News
1493 results total, viewing 1341 - 1360
At the May 2023 meeting, the Twin City Commission approved Resolution 06-2023 - declaring June 5-9, 2023 as Municipal Court Clerks Week in the City of Twin City. “Jessica Sumner is our … more
The Mill Creek Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution, held its monthly meeting, Tuesday night, April 18, 2023, at the Ole Time Buffet in Statesboro at 6 p.m. With President Randy … more
The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting, Monday, June 5, 2023, at 9:15 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, there were 50 in attendance, including three new veterans, Mac Kee Brown, … more
Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock are delivering new resources through the bipartisan infrastructure law to help remove hazardous contaminants and substances from properties in Adrian. … more

The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 103 Commander Henry Thompson and Commander Elect Willie Bush installed named pavers around the Veterans Memorial Monday afternoon, June 5. If any veteran or … more
Most little boys want to be a doctor, fireman, police officer or an athletic superstar when they grow up. For one neighboring young man, his dream came true. Twenty-three-year-old six-foot five-inch … more
The Veterans at the Library Group held a historic Memorial Day event at the newly named Veterans and First Responders Memorial Park on Monday, May 29, 2023. The park is located at the corner of U.S. … more
Emanuel County Fire & Rescue is conducting two volunteer Firefighter classes. The classes will be taught at the Twin City Fire Department with classes being held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday … more
The annual Summer Art Camp of Emanuel Arts Council will once again be held at The Sudie Fulford Community Center of East Georgia State College. The three-day camp will be held June 20-22 from 9 a.m. … more

The Forest-Blade has proudly served the Emanuel County community for more than 160 years, and we believe that everyone in the community should have access to the community newspaper. With the recent … more
On May 8, 2023, Jayson L. Brown was awarded the Eloise Vining Scholarship from The Progressive Ladies Club during Swainsboro High School Honors Night Program, and received numerous recognitions for … more
Mrs. Maretha Brown, a hometown hero in Manassas, Georgia, has served 92 years of pure excellence in her community. She is a mother of nine and the wife of the late Mr. Purley Brown. Mrs. Brown is a … more
The Brier Creek Artillery from the Brier Creek, Wiregrass and Little River Chapters, as well as the Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution traveled to Midway to attend a Revolutionary War … more
For the 35th year, Durden Banking Company facilitated the Mini Bank Program for students in second through fifth grade at Twin City Elementary and second grade at Swainsboro Primary. Each year, the … more

Trevin and Brianna Goodman of Cobbtown announce the birth of their daughter, Josey Raye Goodman, on May 2, 2023, at 6:41 p.m. at the Meadows Regional Women’s Center in Vidalia. She weighed 7 lbs., … more
Swainsboro City Council held their regular monthly meeting Monday, June 5, at 6 p.m. Following the Prayer of Invocation that was provided by Pastor Nicholas Robertson of Consuming Fire Ministries, … more
A recent report from the Georgia Hospital Association shows that Emanuel Medical Center generated nearly $86 million for the local economy in 2021. The economic impact totaled almost $1 million more … more
East Georgia State College (EGSC) has partnered with Golden Harvest Food Bank to launch the Bobcat Pantry at the EGSC Swainsboro campus. This will be the first college partnership for the food bank … more
Well, swat my hind with a melon rind! I just found out why I’m so slow-witted and eat my peas with a butterknife. It’s my Southern accent, y’all. I have just read a survey that those of us who … more

My thoughts are still filled with the Bicentennial of my hometown and the citizens who have been symbolic through these two hundred years. All could not be covered in a brief column, but I must share … more
« Prev | 1 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 75 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 365 days.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.