Writing this article for The Blade touches my heart in many ways. Mrs. Mae Vann was my Sunday School teacher in the high school class at the Swainsboro First Methodist Church. She gave me the faith …
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4/3/24
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Chase Sherrod, who will be sworn in as the new Emanuel County Probate/Magistrate Judge in January 2025, spoke to the Club at their monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 25. He gave background information …
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4/3/24
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Join the Georgia Southern University Center for Wildlife Education at the Boneyard Pavilion for a unique experience featuring animals, artifacts, and hands-on activities. Experience the thrill of …
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4/3/24
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Caleb Long is the first-place winner in the Preston Johnson Rotary District Speech Contest for the Northern Zone on Saturday, March 30, in Milledgeville. Ten students from eight different Rotary …
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4/3/24
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On March 21, Matt Donaldson, the Mayor of Twin City, visited Ms. Carlyle’s 8th Grade Georgia Studies class. He provided firsthand insight into the “insider’s view” of city government …
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4/3/24
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Emanuel County 4-H co-hosted 4th, 5th, and 6th grade 4-H’ers from 11 counties on March 16, for the annual Cloverleaf Project Achievement competition held at Metter Middle School. Emanuel County was …
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by JAKYN TYSON
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4/3/24
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“My name is Bobbie Sherrod. I was born and raised in Emanuel County and am a product of the Emanuel County school system. I have been married to Jim Sherrod for 30 years and we have six amazing …
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4/3/24
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Drake Mason, 10-year-old son of Billy Mason and April Kea, wanted to raise money for a good cause so when he learned that the Swainsboro Shrine Club purchased a new parade bus, his mind was made up …
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4/3/24
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Emanuel County Institute is pleased to recognize the Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Honor Graduates for the Class of 2024. Valedictorian - Arachchige Dhahami Purna Salgado; Salutatorian - William …
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4/3/24
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This meeting is the first time GSRA (Georgia State Retirees Association) will do outreach in Statesboro to educate local state retirees and future retirees about their benefits and inform them to …
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4/3/24
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The Kiwanis Club of Swainsboro held its weekly meeting Tuesday, March 19, at the Rustic Grill at 7 p.m. With President-Elect Paul Cerpovicz presiding, they had 14 in attendance including three …
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4/3/24
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Congratulations to Grayson Brassell, Bo Brown and Kylee Farley for being selected to the Georgia Music Educators Association District 10 Honor Bands this year. The students were selected through a …
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4/3/24
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Swainsboro High School FCCLA traveled to Athens on March 17, to compete at the State Leadership Conference. These members worked hard on their STAR Events projects for months in preparation for their …
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4/3/24
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Talmadge “Tee” Smith Jr., son of Bonnie Rose Smith and the late Talmadge Smith Sr., is the Choral Director and the Literary Team coach at Houston County High School. This year makes Smith’s …
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4/3/24
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First Grade
Honor Roll: Kayson Allen, Aazylah Barron, Jaxson Bedgood, Eddie Braswell, Elijah Brewer, Scarlett Brewer, London Buford, Jlayvonna Carswell, India Cooper, Sarah Coxwell, Nash Davis, …
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4/3/24
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All of us had to start somewhere and 11 year old Stetson Sheppard is no exception. Stetson was assigned the task of shadowing a business for extra credits at Swainsboro Middle School Beta Club. He …
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4/3/24
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Perfect Attendance
First Grade: Kingston Gunn, Haley Kate Hodges, Easton Peebles
Second Grade: Reed Baird, Marshall Canady, Kinsley Clark, Kameron Dixon, Sophia Gay, Kynslee Gordon, Amari …
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4/3/24
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Swainsboro High School announced honor graduates for the Class of 2024. In order to reach honor graduate status, students must achieve a cumulative, non-rounded GPA of 90 or higher. The following …
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4/3/24
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Members of the Veterans at the Library added three new U.S. Flags to the front fence around the Veterans and 1st Responders Memorial Park on Friday, March 25. These three U.S. flags represent the two …
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4/3/24
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The Brier Creek, Wiregrass and Mill Creek Chapters of the Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution, held the 245th Anniversary Brier Creek Battlefield Celebration on Saturday morning, March 2, …
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4/3/24
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