From the Nov. 11, 1981 edition of The Forest-Blade:
TURNING IT ON
The new tower in the northern section of the city was officially connected to the City of Swainsboro Water System last week. Looking on as plant manager Billy Screws got a taste were Miami-Carey employee Jerry Lawson, Councilman and chairman of the water department Jack Davis, and Mayor Roger Shaw.
NEW QUEEN
Miss Sharon Canady, reigned as 1981 Homecoming Queen at SHS. Her escort was Jeff Stafford.