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Police Report Swainsboro police officers reported the following cases: Nov. 27 A woman on E. MLK Blvd. reported someone stole her TV, satellite receiver and phone. A Market St. man reported someone tried to gain entry into his home. A Crump St. man reported someone damaged his chain link fence. More ... Sheriff's Report Emanuel County Sheriff's deputies reported the following cases: Nov. 22 A Haw Rd. man reported a woman, whom he identified, destroyed several items in his home. Suspect also used abusive language towards victim an officer. Nov. 26 A Kemp Rd. woman reported someone tore the door off her Handi ... More ... Two sentenced in Superior Court Two people were sentenced in Emanuel County Superior Court Friday, Dec. 1 by Chief Judge Walter C. McMillan. Eddie Alonzo Badie negotiated pleas of guilty on the following: Sale of cocaine, possession of cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and obstruction of an officer. He wa... More ... Jail Activity The following persons have been booked into Emanuel County Jail, according to Emanuel County Sheriff Tyson Stephens, on warrants obtained by one of several local law enforcement agencies, designated by each name: Drug Task Force (DTF); Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI); Georgia Department of Pa... More ... DHR focuses on testing, prevention, education to halt AIDS "There are 15,000 to 27,000 people in Georgia who live with AIDS. That's why the Department of Human Resources is observing World AIDS Day by doing all we can to let people know that getting tested for AIDS is crucial to early and more effective treatment of the disease and to preventing its spread... More ... Give the gardener a useful list By Terry Kelley University of Georgia It may be cold and dreary outside now, but spring will return and gardeners will need to be ready. Instead of a new tie or a flannel shirt, why not give a little bit of spring to the gardener on your holiday list? If your gardener is a novice, why not buy them a starter set? There are many sets of... More ... New Hearts to have women's fellowship New Hearts Ministries Women's Fellowship will have its fellowship meeting Saturday, Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. at Holy Zion Holiness Church in Twin City. The annual Christmas party will be held at the Concerned Citizens Building immediately following the meeting. Women are asked to wear dresses only. Upcomi... More ... Religious News Oak Chapel Oak Chapel Choir will present "A Night to Remember" on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 10, at 4 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Refreshments will be served in the social hall following the program. Pastor is Rev. Ray Jenkins. Bark Camp Bark Camp Baptist Church will sponsor a Christmas Workshop... More ... Looking back over the years in Emanuel County... 5 Years Ago Jessica L. Hanson has been awarded the James W. Buckley Leadership Scholarship to East Georgia College. The full tuition scholarship award carries the recognition o being designated as a presidential leadership scholarship. Presented annually to qualified students, the scholarship is ... More ... National ID system goes voluntary By Stephanie Schupska University of Georgia What began as a federal move toward a mandatory animal identification program has been knocked down a notch. But making the National Animal Identification System voluntary doesn't mean that it will fade from existence, says one University of Georgia expert. More ... To be noted Santa Claus Santa Claus will visit Garfield Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served and there will be gifts for children. More ...
By YANK CALLAWAY US Rider News For any of you that read US Rider News regularly, you will remember that in last month's editorial I stated that organized rides from all over the state will be meeting in Swainsboro for our annual toy ride. I have to admit that even with the great turnout, I didn't expect there to be riders from 2... More ... Flowers to play at GISA game By ANDY CALLAWAY David Emanuel Academy senior Jared Flowers has been selected to play in the Georgia Independent School Association All-Star Football game to be played this Saturday at Mt de Sales High School in Macon. Flowers, a 6 foot five inch 310 pound senior, will play on the Red squad which will be coached by... More ... Holiday greenery doesn't come with warning labels By Faith Peppers University of Georgia Recent concerns about lead in artificial greenery have many holiday decorators turning back to nature. But be careful what you grab, a University of Georgia expert says. "Many people worry about accidentally bringing poisonous leaves in the house during the holiday season," said UGA Cooperative Ex... More ... Georgia's 2006 veggie season a volatile one By Brad Haire University of Georgia Georgia vegetable growers had a volatile 2006 growing season, says a University of Georgia expert. But for an industry ruled by strict supply and demand and the fickle fancy of Mother Nature, volatile is the norm. Vegetable supplies were too high or just right, prices were low or pretty good this ... More ... Oak Park News: Christmas plays scheduled By EUDENE PEEBLES Area Correspondent The Vidalia First Assembly of God will have their kids Christmas play Sun., Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. The pastor is Rev. David Kight. The Pendleton Creek Community Church will have their children's Christmas play Sun., Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. the pastor is Rev. Gary Roberson. More ... Twin City News: Area residents enjoy Thanksgiving The flowers placed in the Twin City United Methodist Church were in honor and appreciation of persons involved in the music ministry. Blanche Hux spent several days with her daughter Jo Ann and Jim Lawson of Forsyth. Joining them were Julie and Roger Hux of South Carolina, Jiles and Lynn Parham a... More ... Holidays are perfect times for landscape planting By Dan Rahn University of Georgia The winter holidays are perfect for eating turkey, watching football and planting shrubs in your landscape. If you don't ordinarily associate planting shrubs with the holidays, it's not because the two don't go together. "It's really an ideal time," said Bob Westerfield, a University of Georgia Co... More ... Pecan oil hits shelves of gourmet markets By Sharon Omahen University of Georgia There's a newcomer headed to grocery shelves, and Georgia pecan growers couldn't be happier. Pecan oil will soon take its place alongside other cooking oils like corn, olive, peanut, canola and sunflower. "This healthy nut now has a new cooking product that, although not cheap, broadens the availa... More ... |
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