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The annual Black Awareness Program of Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church in the Cross-Green Community will be held Sunday, Feb. 11 at 4 p.m. Theme this year is "Using Slavery to Freedom: Africans in the Americas." Guest speaker will be Robert Bernard Gunter. More ... Tax commissioner announces new Website Sandra Wright, tax commissioner of Emanuel County, has announced that her office has launched a new Website to help taxpayers of Emanuel County and those who do business in the county. Tax information is available at www.emanuelcountytax. More ...
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. Janice Newton and John Durst will be a couple kicking up their heels that night. Janice is ... More ...
Word of God Ministry held a Food Drive Giveaway Saturday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. They gave away approximately 12,000 pounds of mostly non-perishable food, according to the pastor, Dr. James Mason. They are tentatively planning to do this again in March 2007. "There are a lot of people with no food. This... More ...
The 2007 Relay for Life Kick-off Breakfast was celebrated Jan. 17 at Temptations in Swainsboro. The event was the start of the 2007 Emanuel County Relay for Life which will take place April 20 and 21 at Tiger Field. More ... Robins Federal to award $20,000 in scholarships Robins Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the continuation of its Most Excellent Senior Team Scholarship program. Established in 1997, the scholarship demonstrates the Credit Union's support for education, and its desire to help qualified members with the cost of attending school. Over the... More ...
A memorial service was held for the late Darius Ray Harden Jan. 27 at Love Hill Baptist Church. The Love Hill BC Choir celebrated their anniversary by honoring the memory of Darius, who was a musician. He was a drummer and played for Love Hill from the time he was about 5 years old. He also partic... More ... Adrian Friendship Adrian Friendship Club meets on Feb. 13 at 11:45 am. at the Adrian Community Center. More ... Religious News Voices United Voices United will celebrate its 14th choir anniversary Saturday, Feb. 24 at Swainsboro Middle School at 4 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 25 at Trinity Baptist Church at 3:30 p.m. President is Matthew Howard and Alveta Parker is director. Mt. More ...
Jack Moore of Swainsboro was recently inducted as a member of the Georgia Agriculture Education Hall of Fame. Moore is currently retired from the agricultural education profession after 25 years as an area livestock teacher. The induction ceremony for the Hall of Fame was held on Jan. 18 at the Ge... More ...
Boy Scout Troop 75, sponsored by the First United Methodist Church of Swainsboro, recently held its Winter Court of Honor. Twenty scouts earned rank advancement, merit badges or both. The evening started with a covered dish supper after the blessing was rendered by First Class Scout Benjamin Porter... More ... SMS releases star/honor rolls Swainsboro Middle School has released its honor and star honor roll for the second grading period of the 2006-2007 school term. STAR HONOR ROLL ALL A'S Sixth Grade Jamye L. Bellamy, Jonathan R. Brown, Tyler. Brown, Andrew R. Cann, Brandon A. Coleman, Sierra S. Crowe, Anna W. Ellis, Alexis E.... More ... To be noted Williams speaks to Kiwanis Wade Williams spoke to the Swainsboro Kiwanis Club recently. He was the guest of program chair Dwight Watt. Williams is the assistant tax assessor for Emanuel County. He spoke about what the Tax Assessors Office does. He told the group how taxes in Emanuel County compared to the rest of the state ... More ...
The Twin City Elementary PTO recently made two significant donations to the students of the school. The first included protective padding on both end walls of the gym. The protective padding cushions the fall of a child while running and playing and completing Physical Education activities. The sec... More ...
Students from Swainsboro Middle School competed in the CSRA RESA Technology Fair on Friday, Jan. 26. First place winners will compete at the statewide GaETC Technology Fair on March 10. Harli Short, Chelsea Godowns and Anna Torrance received first place in sixth and seventh grade Multimedia Applica... More ...
The Emanuel County Relay for Life Committee recognizes team Ogeechee Steel for their outstanding contributions to raising funds to find a cure for cancer. This year, the team has increased its donation to become a presenting sponsor of the Relay for Life event which will take place April 20 and 21... More ...
