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Art in Swainsboro! BY ANTHONY FARIS Co-director Gallery RFD An estimated 360 artists are displaying artwork this month in four locations near downtown Swainsboro. Here is a run-down of the four exhibitions: + Most of the artwork was created on envelopes and packages sent through the mail system for Gallery RFD's inaugural exhibition "The Art of Communicati... More ... To Be Noted Library book sale Franklin Memorial Friends of the Library book sale will be held Thursday, Jan. 25, from 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Governor David Emanuel DAR The Governor David Emanuel Chapter DAR will meet Thursday, Feb. 8 at 12 Noon at Catered Creations. Special guest speaker will be Ms. More ... Police Report Swainsboro police officers reported the following cases: Jan. 12 A Kilpatrick St. man reported a pistol was missing form his cabinet. A man who left his car at Terwilliger's reported the radio was missing from the vehicle. A woman who parked behind Catered Creations reported someone entered he... 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 ... Sheriff's Report Emanuel County Sheriff's deputies reported the following cases: Jan. 11 A Griffin Ferry Rd., Lyons woman reported someone has charged $506 on her Direct TV bill. Jan. 12 A Cherokee Circle woman reported a man, whom she identified, pushed her out the back door of her trailer and injured her. More ... 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: Christopher Scott Whorley, 34, 102 Edwin St., Soperton, Jan. 8, 6:30 p.m. More ... Bark Camp Bark Camp Baptist Church will have its annual deacon and trustee program Sunday, Jan. 28 at 4 p.m. Rev. Bobby Williams is guest speaker. Pastor is Rev. Chavas Boyd. More ... Brown Chapel Brown Chapel Center of Deliverance will host its Women's Enrichment banquet Saturday, Jan, 27 at Varner 4-H Center at 6 p.m. Cost is $10 each. Theme is "Godly Men and Women are the Light of Life." More ...
The East Central Region members of the Georgia Youth Apprenticeship Program (YAP) met in Swainsboro, Thursday, Jan. 18. Ms. Judy Williams, Work- Based Learning coordinator for Emanuel County School System and chairperson for the region, hosted the event at Flat Creek Lodge. More ... Peanut Farm Show held Peanut farmers from across Georgia and neighboring states attended the 31st Annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show to see the latest in farming technologies. The one-day show kicked off Thursday morning in Albany and offered farmers the opportunity to visit with more than 65 exhibitors. More ...
German Shepherd Animal Shelter Swainsboro-Emanuel County Animal Shelter has a white male German Shepherd mix up for adoption. "He's very friendly and gets on well with other dogs," said a volunteer. To adopt a dog, call 237-4040. A $32 adoption fee will cover cost of spaying or neutering, required by Georgia law. More ... Blood drive slated January 25 Emanuel Medical Center will sponsor a Blood Drive on Thursday, Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Bloodmobile will be located at the Emanuel Medical Center front parking lot. Donors are reminded to bring their donor card or photo ID. All donors will receive a free-T-shirt. More ... Winter best time to kill lawn weeds By Sharon Omahen University of Georgia Lawn care tends to be the last thing on homeowners' minds during the winter. But a University of Georgia expert says this is actually the best time to rid your lawn of pesky weeds. UGA weed scientist Tim Murphy has been helping homeowners and professionals kill weeds in Southern turf grasses for m... More ... Red Cross urges blood donations Feb. 1 American Red Cross Blood Services announced that its shipments to local hospitals are being cut as blood donations remain low after the January holiday period. The next drive in Swainsboro is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 1 from 2-7 p.m. at Vann Community House. Donors are asked to bring picture I.D... More ... Muscadine production for homeowners The Emanuel County Extension Office is offering an in-depth program for homeowners interested in growing muscadines. The program will be held on Saturday, Feb. 3 beginning at 10 a.m. at the 4-H Clubhouse on Electric Drive. Program instructors will be Mark Crosby and Jerald Larson, Emanuel County E... More ... To be noted Ohoopee River Soil and Water Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Ohoopee River Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 3 p.m. at the Pine Country RC&D Office in Soperton. More ... EGC offers AARP driving safety class East Georgia College will offer the American Association of Retired Persons Driver Safety Class on Saturdays, Feb. 3 and 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Luck Flanders Gambrell Auditorium Room J527. "This class is a refresher course designed to help mature drivers improve their skills and avoid traffic... More ... EGC offers ICLE seminar for attorneys East Georgia College will offer the live satellite seminar "Residential Real Estate" on Friday, Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Luck Flanders Gambrell Building Room J503 in the library. More ... Emanuel receives dividend Emanuel County has received a dividend in the amount of $21,504 from Association County Commissioners of Georgia- Group Self-Insurance Workers' Compensation Fund (ACCG-GSIWCF). The dividend is Emanuel County's share of a $3 million dividend declared by the Board of Trustees. More ... |
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