During the semi-annual Brier Creek Revolutionary War Battlefield Association, Inc. banquet held on September 6, 2024, at the Forest Heights Country Club in Statesboro, Emory Fennell presented to Vice …
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10/16/24
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The Swainsboro Kiwanis Club recently made donations to Southeastern Technical College and East Georgia State College to spend as needed to support their programs in Swainsboro. A check was presented …
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10/16/24
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Swainsboro Primary School PTO recently surprised the school staff with a delicious pizza lunch to celebrate their hard work and dedication. It was a heartwarming gesture that brought smiles to many …
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10/16/24
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library, Monday morning, October 14, 2024, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, they had 47 in attendance. …
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10/16/24
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Franklin Memorial Library and Emanuel County Humane Society would like to invite everyone to join us on Saturday, October 26 at Tractor Supply for "Lick or Treat". You may ask, What is "Lick or …
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by SHARI WATT
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10/16/24
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Georgia homeowners and renters in 41 counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
FEMA may be able to help with serious …
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10/16/24
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It’s happening next week! Music lovers, join us for the 3rd annual Headin’ Home Fest bluegrass music festival at the Georgia Sports Arena in Swainsboro, GA!
The bluegrass festival will kick …
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by LIBBY LINDBLOM
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10/16/24
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On Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Nancy Lisenby spoke to the Swainsboro Exchange Club on the Red Cross Blood Drive. Nancy has served as the local coordinator for Emanuel County for several years now. She …
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10/16/24
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The Wiregrass Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting October 10, at McKinney’s Pond Restaurant in Midville at 6:30 p.m. With President Steve Burke …
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10/16/24
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Compatriot Steve Burke and Compatriot Bernard Martin traveled to the McLeod/Moring Camp monthly meeting to present their program on "Artillery Through the Ages". Both Burke and Martin are members of …
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10/16/24
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Two members of the Wiregrass Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution traveled to Statesboro to present their "Travelin’ Trunk" program to 175 Students of six different classes at …
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10/16/24
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On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, the Brier Creek Militia, consisting of President Steve Burke, Wiregrass Chapter, Vice President Lee Herron, Brier Creek Chapter and Sgt-at-Arms Don Bazemore, Brier …
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10/16/24
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On Saturday, September 21, President Steve Burke of the Wiregrass Chapter, Swainsboro and Sgt-at-Arms Don Bazemore of the Brier Creek Chapter, Screven County traveled to Tyrone, GA to participate in …
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10/16/24
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Judgement House is a walk-through drama that presents the truth of people’s choices versus the consequences of those decisions both in this life and the next. Hawhammock Baptist Church has …
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10/16/24
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On Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Senator Max Burns, who serves the 23rd Georgia Senate District, spoke to the Swainsboro Exchange Club about a number of topics. Senator Burns serves as Chairman of the …
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10/9/24
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Boil water advisory has been lifted. You may presume using water without boiling it.
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10/9/24
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David Emanuel Academy held its Miss DEA pageant Saturday, September 21, at 2 p.m. The winners were as follows:
Miss DEA - Kyli Bell, Miss DEA, Interview and Congeniality; Lyla Martin, 1st runner …
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10/9/24
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We took a journey last week to an unfamiliar land. It was not pleasant, but in a way, it was an instructive trip, and it showed us some valuable, albeit difficult truths about ourselves. Don’t …
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10/9/24
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Fall is a season with much to enjoy. The month of October is filled with pleasures to see, feel, taste and smell. Watch the trees starting to turn into a cascade of color as leaves drop to the …
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10/9/24
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Hello, Hurricane Helene. Goodbye, Hurricane Helene. Please pardon us for showing a lack of Southern hospitality, but you were not welcome to come in the first place and we are glad to see you go. …
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10/9/24
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