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Perfect Attendance- First Grade:
Valencia Andrews, Gracie Averett, Ariah Boynton, Bayleigh Hickox, J’Shaun Johnson, Bryce Kirkland, Wyatt Renew, Ava Robertson, Leo Roundtree, Dre Sapp, Leila …
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6/10/26
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Summer is upon us here in the Deep South and my mind has been wandering to the days of my youth. The summers of my youth were spent doing a multitude of things. I had to work at the grocery store …
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by SCOTTY WOMACK
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6/10/26
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The Patrick Carr Rangers Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution, held its monthly meeting at President David Hargrove's home in Waynesboro June 8, at 7 p.m. With President David …
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by DESS SMITH III
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6/10/26
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The first week of the Scavenger Hunt for Books was a huge success, thanks to our first business location, The Forest-Blade! Children followed the three clues on the Emanuel County Family Connection …
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by TAMRA ALLEN
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6/10/26
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The Brier Creek Artillery, also known as the "Skunk Brigade", of the Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution plus members of the SAR & DAR from around Georgia and South Carolina, attended the …
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by DESS SMITH III
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6/10/26
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Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 311 McClendon St., Swainsboro, will have VBS Monday, June 22-Friday, June 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. nightly with VBS director, Minister Bowers. Dr. Charles Wiggins II, …
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6/9/26
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Everyone has scars. Some are easy to see. They stretch across a knee from a childhood fall or can remain from a surgery that changed everything. Physical scars tell stories of moments that left a …
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by LANNA DOUGLAS
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6/3/26
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As if this job isn’t hard enough already trying to get nouns and verbs to agree (nouns and verbs can be very disagreeable, trust me on that), I have learned that this column is a subject for …
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6/3/26
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I don’t go around checking trash every day, but lately I have noticed that there appear to be more and more cardboard boxes ending up in the big green dumpsters. They seem to be patiently waiting …
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6/3/26
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The regular scheduled meeting of the Swainsboro Mayor and City Council was held June 1 at City Hall. Following a prayer of Invocation from Pastor Rashan Gibbons, the Pledge of Allegiance was given. …
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6/3/26
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The 2026 Emanuel County 4-H Project S.A.F.E. Modified Trap team wrapped up their season during the State 4-H Modified Trap Match on Saturday, May 9. Emanuel County 4-H’ers participated in three …
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by JAKYN TYSON
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6/3/26
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On Saturday, May 23, musician and singer William Kooly Scott came to Swainsboro for a live performance. He is known by most people as Kooly. The event was held at the Swainsboro Emanuel Auditorium. …
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by HAROLD SCOTT
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6/3/26
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Calvary Methodist Church of Swainsboro has been busily preparing for their annual Vacation Bible School to be held on Saturday, June 13. “This year’s theme, ‘Jesus is the Light of the World’, …
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6/3/26
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Citizens Bank of Swainsboro invests $250,000 in Emanuel Medical Center through Georgia HEART Program
Citizens Bank of Swainsboro has once again demonstrated its deep commitment to Emanuel County and the local community by contributing $250,000 to Emanuel Medical Center (EMC) through the Georgia …
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6/3/26
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Clayton Hood has earned a place on the President’s List at the University of Georgia for the spring semester, a distinction reserved for students who achieve a perfect academic record. He was also …
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6/3/26
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Jamyah Cooper of Twin City makes Dean’s List at Georgia State University. To be eligible for the Dean's List, degree-seeking students must have earned a GPA of at least 3.5 for a minimum of nine …
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6/3/26
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Hello, June! Franklin Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Program is officially underway! If you have not yet had the opportunity to sign up for this week’s crafts, please call or visit the library …
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by KAYLA WILLIAMS
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6/3/26
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Grace Catherine Hood graduated Cum Laude from the University of Georgia on May 8, 2026, earning a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences; Dietetics.
Grace Catherine is also a proud Double …
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6/3/26
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The Emanuel County 4-H .22 sporter rimfire teams traveled to Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton on Saturday, May 2, to compete in the annual State 4-H .22 Rimfire Match.
Georgia 4-H offers the .22 …
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by JAKYN TYSON
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6/3/26
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