Members of the Georgia & South Carolina Society Sons of the American Revolution traveled to Augusta on Saturday, September 16, to celebrate Constitution Day at St. Paul's Episcopal Church at 10 a.m. …
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9/27/23
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SAR, DAR and CAR members traveled to Augusta on Saturday, September 16, to participate in the 2nd Siege of Augusta event and 242nd Anniversary Celebration that happened during the American Revolution …
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9/27/23
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Emanuel County Schools has partnered with United Way of Southeast Georgia and the Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce to provide additional literacy support with the Read United tutorial program for …
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9/27/23
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Lester Limber Legs was dad’s greatest competition in the Saturday night frolicks held at Garfield High in the 1930’s. He was so limber he could extend and kick his left brogan shoe behind his …
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9/27/23
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Only once or twice in human history has it been done, but give credit where credit is due. The Democrats have it all figured out. If you watch the Fox News Network, and I do, you already know that …
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9/27/23
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As I have been slowly sifting through drawers, cabinets, manila envelopes, photos, and the like, my whole life has slipped through my mind. It's true we all need to de-clutter and downsize at some …
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9/27/23
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The Keep Emanuel Beautiful organization met on Tuesday, September 19, to plan activities for the remainder of 2023 and beyond. We appreciate the support of the Emanuel County Commissioners and the …
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9/27/23
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Quintus Williams is a current senior at Swainsboro High School who says “he has something to prove”. He has overcome so many obstacles and defeated so many odds. Many people may have counted him …
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9/27/23
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting, Monday, September 25, at 9:15 a.m. With Chair John Tapley presiding, they had 40 in attendance. Johnny then introduced our Emanuel County Clerk …
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9/27/23
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After a summer hiatus the GLAD Garden Club resumed its fiscal year at the beautiful Sudie A. Fulford Community Learning Center located at the main entrance of East Georgia State College. On Tuesday, …
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9/27/23
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Autumn is calling and Seedling Garden Club answered the call when it met on September 11, 2023, at Swainsboro Methodist Church Social Hall. After a long, hot summer, members were delighted to meet …
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9/27/23
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What does it mean to "pray without ceasing" and why is it important? When you pray with ceasing, you are constantly in prayer. Your thoughts and mind are constantly on God. You will be seeking him …
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9/27/23
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Friendship Freewill Baptist Church in Twin City will have Homecoming Sunday, October 1. Br. James Davis will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited to attend.
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9/26/23
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Family and friends of John Mack and Mollie Kersey Rowland are invited to join for a covered dish dinner on Saturday, October 7, from 11 a.m. until, at Kite Church of God. Bring your family, friends …
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9/26/23
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Fall Revival services are planned at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church near Garfield. Randy Graham, church pastor, will kick off the revival at 11 a.m. on Sunday morning, October 1.
On the following …
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9/26/23
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The Greater St. James Missionary Baptist Church located at 423 Hopkins Street, Swainsboro, will host their 12th District of GMBC of GA Women’s Auxiliary Home Mission “Morning of Praise” worship …
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9/26/23
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His name was Ephram. He pronounced it with a long “E”. His daddy cut pulp wood from 1955 up to about 1980. His mother, or as Ephram pronounced it, his “Mommer”ran the house. She cooked and …
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9/20/23
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When I look through the obituaries each week in my Blade, I often find names that bring sadness but also bring beloved memories. Denny Kea and I were thirteen years apart in age so we were not …
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9/20/23
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My oldest grandson, Zachary Earl Wansley, died 15 years ago this past week while on a training run for an upcoming marathon. He was 21 years old. I am not sure what he would be doing today were he …
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9/20/23
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