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How do you feel about Daylight Saving Time beginning three weeks earlier? "It doesn't bother me because I'm at work early and at home late either way."-- Bob Bostwick, Metter More ...
Mel Cartaya, local artist and member of the Stillmoreroots Group, will be exhibiting a series of works and installation art beginning March 4 in the Kalmanson Gallery. An artist's talk will be held on Saturday, March 10 during the Art Stroll, from 6-9 p.m. More ...
Bellamy Motorsports, Inc. is sponsoring a raffle to win a Polaris Predator 50, youth ATV. All proceeds will be given to the Sunshine House, in an effort to help fight child abuse. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at Bellamy Motorsports, Queensborough Bank, Durden Bank, Spivey State Bank, Ci... More ...
Saturday, March 10, Gallery RFD will host a juried art exhibition about family. The show, "Bloodlines," will highlight artist's interpretations of family from all around the United States. Work of all sizes and media will be showcased exploring this theme. "Family is sometimes such a private thing... More ... To be noted Cookies for sale! Double chocolate chip, coconut macaroon and white chunk macadamia nut cookies are among the Little Lamb Gourmet Cookie Dough and Snacks available for purchase through the Swainsboro Elementary School PTO. Get in touch with any student at SES from March 12-23 or contact the schoo... More ...
Gloria Mason, Grounds chairman, and Bobbie Daughtry, director, supervised the planting of a magnolia tree from the home of Helen Keller on the grounds of Emanuel Arts Center. Coordinating the Historic Tree Program is Trina Fountain and the Forestry Department of Swainsboro Technical College, under ... More ... BOE approves teacher renewals Emanuel County Board of Education approved the employment (renewals) of the following certified personnel for the 2007-08 school term: Crossroads Alternative School Brandon Jernigan (1/2 time), Tony Way Adrian School of Performing Arts Margaret Carter, Maria Daniels, Julie L. More ...
Apacked house enjoyed Emanu'Ole Opry at Emanuel Arts Center recently. One of the performers that delighted the crowd was Dorie "Patsy Cline" Johnson, who sang Cline's signature hit, "Crazy." Band members pictured are Billy Cooler, Lige Moore and Phil Wilson. Not pictured are Donald Jenkins, Dean Pa... More ... Police Report Swainsboro police officers reported the following cases: Feb. 26 Employee at T&T Electrical Supply reported someone stole a tool box. A Thigpen Dr. man reported someone stole his pressure washer. A Pughsley St. woman reported someone stole her blue jeans. 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 ... Insured losses from Georgia's storms estimated at $35 million Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John W. Oxendine said violent weather that struck southwest Georgia overnight caused an estimated $35 million in insured losses. "That figure may rise as new claims are reported," Oxendine said. "The damage was quite extensive in some areas. More ... Sheriff's Report Emanuel County Sheriff's deputies reported the following cases: Feb. 23 A man driving on Wadley Coleman Lake Rd. reported hitting a deer. Feb. 26 Deputy reported a man on Pinetucky Rd., who was identified, was stabbed in the arm by a woman, also identified. The woman reported that the man had... 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: Marco Antonio Rodriguez, 23, 308 Handy Kennedy, Metter, Feb. 29, 5:52 p.m. Garcia N... More ... To be noted OBHS Ogeechee Community Service board meeting will be held Tuesday, March 13 at 1 p.m. at the OBHS Administration building, 223 N. Anderson Dr., Swainsboro Adrian Friendship Club Adrian Friendship Club will meet Tuesday, March 13 at 11:45 a.m. at Adrian Community Center. A good program is plan... More ... Swainsboro High School hosts 'Parent Night' On Tuesday, March 13 from 5-7 p.m., all parents and students are invited to Parent Night at Swainsboro High School. This is an opportunity for parents to meet teachers and find out more about the curriculum and requirements for courses. Parents will visit classrooms and have individual conferences ... More ... Holy Zion Holy Zion Holiness Church in Twin City will host a Healing School Thursday nights March 8 and 15 at 7:30 nightly. A healing service will also be held Saturday, March 24 at 11 a.m. and Sunday service is at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call Elder Johnny Ray Jones, 237-4932; or Evangelist Elease... More ...
Rev. James "Hollywood" Henderson will be the opening night speaker for a Community Wide Revival to begin on March 20. Rev. Henderson is a remarkable powerlifting champion and is the only man ever to bench press more than 700 pounds without the aid of special lifting suits or drugs. More ... Religious News Ohoopee Grove Ohoopee Grove Baptist Church will have a grilled chicken plate sale Friday, March 9 at Woodmen of the World Lodge from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plates are $5 each and deliveries are for four or more orders to any areas in Swainsboro. Call 562-4453 or 912-682-3154 for information. More ...
Rev. Otis Hill will be guest speaker at Blundale Baptist Church during the Emanuel Missionary Baptist Spring meeting Tuesday, March 13 at 7 p.m. Rev. Hill is pastor of First Baptist Church in Pooler. Special music will be provided by Rev. Andy Perryman, associational missionary in the Mt. Vernon A... More ... Piney Grove Missionaries of Piney Grove Baptist Church in the Cross-Green Community will celebrate their anniversary Sunday, March 11 at 4 p.m. Special guests will be Rev. David Reese and Johnson Grove Baptist Church. On the program will be Verdell Brinson, Amanda Brown, Elvira G. Jackson, Alice Benjamin, Dor... More ... To be noted SPS Council Swainsboro Primary School Council meeting will be held Monday, March 12 at 5 p.m. in the office conference room. Program will discuss math textbook adoption, practice CRCT and CRCT information. More ...
