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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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During the presidency of Tammy Allen, the Kiwanis of Swainsboro made a donation to David Emanuel Academy to use for a project or activity that would directly affect the learning of its children. Head …
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1/3/24
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Once again, the EZ Riders M/C brought joy and laughter to the residents in Long Term Care facility the weekend of December 16. We were fortunate to visit Orchard Health and Rehab and Senior Living in …
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by LARRY HANDSOM
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12/27/23
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Swainsboro City Councilman John E. Parker has been named in a felony indictment returned in the October term of an Emanuel County grand jury. Parker has been the subject of an extended investigation …
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12/20/23
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The Students of the Month for November and December were recognized on Friday, December 8, in the cafeteria at TCE. They received their certificates and enjoyed donuts with their families. The …
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12/20/23
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Wreaths Across America Day took place on December 16, with more that 2.7 million volunteers nationwide placing wreaths at more than 3700 cemeteries throughout the country. Our nation’s heroes were …
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By JANE DURDEN
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12/20/23
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This year’s “Shop with a Cop” event was held Tuesday, December 12. The event began at 6 p.m. at Swainsboro-Emanuel County Auditorium with a brief introduction on plans for the evening. Children …
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12/20/23
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As the children and adults lined the downtown streets of Swainsboro anticipating the start of this year’s Christmas parade, Santa arrived just in the nick of time to catch a ride on the firetruck. …
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by MELISSA KIRBY, DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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12/13/23
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The votes are in! We have a winner of our annual Downtown Storefront Decoration Contest. We are excited to announce 1st place goes to Gifts Galore for their rendition of “The Grinch Stole …
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by MELISSA KIRBY, DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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12/13/23
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Swainsboro’s Main Street Market Antique Mall has been voted 2023 “Best of Georgia” in the antique store category by the Georgia Business Journal for the third consecutive year. Every month, …
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12/13/23
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Chief Magistrate Judge Dawn Braddy has announced she will retire effective December 29, 2023 due to health issues.
“As many of you know, I have been having health issues for the past two years. …
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11/8/23
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The Swainsboro Police Department is excited to announce that the department is accepting applications for their "Shop with a Cop" program for 2023. The department staff is looking forward to …
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11/8/23
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As the winter weather creeps in and the holiday season draws near, Downtown Swainsboro eagerly anticipates a visit from Santa on December 7 during our annual Christmas Parade. The community comes …
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by MELISSA KIRBY, DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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11/8/23
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Mayor Matt Donaldson and the rest of the festival committee hope you will mark your calendars for November 4t, from 9:00-3:00, and join in for a day of fall festivities that celebrate the community's …
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11/1/23
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Millie Watkins, the 7-year-old daughter of Dustin Watkins and Megan Thompson, reminds everyone to set your clock back one hour before going to bed, Saturday night, November 4. Millie attends …
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11/1/23
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The Swainsboro Police Department is excited to announce that the department is accepting applications for their "Shop with a Cop" program for 2023. The department staff is looking forward to …
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10/31/23
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Franklin Memorial Library held their annual Trunk-or-Treat event Friday, October 13, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The theme for the event was Mario Brothers and some of the staff of the library were …
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10/25/23
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The Cook of the Week is Nikki Hadden. Nikki is the wife of Kendal Hadden of Swainsboro. In their spare time, Nikki and Kendal enjoy long bike trips, mini vacations and spending time with family and …
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10/25/23
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The regular meeting of the Emanuel County Board of Commissioners convened Monday evening, October 16, at the John C. Coleman County Office Building. Following Chairman Hugh Foskey’s call to order, …
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10/18/23
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