Special Olympics
      Special Olympics Day will be held at the Swainsboro High School's Tiger Field Stadium on Friday, March 30. Opening ceremony will be at 9:45 a.m. Anyone interested in volunteering for this event should arrive by 8 a.m. at the stadium to sign in. For more information, contact Lori Bonds at 478-494-3...
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Tigers claw their way to the top
Tigers BY AGAN TANKERSLEY
      On March 20, the Swainsboro High School Tigers stood face to face with the Augusta Patriots. Justin "Bubba" Newsome was put on the front lines against the Patriots. Newsome received the win and only gave up one run. Derek Webb was the big stick against Westside going 3 for 4 with 2 RBI's. Shot Scar...
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SHS Tiger netters play two
      From Swainsboro High School The Tigers hosted Toombs County High on Tuesday, March 20, at East Georgia College. The girls pulled out another big victory by winning one singles and two doubles matches. The three wins were very one-sided. The boys came away with a loss against the Bulldogs by a ...
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SHS JV baseball season rolls on
      From Swainsboro High School The first 6 games of the JV season saw the young Tigers get off to a very positive 4-2 start. The next six games however have seen the young Tigers struggle a little bit. But this young bunch of ballplayers are proving to be very gutsy and hardworking and because of ...
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Mitchell takes top honors in Georgia
Mitchell BY JEFF SENTELL
      The Augusta Chronicle Swainsboro's Tony Mitchell made a big impression this year. The junior small forward averaged 19 points, eight rebounds and five blocked shots per game. Those averages also included around three dunks per night. "I looked all around this state," Swainsboro coach Leroy Jordan...
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The Forest-SMS tennis season opens with wins
By DIANE MORRIS
      Swainsboro Middle School hosted Toombs County Middle to get the tennis season started, Toombs was a non-region match and was played on Wednesday, March 21, at Harmon Park. Both boys and girls posted huge wins. Impressive play was demonstrated throughout the afternoon.
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Swainsboro Raceway results for March 24 race
      These are results for March 24. Driggers Concrete Road Warrior: 1. Justin Spivey: Swainsboro 2. Dustin Watkins: Swainsboro 3. Jared Peebles: Vidalia 4. Ty Williamson: Swainsboro 5. Casey Bird: Swainsboro Love's Seafood Mini Stock: 1.
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Race for Cure
      Casey Claxton, daughter of Steve & Sherry Claxton of Swainsboro will be one of many participants in the Relay for Life "Race for a Cure" Barrel Race, Saturday, March 31st at the Muddy Water Saddle Club, Quick Road in Swainsboro. With $1,500 added money, exhibitions begin at 10 am with the show star...
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Shayla Roberts named 'Words of Wisdom' essay winner
      Fayetteville State University senior guard Shayla Roberts has been selected by ALLTEL as one of the nine winners for their Words of Wisdom: Lessons in Courage Essay Contest. The "Words of Wisdom" essay contest was opened to current and prospective students of America's black colleges and uni...
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Spring Fling
      Swainsboro Elementary Student Kaitlin Bailes recently won a poster contestfor posters advertising the upcoming Spring Fling. She included many of theactivities, such as the Rock Wall, the Bungee Jump and the Silent Auction.There will be lots of food and prizes, as well as local entertainment. Theev...
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