Juniors at Swainsboro High School are busy reviewing for the graduation tests administered by the state of Georgia. Each day after school review sessions are held in each of the subject areas and teachers are providing extra help practicing for the test questions. Students are also able to check ou... More ...
Roger Lee of Swainsboro caught this 5 1/2 pound largemouth bass in a local pond recently. The fish measured about 18 inches long. More ... Win free coffee on Saturday Jack's Java Cove will be hosting an exhibition during this Saturday's Art Stroll, March 10, by Jason McNicoll. Jack's will also be donating the prize for this month's Art Stroll Drawing. Downtown patrons are invited to visit each business and art exhibit that is open this Saturday night and stamp ... More ...
An Emanuel County school bus caught on fire on East Martin Luther King Boulevard Tuesday, Feb. 27 at around 10 a.m. No students or the driver were on board. Cause of the fire, according to Swainsboro Fire Department report, the fire started in the ignition. There were no injuries. More ...
The Wonderful Wednesday group from Twin City United Methodist Church celebrated with the residents of Twin View Healthcare center on Valentine's Day. The children provided cake, balloons, and other goodies. They also passed out treat bags filled with toiletries to each resident. It was a fun filled... More ...
At 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, Brantley's Billiards will host live music by Dr. Don Wallace. The performance will overlap with the Second Saturday Art Stroll taking place in Downtown Swainsboro from 6-9 p.m. Dr. Don is a full-time professor, but loves music and has played throughout the southeas... More ...
During the month of February two school groups visited the Kalmanson Gallery of Emanuel Arts Council, Inc. On Feb. 8, three-year-old students from Emanuel County Head Start listened to stories, made boomerangs and talked about artworks from Australia by Caesar Perkowski. The same format was used ag... More ... Looking back over the years in Emanuel County... 5 Years Ago Dr. Jeremiah Ashcroft, president of East Georgia College, has announced his retirement from the University System of Georgia. Ashcroft will assume the founding presidency of a new college in north Georgia, Southern Catholic. Stephanie Fagler of Swainsboro has been promoted to vice pr... More ...
Georgia River Network recently presented the River Conservationist of the Year award to Ogeechee-Canoochee Riverkeeper Chandra Brown, second from left, at the annual conference in Milledgeville. Presenting the award was Altamaha Riverkeeper Deborah Sheppard, far left. Looking on are Altamaha Riverk... More ... Twin City News: Pastor walks to Tybee Island By BETTY TURNER Area Correspondent On Tuesday morning Dr. Bill Perry, pastor of Twin City First Baptist Church, left to walk to Tybee Island lighthouse. He did this for America Heart Association. Different people sponsored him so much per mile. On Thursday around 1:35 he arrived at Tybee Island lighthouse. WTOC was there when he arr... More ...
Featuring recipes from the Kitchen of... Dianne Edenfield and Kathy Hart Sisters, Dianne Edenfield of Swainsboro and Kathy Hart of Metter are our cooks of the week. They enjoy spending time with their families. Dianne is married to Lynn Edenfield and has two ch... More ... Oak Park News: Local churches to hold revivals By EUDENE PEEBLES Area Correspondent The New Vision Chapel Church on Petross Rd. South of Vid. will have a sing Friday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. Featured singers will be Stand Shuman and local talent. The pastor is Rev. Herbert Toole. The United Fellowship Baptist Church will have a sing Saturday, March 17 at 7 p.m. Featured singers wil... More ... Long-term health risks from carbon monoxide exposure are serious Most of us are aware of how deadly acute carbon monoxide poisoning can be. Few people, however, know that new research shows that low level, long-term exposure to carbon monoxide may lead to serious, chronic health problems. More ...
On Monday, Feb. 26 Swainsboro Elementary School presented its Black History Program. The program saluted the "Queen of the Talk Shows," Oprah Winfrey. Participating on the program were 5th graders Christopher Rios; Xashia Sutton, Jeb Stewart, Susannah Hooks and Amber Kay. The Portal Middle/ High Sc... More ... Farmers hear good, bad news in Ag Forecast 2007 By Dan Rahn University of Georgia Chuck Lee scanned the 160 farmers, lenders and others at the Georgia Ag Forecast 2007. "You want to know what it's like?" he said. "I've got four boys, and ain't none of them coming back to the farm." The final speaker of the breakfast meeting Feb. 20 in Statesboro, Ga., Lee punctuated the morning... More ... Georgia lawmakers hear case for stem cell research By Faith Peppers University of Georgia Rusty Kidd sat quietly in his wheelchair at the Georgia state capitol, taking notes as University of Georgia scientist Steve Stice detailed the promise of stem cells. A lobbyist for medical groups for more than 30 years, Kidd's interest in stem cell research intensified when a spinal injury in a 1... More ... |
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