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Tim Earls, television and movie set designer in Los Angeles, California, will give a presentation in the Luck Flanders Gambrell Center Auditorium at East Georgia College on Thursday, March 8, at 11 a.m. An alumnus of East Georgia College, Earls has had a wide-ranging career in designing electronic... More ...
The new McDonald's: Are you 'Lovin' it'? "Oh yes! The two drivethroughs make it faster."-- David Durden, Midville More ...
Congressman John Barrow, second from right, of Georgia's 12th Congressional District, recently made a trip to Swainsboro to visit with officials at Emanuel Medical Center. The stop was one of several on the congressman's visits throughout the area. Meeting with him were Mayor Charles Schwabe, Bill C... More ...
Billy Martin, center, of Huber Engineered Wood, Inc., recently visited the Sunshine House Children's Advocacy Center and made a $5,000 donation to Carol Donaldson, director of the center. Looking on is Mayor Charles Schwabe. More ... Feb. 28 is Hunter Education Day As turkey season quickly approaches, Governor Perdue reminds Georgia hunters about the importance of hunter safety, declaring February 28th as Hunter Education Instructor Day. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) currently offers the convenience of an... More ...
Swainsboro Elementary School students in Mrs. Linda Holder's, Mrs. Teri Price's, and Mrs. Tanya Lamb's 5th Grade classes were honored with special guests recently. Mrs. Debora Pierce and Mrs. Angie Cavannah visited with students. Mrs. Pierce brought a homemade "Underground Railroad Quilt" to share ... More ...
By BRIDGET CONN Stillmoreroots In a region where "artist" is not often seen as a valid career choice, East Georgia College art instructor Desmal Purcell is a ray of hope. He is knowledgeable, energetic, challenging, and positive; for those interested in learning, it's impossible to come away from his class emptyhanded. More ...
Stillmore Mayor Marilyn Slater and her grandson, Regan Slater, welcomed numerous guests to the dedication of the Stillmore Museum Saturday, Feb. 24. The museum is filled with memorabilia collected from many Stillmore residents. Guests were also treated to a barbecue lunch later that day. The museum... More ...
From World War I, the 20th century has been a time of many wars for the United States. Women won the right to vote in 1919. The United States fought WWI, enjoyed prosperity during the 1920s, and then coped with Depression. Students in Mrs. Bostic, Mrs, Lamb, and Mrs. More ...
On Feb. 26 the National Late Model Series invaded south central Georgia and the Douglas Motorsports Park, for a $10,000 extravaganza. The crowd got to see Swainsboro's, Chesley Dixon, driver for the "Iron Head" racing team, capture the Optima Trailer's Fast Time Award, and also go on to capture the... More ...
Taliyah Smith and Alyssa Marion (right) of Mrs. Jill Canady's second grade class at Swainsboro Primary School helped demonstrate how foam is made with Chemistry Professor Dr. Paul Cerpovicz at East Georgia College. More ... Sheriff's Report Emanuel County Sheriff's deputies reported the following cases: Feb. 17 A woman at Wal-Mart reported her cell phone was stolen. Feb. 18 A Hwy. 56 N. man reported someone has fraudulently used his credit card. Feb. 19 A Payton Rd., Garfield female reported a male, was identified, is harassi... 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 ... Police Report Swainsboro police officers reported the following cases: Feb. 15 A Coleman St. man reported someone stole his DVD player. Feb. 19 Employee of Northland Cable reported a cable unit on Roger Shaw St. had been damaged. A Fletcher Dr. man reported a man, who was identified, threatened to attack ... More ... Winter storms still can threaten Georgia's elderly By Dan Rahn University of Georgia Average January temperatures were milder just about everywhere in Georgia. But winter's not over. And the icy cold that's still likely to come could threaten some Georgians' lives. "People in their 80s and older are most at risk," said Connie Crawley, a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension ... More ... 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: Kevin Scott Warnock, 30, 319 Rainbow Ridge, Swainsboro, Feb. 21, 6:23 p.m. Santos D... More ... Thomas sentenced to 30 years Corey Thomas was found guilty by a jury in Emanuel County Superior Court Wednesday, Feb. 21. Presiding was Judge Robert S. Reeves. Thomas was sentenced to 30 years in the state penal system on one count of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. He must serve 15 years without parole. Rema... More ... DFCS, Harvest to distribute food March 3 The Emanuel County Department of Family and Children Services will host a Golden Harvest Food Bank Commodities Distribution on Saturday, March 3 at 10:30 am in the parking lot. This is an effort to help educate the community on the importance of eating a healthy diet and to help citizens fight hung... More ... To be noted Bark Camp Bark Camp Baptist Church will celebrate Pastor Chavas Boyd's fourth anniversary Sunday, March 4 at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Carlton Howard of Noah's Ark Baptist Church. More ...
