ECI Baseball players received post season awards last week. The State Runners-up placed seven players on the Class A all-state team. Four players were selected as first team all-state while three …
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7/26/23
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“School bells are ringing loud and clear; vacation’s over, school is here.” – Winifred C. Marshall
Summertime sadness is beginning to set in as children and teens prepare for their first …
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by BRITTANY HALL
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7/26/23
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Franklin Memorial Library is thrilled to present the Our Home Town movie filmed in 1947. This movie gives viewers the unique opportunity to see what life in Swainsboro was like during that era. The …
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7/26/23
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The Swainsboro Exchange Club held their weekly meeting on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at the Rustic Grille at 12:30 p.m. With President David Davis presiding, they had 30 in attendance. The program for …
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7/26/23
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The Patrick Carr Rangers, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution, held its quarterly meeting Monday night, June 12, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at President David Hargrove’s home. With President …
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7/26/23
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The Kiwanis Club of Swainsboro held its weekly meeting Tuesday night, July 18, 2023, at the Rustic Grille at 7 p.m. With President Tammy Allen presiding, they had 22 in attendance, including one …
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7/26/23
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Nine Machine Tool Technology (Computer Numeric Control) students were awarded Gene Haas Scholarships by the STC Foundation. These scholarships, made possible by a grant received from The Gene Haas …
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7/26/23
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In August of 2021, 53-year-old Wanda Ellison said her goodbyes to CSB of Middle Georgia and finally retired after devoting 30 years to the behavioral health care center. Excited to experience her …
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by BRITTANY HALL
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7/26/23
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11-year-old Za’kiyla and her younger sister, 8-year-old Za’kaylin Ricks, are two incredible little girls who were born with an unwavering resilience and determination to fight through every …
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By BRITTANY HALL
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7/26/23
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Be part of a nationwide movement to bring back American and Christian values to our public institutions. Join us on August 5, at 10:00 AM when we'll be reading from Kirk's book "As You Grow." Watch …
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7/25/23
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Family Connection conducted their second week-long cooking camp called "Emanuel Chopped Jr. Advanced". This was for students in third through fifth grade that attended the camp the previous summer. …
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7/19/23
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting, Monday morning at 9:15 a.m. With Chair John Tapley presiding, there were 42 in attendance including newest (102) veteran, Kimberly Ann Waters. …
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7/19/23
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The Forest-Blade recently presented a contribution to Emanuel Medical Center through the Georgia HEART Program. Georgia HEART allows businesses and individuals to direct their Georgia income tax …
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7/19/23
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The Swainsboro Police Department's summer scavenger hunt program has concluded. As in years past, the officers and staff thoroughly enjoyed watching the children search our city for hidden treasure. …
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7/19/23
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Family Connection has been conducting the "Scavenger Hunt for Books" project this summer. They are currently in the seventh of the 8-week project to promote literacy in Emanuel County. Eight …
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7/19/23
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On Friday, July 14, Quality Air presented its fourth installment of $440.40 in celebration of their 40th anniversary. This donation was presented to Ronnie Shuemake with the Future Generation Youth …
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7/19/23
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The Kiwanis Club of Swainsboro held its weekly meeting, Tuesday, July 11, 2023. With President Tammy Allen presiding, there were 15 in attendance including one guest, Judy Wells. The Chocolate Cake, …
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7/19/23
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Emanuel Medical Center recently recognized Mrs. Erma Jenkins for more than 15 years of service on the Emanuel County Hospital Authority. Mrs. Jenkins was first elected to the authority in 2008 and …
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7/19/23
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The Emanuel Artists Guild held its meeting at Rountree Ranch on July 11. Host Amber Albritton gave a tour of her family property. Before visiting the residence the group toured the amazing grounds …
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by JOAN DUNN
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7/19/23
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On Friday, July 14, 159 counties in the state of Georgia held the 5th Annual Statewide Bible Reading at each county courthouse. The event began in 2018 in Iowa, through leader, Dianne Bentley. Last …
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7/19/23
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