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Rudolph Kersey was recently promoted to Electrician's Mate Master Chief Petty Officer on March 1. Kersey joined the military in July of 1980. He graduated from Swainsboro High School in 1979. The advancement ceremony took place at the United States Coast Guard Command and Control Engineering Cente... More ... DEA seniors receive honors Five senior basketball players at David Emanuel Academy were recently selected for various post season honors at the state level. Dawda Njie was selected to play for team Georgia in the GISA versus SCISA All-Star Game in Columbia, South Carolina this Saturday at 1:30. Njie was also chosen as a Cla... More ...
Sarah Elizabeth "Sarah Beth" Kersey, daughter of Marvin & Jodi Kersey of Swainsboro was honored at a birthday party on Dec. 30 at her home in Swainsboro. Sarah Beth turned 4 on Dec. 30. The "Barbie" Party was complete with pink and white balloons, "Barbie" plates, napkins, cups and streamers. More ... Terwilliger, McRae honored at Georgia Bulldog party A Bulldog Party was given in honor of Agatha Terwilliger and Dr. Wesley McRae at the Rountree Clubhouse on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. A lighted Georgia Bulldog football player adorned the porch as guests entered. Bill and Marcie Simmons welcomed guests and invited them into the clubhouse. More ...
DEA Pageants will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 5 with the "Little Miss" and "Little Mr." competitions for K-3, K-4, and K-5. The other age groups will follow. The Miss DEA contestants have personal interviews with the judges during afternoon tea at the Edenfield House Inn at 3 p.m. prior to th... More ... To be noted If you did not see Dancing with the Stars of Swainsboro, the Pilot Club of Emanuel County now has available a dvd of the performance. If you are interested in purchasing one, call 237-2291 and ask for Judy or Norma. The cost is $12. More ... Seedling Garden Club holds February meeting The Seedling Garden Club met on Feb. 12 in the Kalmanson Gallery at Emanuel Arts Center. Kay Peacock, President, welcomed the 15 members present and conducted the meeting. Ann Peebles, Chaplain, gave the devotional titled "SOS Prayers." Martha Cobb gave the horticulture hints on crape myrtle trees,... More ...
Miss Robyn Conley, bride-elect of Adam Cumbee was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 10:30 a.m. at the John Rountree Clubhouse in Twin City. Hostesses were Faye Rountree, Zebe Durden, Zan Smith, Sandra Rountree, Gail Ware, Vikki Womack, Vickie Youmans, Angelia Sconyers... More ... Birthdays March 7 Ashley Hood, Greg Karrh, Brian Key, Helen Harper, Crystal Butler, Romaree Douglas, Beverly Griffin March 8 Juanita Purdue, Steven D. Howard, Jackie Butler March 9 Samantha Martin, Kay Peacock, Cora Lee Cowart, Theresa F. More ...
Cason Nicholas and Caleb Matthew Gay Cason Nicholas and Caleb Matthew are the 5 month old sons of Jenny Gay and Matt Gay both of Swainsboro. Maternal grandparents are Rick and Kay Paul of Wadley and Richard and Debbie Crowell of Meeks. Paternal grandparents are Doug and Sandra Gay of Dublin and Karen Hightower of Dublin. Maternal grea... More ...
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lane were honored with a 50th wedding anniversary celebration on Feb. 10 at Traditions Eatery in Statesboro. The special event was hosted by their children and their spouses, Wanda Coleman and David, Barbara Shuman and Buddy and Vicki Farr. They have four grandchildren, Megan C... More ...
Mr. and Mrs. Roderick Adams Gallaher of Signal Mountain, Tenn. announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn Adams Gallaher to Jeremiah Wesley Campbell of Chattanooga, Tenn. The future groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Eugene Campbell of Chattanooga, Tenn. More ...
Pictured left to right are Macey McIntyre, 3rd runner up; Raven Hall, 1st runner up; Jordan Mason, Miss SHS; Bruna Rodrigues, 2nd runner up and Taylor Breedlove, 4th runner up. More ...
Pictured left to right are Alex Ogle, 3rd runner up; Taylor Strange, 1st runner up; Anna Johnson, Miss SMS; Avery Williams, 2nd runner up and Danielle Ivey, 4th runner up. More ...
The Archibald Bulloch Chapter of the NSDAR held a regional Georgia Day luncheon on Monday, Feb. 12 at the First Baptist Church in Statesboro. Attending from the Governor David Emanuel Chapter were Regent Jean B. Bridges, Glynda S. Sasser and Barbara Stokes. Representing the state officers was Lynn ... More ...
Approximately thirty couples attended the Daddy-Daughter Dance sponsored by Swainsboro-Emanuel County Recreation department Friday, Feb. 9, at the Vann Community House. The annual event is for girls ages 5 to 12 and their daddy or adult escort. The girls enjoyed an evening of socializing and dancin... More ...
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Holtz were honored with a reception celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Jan. 27 at Calvary United Methodist Church. More ...
Ralph Akridge celebrated his 70th birthday on Jan. 31 at El Valle Mexican Restaurant in Swainsboro. Joining Ralph for the celebration were several family members, including his wife, Neva and grandson Addison Akridge. More ...
JR "Rock" Henderson, formerly of Swainsboro, was the keynote speaker at Swainsboro High School's Annual Black History Program held on, Feb. 21, in the SHS auditorium. Henderson, a native of Atlanta, is committed to promoting workplace professionalism and encouraging self-confidence, perseverance, ... More ...
The second grade classes at Twin City Elementary spent the day at East Georgia College. They enjoyed making pottery, doing science experiments, and learning about whales. They even walked through the belly of a whale. Each child and teacher were presented an East Georgia College T-Shirt as a memoir... More ...
Swainsboro FFA celebrated National FFA week Feb. 19-23 with a whole week of activities. On Monday, Feb. 19,FFA officers, Matthew Wiggins and Maycie Lewis set up round haybales with the words "FFA Week" spray painted on them. The bales were set up across the front lawn of Swainsboro High school fac... More ...
The 5th grade at Twin City Elementary has celebrated Black History Month. They have enjoyed learning about many famous black Americans. As a culminating activity to their lessons, Carson Cross invited Alexander Clay to visit the class. Mr. Clay gave a presentation using the computer and shared many... More ... |
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