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The River Rats have toured the Ogeechee once again. On Friday, April 21, 34 boats carrying 70 citizens who call themselves the River Rats, set off at the Bull Hole in Jenkins County to make their … more
On Tuesday morning, May 23, deputies with the Emanuel Co Sheriff’s Office and an officer with the Department of Community Supervision initiated a search of a probationer’s resident after … more
Swainsboro High School baseball player, River Greene, has been selected among the top players from four regions of Georgia, to play in the 2023 All Star-All State Baseball Tournament. Coaches and … more
It’s safe to say that we have all experienced at least one inspirational teacher who helped us to understand their subject more and taught us to become a better person. The best teachers pass on … more

The SHS Bass Fishing Team, under the guidance of Coach Hunter Braswell, had an unforgettable weekend and emerged victorious as State Champions. Despite being only in their second season, this team … more
PERFECT ATTENDANCE First Grade: Reed Baird, Wyatt Collins, Kameron Dixon, Sophia Gay, Erian Hillman, Gracie Johnson, Jase Kersey, Matthew Wilkerson Second Grade: Jeb Cavanah, Mariah Cross, … more
The single most important day of the twentieth century was 79 years ago on June 6, 1944, during the pinnacle of WWII. It will forever be remembered as D-Day, but the official code name was Operation … more
The ECI Bulldog baseball team will play in the state championship game for the second time in the last 8 years. The Bulldogs played for the championship in 2015 losing to Schley Co. in two games. … more
SOAR Teacher of the Year - Melissa Sapp Winners of Aftermath Competitions - Lanna Douglas and John-Nathan Martin Honor Graduates CheyAnne Woodcock Howard - Valedictorian, Peyton Free - … more

It was Elmer Davis that said, “This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than … more
Swainsboro High School graduates Dakota Blount and Da’rius Phillips didn’t waste time taking the next step on their academic and athletic journeys. The two Tigers signed letters of intent to play … more
Swainsboro High School senior Jayson Brown recently signed a commitment to attend Georgia Southern University. He received four renewable scholarships from the Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music … more
The regular meeting of the Emanuel County Board of Commissioners convened on Tuesday, May 15, 2023. Chairman Hugh Foskey called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Board Room of … more
David Emanuel Academy held their graduation ceremony Wednesday, May 17 at 6 p.m. Headmaster Haylee Free opened the program with the announcement of the first ever SOAR Teacher of the Year, Melissa … more

Durden Banking Company had the honor of presenting area high school graduates with $500.00 scholarships. All area high school graduating seniors had the opportunity to submit essays related to … more
With the help of community partners, Emanuel County Schools held an English Learner (EL) Family night program May 15, at Swainsboro Primary School that provided many family members and students with … more
Casey Fountain was recently named the Director of Institutional Advancement at East Georgia State College (EGSC). In this role, she will oversee facility reservations, coordinate event requests, … more
Emanuel County Commission officials have received notification that the County will receive state grant awards of more than 6 million dollars for three upcoming projects. County Administrator Guy … more
Recent graduate Zach Lee is making history for Swainsboro High School athletics. He signed a letter of intent for Life University in Marietta and is the first wrestler in school history with such an … more

The Kiwanis Club of Swainsboro held its weekly meeting, Tuesday night, May 16, 2023, at the Rustic Grille at 7:00 p.m. With President Tammy Allen presiding, there were 19 in attendance including 2 … more
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