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Do you think we should increase troops in Iraq? "No, we should be sending troops out, not in."-- Yolanda Whigham, Swainsboro More ...
On January 4, Phillip Jennings Turf Farms and Pennington Seed hosted a Media Day Send Off Celebration. Governor Sonny Perdue made the first signature of the turf, after addressing the guests. Guests from the National Football League included Ronnie Stapp, Ed Mangan and George Toma. Georgia Agricul... More ...
Coach Hank Aldridge of Swainsboro will be recognized by two organizations in Georgia for his accomplishments in and contributions to high school baseball. Aldridge will be inducted into the Georgia Dugout Club Hall of Fame at the Sheraton Midtown in Atlanta on Jan. 20. On March 9, he will be induct... More ...
Zach Folds killed his first deer while hunting with his granddad, Wayne Folds Friday, Dec. 29, 2006. "It was a very nice 6-point," said his grandfather. More ...
Swainsboro Preschool Center was the site of a Hispanic and Migrant Resource Fair held Dec. 7. Title I Parent Involvement Coordinator Nita Livingston and Preschool Family Services Coordinator Pam Carr, along with Migrant Facilitators Luis Machado and Joe Onate, More ...
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Thomas Couey of Milledgeville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Stacey Jean Couey to Ronnie Justin Womack of Swainsboro. The bride elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Vernon T. Couey and the late Mr. Vernon Couey of Dublin, Ga. and the late Mr. and Mrs. J... More ...
During the 2006 Fall Sports Banquet held at Thomas Jefferson Academy in Louisville, two local students took home numerous softball awards. Ana Akridge,s a junior at TJA, received Most Valuable Player, All-Region and All-State. Paige Henry, a senior at TJA, was awarded Best Offensive Player, Most Va... More ...
During late Nov. and most of the month of Dec., the Swainsboro Jaycees, along with Miss Emanuel County Jessica Black, stayed busy with one of their favorite community projects - The Swainsboro Jaycees Empty Stocking Fund. More ... Birthdays Jan. 10 Tamellia Uvika Daniels, Kelly Johnson, Clifford Goeden, Johnny W. Shattler, Lizzie Woods Jan. 11 Tommie Hatcher, Ethel Bargeron, Tommy Drew, Florence Crabb, Jennifer Lawson, Crystal Collins, Melva Nunn Jan. More ... To be noted DAR meeting Governor David Emanuel Chapter of DAR will meet Thursday, Jan. 11 at 4 p.m. at Franklin Memorial Library. Guest speaker will be Pat Mercer, Southeast Georgia district director, who will speak about "White House China." Members of Adam Brinson Chapter are invited. More ...
Lester S. and Frances McNeely Jones of Swainsboro celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a party on Dec. 31, 2006 at Calvary United Methodist Church in Swainsboro, where the couple are members. They were married Dec. 22, 1956. They have 2 children, 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild... More ... Georgia Forestry pageant slated for Feb. 17 The Miss Georgia Forestry Pageant is an organization started in 1940 to offer educational opportunities to young ladies while promoting Georgia's number one industry, Forestry. The Miss Georgia Forestry contestants will also have the opportunity to advance to the Miss US National Forestry Pageant. More ... Gary 'Memories Day' slated Jan. 20 Gary Community families are invited to Gary Memories Day Saturday, Jan. 20 beginning at 11 a.m. with "Meet and Greet" at the Woodmen of the World Building on Canoochee Road with a basket lunch at 12:30 p.m. The history program of Gary will begin at 1:30 p.m. More ... New Arrival Da'Shawn Bond of Swainsboro proudly announces the birth of her son, Nehemiah De'Shaun Bond, Dec. 28, 2006 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. He weighed 6 lbs. 13oz. and was 19 1/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Shari Bond and Earl Turner both of Swainsboro. Maternal great grandparents... More ... Oak Park News: Snowhill Church of God to hold sing By EUDENE PEEBLES Area Correspondent The Snowhill Church of God near Glenwood will have a sing Saturday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. Featured singers will be Russell Murphy from Ky. and "The Glory Road Trio" from Glenwood. The pastor is Rev. W.R. Connell. We would like to extend our sympathy to the family of James Walter Paradise. May God bles... More ... Twin City News: Remembering loved ones By Betty Turner Area Correspondent The flowers placed in the Twin City Methodist Church where given in memory of Robert B. Henderson, by Grace Henderson. Sorry to hear about the death of Ruby Cannady, the widow of the late Louis Cannady. Her funeral was Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. at the Canoochee Baptist Church. More ...
