year, The Forest-Blade has a coloring contest for school age children to enter for a chance to win $25. This year, the winners of the Christmas Carols coloring contest are Ella Hambrick and AJ …
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12/27/23
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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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