The October 2024 term of the Emanuel County Grand Jury reconvened on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, to consider cases presented by the District Attorney’s Office.
The Grandy Jury jail inspection …
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12/4/24
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The Twin City Toy Drive will be held on Saturday, December 14. All monetary donations need to be sent by Friday, December 6. This will allow Mayor Matt Donaldson and his team time to purchase items …
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12/4/24
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday, December 2, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, they had 40 in attendance. Emanuel County 4-H …
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12/4/24
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The Emanuel County Senior Center held its annual Thanksgiving Lunch on Tuesday, November 26. Seniors from all over the county gathered to enjoy turkey and dressing with all the fixings and a day of …
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12/3/24
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Chief Alima Mims started his career with Swainsboro Fire Department on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. A pinning ceremony for Chief Mims was held Monday, December 2, at Swainsboro Fire Headquarters. …
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12/3/24
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The old man was devastated, his horse was lost in the storm. One minute he had been close by his side and the next minute he was out of sight. Old Roy was all he had left now. Jim had gotten Roy when …
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11/27/24
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The end of the year can be a time of finality, winding down, and summing up. It can also be a time of new beginnings, of jumping off into the exciting unknown. About 5.7 million people in the USA …
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11/27/24
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I had two birthday parties growing up. One when I was eight, attended by Momma, Big Daddy, Big Momma, and my cousin, Donnie, and Aunt Cile and probably Gail. Of course, Tippy, Big Momma's lap dog was …
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11/27/24
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My life has been and continues to be blessed in so many ways that an entire newspaper could be filled. This statement usually starts with “I do not know where to begin, but I do know where to …
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11/27/24
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The Governor David Emanuel – Adam Brinson Chapter of the DAR recently presented the Franklin Memorial Library with a framed print of a pictorial map of Georgia identifying various sites, …
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11/27/24
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On November 6, David Emanuel Academy competed in GISA Region One Act Play competition. They performed the play, 12 Incompetent Men (and women!) and walked away with a second-place finish. Bryan …
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by ASHLEI BOATRIGHT
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11/27/24
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We would like to thank Durden Bank and Swainsboro Rotary Club for their generous donations and support of early childhood literacy. Wade Johnson from Durden and Zach Procter, President of the Rotary …
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by TAMMY ALLEN
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11/27/24
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As part of its ongoing support of The Sunshine House Children’s Advocacy Center, the Emanuel Retired Educators Association donated a variety of Christmas gifts to be shared with the children served …
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11/27/24
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The November meeting of the Emanuel Retired Educators Association (EREA) was held last week in the Swainsboro Middle School Media Center. President Verdell Brinson called the meeting to order, and …
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11/27/24
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On Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Lisa Bertoch, Chairman of the Emanuel Medical Center Foundation, gave an annual update on the Foundation at the regular meeting of the Swainsboro Exchange Club. She …
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11/27/24
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In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared the last Thursday in November would be a day of thanks for the whole country. Therefore, Thanksgiving will be celebrated this Thursday, November 28. …
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11/27/24
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The Fall Line Chapter held their monthly meeting, Tuesday night, November 12, 2024, at the WC Chamber of Commerce in Sandersville at 7 p.m. With President Sandy Mercer presiding, they had 12 in …
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11/27/24
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The Brier Creek Chapter held its monthly meeting Thursday night, November 7, at Walls Diner at 6:30 p.m. With President Wayne Howard presiding, they had 18 in attendance. Registrar Lee Herron …
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11/27/24
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Congratulations to fourth year and captain, Caroline Mason, on her nomination and receipt of the Phyllis Dancz Memorial Award. This award is presented annually to the Redcoat Band auxiliary member …
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11/27/24
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