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Recent graduate Zach Lee is making history for Swainsboro High School athletics. He signed a letter of intent for Life University in Marietta and is the first wrestler in school history with such an …
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5/24/23
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Dear Editor,
The seedling garden club has just completed its fiscal year. We have had a fun, productive year.
We wish to thank "The Forest Blade" for all your publicity of our events throughout …
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5/24/23
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The Kiwanis Club of Swainsboro held its weekly meeting, Tuesday night, May 16, 2023, at the Rustic Grille at 7:00 p.m. With President Tammy Allen presiding, there were 19 in attendance including 2 …
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5/24/23
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Jami Norris and Jessi Norris, twin daughters of James and Tori Norris, will graduate as Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the 2023 Class at East Laurens High School. They are the granddaughters of …
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5/24/23
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East Georgia State College (EGSC) is excited to announce Courtney Patterson has been named Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel for the College. In this role, Patterson will be responsible for providing …
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5/24/23
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ECI FBLA held an awards ceremony to honor outstanding members in an end-of-year program held at Lynn and Bob’s BBQ in Swainsboro. The afternoon kicked off with the meal. After lunch, the program …
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5/24/23
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On Monday, May 8, middle school students at Emanuel County Institute were honored for their academic excellence. The ceremony began with Madison Bell welcoming everyone to the event. Slayden Lanigan …
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5/24/23
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Sarah Beth Kersey, of Swainsboro, and Lawson Mercer, of Twin City, have been selected to receive scholarships from the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture (GFA). Kersey is one of 10 rising college …
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5/24/23
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The Emanuel Retired Educators Association (EREA) held its final meeting for 2022-23 on May 17, at the beautiful Sudie A. Fulford Center on the campus of East Georgia State College. Harley Smith, East …
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5/24/23
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Last week, Lt. Governor Burt Jones appointed Chairman of the Senate Committee on Higher Education, Senator Billy Hickman (R – Statesboro) to serve on the Georgia Council on Literacy. This entity …
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5/24/23
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Swainsboro Elementary School received a SHAPE grant from the department of education for the 2022-2023 school year. Under the supervision of Tammy Allen, Family Connection Coordinator, health, and …
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5/24/23
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Southeastern Technical College is proud to announce the 2023 Spring Semester President's List. These students earned a grade point average of 3.75 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credit hours …
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5/24/23
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East Georgia State College (EGSC) held its Spring Commencement Ceremony Friday, May 12, 2023, at 6 p.m. The ceremony was held in the gymnasium on the EGSC Swainsboro campus.
At the beginning of …
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5/24/23
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At Swainsboro Primary School, the character trait for May is “Self-Control”. One student from each class was selected for displaying self-control each day. These students get special recognition …
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5/24/23
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In honor of Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day, The Forest-Blade, along with other sponsors, provided Krispy Kreme donuts and milk to our area law enforcement agencies.
Most folks in this …
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5/24/23
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The Twin City Lions is pleased to present two scholarships to ECI seniors Sarah Catherine Kraus and Karly Oliff. Congratulations ladies, and congratulations to all of the graduates in the Class of …
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5/24/23
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting, Monday morning, May 22, 2023, at the Franklin Memorial Library at 9:15 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, there were 38 veterans in …
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5/24/23
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In honor of Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day, The Forest-Blade, along with other sponsors, provided Krispy Kreme donuts and milk to our area law enforcement agencies.
Most folks in this …
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5/17/23
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I was a wee little girl on December 7, 1941, only three years old. I remember very well those days when my dad worked at the Shipyard in Savannah. The nights we had our windows covered. The ration …
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By: La'Rose Tapley
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5/17/23
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Within the next three weeks at locations all around Georgia, the amazing result of 12 years of planning, research, and development will be unveiled. This accomplishment, over the course of the next 5 …
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By: Charles Schwabe
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5/17/23
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