Deric T. Williams of Swainsboro was recently promoted to staff sergeant in the United States Air Force. After his return from Afghanistan, he immediately began studying various materials for two months to prepare him for a two-part test in order to receive this promotion. More ...
Carrie Elizabeth Newsome, daughter of Chris and Tara Newsome of Swainsboro, was guest of honor at her 4th birthday party on Saturday, Jan. 6 at the Swainsboro Jaycee Fairgrounds. Carrie turned 4 years old on Jan. 10. Carrie and her guests enjoyed the "Cinderella" birthday party. The "Cinderella" t... More ... New Arrivals Monica Rose and Richard Ray Herman of Swainsboro announce the birth of their twin daughters, Madalyn Rose and Madison Grace Herman, January 21, 2007 at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. Maternal grandparents are Madonna and Gary Akins of Portal and John L. and Dixie McGee of Soperton. Pate... More ...
Mrs. Kelly Claxton was honored with a baby shower on Saturday, Jan. 6 at 3 p.m. at the home of Betty and Verlon Price. Hostesses were Diane Claxton, Amber Durrence, MiKaley Durrence and Betty Price. Guests were served vegetable and dip tray, cheese wafers, chocolate covered mints, fudge, pigs in a ... More ...
Damien Gabriel Williams, son of Stormy Williams and Nathan Roberson Kenfield, celebrated his 3rd birthday with two parties. Damien turned 3 years old on Jan. 27. On Jan. 21 Damien had his first party at the home of his grandfather, Billy Wayne Beasley. The theme of the party was "Spongebob" comple... More ...
Jaida McKenize Harrell celebrated her 1st birthday with a party on Jan. 13 at her home with her mother, Shea Harrell. Jaida turned 1 year old on Jan. 3. The theme of the party was "Winnie the Pooh" complete will all the decorations. Guests were served "Winnie the Pooh" birthday cake, ice cream, ch... More ... Birthdays Feb. 7 Greg Moore, Tommy Bellamy, Bobby Hart, Franz Thigpen, Cindy Flanders,Whitney Jackson Feb. 8 Betty Holsonback, Jeb W. Chatham, Jennifer P. Kuja, Krystal Riner, Brenda J. Mosley Feb. 9 Jane Murray, Angie Marie Drew, Frank Nasworthy Sr., James Coxwell Jr. More ... Chancey, Giles announce engagment Mrs. Terri Giles of Swainsboro announces the engagement of her father, Speedy Giles to Angela Chancey of Swainsboro. The future groom is the son of the late Lylod and Margaret Giles. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Jane Hooks of Swainsboro. More ...
Featuring recipes from the Kitchen of... Katie Canady Katie is best known as the "Avon Lady." She has been a part of the Avon company for over 40 years. She enjoys spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoys working in her yard, taking walks and cooking (especially sweets, since these are her favorite foods)... More ... From the Kitchen of Katie Canady Blueberry Delight Blueberry delight Crust: 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1 1/2 sticks oleo 1/2 cup chopped nuts Blueberry Delight Topping: 1/2 ctn. Cool Whip; large 1 (8 oz.) cream cheese 1/2 cup 4X sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 can blueberry pie filling Crust: Mix and press into bottom of pan. Bake 20 to 30 min. at 350... More ... From the Kitchen of Katie Canady All-Star Cookies 2 1/2 cups uncooked old-fashioned oats 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup finely chopped walnuts 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. More ... From the Kitchen of Katie Canady Caramel Corn 3 1/2 large bags popcorn 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 cup corn syrup 1/2 cup margarine 1/2 tsp. baking powder Pop popcorn and put in a large paper bag (no unpopped kernels). In microwave safe bowl combine margarine, brown sugar, salt and corn syrup. Microwave for 2 min.; stir and repea... 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, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. Featured singers will be "Heaven Sent" from Valdosta. The pastor is Rev. W.R. Connell. The Corinth Free Will Baptist Church will have a sing Sunday, Feb. 18 at 11 a.m. Featured singers will be "Lewis and Lewis."... More ... Twin City News: Garfield Women's Club holds meeting By BETTY TURNER Area Correspondent Dot and Tom Roe visited with Dot's sister, Grace Royal at the Bethany Home in Millen on Tuesday, Jan. 30. They enjoyed being with her. They were having a party and they really enjoyed that too. The flowers placed in the Twin City United Methodist Church by Donna Weatherford were in memory of Frank... More ... Georgia Day observance slated Feb. 10 On Feb. 10 the Emanuel Rangers Chapter #2318 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will commemorate the 274th anniversary of the founding of our beloved State on Feb. 12, 1733. This special program will begin at 11 a.m. in the George L. Smith Room of Franklin Memorial Library on West Main Stre... More ...
