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The Police Department Scavenger Hunt began June 3, at 4:30 p.m. In addition to the winners that ran in the paper on June 18 and 25, Josie Radford found rock#18 at McRae Vet Clinic, Tinsley Sherrod …
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7/17/24
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Swainsboro St. Philip Center of Hope food pantry will be open for distribution on Thursday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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7/17/24
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All the Fixin’s was recently awarded Twin City’s first ever “Thriving Twin City” facade grant. All the Fixin’s has two cafe locations in Twin City and Swainsboro and serves coffee, …
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7/10/24
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Ridgeway Lodge #104 of Garfield will be hosting a Hunters Safety Course on July 20, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 124 Hall Street in Garfield. The course will be conducted by Georgia DNR free of …
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7/10/24
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Keep Emanuel Beautiful held its monthly meeting on Thursday, June 20, in the County Commissioners Board Room of the Coleman County Office Building. A big announcement and a major step forward in the …
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7/10/24
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The first cup of coffee I ever enjoyed was in the most unlikely of places. I guess in today’s sense of child rearing it would be considered unlikely or just plain careless (if you were to ask some …
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by Dena Walden
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7/10/24
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On Saturday, June 22, FaithAnn Rogers, an Emanuel County 4-H member and recent Swainsboro High School graduate, was recognized as the recipient of the Idelle Lee Carter Memorial Scholarship during a …
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7/10/24
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Over 50 young inventors, explorers and dreamers are attending Camp Invention on the campus of East Georgia State College this week. Since 2014, the camp has been held at the Sudie A. Fulford …
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7/10/24
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As we celebrate Independence Day, let’s remember how blessed we are to be a part of the great nation, the United States of America.
The song ‘God Bless the USA,’ written and recorded by Lee …
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7/4/24
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Braylee Jade Williams is the six-year-old daughter of Kylie and Jeremy Williams of Swains-boro. She is an upcoming first-grade student at David Emanuel Academy. On April 27, 2024, Braylee won the …
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7/3/24
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Nathaniel and Lashawna David were sentenced Wednesday, June 26, for the murder of Connie Mercer-Webb. Both pled guilty to the following charges: Nathaniel - malice murder, possession of firearm …
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7/3/24
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On July 1, 2024, new Georgia law moved the permitting of public fireworks display to the control of local fire departments. Georgia State law overrides local laws and regulations and now requires …
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7/3/24
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The July session of Swainsboro City Council took place July 1, 2024, at the Swainsboro Fire Department Headquarters at 6 p.m. Present were Mayor Bennett, Councilmembers Collins, Davis, Quarterman, …
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7/3/24
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The ripple effects of the new Hyundai Meta Plant near Savannah are beginning to be felt in Emanuel County. On Monday of this week, representatives of the Blade spoke with Kukhui Yu, a Director at …
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7/3/24
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday morning, July 1, at 9 a.m. With Scotty Nasworthy presiding, they had 40 in attendance. Joyce Fennell …
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7/3/24
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The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court April 2024 term:
James Bush, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty plea on one count possession of meth w/intent. He was fined $500 …
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7/3/24
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On Friday, June 28, 2024, Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant on the res-idence of Rodney Wilson. The following day, Saturday, June 29, Emanuel County Sheriff’s Of-fice, …
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7/3/24
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On Saturday, June 22, 2024, the community and fans from afar came out to support Junior Brinson at his auto museum grand opening by attending his First Annual Cruise In. The Cruise In was held from 8 …
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6/26/24
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After a busy six months of electioneering, local voting will now take a bit of a break following the runoff for the District 3 county commissioner slot. Political newcomer John “Johnny” Moore …
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6/26/24
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Southeastern Technical College's (STC) Michael Crumpler served as a judge for the 35th Annual Outstanding Apprenticeship Competition hosted by Ironworkers Local Union 709 Southeastern District …
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6/26/24
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