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News December 20th, 2006
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Sheriff’s Report
      Emanuel County Sheriff’s deputies reported the following cases: Dec. 1 A W. Main St. man reported a youth, whom he identified, entered his home and stole some items. An Augusta St., Garfield woman reported someone stole two TVs from an estate she was caring for.
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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...
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Notes from the Senate
      This week we will review FY08 budget requests from agencies within the Senate Economic Development Sub-Committee of Appropriations. Others will follow. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Where the Department of Transportation (DOT) Gets State Funds Under state law, two taxes are collected on motor ...
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Police Report
      Swainsboro police officers reported the following cases: Dec. 7 Astudent at Swainsboro Tech reported someone stole his textbooks and resold them. Dec. 11 A woman who parked her car at Wal-Mart reported someone damaged the vehicle. A Carver St. woman reported a man, who was identified, pushed...
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One cited for DUI
      The following is a list of all DUI citations released from files of Georgia State Patrol for Emanuel County and Swainsboro Police Department this week. Those cited for DUI are as follows: Georgia State Patrol: Gustavo N. Trinidad, unknown date of birth, 79 W. Railroad St., Wadley, ...
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Oxendine answers questions
      Q: For years I’ve carred only basic liability coverage on my car. Do I really need more insurance than that? A: Consumers’ auto insurance needs are constantly changing. Major events, such as turning 25, getting married or improving your credit rating, may make you eligible for lower rates.
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First Assembly of God
      First Assembly of God at 529 South Main Street will have Michael Bright in Ministry Sunday, Dec. 24 at 11 a.m.Pastor is Ira Whitaker.
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Kwanzaa Harvest
      Kwanzaa African Harvest Festival, meaning “First Fruits” will be held at Mt. Moriah A.M.E. Church Dec. 26- Jan. 1 The event is open to the public.
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Bark Camp
      Bark Camp Church will hold its annual Old- Fashioned Christmas Service Thursday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. Burton Heatwole from the Burkeland Mennonite Church will lead the singing and Rev. Chavas Boyd will bring the message. Steve Yoder is vice president of Bark Camp Church Association, Inc.
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Project Lifesaver training held in Swainsboro
      Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted multi-agency agency Response Team Training for Project Lifesaver Emanuel. Participating in the training were the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office, Emanuel County Board of Education, East Georgia Police Academy, and Georgia State Patrol Aviation Unit.
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School system wins communication award
      The Emanuel County School System and the community were recently awarded a top communications award by the Georgia School Public Relations Association at the GSPRAannual conference. The Andy Olsen Award of Excellence in School Public Relations is the highest award given in the state of Georgia for...
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Looking back over the years in Emanuel County
      5 Years Ago Members of the Domestic Violence Protocol Committee met to display purple ribbons in honor of their “Hands Are Not For Hitting Campaign”. Swainsboro Fire Departmnt toured schools in Emanuel, Laurens, and Jefferson counties and put on a 45-minute skit concerning fire safety.
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December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month
      Alcohol abuse is responsible for more than half of traffic fatalities throughout the country and in Georgia during the holiday season – which explains why December is the month for Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention. But for many, substance abuse prevention doesn’t just start during the holiday s...
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