A few years back, I was on a mission to locate my ancestors. I don’t know why, at my age, suddenly it became a mission other than the fact that I never expected. I would remotely qualify for …
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1/15/25
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From the window of my warm comfortable apartment, my Kitty and I are watching snowflakes fall to the ground. A snowstorm is often predicted but sometimes does not happen. Since we are near Ashville …
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SHIRLEY TWISS
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1/15/25
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While some things may change, others seem not to change at all. I am talking about the efforts to drag-mine our Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge for titanium dioxide in order that mankind will …
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DICK YARBROUGH
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1/15/25
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Adrian City Hall is currently closed following the resignation of Adrian Mayor Wynola Smith, along with the city clerks and maintenance department. Council members Robert Fountain and Orweco …
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1/15/25
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Lillian Bell has been chosen to represent Southeastern Technical College (STC) Adult Education at the Dinah Culbreath Wayne EAGLE Leadership Institute in Atlanta, in March 2025. The Leadership …
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1/15/25
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The 68th Annual Chamber Membership Banquet will be held Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 at the Nordson Center at the SEC Conference Complex. Social begins at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. The cost is $50 …
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1/15/25
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday morning, January 13, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, they had 51 in attendance. The DAR, …
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1/15/25
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The United States will mark its 250th anniversary as a nation this year. The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution partnered with the American 250 to promote various …
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1/15/25
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The Emanuel County Historic Society will host its January meeting Thursday the 23rd at Calvary Methodist Church Social Hall on S. Main St. in Swainsboro at 7 p.m. Please bring a potluck dish to …
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by MISSY ELDER
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1/15/25
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On Tuesday, January 7, 2025 Jerry Cadle had Dr. Shannon Lawrence as the speaker for the regular meeting of the Swainsboro Exchange Club. Dr. Lawrence, who is the School To Career Coordinator and the …
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1/15/25
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Sound the alarms! Emanuel County Fire & Rescue has been awarded two federal grants totaling an estimated $777,000 to enhance fire safety and emergency response capabilities.
The funds come from …
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1/15/25
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Three and a half months have passed since Hurricane Helene brought unprecedented destruction to Emanuel County, and while the road to recovery has been long, progress continues steadily. We’re …
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by HALEI LAMB, COUNTY CLERK
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1/15/25
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The Kalmanson Gallery of Emanuel Arts Council will feature a Large Works Exhibition during January and February. This is the first show for 2025. A total of six art exhibitions are scheduled each …
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1/15/25
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Jimmy Carter, Goodness is its own reward
Remembering and celebrating the life of Jimmy Carter has been good for us. Thousands stood in line to pay silent homage at the Carter Center and at the …
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1/15/25
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My name is Malachi Lockett, and I am excited to announce my candidacy as a write-in candidate for the vacant District 5 Council seat. I was born and raised in Swainsboro, where I developed a strong …
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1/15/25
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Mercer University recently announced the President's List and Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester. Inclusion on these lists requires students to meet rigorous GPA standards specific to the college …
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1/15/25
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The Wiregrass Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution, held its monthly meeting at McKinney Pond Restaurant in Midville Thursday, January 9, at 6:30 p.m. With President Steve Burke …
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1/15/25
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The Red Cross and Leanna’s have recognized Jerry Hall for his commitment to save lives by giving 25 gallons of blood to date. Congratulations Jerry! You have certainly given many the gift of life. …
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1/15/25
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J Wimberly, right, of Twin City retired from Metter Ford December 31, 2024, after 20 years of service. He was named Employee of the Year for 2024, an award voted on by employees of Metter Ford.
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1/15/25
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Southeastern Technical College (STC) proudly announces the graduation of its 2024 class from the Emergency Services Education Programs. Graduates were honored on December 12, 2024, in a ceremony held …
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