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On Tuesday, May 16, Franklin Memorial Library hosted local Author, Leonard Quick, M. Div. with a book signing to promote his new book, “A Brief Study Guide for the Book of Revelation.” In the May …
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by BRITTANY HALL
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6/14/23
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During the 2023 Georgia Association of Extension 4-H Agents annual meeting held in Vidalia, Emanuel County 4-H volunteer T’Neil Williams was recognized as the Outstanding Individual Volunteer …
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by JAKYN TYSON
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6/14/23
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Nominations and voting is now open for The Forest-Blade's annual Readers Choice Awards! CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE AND VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITES All registered voters will be entered for a chance to win …
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6/8/23
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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. …
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6/7/23
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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 …
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6/7/23
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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 …
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6/7/23
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Swainsboro native, Nataya Cowart Wright, is an author, licensed professional counselor and life coach, a serial entrepreneur, and the founder of the non-profit organization, SheRose, Inc. …
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6/6/23
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Gregg and the late Dawn Oglesby of Twin City are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Cherokee Montana Oglesby of Twin City, to Cole Douglas Graham of East …
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5/31/23
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After weeks of practice and 40 baseball games, the Bulldogs were one win away from their first baseball championship.
ECI and Charlton split the opening doubleheader Tuesday in the best of three …
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by RON WEATHERFORD
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5/31/23
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The River Rats have toured the Ogeechee once again. On Friday, April 21, 34 boats carrying 70 citizens who call themselves the River Rats, set off at the Bull Hole in Jenkins County to make their …
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5/31/23
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Swainsboro High School baseball player, River Greene, has been selected among the top players from four regions of Georgia, to play in the 2023 All Star-All State Baseball Tournament. Coaches and …
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by BRITTANY HALL
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5/31/23
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It’s safe to say that we have all experienced at least one inspirational teacher who helped us to understand their subject more and taught us to become a better person. The best teachers pass on …
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By BRITTANY HALL
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5/31/23
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It was Elmer Davis that said, “This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than …
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5/24/23
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David Emanuel Academy held their graduation ceremony Wednesday, May 17 at 6 p.m. Headmaster Haylee Free opened the program with the announcement of the first ever SOAR Teacher of the Year, Melissa …
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5/24/23
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Durden Banking Company had the honor of presenting area high school graduates with $500.00 scholarships. All area high school graduating seniors had the opportunity to submit essays related to …
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5/24/23
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Emanuel County Commission officials have received notification that the County will receive state grant awards of more than 6 million dollars for three upcoming projects. County Administrator Guy …
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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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Emanuel County’s heritage is as rich as the honey that its state bee produces. It’s so easy to fall in love with its backroad smells of honeysuckle, pine and a fresh cut field, and just as easy …
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by BRITTANY HALL
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5/17/23
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The ECI baseball team completed their third sweep in a best of three series last Wednesday to advance to the final four of the state playoffs.
They sent the Towns Co. team back to Hiawassee, …
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by RON WEATHERFORD
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5/17/23
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The Emanuel County Board of Education met on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Office with the following members in attendance: Del Brown, Mason Henry, Cherie Hooks, Tanya Lane, …
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by BRITTANY HALL
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5/17/23
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