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At the Swainsboro Exchange Club’s regular meeting on January 13, members welcomed guest speaker Lynn Brinson, Director of Development at Emanuel Medical Center. Brinson shared an encouraging update …
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1/21/26
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Toddler Time is happening this Friday, January 23, at 10:30 a.m. Older siblings are welcome to join in the fun. Ms. Shari will be reading a book, leading a craft, and providing snacks for the little …
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by KAYLA WILLIAMS
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1/21/26
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The Emanuel County Historic Society will host its first meeting of the year on Thursday, January 22, at 7 p.m. at the Varner 4-H Building.
The program will be Yuchi, Yuchee, Uchean Indians, native …
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by MISSY ELDER
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1/21/26
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I write here, not as any kind of expert on US foreign policy, but only as another concerned citizen. It seems to me that the capture of Nicolas Maduro and his wife, was terribly short-sighted. …
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1/21/26
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Micah Meadows was the second winner of The Forest-Blade Christmas Fun drawing. Each entry was placed in the drawing for a chance to win $100. Congratulations Micah!
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1/21/26
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The 2026 Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly reconvened on Monday, January 12. This is the second of a two-year cycle and any bills or resolutions that do not pass this session will …
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by REPRESENTATIVE BUTCH PARRISH
STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 158
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1/21/26
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Ridgeway Lodge 104, Garfield, held their monthly meeting Monday night, January 12. Brandon Jones, DDGM-1C, presented Patrick Sweet, newly elected WM, with the gavel for the 2026 year. Other officers …
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1/21/26
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Skunk Brigade, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution traveled to Wrens to present their Travelin Trunk Revolutionary War program to the John Franklin Wren Chapter #3581, NSDAR, on Saturday, …
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1/21/26
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The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court October 2025 term:
Ernest Lee Tapley Jr., repeat offender, negotiated a guilty plea on one count possession of cocaine. He was fined …
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1/21/26
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A Toombs County man has been jailed on felony arson charges. Forty-nine-year-old Phillip Jones of Vidalia was arrested by Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) law enforcement officers and the Emanuel …
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1/21/26
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On Saturday, January 17 and Sunday, January 18, Swainsboro Fire Department hosted a two-day class on Decision Making for Initial Company Officers. This class prepares firefighters to properly make …
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by FIRE CHIEF ALI MIMS
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1/21/26
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The Swainsboro Rotary Club met at the Rustic Grill during the noon hour on Monday, Jan. 12, with President Lynn Brinson calling the meeting to order. There was no old or new business to discuss, so …
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1/21/26
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The Four Rivers Patriots Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting Thursday night, January 15, at 7 p.m. at Chatters Restaurant in Lyons. With President Joel …
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1/21/26
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The Fall Line Chapter Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution held their monthly meeting Tuesday night, January 13, at 7 p.m. at the Washington County Chamber of Commerce in Sandersville. …
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1/21/26
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Don't forget to show off your loved ones!
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1/16/26
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Mt. Shady will hold a special sing Sunday, January 18, featuring The Anthem Edition from Villa Rica, GA. The sing will begin at 10 a.m. and lunch will be served at 12 p.m.
Pastor Rusty Moore …
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1/14/26
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You can call him head strong. You can call him obnoxious. You can call him arrogant, and you can call him rude. But one thing you can’t call him is lazy. You can argue about his policies and the …
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1/14/26
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Virginia’s slogan is “Virginia is for Lovers”. I’m not exactly sure where that came from, but I can tell you that we loved Virginia! I can’t imagine anywhere more beautiful than Virginia in …
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1/14/26
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Dear Henry, Noah and Samuel Knox Wansley:
It looks like it is your turn to receive some unsolicited advice from an old man who has been dispensing it since your daddy and his cousins were about …
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1/14/26
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At the Swainsboro Exchange Club’s regular meeting on January 6, club member Jerry Cadle shared highlights from a remarkable 23-day journey through Africa. Cadle recounted the trip he and his wife …
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1/14/26
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