Black Terrier Male black Terriermixed dog needs to find its owner. "He was picked up outside Canoochee at a dumpster," said a volunteer. "He was wearing leather collar with silver dogs on it." To adopt a dog, call 237- 4040. A $32 adoption fee will cover cost of spaying or neutering, required by Georgia law. More ...
Neysa Wilkins, former Miss Southeast Georgia who represented Miss Emanuel County/Miss Southeast Georgia Scholarship Pageant in the Miss Georgia Pageant several years ago, will perform in concert at Nunez Baptist Church on Sunday, March 4 at the 11 a.m. service. More ...
Visiting the Inaugural Art Exhibit at Gallery RFD were Dabney Edenfield's Swainsboro High School's Art Classes. The students had an opportunity to view their art works created on envelopes and actually sent through the mail. Anthony Faris, Gallery RFD's Co-Director, gave a brief talk on how an ar... More ... Religious News Bithynia PBC Bithynia Primitive Baptist Church will hold its annual meeting March 6-7 at 7:30 p.m. Supper will be served Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the church annex. Guest minister will be Elder Gary Johnson of United Primitive Baptist Church of Swainsboro. More ... To be Noted Mill Creek Mill Creek Foundation will have its meeting to discuss grants on Thursday, March 15 at 4 p.m. More ...
Trina Fountain spoke to the Swainsboro Kiwanis recently. Chris Cann was program chair and Bob Losser introduced her. She spoke about the Historic Tree Project. She is a forestry student at Swainsboro Tech. Her instructor, Rodney Kellam, accompanied her at the meeting. More ... Rising Stars plans Bulldog Day Rising Stars Inc. is planning an event called "Bulldog Day" Saturday, March 17 at 10 a.m. Georgia Bulldog players, Kelin Johnson #30, A.J. Bryant #18, Kregg Lumpkins #6 and two other surprise guest will be signing autographs and taking pictures with students at our local Wal- Mart. T-shirts will b... More ... Tigers advance to 'Sweet 16' By TROUP BRINSON The Swainsboro boys varsity squad kicked off their playoff season with a victory over the Appling County Pirates this past Saturday, 70-60. It was an interesting matchup between two teams that were regular season region champs but stumbled in their region playoffs to come in as lower seeds. More ... SECRD HOLDS Spring sports registration Swainsboro-Emanuel County Parks and Recreation Department will hold Spring Sports Registration Feb. 19-March 2 at the Recreation Department, 632 McLeod Bridge Road, Swainsboro. Registration hours are 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. First time participants must bring a birth certificate. More ... SECRD Mite Boys compete in district tournament Swainsboro-Emanuel County Recreation Department's Mite Boys Allstar Basketball team competed in the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association 2007 First District Class "B" Tournament played Feb. 17-22 in Vidalia. Swainsboro-Emanuel defeated Effingham #2 30-13 in their first game on Saturday, Feb. 1... More ...
Pack 75 recently held its annual Pinewood derby, hosted by the Swainsboro Jaycees. Tiger cub (1st grade) winners were: third place Bryceson Oglesby, second place Ishmael Young, first place Dustin Rogers; Bear scout (3rd grade) winners were third place Walker Williams, second place Cason Rogers, fir... More ... Late winter is prime time for pruning muscadines By Dan Rahn University of Georgia If you want your backyard muscadines to grow lots of grapes and not become a jungle, a University of Georgia scientist says it's time to help them out. "Muscadines grow so vigorously every season the vines can get very congested if they go unpruned," said UGA Cooperative Extension horticulturist G... More ... EMC receives gold standard Emanuel Medical Center was recently honored by Georgia Hospital Association's (GHA) long standing Performance Measurement System, CARE. The local hospital earned a "Top CARE Hospital" award, GHA's gold standard for excellence in patient care, for maintaining its standing in the top quartile of its ... More ... Oak Park News: First Assembly of God to hold revival By EUDENE PEEBLES Area Correspondent The First Assembly of God in Vid. will have a revival Sunday, March 4- 7. Sunday service will be at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. and service Monday- Wednesday will by at 7 p.m. Guest will be Gary Kepper and the Keppers. There will be singing and preaching every service. The pastor is Rev. David Knight. More ... Twin City News: Flowers placed in churches in memory of loved ones By BETTY TURNER Area Correspondent Blanche Hux had her sister, Prestine Herzing of St. Mary, Pennsylvania for a visit. Her daughters, Judy and Vicki Wofley brought her by to stay and visit with her sister. Judy and Vicki went to Pooler to his sisters. They came back by and picked her mother up. They all had a really good visit. More ...
