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Duty doesn’t wait, and neither do Emanuel County’s firefighters.
Nearly as soon as this year’s annual Fire & Rescue Banquet began, tones dropped.
On a night meant to give them pause and …
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By HALEI LAMB, COUNTY CLERK
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5/6/26
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Throughout the years, Swainsboro has seen its fair share of heroes who make it their mission to give back to others. For Lieutenant Colby Martin, firefighting isn’t just a job. It’s a way to give …
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5/6/26
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The library will close early at 4 p.m. today, May 6, for a staff meeting. Patrons are encouraged to plan their visits accordingly. On Thursday, May 7, at 6 p.m., the library will host two separate …
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by KAYLA WILLIAMS
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5/6/26
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Mother’s Day is a cherished tradition—a time to honor the women who have nurtured, guided, and shaped our lives. This year, on Sunday, May 10, we celebrate the mothers who mean so much to …
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by Wanda Thompson Scarboro
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5/6/26
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Dianne Lawson was recently honored for five years of dedicated service on the Community Service Board of Middle Georgia Citizens Advisory Council. The recognition took place on April 21, 2026, during …
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5/6/26
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The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court January 2026 term:
Galen Sterling negotiated a guilty plea on one count theft by receiving stolen property. He was fined $50 with 10 …
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5/6/26
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The April 2026 Term of the Emanuel County grand jury convened Monday, April 20, 2026, with The Honorable Judge Tommy J. Smith presiding. The Grand Jurors elected Tiffany Lamar to serve as foreperson, …
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5/6/26
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday morning, May 4, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, we had 35 in attendance. Joyce, Mary Ann …
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by DESS SMITH III
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5/6/26
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The Emanuel County Veteran’s Center held their annual singing showcase fundraiser on Saturday, April 25, featuring The Showcase Band along with Rhonda & the Relics, Nunez Gospel Group, the Bell …
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by RICHARD CLAXTON
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5/6/26
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On April 28, the GBI arrested and charged Jordan Austin Young, age 25, of Swainsboro, with Involuntary Manslaughter in connection with the death of Kimberly King, age 46, of Reidsville, Georgia. On …
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5/6/26
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The Brier Creek Artillery consisting of two six-pounder Field cannons, one eight-pounder Field Cannon and two six-pounder Naval Cannon traveled with the East Fall Line Region Skunk Brigade Georgia …
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by DESS SMITH III
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5/6/26
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On Friday, April 17, the Brier Creek Artillery consisting of three cannons and four crew members, traveled to Wright Square Burial Ground in Brunswick to attend the grave marking of four American …
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by DESS SMITH III
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5/6/26
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Four members of the East Fall Line Region Continentals and Brier Creek Artillery Skunk Brigade, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution participated in the 79th Pine Tree Festival by firing …
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by DESS SMITH III
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5/6/26
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Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Cadet Colby Fordham received the Sons of the American Revolution Bronze Medal JROTC award at the annual Jenkins County High School JROTC battalion award …
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5/6/26
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At a very young age I went to work in our local grocery store. I remember exactly how the store was laid out and what each aisle held on its shelves. When you walked in the front door, on the far …
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by SCOTTY WOMACK
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5/6/26
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Senior basketball standout Lavaris “LJ” Morgan signed a letter of intent to continue his academic and basketball journey at Andrew College. This move is the culmination of four years of hard work …
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5/6/26
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Members of the Skunk Brigade, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution traveled to Barnesville to attend the 1st Quarter GASSAR meeting on Saturday, April 25, at the Garden Patch Restaurant at …
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by DESS SMITH III
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5/6/26
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The work Kristin Hall is doing in Emanuel County as Clerk of Superior Court is setting the standard across Georgia for her profession. What started as a district recognition last year has evolved …
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by HALEI LAMB, COUNTY CLERK
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5/6/26
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David Emanuel Academy Golf captured its second consecutive state championship on Monday, April 27, at Harbor Club Golf Course on Lake Oconee, winning the GIAA Class AA State Championship. The Eagles …
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by DANIEL FLOWERS
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5/6/26
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The ECI Bulldogs baseball team won its best-of-three series against Taylor County last week to advance to the Elite 8 round of the state playoffs. This marks the fifth consecutive year the Bulldogs …
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by RON WEATHERFORD
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5/6/26
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