It’s a little eerie when you stop and think about how much our lives today are affected and directed by these nondescript metal boxes that we call computers. They sit there in all shapes and sizes …
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BY CHARLES SCHWABE
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7/9/25
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A lot of people are taking a victory lap after the recent announcement that the nonprofit Conservation Fund has purchased the property on Trail Ridge, adjacent to our Okefenokee National Wildlife …
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BY DICK YARBROUGH
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7/9/25
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From clerk to now chief appraiser, Corrina Coker’s career with Emanuel County has come full circle. At just 29-years-old, she has already built a reputation for determination, adaptability, and a …
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by HALEI LAMB, COUNTY CLERK
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7/9/25
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The regular meeting of the Swainsboro City Council and Mayor was held at Swainsboro City Hall Monday night, July 7, 2025. The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. and opened with an invocation from …
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7/9/25
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Tomorrow, July 10, from 2 to 4:30 p.m., will be our Christmas in July Celebration. We will have games, crafts, and much more available during this time. We will host Toddler Time Friday, July 11, at …
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by KAYLA WILLIAMS
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7/9/25
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Elsie Howington will be the featured artist for July-August at The Kalmanson Gallery of Emanuel Arts Council. An opening reception will be held July 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibition called …
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by JACQUIE BRASHER
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7/9/25
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So much has happened over the past several weeks at home and abroad. A week ago, there was great uncertainty as to whether and how the US would be drawn into the Israeli/Iran conflict. Now, with the …
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7/9/25
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There was a time in the south when country stores were almost everywhere. They were located out on county roads in every county you could name. Granted, there were some stores in town, but folks in …
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by SCOTTY WOMACK
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7/9/25
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You’re invited to attend Community BINGO games on Saturday, July 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Swainsboro Presbyterian Apartments.
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7/9/25
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The Emanuel County Historic Society will host its July meeting on Thursday the 24 at 7 p.m. at the Varner 4-H Building. Bring a dish for potluck supper. We’ll furnish drinks. We’re happy to have …
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by MISSY ELDER
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7/9/25
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Valdosta State University is proud to announce the members of its graduating class of Spring 2025.
Krystal Brown of Adrian - Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education; Mackenzie Cook of Twin …
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7/9/25
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The Sunshine House Children’s Advocacy Center invites community members, partners, and supporters to a special Drop-In Welcome Reception in honor of its newly appointed Executive Director, Haylee …
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7/9/25
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It’s not very often that one stays connected with the person who gave them their very first job as an adult, the one individual who put stock in them to carry out tasks, show responsibility, model …
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by Dena Walden
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7/7/25
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So, exactly why do we celebrate the 4th of July? Apparently, colonists had enough of King Geroge III’s tyranny. We had departed Great Brition in 1607 and now 168 years later, we had no say in our …
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by WANDA THOMPSON SCARBORO
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7/4/25
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For many years, members of Swainsboro Police Department and the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office have worked tirelessly to keep members of the community as safe as possible. In this effort, these …
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by LANNA DOUGLAS
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7/2/25
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Swainsboro is gearing up for a star-spangled celebration as the 4th Annual Swainsboro Jaycees Freedom Fest returns this Saturday, July 5, to downtown Swainsboro. The event promises a full day of …
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7/2/25
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Jerry N. Cadle of Jerry N. Cadle, P.C., in Swainsboro has been re-elected to serve on the Board of Governors of the 56,000-member State Bar of Georgia.
Cadle will continue to serve in the Middle …
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7/2/25
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the social hall of Calvary Methodist Church Monday morning, June 30, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, they had 53 in attendance. …
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7/2/25
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The Twin City Lions Club is proud to announce that charter member Loy D. Cowart, Jr. has been inducted into the Lions Club District 18-N Hall of Fame. Lion Cowart is the second member from the club …
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7/2/25
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The Wiregrass Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting at McKinney Pond Restaurant Thursday, June 12, at 6:30 p.m. With President Steve Burke presiding, they …
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7/2/25
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