Featuring recipes from the Kitchen of... The Gang at Swainsboro Supply Derek Brown, Timmy Woods, Charles Paige, Tyson Webb and Ed Cannady are our cooks of the week. They are employed by Swainsboro Supply. In their spare time they enjoy grilling and hanging out. Here are a few recipes they would like to share. More ... Twin City concerned citizens There will be a chicken and fish plate sale Saturday, March 3 from 11 a.m. until all the food is gone. The sale will be a t the red light on Highway 80. Plates are $5 or $2.50 for sandwiches. More ...
The Swainsboro Technical College cosmetology class recently visited the Beauty Alliance store in Augusta Students learned about the "professional only products" and the advantage of having those in their salons for use and retail. The need to use "professional only products" was stressed because t... More ... CCR&R offers parenting workshop Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency of East Central Georgia of Swainsboro Technical College is offering a two-hour Parenting Workshop from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13, at the Swainsboro Technical College on 346 Kite Road in Swainsboro. More ... To be noted EGC offers floral design class East Georgia College's Division of Continuing Education will offer a Floral Design Class on Tuesdays, March 6, 13, 20, & 27th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Room D146 in the Gym. "Learn how to create floral arrangements for your home this spring by learning design, color, texture coordination, and proper ... More ... Notes from the Senate.... BY SEN. JACK HILL 4th DISTRICT Georgia State Forecasts Reflects Georgia's Slowing Economy A Georgia State report has pointed towards a slowdown in Georgia's economy that is being played out in 2007 revenue growth rate half of the previous year's collection. State revenues through January minus fuel tax increases only show ... More ... To be noted Ashley W. Dyches Ashley W. Dyches of Twin City was named to the Dean's List at Tusculum College, Greeneville, Tenn. The list honors students who have earned at least a 3.5 grade-point average while completing at least 12 semester hours. More ... News from the Farm BY MARK CROSBY Emanuel County Extension Coordinator Extension Offers 2007 Peanut Production Update The Emanuel County Extension Office inviting area peanut producers to attend a Peanut Production Update to be offered on Thursday, March 8. The class will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H Clubhouse on Electric Drive. Dr.John Beasley, Extension Agronom... More ...
David Beecher, state coordinator for the Duck Conservation Society, Inc., recently spoke to the agriculture classes at Swainsboro High School about making nesting boxes for wood ducks. The boxes are constructed to house duck eggs and to ward off predators. These boxes are monitored for GPS location... More ... Looking back over the years in Emanuel County... 5 Years Ago Defensive coordinator Shane Williamson has been named head football coach and athletic director at Swainsboro High School. The announcement was made at Emanuel County Board of Education meeting. Emanuel County Institute will open spring practice April 29 with a new football; veteran ... More ...
Superintendent of Schools Butch Frye (left) and BOE Member Frank Ellis award certificates of appreciation to Madelyn Barber and Sara Sutton of Swainsboro Elementary School. Madelyn and Sara led the Pledge of Allegiance at the February Board of Education meeting. More ...
Winner of $1,000 in groceries from Harvey's Supermarket is Ellen Jeter. Presenting her the certificate in Frank Thomas, assistant manager. More ... Boy Scout advancement weekend at EGC East Georgia College's Division of Continuing Education will host the Fourth Annual Scout Advancement Weekend on March 30, 31 and April 1. Scouts will have the opportunity to work on up to six merit badges during the weekend. In order for the scouts to complete a merit badge, he will need to read ... More ... EGC offers pageant coaching East Georgia College Division of Continuing Education will offer Pageant Coaching for ages 4- 9 on March 6 and 8 and for ages 10 - 14 on March 15 and 20 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in Room D142 of the Gym. "This course will teach kids ages 4 to 14 how to 'put your best foot forward' as a pageant contesta... More ...
Richard Thornton, vice president of instruction at Swainsboro Technical College, announced that Shannon Veal has been named as Swainsboro Technical College's nursing instructor as of March 5. Veal is a graduate of West Laurens High School and Heart of Georgia Technical College, graduating from the... More ... |
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