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At the regular meeting of the Swainsboro City Council on Monday, January 5, newly elected mayor Lillie Ann Brown was sworn in by Probate/Magistrate Judge Chase Sherrod. Mayor Brown is the first …
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1/7/26
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In the early morning hours of the third of January, a flight of U.S. military helicopters made a rapid descent into Caracas, Venezuela. Their arrival at the compound of Venezuelan dictator Nicholas …
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1/7/26
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What a way to start my new year. A phone call from Skeeter Skates. As you no doubt are aware, Skeeter Skates is the owner and operator of the eponymic Skeeter Skates Tree Stump Removal and Plow …
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1/7/26
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Holy Zion Church of Metter will celebrate their 49th Anniversary January 15, 16 and 18. Thursday, January 15, at 7:30 p.m., guest speaker will be Bishop Larry McMillen. Guest churches will be Bible …
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1/7/26
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Voices United will have their 15th annual MLK Youth Breakfast Saturday, January 17, at 10 a.m. at the Swainsboro Community House. Guest speaker will be Pastor Larry Sherrod, featuring Mt. Gilead …
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1/7/26
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With a packed house, Swainsboro City Council held their first meeting of the year Monday, January 5 at 6 p.m. Mayor Lillie Ann Brown and Council members Tjuana Culbreth, Roddrigus Foster, Lafonda …
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1/7/26
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The Emanuel Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary recently gathered for its annual Christmas luncheon. The dedication of these individuals plays a vital role at Emanuel Medical Center and the Emanuel …
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1/7/26
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Are you a middle school or high school student who likes to draw? If so, enter the 2026 Georgia Farm Bureau Middle School Bookmark or High School Art Contests for a chance to win cash prizes!
The …
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1/7/26
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Hello January! Here is a light overview of our January calendar. We will close at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, for our monthly staff meeting and reopen with normal hours on Thursday. Be sure to …
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by KAYLA WILLIAMS
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1/7/26
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The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture (GFA) is offering $66,000 in scholarships to Georgia students pursuing a degree in agriculture, veterinary medicine, family and consumer sciences or a related …
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1/7/26
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Keep Emanuel Beautiful (KEB) is proud to introduce its Beautiful Business of the Month Award, a new recognition program designed to celebrate local businesses that take exceptional care of their …
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1/7/26
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The Men’s Golf Association of Swainsboro showed their act of kindness by providing WalMart shopping sprees to two families in need for Christmas. This act of kindness brought joy to these families …
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1/7/26
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Shanna Santamaria of Swainsboro earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting during the Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony held on Friday, December 12, 2025. In addition, she also made the …
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1/7/26
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On December 20, 2025, The Second Union Missionary Baptist Association (SUMBA) of Swainsboro hosted a Civic and Religious Leaders Breakfast at the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church Family Life …
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1/7/26
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Southeastern Technical College is proud to announce the 2025 Fall Semester President's List. The following Emanuel County students earned a grade point average of 3.75 or higher while enrolled in 12 …
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1/7/26
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Library Monday morning, January 5, 2026, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, they had 50 in attendance. Stephanie Riner, owner …
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1/7/26
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A new year has begun, and most people are looking forward to the things this new year may bring. I believe many people are ready to turn the page to another chapter of their lives. With a new year …
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by SCOTTY WOMACK
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1/7/26
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Matt W. Donaldson, the Vice Chair of Appeals for Georgia’s State Board of Education, has been elected to a new role on the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE)’s board of …
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12/31/25
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Downtown Swainsboro has a colorful new addition! The Downtown Development Authority, in partnership with the City of Swainsboro, has recently completed a vibrant new mural, transforming a once-blank …
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by MELISSA KIRBY
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12/31/25
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