Featuring recipes from the Kitchen of... Pam Akridge, Madelyne Meeks & Kathy Beecher Pam, Madelyne and Kathy are account executives at The Forest-Blade. They are currently putting together our annual Progress Edition ( an annual supplement of The Forest-Blade). In this edition, we highlight businesses and industries and their accomplishments throughout the past year. Our sales ... More ... From the Kitchen of Pam Pecan Pie 3 eggs 3/4 c. Karo syrup 3/4 c. sugar 1tsp. vanilla 3/4 c. chopped pecans 1 pie crust; frozen Mix eggs, syrup, sugar, vanilla and pecans in bowl. Pour into frozen pie crust. Bake for 1 hour at 325 degrees. More ... From the Kitchen of Madelyne Squash Fritters 3 c. grated squash 1 onion; chopped fine 1 egg 12 Ritz crackers; crumbled 2 T. flour salt and pepper to taste Combine squash, onion, egg, crackers, flour, salt and pepper. Mix well. Make small patties. Deep fry until golden brown. More ... From the Kitchen of Kathy Golden Fried Chicken 1 chicken 1 can golden mushroom soup 1 can cream of onion soup 1 can water (more can be added as chicken cooks) salt and pepper to taste Salt, pepper and fry chicken as you normally would to serve fried chicken. Place mushroom soup, onion soup and water in electric skillet. Place chicken in s... More ...
Alana Jade Tant celebrated her third birthday with her parents, Andy and Brandi Tant of Kite on Dec. 9, in a private dining room at Emanuel Medical Center. She turned three years old on Dec. 25. The theme of the party was "Disney Princess and Tinkerbell," complete with all of the decor. More ...
Rev. Grady and Doris Collins of the Evergreen Community will celebrate their fiftieth anniversary Sun., Jan. 14 from 2-4 p.m. at the El Bethel Baptist Church in Twin City. Rev. and Mrs. Collins were married on Dec. 23, 1956 at Antioch Baptist Church in Elbert Co., Ga. Rev. Collins is also celebrat... More ...
Miss Karen Elaine Tamblyn and Mr. Mitchell Joseph Hudson were married Sat., Nov. 18, 2006 at the Hawhammock Baptist Church in a double ring ceremony by the Rev. Cail Pressey. The bride's parents are Mrs. Linda Hood Tamblyn of Swainsboro, and the late Dr. Thomas Matthew Tamblyn, III. The groom's pa... More ...
Malanie Grace Hopkins Gracie is the 2 month old daughter of Dan and Heather Hopkins of Kite. Maternal grandparents are Ray Cox and Amanda Miller of Swainsboro. Paternal grandparents are David and Kathy Hopkins of Kite. Great grandparents are Judy Jackson of Swainsboro, Marlene and Lewis Edwards of Kite, Betty Lou Hopkin... More ...
Miracle O. Hill, daughter of Gordon and Sallie Hill of Midville, celebrated her 7th birthday on Saturday, Dec. 23 at her home. Miracle turned 7 years old on Dec. 22. The theme of the party was "Tweety Bird." Guests were served chicken fingers, shrimp shish-kas-bobs, chips, soda, cake and ice cream... More ...
During its board meeting on November 14, Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (GEMC) elected Tim Garrett vicechairman of the 2007 board of directors. Vice-chairman Garrett is a farm owner in Swainsboro where he grows cotton, peanuts, corn and soybeans. He has served 22 years on the board of dir... More ...
In December, Wes Chapman of Vidalia completed his training for private pilot certificate with Sasser Aviation at Swainsboro/Emanuel County Airport. The exam was administered by Roff Sasser, D. E. Pictured are Roff Sasser,D.E., Wes Chapman, pilot, and Teresa Clark, CFI. More ...
Abby Conley was born on Sunday, Jan. 7 at 11:50 a.m. and is the first baby born in Emanuel County at Emanuel Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds 1 ounce and was 18 inches long. Holding her is her mother, Melissa Podmanickey of Midville. Not pictured is her father, William Conley Jr. With the proud... More ...
First grade students at Twin City Elementary School in Mrs. Annette Worthen and Mrs. Louella Swans classes learned about who Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was and his accomplishments. Students were given an opportunity to listen to parts of Dr. King's "I Have A Dream" speech. Other activities include... More ... |
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