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Pilot Club of Emanuel County is sponsoring "Swainsboro Dancing with the Stars" Friday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. at Swainsboro Emanuel County Auditorium. Admission is $10 and proceeds will benefit Project Lifesaver. More ...
Joan Dunn has resigned as director of Keep Emanuel Beautiful, a position that she has held since 1991. At that time, the agency was known as the Swainsboro/Emanuel County Clean Community Commission and included the Recycling Advisory Board. "There was a lot of energy and enthusiasm about what we we... More ...
Students from Swainsboro Primary, Emanuel County Head Start, David Emanuel Academy, Twin City Elementary, Adrian School of Performing Arts and Emanuel County Pre-K Center recently enjoyed "Puppet Soup," an introduction to all kinds of puppets by the Puppet People of Savannah. More ...
Al Huston of Swainsboro has been nominated to receive an award at the 22nd Annual Leadership & Courage Achievement Awards dinner Sunday, Feb. 18 at the Capitol Conference Center in Atlanta. Theme this year is "Bridging the Gap: Changing a Generation." Huston was nominated for his "outstanding leade... More ...
The Foundation of Emanuel Medical Center recently raised $5,000 for the construction and furnishing of a new diagnostic women's suite for mammography and ultrasound. The fundraising event was held December 8 at Flat Creek Lodge. Guests attending the semi-formal Christmas gala enjoyed an evening of ... More ... Erendira Casas Erendira Casas of Twin City recently graduated from University of Georgia. An estimated 2,400 University of Georgia students completed requirements for their degrees at the end of the 2006 fall semester. Casas received a bachelor of science in family and consumer sciences. More ...
Wiley Walker, first place winner of a Remington 30- 06,bagged a monster 16 point buck. John Paul Johnson won second place and his prize was a Marlin .22. 12 year old Payton Johnson won third place with an 11 point buck. His prize was a tripod deer feeder. Johnson was the wild card youth winner. Pr... More ...
Ronnie Womack has been named director of Swainsboro-Emanuel County Parks and Recreation Department. He began his duties Jan. 1 following the retirement of Billy C. Carmichael Dec. 31, 2006. Womack is a graduate of Emanuel County Institute. He attended Middle Georgia College and graduated from Geor... More ...
Gregory Waters has been named assistant director of Swainsboro- Emanuel County Recreation Department. Employed with the Recreation Department since August 1998 as athletic supervisor, Waters began his new position Jan. 1. A graduate of Swainsboro High School, Mr. Waters attended the University of ... More ...
Natalie Durden with Robins Federal Credit Union is shown volunteering in her child's Pre-K classroom making valentines that will be sent to the soldiers in Iraq. Robins Federal Credit Union is sponsoring this community service project for all their employees. Pictured are Lizzie Clark, Natalie Durd... More ...
W. Lee Nutter, Rayonier chairman, president and chief executive officer, presented the Swainsboro Lumber Mill employees with the company's Silver Safety Award yesterday, recognizing the mill's safety performance during 2006. More ...
The 57th annual joint meeting of Emanuel County 4-H Club Foundation and Emanuel County 4-H Volunteer Leaders Council was held Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. at Varner 4-H Center. Foundation president is Sarah Langer. Meeting was called to order by Sarah Langer. Pledge was led by Michael Chrysosferidis... More ...
Mr. and Mrs. James Alfred Greenway of Twin City and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Franklin Lane of Waynesboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Elizabeth Lane of Twin City, to Quartus "Art" Urbane Lively, III of Waynesboro. The future groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Quartus Urbane Lively, Jr. of... More ...
Miss Kaitlin Rawles and Mr. Seth Hutcheson were united in marriage in a beautiful sacred ceremony, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006 at 2:00 in the afternoon. The double ring ceremony was at Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church in Norristown. Mr. George McNure of Adrian, grandfather of the groom, performed the ... More ...
Laci Brooke McRee celebrated her 2nd birthday with her mother, Melissa Herrington of Swainsboro, on Jan. 6 at the Swainsboro City Park. She turned 2 years old that day. The theme of the party was "Barney and Friends," complete with all the decorations. More ...
Joy Elizabeth Martin and Brent Elliott Carter were entertained at an engagement party on Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Spivey Pond House in Swainsboro. Hostesses were Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge Smith, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Jay Lawson, Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Stephens, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Anders, Mr. and Mrs. Michael ... More ...
Lake Henry Woods, son of Randall and Tracy Woods of Swainsboro, celebrated his 4th birthday with a party on Dec. 30 at the Woodman Lodge in Swainsboro. He turned 4 years old on Dec. 26. The theme of the party was "Spiderman" complete with streamers, balloons and a birthday banner. Guests enjoye... More ... New Arrivals Davida Dixon and Saquan Huston of Swainsboro announce the birth of their daughter, Sa'khia Jamecia Huston, Jan. 17, 2007 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. She weighed 6 lbs. 15 oz. and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Debra Dixon and David Kemp. Paternal grandparents are Sharon ... More ...
