In 1961, things were looking up in Swainsboro. Textile plants, furniture manufacturers and various other companies were moving into town from up North bringing hundreds of jobs with them. John …
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1/13/22
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East Georgia Healthcare Center (EGHC) has received thousands of QuickVue At-Home, over-the-counter, COVID-19 test kits that will be distributed free of charge to businesses and organizations in our …
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1/13/22
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Swainsboro-Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce announces its 67th annual membership banquet set for Thursday, January 27, at Swainsboro Golf and Country Club. The banquet will begin with a social at …
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1/13/22
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A new locally-owned home furniture and appliance store is now open in Swainsboro.
Southern Accents Home Town Furniture and Appliances recently brought in the holidays with the opening of its new …
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by WHITLEY CLIFTON
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1/13/22
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The Kiwanis Club of Swainsboro recently held its weekly meeting (and the first one of the 2022 year) at 7 p.m. at The Rustic Grille. With President Dianna Wedincamp presiding, there were 15 members …
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1/13/22
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When you hear Georgia State Trooper, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Most of us immediately jump to criminal activity, traffic violations or getting nervous when we see one on the road. …
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by BRITTANY HALL
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1/13/22
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The Swainsboro Jaycees held their annual awards and installation banquet Saturday, January 9. Following a meal provided by the ‘Exhausted Jaycees Roosters’ and members of the Swainsboro Shrine …
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1/12/22
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Ridgeway Lodge 104 of Garfield installed new officers for the 2022 chapter year on Sunday, January 9. Officers installed are as follows; Patrick Sweet, WM; Mike Hatcher, SW; Donald Hall, JW; Hal …
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1/12/22
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Adrian Police Department held its annual awards ceremony on Saturday, January 1, at 6 p.m. Adrian Police Department Chief Kyle Strickland presented awards to officers from his department as well as …
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1/12/22
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New Beginnings In Christ Men’s Recovery Home recently honored Garfield Chief of Police Curtis Armstrong in a very special way. NBIC residents and staff presented Chief Armstrong with an American …
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1/12/22
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I, Al, Huston wish to express my sincere gratitude for all previous participation in the recognition and celebration of a great civil rights leaders’ life and legacy. The events that honor Dr. …
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1/12/22
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All-American Circus is making its way to Georgia and will be bringing entertainment to Emanuel County on Monday, January 17. The performance will be held at Swainsboro-Emanuel County Recreation …
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1/12/22
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Elizabeth Vautier, a junior elementary education major from Adrian, was among approximately 660 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2021 President's List. The President's List recognizes …
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1/12/22
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Evangelina Jarvis, daughter of Jim (Jodi) Jarvis of Swainsboro and Suzanne (Wiley) Tyson of Metter, made the Fall 2021 President's List at Georgia Southwestern State University and was among 606 …
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1/12/22
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There will never be a day like the day your baby is born but for two local sisters this day will never compare to another, in more memorable ways than one. Ava Reid and Avery Lane; daughters of …
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by BRITTANY HALL
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1/12/22
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The Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging will be conducting a public hearing during the month of January. The purpose of the hearing is to provide interested persons …
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1/12/22
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Emanuel Retired Educators Association (EREA) met during the month of November for further planning of its upcoming 50th anniversary celebration planned for May 2022. The next meeting of EREA is set …
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1/12/22
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According to David Emanuel Academy’s Headmaster Haylee Free, the following students have achieved honorary status for the second nine weeks of the 2021-2022 school year:
Headmaster for 2nd 9 …
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1/12/22
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The Adam Brinson-Governor David Emanuel Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Thursday, January 13, at 3 p.m. at the Sudie Fulford Learning Center located on the campus of …
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1/12/22
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