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The Emanuel Retired Educators Association will meet Wednesday, May 20, at 12 p.m. at the Sudie Fulford Center on the East Georgia Campus of Georgia Southern University. New officers will be inducted …
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5/13/26
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A few weeks ago, a friend told me about a story he read pertaining to a plantation on the Jefferson/Burke County line. He said the plantation was adjacent to Old Town Plantation and another unnamed …
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by SCOTTY WOMACK
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5/13/26
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The Emanuel County community gathered last Friday, May 8, to celebrate the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of Sweet Georgia Heating & Air, located in Twin City. Owners Logan and Alex Fuller welcomed …
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by BRITTANY WILLIAMS
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5/13/26
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During the week of May 4-7 Family Connection provided the classrooms at Twin City Elementary with a "Spring Book Surprise". This was a fun way to get students excited about reading in the classroom …
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by TAMARA ALLEN
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5/13/26
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During the week of April 27-May 1, Family Connection assisted in the STEAM classes at Swainsboro Primary School with a fun cooking class to further their learning about earthworms. Tammy Allen, …
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5/13/26
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Tanya Lane, a member of the Emanuel County Board of Education, representing District 4 is seeking reelection. A 1991 graduate of Georgia Southern University, she has served on the board for eight …
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5/13/26
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday morning, May 11, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, there were 39 in attendance. Shari Watt …
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by DESS SMITH
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5/13/26
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Brier Creek Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution, Screven County, presented their 13th U.S. Flag Certificate on Monday, May 6, to the Upper School and High School, Westminster …
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5/13/26
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The University of Georgia will welcome its newest alumni on May 7 and 8. A total of 9,477 students - 6,537 spring undergraduates and 1,055 expected summer undergraduates along with 1,885 graduate …
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5/13/26
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Eloise Vautier, a Sophomore Child Development major from Adrian, was among approximately 600 Bob Jones University students named to the spring 2026 Dean's List.
The Dean's List recognizes students …
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5/13/26
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Each year, in celebration of Swainsboro’s Pine Tree Festival, The Forest-Blade features The Great Pinecone Hunt for a chance for one lucky winner to win $100 after locating the 20 hidden pinecones …
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5/13/26
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On Friday, May 8, in two ceremonies, Piedmont University conferred undergraduate degrees to 202 students, including 79 first-generation students, and 105 graduate students, including masters, EdS, …
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5/13/26
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The Veterans at the Library held their 3rd Annual Veterans Cup Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 16. The event started at 8 a.m. by the firing of the Wiregrass Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the …
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by DESS SMITH III
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5/13/26
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Senior Tra’myra Brown signed a letter of intent to play soccer for Brewton-Parker Christian University in Mount Vernon. As a three-year starter for the Tigers and a strong defensive player, she …
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5/6/26
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How would you describe yourself? Liberal, conservative, independent, republican, democrat or none of the above? You might want to take a minute and think about that question before you commit to any …
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5/6/26
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I would like to say I hate it when I’m right but, jiminy crickets, I am right so much that if I spent all that time hating myself, I wouldn’t have time to hate broccoli. And I really hate …
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5/6/26
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Each year during Emanuel County’s annual Pine Tree Festival, six parade entries are named winners in the float contest. For the 79th Annual Pine Tree Festival, Dellwood Baptist Church (non-profit) …
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5/6/26
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The Swainsboro City Council held its regular monthly meeting Monday, May 4, at 6 p.m. with an invocation delivered by Pastor Willie Harden of Love In Action Worship Center, followed by the Pledge of …
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5/6/26
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This summer marks five years of partnership between TECH CORPS, Emanuel County Schools, and The Nordson Corporation Foundation to bring hands-on, career-connected technology camps to local students …
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5/6/26
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The Exchange Club of Swainsboro convened its regular meeting on April 28, featuring a formal program centered on advancements in cardiac care.
Club member Dr. James Ray introduced the guest …
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5/6/26
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