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About 60 sponsors and wounded warriors showed up Saturday morning about 7:30 a.m. for the first pheasant hunt of 2024 at Mont Royal Plantation in Swainsboro. The weather was unsettled, and rain was …
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1/10/24
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Queensborough National Bank and Trust raised nearly $13,000 through its support of the 2023 Paceline Ride to benefit the Georgia Cancer Center, says Troy Breitman, who led the bank’s Paceline team, …
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1/10/24
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The regular meeting of the Swainsboro City Council and Mayor took place Monday evening, January 8, 2024, at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Reverend Love of St. Phillips Baptist Church brought an Invocation and …
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1/10/24
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During the presidency of Tammy Allen, the Kiwanis of Swainsboro made a donation to David Emanuel Academy to use for a project or activity that would directly affect the learning of its children. Head …
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1/3/24
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Coleman, 45, married with seven kids of Swainsboro, has worked at Southern Eagle Distributing for 14 years and has transitioned to Frito-Lay the past year. He is a graduate of Swainsboro High School. …
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1/3/24
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Kenny Griffin announced this week his candidacy for Emanuel County Commissioner, District 1. Griffin is a well-known figure in Emanuel County and surrounding areas. He and his wife, Jean, are the …
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1/3/24
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It’s safe to say that we have all experienced at least one inspirational teacher who helped us understand their subject more and taught us to become a better person. The best teachers pass on this …
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1/3/24
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Emanuel Medical Center announces that it recently received a contribution from Victory Therapy & Wellness through the Georgia HEART program. Victory Therapy & Wellness, located on Victory Drive in …
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1/3/24
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The ECI JROTC Cadets participated in the National Wreath Across America at the Swains-boro City Cemetery on December 16, 2023. The event is a national initiative aimed at teach-ing the younger …
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12/27/23
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East Georgia State College (EGSC) held its Fall Commencement Ceremony Friday, December 8. The ceremony was held in the Luck F. Gambrell Building Auditorium on the EGSC Swainsboro campus. Family and …
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12/27/23
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Pro Parts Place recently demonstrated its support for the local community with a contribu-tion to Emanuel Medical Center through the Georgia HEART program. Locally owned and operated by Josh Black …
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12/27/23
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Once again, the EZ Riders M/C brought joy and laughter to the residents in Long Term Care facility the weekend of December 16. We were fortunate to visit Orchard Health and Rehab and Senior Living in …
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by LARRY HANDSOM
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12/27/23
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Swainsboro’s own Demello Jones signed a letter of intent to play football for the University of Georgia Bulldogs Wednesday, December 20. Jones was recruited by over 20 of college foot-ball’s top …
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12/27/23
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Hospital rankings can provide useful benchmark information; however, it is important to understand what factors may impact such rankings. Every year, Georgia Trend evaluates Georgia hospitals that …
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12/20/23
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Swainsboro City Councilman John E. Parker has been named in a felony indictment returned in the October term of an Emanuel County grand jury. Parker has been the subject of an extended investigation …
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12/20/23
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On Monday, December 18, at approximately 3:15 p.m., Swainsboro Police Officers were dispatched to an address on North Racetrack Street in reference to shots being fired. Upon officers’ arrival, …
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12/20/23
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The Students of the Month for November and December were recognized on Friday, December 8, in the cafeteria at TCE. They received their certificates and enjoyed donuts with their families. The …
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12/20/23
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Wreaths Across America Day took place on December 16, with more that 2.7 million volunteers nationwide placing wreaths at more than 3700 cemeteries throughout the country. Our nation’s heroes were …
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By JANE DURDEN
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12/20/23
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This year’s “Shop with a Cop” event was held Tuesday, December 12. The event began at 6 p.m. at Swainsboro-Emanuel County Auditorium with a brief introduction on plans for the evening. Children …
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12/20/23
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As the children and adults lined the downtown streets of Swainsboro anticipating the start of this year’s Christmas parade, Santa arrived just in the nick of time to catch a ride on the firetruck. …
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by MELISSA KIRBY, DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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12/13/23
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