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On Monday, March 11, the Swainsboro Rotary Club met at the Rustic Grill for the noon meeting. The club sponsored a speech competition that included students from all three high schools in the county. … more
I always heard that if you want to write, you should write about something you know. Sounds reasonable. My knowledge, as many would agree, is somewhat limited, but I did spend a good deal of my time … more
We came as total strangers. Local folks had no idea of our background, education, or financial status. They went out of their way to welcome us to town. The “money pit” we had purchased at … more
They say how glorious Heaven is going to be, streets paved with pure gold, and walls of Jasper adorned with precious stones are just a few things that will be pleasing to our earthly eyes. Spiritual … more

Between the time I write this and you read this, conditions can change. Particularly in politics. But as of this writing, there seems to be little doubt that an Alabama mining company will get … more
In its customary manner, the Emanuel County Board of Commissioners moved concisely through the agenda of its regular March 18, 2024, meeting this past Monday evening. Commission Chairman Hugh Foskey … more
February 20-24, eight Emanuel County 4-H and FFA members exhibited their beef, sheep, and swine projects at the Georgia Junior National Livestock Show in Perry. The show, open to Georgia 4-H and FFA … more
The House of Representatives got back to work on Monday, March 11, for the tenth week of the 2024 legislative session. With Sine Die approaching on March 28, 2024, the time for vetting bills is … more
The Emanuel County Board of Education met on Tuesday, March 12, at 5:30 p.m. at Swainsboro Elementary School with the following members in attendance: Brandon Jones, Cherie Hooks, Del Brown, Tanya … more

The Emanuel Arts Council will host a Block Party for the Arts on March 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. The 100 block of North Green Street will be closed to traffic during those hours. The event will feature … more
The East Georgia State College (EGSC) Women’s Basketball Team made history this weekend after being crowned the 2024 Region 17 Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Women’s Basketball … more
The Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Women's DI Basketball coaches recently selected the Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and Freshman of the Year … more
During All School Chapel on March 13, Matthew Fordham was awarded the monthly Kindness Award. Through the blessing of a generous anonymous donor who wishes to encourage kindness in our students, we … more
Dear Friend, We took a week off from our video updates after Crossover Week as there was not a lot to report, but I have plenty of update to share with you now. Visit … more

The U.S. Air Force Band of the West will take the stage at the East Georgia State College (EGSC) Gambrell Building Auditorium to kick off the College’s 2024 Vision Series on Sunday, March 24, at 3 … more
How do you celebrate May 4th? Are you one of the “May The 4th Be With You” geek junkies who love all things Star Wars? It turns out Star Wars Day is an informal commemorative day observed … more
The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday, March 4, at 9 a.m. The roll of attendees included 52 veterans including Chairman John Tapley who opened … more
The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting Monday, February 26, at 9 a.m. at Franklin Memorial Library. Following an outstanding breakfast of grits, breakfast casserole, doughnuts, orange … more
The Kiwanis Club of Swainsboro held its weekly meeting Tuesday, March 5, at 7 p.m. at the Rustic Grill. President Cheryl Goodman presided at the gathering attended by 21 including five guests, … more

Seniors Caleb Long and Quintus Williams are the first and second-place district winners of the annual Preston Johnson Speech Contest sponsored by the Swainsboro Rotary Club. They were presented cash … more
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