Featuring recipes from the Kitchen of... Mary Ann Rountree Mrs. Mary Ann Rountree lives in Twin City. She is employed at what she feels is "the best bank in town," BB&T of Swainsboro. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her granddaughter, Kelsey Williams, reading books and cooking. Here are a few recipes she would like to share. More ... From the Kitchen of Mary Ann Chowder Suprise 3 slices bacon, cooked and diced 1 large onion, chopped 2 oz. can of clams or 1 pint of fresh clams 3 cups water 3-4 potatoes, diced about 3 cups 1 cup milk 2 Tbsp flour 1/2 stick of butter Salt and pepper to taste Saute bacon and onion in skillet for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain clams... More ... From the Kitchen of Mary Ann Southwest Bread 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix 4 eggs, beaten 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. ground cumin seed 2 Tbsp. butter 1/4 C. onion (chopped) 1/2 C. (mild) salsa 1/2 C. Monterey Jack Cheese 1/2 C. Cheddar Cheese Sour cream Prepare corn bread according to directions on the box. Spread in the bottom of a gre... More ... From the Kitchen of Mary Ann Shrimp Bites 36 stone ground wheat crackers 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened 1 Tbsp Old Bay seasoning 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/4 lb cooked salad shrimp 1 3 oz cans sliced ripe olives 2 Tbsp fresh chopped chives In small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, Old Bay seasoning, and Worcestershire sau... More ... Oak Park News: Pendleton Creek Community Church to hold sing By EUDENE PEEBLES Area Correspondent The Pendleton Creek Community Church will have a sing Sat. at 7:30. Featured singers will be "The New Generations." The pastor is Rev. Gary Roberson. We would like to wish a special happy birthday to Brianna Phan who will be 7 years old Feb. 7. We hope she has a great day. More ... Twin City News: Flowers placed in churches in memory of loved ones By BETTY TURNER Area Correspondent On Fri. evening, Johnny and Belinda Boatright went to Rincon to spend the weekend with their daughter, Jamie and Joshua Scott and granddaughter. Jerico Scott. On Sat. Jamie's sister, Crystal and Craig Jones of Statesboro, joined them for dinner. It was a going away dinner for Joshua, who will be go... More ... New Arrival Joann Tarver and James Otis Williams, Sr. of Swainsboro announce the birth of their son, Tyler Joseph Williams, Jan. 23, 2007 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. He weighed 4 lbs. 1 oz. and was 16 inches long. Maternal grandparents are the late Annie Ruth Brown and the late Joseph Brown, II. P... More ...
Brandin Seth Wilkerson, son of Brandi and Rodney Durden of Norristown, celebrated his birthday with a party on Dec. 30 at the home of his uncle and aunt, Gary and Pam Odom. Seth turned 3 years old on Dec. 28. The theme of the party was "John Deere" complete with balloons, streamers, green and yell... More ... Birthdays Jan. 31 Sharon Wilson, Jill Walton, Julie Bellve, Shea L. Farrar, William J. Curry, John Kinsaul, Dot M. Coleman, Ralph Akridge, Blake Thompson, Miya Boston, Ashley Farrow Feb. 1 Todd Fagler, Eunice Scott, Kay Johnson, Debbie Smith, Barry E. Coleman, DeAnna M. More ...
Judy Womack, Elaine Thomas, Joyce Fennell and Jane Durden of Emanuel Rangers recently assisted with registration at United Daughters of Confederacy District Board Meeting in Forsyth Jan. 11-12. More ... Claxton, Battle honored with engagement party Miss Mandy Claxton and Mr. Thomas Battle were honored at an engagement party, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Craig Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Swan. The event was held at the beautiful Miller home in Wadley on Nov. 4. Guests enjoyed delicious hors' de oeuvre and beverages as they were entertained on the b... More ...
Garry Pittman, Chairman of the Swainsboro Technical College Foundation, reported that the Foundation had a successful fund-raising drive for 2006, raising $200,963.67. "We are very appreciative of the support from individuals in our communities and the Trustees that worked so hard to make this a su... More ...
On Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006, Regent Jean Bridges, along with Glynda Sasser, Joyce Fennell, Mary Shepherd, Ann Lawson, Geneva Powell, Ginger Bolton, and Barbara Stokes took a day-trip to Augusta for a tour of Meadow Garden, the home of George Walton, one of the three signers of the Declaration of Ind... More ...
Seated left to right are Jim Savell, grandfather; Dot Johnson, great great grandmother; Bonnie Savell, great grandmother; Megan Savell Waldrup, mother and Elizabeth Dawn Waldrup, baby. More ...
Eleanor Fitzgerald Lyons and Joseph L. Lyons of Okatie, S.C. announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Anne Lyons, to Gregory French Karrh, son of Paula French Karrh and John Randolph Coleman Karrh of Swainsboro. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Joseph Lyon... More ...
Bolen is the 3 year old son of Rob and Beth Mc- Call of Odum, Ga. He has two siblings, Gabe and Carson. Maternal grandparents are Martin and Jean Bolen Bridges of Swainsboro. Paternal grandparents are Coris McCall of Jesup and the late Robert McCall. More ... Gospel group anniversry to be held at Lester Grove MBC The anniversary of the Gospel Harmonettes will be held at Lester Grove Missionary Baptist Church Sunday, Feb. 4 at 4 p.m. Local groups will be featured as well as True Gospel Singers, Blair Brothers, Young Brothers, Bubba & Zionaires, Southern Harmoniers, Light Weights, More ... |
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