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If you’re keeping up with the 2024 political season, you would be accurate in saying, the first half is over, the halftime show is about to start, and the second half is shaping up to be a wild … more
One person was shot late Sunday afternoon, May 26, in an exchange of gunfire at a City Park in Swainsboro. The incident occurred at a weekend event at the “Gerald Phillips Park” in the DeAlva … more
The Emanuel County Board of Education met on Tuesday, May 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Office with the following members in attendance: Brandon Jones, Cherie Hooks, Del Brown, Tanya Lane, Sandra … more
The Emanuel County Board of Commissioners convened Monday evening, May 20, 2024, for their customary 6 p.m. monthly meeting. Commission Chairman Hugh Foskey called for order to begin the agenda and … more

It is with great joy and excitement that Swainsboro Police Department announces its Annual Scavenger Hunt program! Swainsboro Police Department will host its annual summer Scavenger Hunt for the … more
The recent rain from last weekend’s storms, estimated by NWS Peachtree City as 3 to 5 inches in the area, resulted in a flooded underground equipment vault at the pumping station located on Fortune … more
Automation, new equipment, and a focus on a culture of safety contribute to this latest accomplishment and come at a time of incredible growth for the company. Crider Foods, a leader in the food … more
Nurses Week is a great time to recognize Emanuel Medical Center DAISY award winner, Caleb Burton, RN. The DAISY Award® is a special honor given to extraordinary nurses for the compassionate … more

On the morning of May 4, 2024, runners came to Swainsboro for the 23rd running of the Knotty Pine 5K Race as part of the Pine Tree Festival. The 5K was sponsored by the Swainsboro Kiwanis Club, who … more
The regular monthly meeting of the Swainsboro Mayor and City Council was held Monday evening, May 6 at 6 p.m. at the Swainsboro City Fire Department building. Following an invocation and pledge of … more
The 77th Annual Miss Pine Tree Festival Pageant was held Saturday, April 27, at the Swainsboro-Emanuel County Auditorium. The pageant began at 10 a.m. and featured nine groups, Baby Miss, Toddler … more
On Sunday April 28, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m. officers of the Swainsboro Police Department were dispatched to Hibbett Sports in reference to a robbery in progress. Officers were given a … more

On Tuesday, April 23rd, the Exchange Club of Swainsboro held their annual Youth of the Year awards luncheon where students from Emanuel County schools were recognized. DEA senior Billy Martin was … more
Swainsboro and Emanuel County come alive this weekend as the longest continually-running agricultural festival in the state of Georgia once again celebrates the true star of the timber industry. This … more
Back by popular demand, Axe of Valor will once again bring axe throwing excitement to the Pine Tree Festival with its mobile axe throwing unit. Originating from lumberjack competitions, axe throwing … more
The Swainsboro Exchange Club annually honors Emanuel County’s First Responders with an appreciation lunch. This event was held at East Georgia State College on Tuesday, April 16. The highlight of … more
Born and raised in Herndon, this year’s Green Jacket recipient is no stranger to Swainsboro and Emanuel County. He is also no stranger to the education field. A graduate of Jenkins County High, … more

Citizens Bank of Swainsboro recently presented Emanuel Medical Center with a donation totaling $200,000. The contribution, made through the Georgia HEART Rural Hospital Tax Credit Program, will … more
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