The Four Rivers Patriots Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution, held its monthly meeting Thursday night, February 15, at Chatters Restaurant in Lyons at 7 p.m. Eighteen members …
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2/21/24
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Are you having trouble finding places to get some assistance for your mental health?
Nowadays, many places have waiting lists, and some places can be very expensive. This can be very frustrating …
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by STAN POPOVICH
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2/21/24
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Swainsboro Middle School Jr. Beta and FBLA recently collected items for the animal shelter as their monthly service project. The students were excited to get a chance to deliver the dog food, treats, …
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2/21/24
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A $500 donation was presented to the Southeastern Technical College Foundation at the meeting of the Swainsboro Exchange Club on Tuesday, February 13.
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2/21/24
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting Monday, February 19, at the Swainsboro Moose Club at 9:15 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, there were 41 attending Tamera Gromala and …
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2/21/24
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The Miss Emanuel County/Miss Southeast Georgia Scholarship Board proudly presented the 44th annual Miss Emanuel County/Miss Southeast Georgia/Miss Crossroads of the South Competition on Saturday, …
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2/21/24
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In a gesture of support and appreciation, Kevin Herbert, Executive Vice President and President North America of Nature's Sunshine Products, along with Senior Manager, Ron Valenzuela paid a visit to …
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2/21/24
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On the very wet, rainy evening of February 12, Seedling Garden Club held its monthly meeting at Swainsboro Methodist Social Hall. The downpour of raindrops didn't hinder sixteen members and one guest …
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2/21/24
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President Cheryl Goodman of Swainsboro Kiwanis Club presented a check to Seedling Garden Club at their meeting on February 12. The check is to help with expenses of the Seedling Garden Club's flower …
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2/21/24
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It was about this time two years ago, that I started writing this weekly column. The folks at the Forest-Blade were good enough to allow me the space and place to practice the trade that I had spent …
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2/21/24
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Following my dream after I graduated from SHS in 1953, I headed to Atlanta. Frances Willis joined me. We moved into a boardinghouse with former classmate, Betty Gillis, and found summer jobs. We …
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2/21/24
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By the time you see this, cornbread may be Georgia’s official state bread. It has been a long time coming and it might not have happened except for the herculean efforts of state Rep. Kasey …
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2/21/24
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Mt. Shady Baptist Church, located at 750, Mt. Shady Church Road, Swainsboro, will have a special song service Sunday, February 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Featured singers will be the South Georgia …
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2/21/24
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The annual Akridge/Stapleton Reunion will be held Sunday, March 3 at the Vann Community House at 1p.m. All descendants are invited to attend. Please bring a covered dish.
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2/21/24
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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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On February 1, Compatriots Tommy Christopher, Steve Burke and John Fitzner traveled to the Brier Creek Battlefield to receive the concrete for the Battlefield entrance sign and the Memorial U.S. …
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2/21/24
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Georgia Society Members from all across Georgia traveled to the Sonesta Hotel in Duluth to attend the Annual GASSAR Conference on Friday and Saturday, January 26 and 27. Saturday morning during the …
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2/21/24
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On Friday evening, February 10, over 130 couples enjoyed this year’s Daddy-Daughter Dance hosted by the Emanuel County Recreation Department. The annual event was held in the Recreation Department …
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On Saturday, March 23,2024 at 9 a.m., The Emanuel County Republican Party will convene precinct Caucuses to elect Delegates and Alternate Delegates to the Emanuel County Convention.
The County …
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2/21/24
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