The Twin City Lions Club met for their June lunch meeting at Simply Southern restaurant in Twin City. Lion George Elder presented a program near and dear to him as he is leading a crusade to …
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6/14/23
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The original 14 U.S. Flag poles at the Veterans and First Responders Memorial Park were installed in August 2021 using PVC pipes. The Veterans at the Library felt like the flag poles needed to be …
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6/14/23
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During the 2023 Georgia Association of Extension 4-H Agents annual meeting held in Vidalia, Emanuel County 4-H volunteer T’Neil Williams was recognized as the Outstanding Individual Volunteer …
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by JAKYN TYSON
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6/14/23
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Nominations and voting is now open for The Forest-Blade's annual Readers Choice Awards! CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE AND VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITES All registered voters will be entered for a chance to win …
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6/8/23
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At the May 2023 meeting, the Twin City Commission approved Resolution 06-2023 - declaring June 5-9, 2023 as Municipal Court Clerks Week in the City of Twin City.
“Jessica Sumner is our …
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6/7/23
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting, Monday, June 5, 2023, at 9:15 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, there were 50 in attendance, including three new veterans, Mac Kee Brown, …
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6/7/23
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Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock are delivering new resources through the bipartisan infrastructure law to help remove hazardous contaminants and substances from properties in Adrian. …
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6/7/23
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The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 103 Commander Henry Thompson and Commander Elect Willie Bush installed named pavers around the Veterans Memorial Monday afternoon, June 5. If any veteran or …
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6/7/23
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Most little boys want to be a doctor, fireman, police officer or an athletic superstar when they grow up. For one neighboring young man, his dream came true. Twenty-three-year-old six-foot five-inch …
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6/7/23
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The Veterans at the Library Group held a historic Memorial Day event at the newly named Veterans and First Responders Memorial Park on Monday, May 29, 2023. The park is located at the corner of U.S. …
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6/7/23
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Emanuel County Fire & Rescue is conducting two volunteer Firefighter classes. The classes will be taught at the Twin City Fire Department with classes being held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday …
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6/7/23
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The annual Summer Art Camp of Emanuel Arts Council will once again be held at The Sudie Fulford Community Center of East Georgia State College. The three-day camp will be held June 20-22 from 9 a.m. …
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by JACQUIE BRASHER
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6/7/23
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The Forest-Blade has proudly served the Emanuel County community for more than 160 years, and we believe that everyone in the community should have access to the community newspaper. With the recent …
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6/7/23
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On May 8, 2023, Jayson L. Brown was awarded the Eloise Vining Scholarship from The Progressive Ladies Club during Swainsboro High School Honors Night Program, and received numerous recognitions for …
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6/7/23
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Mrs. Maretha Brown, a hometown hero in Manassas, Georgia, has served 92 years of pure excellence in her community. She is a mother of nine and the wife of the late Mr. Purley Brown. Mrs. Brown is a …
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by Quintus Williams
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6/7/23
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For the 35th year, Durden Banking Company facilitated the Mini Bank Program for students in second through fifth grade at Twin City Elementary and second grade at Swainsboro Primary. Each year, the …
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6/7/23
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Swainsboro City Council held their regular monthly meeting Monday, June 5, at 6 p.m. Following the Prayer of Invocation that was provided by Pastor Nicholas Robertson of Consuming Fire Ministries, …
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by BRITTANY HALL
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6/7/23
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A recent report from the Georgia Hospital Association shows that Emanuel Medical Center generated nearly $86 million for the local economy in 2021. The economic impact totaled almost $1 million more …
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6/7/23
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East Georgia State College (EGSC) has partnered with Golden Harvest Food Bank to launch the Bobcat Pantry at the EGSC Swainsboro campus. This will be the first college partnership for the food bank …
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6/7/23
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Swainsboro native, Nataya Cowart Wright, is an author, licensed professional counselor and life coach, a serial entrepreneur, and the founder of the non-profit organization, SheRose, Inc. …
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6/6/23
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