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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday morning, July 20, at 9 a.m. With Veteran Scotty Nasworthy presiding, they had 41 in attendance. The Beta …
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7/22/26
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Alvan Hogarth Sandeford was born in 1926 and died in 2014. He lived out his life in Midville except for a period of time during and right after college. He was a farmer and a businessman. He was as …
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by SCOTTY WOMACK
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7/22/26
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The Swainsboro Rotary Club recently held its annual officer installation ceremony celebrating the accomplishments of the past year, while welcoming a new slate of leaders for the upcoming rotary …
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7/22/26
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The original Grimm brothers’ version of the "Snow White" fairy tale explores the dangers of the seven deadly sins, in particular those of vanity, pride and wrath versus the power of pure kindness …
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by ROY JOE KEMP
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7/22/26
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Thanks to our friends at the Durden Bank in Swainsboro and in Twin City, our book hunters were able to follow the clues to either location for a new book. We want to encourage families to come out …
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by TAMRA ALLEN
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7/22/26
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Jessica Wilson, the Chief Assistant District Attorney for the Middle Judicial Circuit, was named Assistant District Attorney of the Year by the District Attorneys' Association of Georgia on Sunday. …
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7/22/26
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The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court April 2026 term:
Michael Anthony Scott, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty plea on one count fleeing and eluding with 10 years to …
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7/22/26
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7/21/26
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For Clay Johnson, the first sign that something was wrong was pain.
It started with an unexplained shooting pain down his left arm and into his hand. What seemed like an unusual symptom …
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by LANNA DOUGLAS
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7/16/26
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An unexpected diagnosis changed Wendy Coker’s life in an instant.
On April 25, 2024, Coker learned she had stage III colorectal cancer. What followed were months of chemotherapy, radiation and …
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by LANNA DOUGLAS
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7/16/26
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Sardis Primitive Baptist Church, located on Wes Lawson Road, Kite, will hold its annual Revival on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Guest minister will be Elder Randy Waters. Dinner will be provided at 6 …
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7/16/26
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Trinity Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate the 30th Pastoral Anniversary of Pastor Dr. Rev. Charles Wiggins II on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 11:30 a.m.
Pastor Wiggins and the Trinity …
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7/15/26
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It seems easier than ever to form an opinion about someone in an instant. We all have to admit that there have been times that when we first meet someone, we automatically fill in the blanks with …
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by LANNA DOUGLAS
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7/15/26
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The Beloved Woman Who Shared My Name had a refrigerator magnet that said, "Coincidence is God’s Way of Remaining Anonymous." I have just had a number of coincidences that will require some …
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7/15/26
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Sunday morning, I started looking in some old files for several pieces of correspondence from years ago. One was a thank-you note. Another was a letter from the 2020 United States Census Committee, …
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7/15/26
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I wrote my first Journal entry on Sept. 28, 1997. Today, I got out my Journals and started reading almost 21 years of memories. Good memories, bad memories, weddings, divorces, deaths, travels, …
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7/15/26
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Each year, the Swainsboro Police Department hosts a "find a rock" Treasure Hunt for children ages 5-12. Each officer hides a painted rock inside the city limits of Swainsboro with his or her badge …
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7/15/26
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The Emanuel Retired Educators Association (EREA) Executive Committee met last week at the Franklin Memorial Library for its annual planning session. The theme for the new year is Sound the Trumpet, …
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7/15/26
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The Exchange Club proudly honored Gary Mason as its 2025 - 2026 Exchangite of the Year in recognition of his outstanding dedication and service to the club at the July 7th meeting.
The award is …
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7/15/26
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Franklin Memorial Library is excited to partner with Veterans at the Library for a special Bicycle Giveaway designed to encourage children to keep reading this summer. Children ages 6–12 can earn …
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by KAYLA WILLIAMS
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7/15/26
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