City Hall was once again the scene of much discussion concerning alcohol ordinances as the council, the mayor and the city attorney struggled to straighten out the fine points of when, where and how …
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3/6/24
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The Georgia Capitol building turned shades of green as 4-H youth and adult leaders joined elected officials on February 14, for the largest Georgia 4-H Day at the Capitol on record with nearly 700 …
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3/6/24
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Sixteen 7th-12th grade 4-H'ers competed at District Project Achievement February 9-11, held at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, and 15 came home as first, second, or third place winners. Paxton …
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3/6/24
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Dal Durden had Emanuel County Institute Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Corian Robinson as the speaker at Exchange Club on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Robinson gave an overview of the …
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3/6/24
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Over 100 teachers, administrators, counselors, and staff members from Emanuel County Schools recently gathered at the Swainsboro High School cafeteria to kick off another series of industry tours. …
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3/6/24
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While the date Sunday, March 24, may pass quietly for many, millions around the world will gather at sundown to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ.
Considered the most important day of the year …
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3/6/24
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Tashanda Stokes-King is a native of Swainsboro and currently resides in Waynesboro. She is an employee of Waynesboro Primary School and a faithful member at Cornerstone Christian Center with Pastor …
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3/6/24
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The next set of emergency lights and sirens you encounter in Emanuel County will be brighter and louder than the last. A brand-new ambulance has been added to our EMS fleet, and it’s largely thanks …
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3/6/24
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The House kicked-off the eighth week of the 2024 legislative session on Monday, February 26. We dedicated an entire day of work in our committees to make sure bills made it to the House floor for a …
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by REPRESENTATIVE BUTCH PARRISH
STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 158
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3/6/24
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The SAL Squadron 103 had a raffle/fundraiser and the drawing was held February 8, at The Peking Chinese Restaurant. The winner of the raffle was Mrs. Patricia Bush and a guest in the restaurant drew …
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3/6/24
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Over thirty students from Swainsboro Middle School have been taking part in an extracurricular experience, possibly paving the way for future business leaders in their community. For several years, …
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3/6/24
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On March 4, Michael Crumpler was presented the Educator of the Year Award for the Atlanta Section of the American Welding Society (AWS) by Robert Trudelle, Chairman of the Atlanta Section.
Michael …
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3/6/24
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The Mill Creek Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution, held its monthly meeting Tuesday night, February 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ole Times Buffet Restaurant in Statesboro. With …
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3/1/24
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On Thursday February 22, BCRWBA, Inc. Chairman of the Board Tommy Christopher, Board member Steve Burke and two Planters Electric workers traveled to the Revolutionary War Brier Creek Battlefield to …
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3/1/24
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The Kiwanis Club of Swainsboro held its weekly meeting Tuesday night, February 20, at 7 p.m. at the Rustic Grille. With President Cheryl Goodman presiding, 15 attendees were present, including four …
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3/1/24
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The 245th Anniversary Celebration of the Battle of Kettle Creek was held Saturday, February 10, on "War Hill" in Wilkes County and downtown Washington, GA from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. With the Georgia …
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3/1/24
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The annual Elijah Clarke Day, Heroes of the Hornets' Nest Commemoration, was held Friday, February 9, at the Elijah Clarke State Park beginning at 9 a.m. The Brier Creek Artillery arrived at the park …
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3/1/24
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The Kettle Creek Battlefield Association held its annual banquet Friday night, February 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the Washington Wilkes Country Club. With Chairman N. Walker Chewning presiding, they had …
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3/1/24
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The Wiregrass Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution, held its monthly meeting Thursday night, February 8, at The Stockyard at 6:30 p.m. President Steve Burke opened the meeting by …
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3/1/24
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The recent blood drive organized by the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) has proven to be a resounding success, with overwhelming participation and generous donations from students, staff, …
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2/28/24
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