Kelsey Marie Williams, daughter of Jennifer and Shon Williams of Twin City, celebrated her 3rd birthday with a party on Sunday, Dec. 10 at her home. Kelsey turned 3 years old on Dec. 12. The theme of the party was "Disney Princess" complete with princess decorations and theme birthday cake. More ...
Jeremy Gage Hall Gage is the 1 year old son of Chris and Jessica M. Hall of Adrian. Maternal grandparent is Lisa Caraway of Adrian. Paternal grandparents are Carlos and Pat Hall of Swainsboro. More ... Em. Co. Historic Preservation Society meets Members and guest of the Emanuel County Historic Preservation Society met Thursday, Jan. 25, for the quarterly meeting at the Varner 4H Center. President Gloria Mason welcomed the large crowd and introduced visitors. David Morgan gave the invocation prior to a delicious covereddish meal. More ... Flat Creek welcomes Chef Stephen Caroline Harless of Flat Creek Lodge welcomed Chef Stephen Minton C.E.C. as the first of the "Guest Chef "Series which will be a quarterly event at the Lodge. It was very fitting to have Chef Stephen as the first chef because the facility employs three of Chef Stephen's students from Georgia Southe... More ... Gary Community Memories Day held January 20 Friends and neighbors of the Gary Community, located four miles south of Swainsboro on Hwy. 1, met Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Woodmen of the World building. Abasket of items grown around Gary greeted guests at the front door and were also used for table decorations. More ...
On Jan. 27 in Dalton, Ga., Jessica Black was crowned Miss Carpet Capital. She competed in the swim suit, evening gown and interview competitions and won all three categories. The Miss Carpet Capital pageant is a preliminary scholarship pageant of the Miss America Program. Miss Carpet Capital will p... More ... New Arrivals Abiel and Anabel Leal of Swainsboro announce the birth of their daughter, Ambar Nickole Leal, January 25, 2007 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. She weighed 7 lbs. and was 18 1/2 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Hilda Rosales and Abiel Leal. Ambar was welcomed home by her siblings Dani... More ...
Jess and Connie Bush of Adrian are proud to announce the birth of their son, Tucker Jake Bush, January 18, 2007 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. He weighed 6 lbs. 11 oz. and was 19 1/4 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Elzie and Corinne Stapleton of Kite. Paternal grandp... More ...
Alexa Michelle Watkins, a student at Swainsboro High School has been selected as a semifinalist for the 2006- 2007 Coca-Cola Scholars Program. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, a joint effort of Coca-Cola Bottlers across America and The Coca-Cola Company, is one of the largest corporate-sponsored,... More ...
While home on leave from Iraq, former Twin City Police Chief Randy Ellison visited Twin City Elementary School. After spending the last six months in Baghdad, Iraq, Randy Ellison returned to his home in Twin City for a much needed vacation. While enjoying the holidays with family and friends, Ellis... More ...
Erica Lynn Williams of Swainsboro recently graduated from Albany State University with a bachelor's degree in marketing. The ceremony was held at the Albany Civic Center. Receiving and honorary degree at the ceremony was entertainer Patti La- Belle. More ... |
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