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At the heart of this year’s Pine Tree Festival entertainment lineup lies an extraordinary act that will capture everyone's hearts and showcase the incredible talents of “man’s best friend.” …
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4/10/24
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As many Emanuel Countians know, the delivery time of letters and packages in our area has become noticeably longer in recent weeks. A request from The Forest-Blade to officials with the Atlanta …
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4/9/24
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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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One of Swainsboro’s very own will return home soon, At work, his title is Flight Commander Lieutenant Sconyers, but around here most folks just call him Jay. There will be a few Air Force buddies …
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3/13/24
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The 2024 Swainsboro Police Awards Banquet was held Thursday evening, February 22, at Beaver Creek Plantation. Swainsboro Police Chief Randy Ellison opened the program with a welcome to everyone and a …
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2/28/24
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Swainsboro Police Chief Randy Ellison seems to have the OK from his family concerning his plans to retire at the end of this year. The Chief announced his retirement this past Thursday night at the …
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2/28/24
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Missy Turner, featured artist for Black History Month at The Kalmanson Gallery of Emanuel Arts Council, received a warm welcome at the opening reception for her exhibition on February 8.
A number …
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by JACQUIE BRASHER
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2/21/24
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The Emanuel County Board of Education met on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at Swainsboro Middle School with the following members in attendance: Brandon Jones, Cherie Hooks, Del Brown, …
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2/21/24
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Emanuel County Institute held their annual pageant on Saturday, January 28. Congratulations Miss ECI, Smith Willoughby. Her court includes 1st runner up, Halli Kate Johnson; 2nd runner up, Matti …
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2/14/24
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2/13/24
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National K-9 certification is difficult to achieve and difficult to maintain, and for the past couple of years, Swainsboro Police Department's K-9 unit has made the mark for National Certification. …
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2/7/24
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In conjunction with their one-year business anniversary, Our Town Healthcare, located at 355 S. Coleman Street, Swainsboro, held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, January 18, at 4 p.m. Emanuel County …
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1/31/24
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Mr. and Mrs. Joey Pittman of Metter are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Roslyn Carol Pittman, to Matthew Keith Thompson, son of Amanda Braddy and Mr. …
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1/31/24
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The Swainsboro-Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 69th Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Banquet on Thursday, January 25, at the Nordson Center at the SEC Conference Complex.
Cason …
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1/31/24
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Grab your favorite gals and come shop Downtown Swainsboro on February 10! Don’t worry guys, we haven’t left you out. While you are out for some retail therapy, be sure to leave “Cupid’s …
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By MELISSA KIRBY, DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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1/24/24
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Missy Turner is the featured artist for Black History Month at The Kalmanson Gallery of Emanuel Arts Council. An opening reception will be held February 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. and is free and open to …
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1/24/24
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Penny Porcel and Chris (Katie) Hall are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Brittany Christina Hall, to Stephen Kyle Williams. Mr. Williams is the son of …
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1/10/24
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Sunrays Optical, located at 414 South Main Street, Swainsboro, held a ribbon cutting and grand opening on Friday, January 3 at 2 p.m. Chamber President Ken Warnock was on hand to welcome owner, Brock …
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1/10/24
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About 60 sponsors and wounded warriors showed up Saturday morning about 7:30 a.m. for the first pheasant hunt of 2024 at Mont Royal Plantation in Swainsboro. The weather was unsettled, and rain was …
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1/10/24
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