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Miss Emily Kate Conner and Abb Dan Johnson, III exchanged wedding vows at Beaver Creek Plantation in Twin City, on January 20, 2024, at 5 p.m. Uncle of the bride, Bucky Kennedy performed the double …
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Miss Brittany Hall, bride-elect of Mr. Stephen Kyle Williams, was honored with a bridal shower at the home of Letha Hall on Saturday, April 13, at 2 p.m. As guests entered the home, they were greeted …
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The Miss SMS/SHS Annual Pageant was held Thursday, March 28, at the Swainsboro City Auditorium. Crowds came in great attendance to cheer these beautiful young ladies on and to support the sponsor, …
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Dear Samuel Knox Wansley:
Welcome! You are my seventh great-grandchild and the fourth male in my growing family tree. However, I suspect that is of little importance to you at this point. I have …
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Dick Yarbrough
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At this time of year, my thoughts often drift back to my mixed emotions about the end of my school days at SHS. This was a difficult time for me because I had also lost my father. Was I ready for my …
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Shirley Twiss
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What would your answer be if someone asked you to name the greatest resource we have here in Emanuel County? Would you say it’s the thousands of acres of beautiful, green, marketable forests, or …
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Charles Schwabe
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On Thursday, April 18, David Emanuel Academy held a ceremony as Senior Eagle Billy Martin signed his Letter of Intent to play football for the Mercer University Bears. Mercer University is a NCAA …
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East Georgia State College (EGSC) will hold its Spring Commencement Ceremony Friday, May 3, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. The ceremony will be held in the gymnasium on the EGSC Swainsboro campus. Family and …
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The Wiregrass Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting Thursday night, April 11, 2024, at McKinney Pond Restaurant at 6:30 p.m. With President Steve Burke …
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SHS Seniors TJ Curry and LaMarqus Webb signed letters of intent to play college football on Friday, April 19. Curry will head west to MidAmerica Nazarene University in Kansas, and Webb will play for …
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Each year the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) present the Youth Citizenship Award to a student in the 8th grade. The 8th grade teachers and students select …
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The Fall Line Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution, held its monthly meeting Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the Washington County Chamber of Commerce at 7 p.m. With President Sandy …
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The East Georgia State College (EGSC) Bobcat Pantry recently received a $5,000 grant from the Georgia Power Foundation. The grant will be used to help stock the on-campus food pantry to benefit …
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On Tuesday, April 16, the East Georgia Healthcare Center received a Governor’s Commendation for its successful colorectal cancer screening program that is saving lives in rural Georgia. Rep. Butch …
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The Emanuel County Board of Education met on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at Swainsboro High School with the following members in attendance: Brandon Jones, Cherie Hooks, Del Brown, Tanya …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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Family Connection provided a fun activity booth at the Pre-K Fun Day that was held on April 19. Families were able to come by and "fish" for prizes like sunglasses, sticker books, tote bags, and …
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The Emanuel Retired Educators Association held its April meeting at Twin City Elementary School Media Center on April 17. Principal Jessica Collins provided a warm welcome to members of the group and …
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