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News January 31st, 2007
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Emanu'Ole Opry returns !
      Emanuel Arts Council, Inc. has scheduled its Emanu'Ole Opry for Saturday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. in the EAC Auditorium. Admission for the performance is $10. The show will follow an EAC Building Fund Benefit Chili Supper for $5 more. All proceeds will go toward the building renovation and restoration of...
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Extension offers invasive weed control class
      Emanuel County Extension Office inviting local landowners to attend a class on Controlling Invasive Weed Species to be offered on Tuesday, Feb. 6. The class will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Varner 4-H Center on Electric Drive. Dr. Dave Moorhead, University of Georgia Extension forester, will present the ...
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Sheriff's Report
      Emanuel County Sheriff's deputies reported the following cases: Jan. 16 Lawrence Hugh McCullough Jr., 26, 1985 Hwy. 292 was arrested for aggravated assault and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Jan. 20 A Kea's Church Dr., Adrian man reported two men, whom he identified, took his c...
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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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Police Report
      Swainsboro police officers reported the following cases: Jan. 22 Employee at Harvey's Supermarket reported a man, who was not identified, stole two beers. A King Circle Dr. woman reported her juvenile grandson is being harassed by a local drug dealer.
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Three sentenced in Superior Court
      Three people were sentenced in Emanuel County Superior Court Wednesday, Jan, 24 by Judge Robert S. Reeves, Middle Judicial Circuit. Dale Robert Baase negotiated a plea of guilty on three counts of forgery in the first degree. He received three years probation on each count concurrent with each oth...
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Two 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: Joshua David Bedgood, 20, 719 Hwy. 221 N., Adrian, 2:50 a.m.
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'Simplicity' in Swainsboro
By BRIDGET CONN
      On the night of Swainsboro's first Second Saturday Art Stroll, many of the members of the artist collective Three Cities Group made the trek out to Swainsboro for the event. However, this wasn't a journey from any one place- the group is a loose collaboration of individuals from Macon, Athens, Coch...
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Church of the Nazarene
      Swainsboro Church of the Nazarene will have revival Feb. 6-11 at 7 p.m. Featured will be Leon and Linda Armstrong. Dinner will be served after morning service.
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To be noted
CCR&R offers curriculum workshop
      Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency of East Central Georgia of Swainsboro Technical College will conduct a Curriculum Workshop on Thursday, Feb. 15, at the Wayne County Extension office on 1900 Sunset Blvd in Jesup.
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CCR&R offers child abuse awareness training
      Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency of East Central Georgia of Swainsboro Technical College will offer a class on Child Abuse Awareness on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Bethany Home located on 1305 East North Street, Vidalia.
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Innovative solutions to today's healthcare crisis
By PAT COLLINS
      Access Emanuel, our local healthcare assistance program for the uninsured, continues its projected growth pattern. Now into its 10th year, the program provides comprehensive medical care for uninsured Emanuel County residents between the ages of 19 and 65 whose household income falls below 200 perc...
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Super Bowl XLI turf grown only 40 miles away
BY AGAN TANKERSLEY
      Riddleville is similar to communities in rural Georgia. But the one thing that sets Riddleville aside is the turf. For the past 18 months a five-acre patch of grass has been pampered and prepared by Phillip Jennings Turf Farms. Jennings has already supplied one Super Bowl with turf in 2005 when the...
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SPS releases honor rolls
      Swainsboro Primary School has released its star and honor rolls for the second nine weeks. STAR HONOR ROLL ALL A'S 1st Grade Abrianna Ahrens, Craig Akins, Kalen Allen, Brittney Arrington, Kambritt Baugh, Zachary Brinson, Caitlyn Brown, Shannon Brown, Lauren Canady, Danyal Carter, Camron Cook...
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International Paper joins Tech to develop new technology certificate
      Swainsboro Technical College Forest Technology program in cooperation with International Paper Company has developed the Timber Harvesting and Heavy Equipment Operation Technical Certificate. As part of their support, International Paper has donated $8,500 to purchase equipment and supplies for the...
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To be noted
      The E.C.I. FFA Alumni will meet Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. at E.C.I. in the Ag. room. Anyone interested in joining the Alumni is welcome to attend. For more information contact Tory Oglesby at 478-763-3661 or Tammy Grimes at 478-455-1869.
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