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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday morning, August 10, at 9 a.m. With Veteran Scotty Nasworthy presiding, they had 38 in attendance. Sheri …
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8/12/26
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Swainsboro Elementary School will hold its annual Open House/PTO and Title I Parent Meeting on Thursday, August 13, at 5:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The school's Title I program and its benefits …
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8/12/26
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Swainsboro Primary School will hold its annual Open House/PTO and Title I Parent Meeting on Thursday, August 20, at 5 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The school's Title I program and its benefits for …
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8/12/26
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The Forest-Blade traveled to Asheville, NC to the COVE at the Billy Graham Training Center. Kathie Barton, Shirley Boulineau, Judy Hendrix and Phyllis Shore attended a seminar about King David at the …
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8/12/26
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The Old South is still alive and well on the western edge of Jenkins County in a place known as Birdsville. The live oaks are lined neatly down an old county road that leads to the stately antebellum …
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8/12/26
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Swainsboro Elementary School will hold its annual Open House/PTO and Title I Parent Meeting on Thursday, August 13, at 5:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The school's Title I program and its benefits …
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8/6/26
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The Seedling Garden Club proudly announces that the August 2026 Yard of the Month is the home of Berry Belcher located on McGarrh Mill Pond Road. Barry enjoys his yard, especially in the summer, to …
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8/5/26
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Growing up, many of us hear advice about what path we should take in life. Often, those suggestions come from people who love us and want the best for us. They encourage us to choose careers that …
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by LANNA DOUGLAS
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8/5/26
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Many of you have read Shirley Twiss’ columns over the years. You’ve reminisced with her about days long ago – small-town Georgia life, childhood friendships, school years and Sunday School …
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by ERIN RYAN, SHIRLEY TWISS’ DAUGHTER
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8/5/26
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When Bernie Sanders graduated from college, he eventually found a job teaching five-year-olds in a Head Start program. That didn’t pay enough, so Bernie traded up for a job as a carpenter. That …
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8/5/26
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Well, it is somewhat old news as I write this, but to those who have fought the fight, it is extremely good news. Our Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge has been officially designated a UNESCO World …
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8/5/26
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The Swainsboro-Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen as our August 2026 Chamber Champion Spotlight. For nearly two decades, DreamMaker has been a valued …
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by BRITTANY WILLIAMS
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8/5/26
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The Swainsboro City Council held its regular monthly meeting Monday, August 3, at Swainsboro Fire Department Headquarters. Mayor Lillie Ann Brown and all six council members were present.
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8/5/26
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Emanuel County Schools officially welcomed employees back for the 2026-2027 school year during its annual districtwide convocation, bringing together teachers, administrators, support staff, and …
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8/5/26
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At the district's annual convocation, Valorie Watkins, Executive Director of Human Resources, and Dr. Denise Warnock, Superintendent, recognized the 2026-2027 Teachers of the Year for their …
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8/5/26
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For Bailey Stevens, pursuing a career in healthcare is more than a professional goal-it is a path that has been shaped by family, education, and a desire to eventually give back to her hometown. …
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by LANNA DOUGLAS
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8/5/26
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The future home of Dongwon Autopart Technology, located at 297 Industrial Park, Swainsboro, sustained damage Saturday, August 1, after strong winds struck the construction site.
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8/5/26
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A friendly reminder that Franklin Memorial Library will close at 4 p.m. today, August 5, for our monthly Staff Meeting. Please plan your visit accordingly. We also invite you to join us for our …
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by KAYLA WILLIAMS
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8/5/26
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Swainsboro High School is celebrating an outstanding national achievement by FCCLA member and Culinary Arts student Isabella Blanford, who recently earned third place in the nation at the Family, …
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8/5/26
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At the southernmost end of Burke County sits a small community nestled on the banks of the Ogeechee River. Midville, as it has been known for just shy of 150 years, has many stories to tell. Midville …
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by SCOTTY WOMACK
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8/5/26
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