The first Sunday in November is always a special time for Oak Chapel Baptist Church. It’s time for the annual homecoming service. This homecoming will be something to celebrate as we gather to give …
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10/29/24
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Brittany Christina Hall and Stephen Kyle Williams were united in a double ring ceremony at Quinney Oaks in Millen on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 6 p.m. by Blake Williams of Statesboro, groom's younger …
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10/24/24
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I remember it vividly. “Biggie”, (my Big Momma Scott), struggling furiously with the many cords to her corset and perspiring profusely after her bath and powdering. Every now and then, she’d …
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10/23/24
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Believe me, this is by no way a political endorsement. It is about a former president that I cherish, because he is a Georgian. In fifth grade, my granddaughter, Allison, had a school assignment to …
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10/23/24
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It is my sad duty to tell you, dear readers, that I have once again been denied the Nobel Prize in Literature that I so richly deserve along with the 11 million Swedish krona, about $1 million, which …
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10/23/24
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Okay, full disclosure, I am definitely not a sports writer, and I have been called out in the past for being way too critical of my alma mater UGA football team, but even in light of those …
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10/23/24
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The first Saturday in November to most is just another weekend. One more weekend drawing closer to Thanksgiving. In Twin City, however, the first Saturday of November means it is time for the Cotton …
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10/23/24
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Early voting has begun for this year’s election. Registered voters can cast their ballot now at the Emanuel County Registrar’s Office, located at 101 N. Main Street, Swainsboro. Early voting will …
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10/23/24
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The Emanuel County Board of Education met on Monday, October 14, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Office with the following members in attendance: Brandon Jones, Cherie Hooks, Del Brown, John Allen …
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10/23/24
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The Georgia Peanut Commission and Georgia Bankers Association will join forces Oct. 21-25, 2024, to promote the 48th annual Georgia Peanut Bank Week. Financial institutions and local banks across the …
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10/23/24
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The October meeting of the Emanuel County Board of Commissioners took place Monday, October 21, at the Emanuel County Courthouse. Chairman Hugh Foskey called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. and …
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10/23/24
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On Tuesday, October 15, Damien Scott, CEO at Emanuel Medical Center and Exchange Club Past President, spoke to the club about the many positive changes that are going on at the hospital and in the …
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10/23/24
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Alexa Jukes and Wanda Thompson Scarboro took top honors at the 35th Georgia National Fairground and Agricenter in Perry the week of October 3-13.
Alexa, the 14-year-old daughter of Chris and …
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10/23/24
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Due to Hurricane Helene, Emanuel County Family Connection’s ‘Characters’ program has been moved to October 28.
Emanuel County Ferst Readers is sponsoring a virtual fundraiser to get books …
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10/23/24
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Franklin Memorial Library will host Toddler Time every Friday at 10:30 a.m. October 11 was no different…Mrs. Shari prepared for her toddler bunch and was eager to see her little ones once again. …
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by KAYLA WILLIAMS
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10/23/24
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Pictured is Cassidy Henry weighing her 10-point buck in at Hunters Outdoor Hub, located on North Main Street in Swainsboro this past Saturday. Josh Hall also got a nice 10-point to enter the ‘Big …
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10/23/24
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Pictured is Jill Stephens Walton coaching McKayla Hall, UGA scholarship recipient of the Roberts Family Scholarship which is matched by the University of Georgia.
Jill and McKayla are both from …
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10/23/24
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Amid the destructive reminders and heartbreak of Hurricane Helene, there is a bright spot downtown and the promise of better days ahead. The Karrh Theater continues to provide amazing progress taking …
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10/23/24
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The Swainsboro Kiwanis Club held its Tuesday meeting on October 15, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the Rustic Grill. With President Paul Cerpovicz presiding, they had 13 members in attendance and two guests, …
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10/23/24
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Dr. Paul Pitts will be giving a special performance of "The Scribe" on November 10th, at First Baptist Church Midville. "The Scribe" is an unforgettable, dramatic musical performance, depicting the …
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10/23/24
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