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Ebenezer Greenleaf Church recently held its homecoming and sixty-eighth Reubin Thompson family reunion at the national Methodist historical site, founded in 1800 and located in Kemp. The service was …
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by PETITE GARRETT
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10/22/25
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Piggly Wiggly has officially purchased the local Harvey’s Supermarket in Swainsboro. As part of the transition, Harvey’s will close on November 9 and will reopen on November 21.
“We cannot …
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10/22/25
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Library Monday morning, October 20, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, they had 46 in attendance. The Beta Sigma Phi sorority …
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10/22/25
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A Gospel Concert will be held Saturday, October 25, at 1 p.m. at the Bone Yard. Speakers for the event will Greg Quarterman, City Councilman District 6; Lafonda Taylor, City Councilman District 1; …
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10/22/25
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A reminder to the community that our 16 Wonderful Book Characters are able to take donations in person from donors, clubs, businesses and organizations. All donations are tax deductible and every …
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by TAMRA ALLEN
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10/22/25
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The Emanuel County Board of Commissioners held their regular monthly meeting this past Monday evening, October 20, in the Emanuel County Courthouse. Chairman Jim Sherrod was joined by Commissioners …
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10/22/25
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On Sunday, September 27, the Brier Creek Artillery consisting of five cannons and 10 crew members, traveled to Lincolnton to attend the grave marking of five American Revolutionary War Patriots. …
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10/22/25
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The Veterans at the Library traveled to Twin City on September 12, to feed the ECI Bulldog team at 5 p.m. before their game. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, they had 11 in attendance. There were …
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10/22/25
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Summertown Food Pantry will be open for distribution this Saturday, October 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 51 Summertown Church St.
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10/21/25
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Mt. Olivet Baptist Church near Garfield will be having their Fall Festival Saturday, November 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. Activities will include games, cake/pie walk, hayride, face painting, hot dog meal, …
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10/21/25
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Saturday morning brought sunshine, teamwork, and Tiger pride as the Swainsboro Fire Department and Swainsboro High School Athletics joined forces for a car wash fundraiser. For just $10 a wash, …
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by Roosevelt Young
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10/15/25
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I am a week late getting to this because I wanted to share my experiences of being in Iraq 20 years ago with the brave men and women of Georgia’s 48th Brigade Combat Team and meeting an IED (a bad …
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10/15/25
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If you ask me what my favorite season is, that’s an easy one. Fall, of course. Fall is all about coasting toward the finish line. Weeds with strange names, grass that demands cutting every week, …
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10/15/25
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The July 2025 Term of the Emanuel County grand jury reconvened on Friday, September 26, 2025, with The Honorable Robert S. Reeves presiding. John Polychrones served as Foreperson, Karole Brown served …
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10/15/25
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Family Connection wants to thank all of the Book Characters who are raising money to get books in the homes of little ones in Emanuel County. We are highlighting the Black Panther who dropped by …
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by TAMRA ALLEN
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10/15/25
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The Kiwanis Club of Swainsboro held its weekly meeting, Tuesday night, September 16, 2025, at the Rustic Grille at 6:30. With President Paul Cerpovicz presiding, there were 17 in attendance including …
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10/15/25
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Lillie Ann Brown, a lifelong resident of Swainsboro and Emanuel County, is seeking the position of Mayor in the November 4 election.
Her parents are the late Deacon Monroe Brown and Diane …
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10/15/25
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The Governor David Emanuel-Adam Brinson DAR held its monthly meeting at the Sudie A. Fulford center. The highlight of the meeting was the focus on women’s health. Mary Elizabeth Woods, Regent, …
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10/15/25
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East Georgia State College (EGSC) invites the community to look to the stars during Family Astronomy Night on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Sudie …
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10/15/25
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The Swainsboro Exchange Club welcomed guest speakers Angel Lane and Niamh Matthews from Weekend Blessings at its October 7 meeting. The pair shared the inspiring story and mission of the …
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10/15/25
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