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Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday of September, is a time to honor the American workforce and recognize the contributions workers have made to our nation. The holiday grew out of the labor …
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9/2/26
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You’re invited to come celebrate Patriot’s Day with us. Sponsored by ECHPS, the Wiregrass Chapter, Brier Creek Chapter and the Little River Chapters of The Georgia Society Sons of the American …
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by MISSY ELDER
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9/2/26
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Community invited to September 8 celebration at Metter and Swainsboro offices
On September 8, 1951, a group of citizens from Emanuel and Candler counties gathered to talk about something that …
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9/2/26
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It is generally agreed upon that John Lott was the first settler at the place we know today as Birdsville. There was a grist mill located there aptly named “Lott’s Mill”. Family records …
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by SCOTTY WOMACK
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9/2/26
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Twin City Elementary recognized its August Students of the Month during a special celebration honoring students who exemplify the character trait of respect on Friday, August 28, in the lunchroom. …
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9/2/26
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The Twin City Elementary Jr. Beta Club celebrated a special morning of achievement and leadership on Thursday, August 27, as the club welcomed 20 returning members and inducted 41 new members into …
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9/2/26
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting Monday morning, August 31, at 9 a.m. at Calvary Methodist Church. Chair Johnny Tapley presided over the meeting, with 53 veterans and guests in …
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9/2/26
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Ms. Karen Wiggins is pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of her daughter, Anna Brooke Wiggins, to David Chandler Eckler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Eckler of Fitzgerald. Anna is …
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8/26/26
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There comes a time in life when we all stand at the edge of something new.
Maybe it’s a new job, moving somewhere different, going back to school, starting a business or finally pursuing …
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8/26/26
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Fidel Castro was the son of a wealthy farmer in Cuba. Like many other infamous figures throughout history, his dreams far exceeded his grasp, and his legacy will always be in question. To the mid …
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8/26/26
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Our national debt currently stands at $40 trillion (that’s trillion with a “t.”) and rising. We are at war with an intractable enemy that we were assured would last four to five weeks. It has …
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8/26/26
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Bringing over 25 years of healthcare experience to the region’s only pediatric orthopedic hospital, David Muns, MPH, FACHE, has joined Shriners Children’s Greenville as its new …
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by SHRINERS CHILDREN’S
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8/26/26
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Swainsboro Fire Department will host a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Saturday, September 12, at 9 a.m. at Swainsboro High School. $20 per person registration is required and includes an official event …
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8/26/26
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PlanFirst Community qualifies for interest rate reduction
The City of Swainsboro was awarded a $2,793,350 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority …
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8/26/26
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Emanuel County Institute is proud to announce the 2026 Homecoming Court. The Homecoming celebration will be held on Friday, September 11, at 7:30 p.m., as the ECI Bulldogs host Bleckley …
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8/26/26
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The Emanuel County Board of Education met on Monday, August 24, at 8:30 a.m. at Emanuel County Board of Education with the following members in attendance: Tanya Lane, Elizabeth DeVane, John Allen …
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8/26/26
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There is something special about coming home.
For Swainsboro High School Head Football Coach Dwight Smith and Emanuel County Institute Head Football Coach Chad Harper, the schools and football …
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8/26/26
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I know that’s another loaded question. Ask 10 people and you’ll probably get ten different answers.
I’m usually one of the people being asked questions like that, but today, I have some …
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by JIM SHERROD, Board of Commissioners Chairman
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8/26/26
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Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting with Emanuel County Sheriff, Jeff Brewer. No matter where I travel in the 12th District, I make it a priority to sit down with our sheriffs and law …
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by REP. RICK ALLEN
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8/26/26
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At the August 2026 meeting of the City Commission, Mayor Matt Donaldson announced Twin City had received a new grant award of $1 million to complete road resurfacing projects. The grant award comes …
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8/26/26
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