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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday morning, April 21, at 9 a.m. With acting Chair Scotty Nasworthy presiding, they had 39 in attendance. The …
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by DESS SMITH
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4/23/25
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Erin Stanford, an 11th-grade honor student at Emanuel County Institute ('ECI') and a dedicated JROTC cadet, has made a significant impact in her community with the inception of Operation Digital …
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4/23/25
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The Downtown Development Authority is thrilled to announce that this year's Pine Tree Festival will include a BBQ Cook-off featuring surprise judge Michael Mixon. Following in the footsteps of his …
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4/23/25
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Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported…
April 15
Officer was dispatched to STC in reference to needing a student escorted off campus. Offender threatened students and a …
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4/23/25
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Since 2018, the Taylor Nicole Hooks Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to seniors attending schools in Emanuel County who exemplify character and honor. Throughout the years since Taylor’s …
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by LANNA DOUGLAS
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4/23/25
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Twin City officials announced the city will be celebrating "Georgia Cities Week" April 21-27. The theme of this year's Georgia Cities Week is "Imagine the Possible"
"We're very proud of our city …
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4/23/25
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The Emanuel County Veterans Center held their annual fundraising “Showcase” singing on Saturday night, April 19, at the Swainsboro Auditorium, with Master of the ceremonies, Ron Bivins, and it …
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4/23/25
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University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Sonny Perdue announced today he will recommend a consolidation to the Board of Regents of Georgia Southern University and East Georgia State College …
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4/16/25
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Join Us for a Free Community Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Vann Community Park. Celebrate the season with an afternoon of springtime fun at our Free Community Easter Egg …
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4/16/25
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We will celebrate Easter this Sunday, April 20. Children are anxiously awaiting, hoping to get their Easter baskets filled with all sorts of goodies! Of course, there’s more to Easter than …
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4/16/25
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Each year for many years now we, at The Sunshine House Children’s Advocacy Center, try to focus on Child Abuse Prevention in the month of April. Special awareness events are planned in the schools …
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By CAROL DONALDSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THE SUNSHINE HOUSE REGIONAL CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER
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4/16/25
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A man from Norristown is alive today thanks to Emanuel County Fire & Rescue, and a plaque for the Above & Beyond Award now hangs in Charles Headrick’s living room, reminding him daily of the role …
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4/16/25
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Pictured is Roddriguez M. Foster, Sr being sworn in by Probate Judge Chase Sherrod. The swearing in took place Friday, April 11 at 6 p.m. at the Swainsboro City Hall. Foster filled the vacant …
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4/16/25
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The Sunshine House Children’s Advocacy Center Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Haylee Free as Executive Director effective July 1. Free is replacing Carol Donaldson who …
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4/16/25
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With a small crowd in attendance, the special called meeting of Mayor and City Council took place Monday, April 14, 2025, at City Hall. Following an invocation brought by Bro. Shannon Boula of …
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4/16/25
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Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 78th Annual Pine Tree Festival and Southeast Timber Expo! This year's festivities promise to be more thrilling and vibrant than ever! The event kicks …
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By BRITTANY WILLIAMS, DIRECTOR OF EVENTS AND TOURISM
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4/16/25
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Pictured is Dwight Watt holding a copy of The Forest-Blade in front of the City Hall in Swansboro, NC. While attending two conferences in eastern North Carolina last week, he passed through …
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4/16/25
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A Heart-Wrenching Story of Hope, Abandonment, and a Dog Still Waiting
Mason’s story starts like so many others. He was just another tail in a long line of strays at the pound—a medium-sized …
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4/15/25
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Emanuel County is opening the doors to a new era of public service with the debut of a new administrative space.
The Emanuel County Board of Commissioners will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on …
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4/15/25
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The East Georgia State College (EGSC) Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received a generous $15,000 donation in the form of needs-based scholarship funds from the Georgia Power …
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4/9/25
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