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All spots for our Candle Designing event tomorrow, January 15, at 6 p.m., are full at this this time. If you can't make it, please call to give us a heads up so we can prepare accordingly. Friendly …
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by KAYLA WILLIAMS
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1/14/26
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The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) was founded on October 11, 1890, during a time that was marked by a revival in patriotism and intense interest in the beginnings of …
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1/14/26
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The Kiwanis Club of Swainsboro held its weekly meeting Tuesday night, January 6, 2026, at Franklin Memorial Library at 6:30. p.m. hosted by Karolina Cerpovicz. With President Dianna Wedincamp …
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1/14/26
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Moss Clements and Channum Denney were the lucky winners of The Forest-Blade Christmas Activities book drawing. For every page completed and turned in, participants were entered into the drawing for a …
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1/14/26
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On Thursday, January 8, while guys under Court Order were doing community service picking up trash on the side of the road, they noticed a fire dangerously close to a residence and immediately jumped …
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1/14/26
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Clayton Hood, a freshman at UGA, made the President’s List for the Fall 2025 semester, which places him in the top 12 percent of College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences undergraduates. …
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1/14/26
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The Emanuel County Board of Education met on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at the County Office with the following members in attendance: Tanya Lane, John Allen Bailey, Del Brown, Jeanette …
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1/14/26
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Honor Roll
6th Grade
Chancie Archer, John Wright Beasley, Christian Bynum, Judson Flanders, Elah Griffin, Hadley Griner, Devon Locklear, Jocelyn Lovett, Race McKenzie, Libby Rogers, Orion …
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1/14/26
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Georgia Southern University to Host Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrations Across Multiple Campuses
Georgia Southern University will host a series of events throughout January to honor the life, legacy and enduring impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., featuring keynote addresses, performances, …
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1/14/26
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Grace Catherine, a senior at the University of Georgia, made the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. Her major is Dietetics.
“I am proud to be able to recognize your achievement and …
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1/14/26
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The Georgia Mobile Dairy Classroom visited Swainsboro Primary School to offer kindergarten students an engaging, hands-on educational experience. The mobile classroom included a working milking …
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1/14/26
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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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1/14/26
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“My name is Erica Johnson, and I am originally from Augusta, Georgia, where I was born to Charles and Ellen Goode, both of whom served as soldiers. I am a proud graduate of Georgia Southern …
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1/14/26
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The second annual Large Works Exhibition will open at The Kalmanson Gallery of Emanuel Arts Council with a reception on January 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. located at 109 North Green Street in The Karrh …
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1/14/26
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Jerry Lawson is the latest Emanuel County leader to take home a professional award, earning a GRPA District 1 honor at the 2025 end-of-year banquet in Sylvania.
Surrounded by his family and …
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by HALEI LAMB, COUNTY CLERK
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1/14/26
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The City of Swainsboro has approved the Love Yourself 5K & Fun Run, scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The event invites runners and walkers of all fitness levels …
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1/14/26
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When Emanuel County called Mitchell Hudson’s number, he answered and stepped up. The former athlete and longtime coach now holds the playbook and is calling the shots as Emanuel County's new …
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by HALEI LAMB, COUNTY CLERK
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1/14/26
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A Commemoration Service For Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be held Sunday, Jan. 18 at 5 p.m. The service will be at The Greater St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Swainsboro. The theme is …
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1/14/26
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“If I can help somebody as I pass along, if I can cheer somebody with a word or song, if I can show somebody he’s traveling wrong, then my living will not be in vain.” Martin Luther King …
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by HAROLD SCOTT
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1/14/26
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Library Monday morning, January 12, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, they had 42 in attendance. The "RED BOX" furnished the …
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