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An election last Tuesday brought a close to a year-long absence of representation for District 5 in the City of Swainsboro. Roddrigus M. Foster, Sr. received a total of 100 votes for the council …
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3/26/25
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Two talented local musicians, Bo Brown and Grayson Brassell, recently showcased their exceptional musical abilities at the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) All-State Band, held in Athens …
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3/26/25
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Barbara Stevens, 76, resident of Emanuel Medical Center Nursing Home, has cherished a life-long dream of visiting Disney World. From the moment she first saw the enchanting commercials on TV and …
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by WISH OF A LIFETIME FROM AARP
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3/19/25
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The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court January 2025 term:
Jimmy Alston, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count fleeing or at-tempting to elude …
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3/19/25
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The Emanuel County Board of Education met on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at Swainsboro Elementary School with the following members in attendance: Brandon Jones, Del Brown, John Allen …
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3/19/25
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The regular monthly meeting of the Emanuel County Board of Commissioners was held Monday evening, March 17, 2025, at the Emanuel County Courthouse. In attendance were Chairman Jim Sherrod, Vice …
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3/19/25
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The 2025 Swainsboro Police Department Awards Banquet was held Friday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Beaver Creek Plantation. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Swainsboro Police Chief Ashley Riner opened …
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3/12/25
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The Forest-Blade recently went to Kicheche Camps, Kenya for a photo safari with Jerry and Paula Cadle. Safari guides were Kicheche Johnson and Wildlife Photographer Mark Buckler.
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3/12/25
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Thomas Wright, escaped inmate from Twin City Detention Center, is in custody after a brief pursuit in Richmond County. Wright made it to Candler County and stole a vehicle, then traveled to Richmond …
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3/12/25
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Renovations are underway for the Emergency Department at Emanuel Medical Center, with significant progress! Mary Radford and Brooke Marsh detail why these upgrades are vital to treating patients.
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3/5/25
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The Georgia Department of Education and Governor’s Office of Student Achievement proudly recognized Emanuel County Institute and Swainsboro High School for remarkable student growth achievements. …
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3/5/25
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Weather conditions for the past week have brought “Red Flag” warnings from the National Weather Service. With low humidity levels and rising temperatures, coupled with elevated winds, fires were …
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by Bill Cahill
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3/5/25
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The March meeting of the Swainsboro City Council and Mayor was held Monday, March 3, 2025, at Swainsboro City Hall. The meeting opened with an invocation brought by Pastor Delmas Mosley of the …
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3/5/25
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Even five months after Hurricane Helene tore through Emanuel County, we’re still learning from it. Last Friday, we took an important step in that learning process—welcoming a group of students …
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by HALEI LAMB, COUNTY CLERK
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2/26/25
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Johnson County will conduct the Adrian Special Election to be held March 18, 2025. Voters will cast their ballot for three vacant seats – Mayor and two Council seats (Post 2 & 4), following the …
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2/26/25
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SMS Band, led by Mr. Tylan Davis, had the incredible opportunity to play the National Anthem before a Savannah Ghost Pirates Ice Hockey game last Thursday, February 13, in Savannah. Congratulations …
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2/26/25
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Mrs. Ashley Love has been teaching for 18 years and is the 8th grade lead teacher and Social Studies Department lead at Swainsboro Middle School. She began teaching at Swainsboro Middle School in …
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2/26/25
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At the January 2025 meeting of the City Commission of Twin City, the Mayor and City Commissioners officially thanked Foster Grimes for his 28 years of service to the Twin City Fire Department. Of …
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2/19/25
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The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is proud to announce Mayor Matt Donaldson of Twin City has been named to the Leadership Georgia Class of 2025. Each year, the organization seeks out emerging …
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2/19/25
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On a recent trip, The Blade also went for a pleasant weekend in the Bahamas. Phyllis Shore, Shirley Boulineau, Kathie Barton, and Judy Hendrix attended a Women of Joy cruise to the Bahamas sponsored …
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2/19/25
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