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SHS Class of 1987
      The SHS Class of 1987 will hold its 20-year on June 23 Swainsboro Country Club at 6 p.m. For more information, call 289-7300 237- 5369.
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Get planting!
      Included in this week's issue of our paper is the annual "Lawn and Garden" special section. We highlight the best of spring every year by showcasing our wonderful region and its many botanical delights. A big "Thank You" goes out to our advertisers who grace these pages every year and make it such...
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Kiwanis preparing for Pine Tree Festival
      Members of Swainsboro Kiwanis Club are busy putting together the 62nd annual Pine Tree Festival. They are planning several different events that make up the celebrations for the festivities this year. "This year promises to be a new and exciting one because of the many businesses and merchants who ...
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Centenarian sisters of Emanuel County, Lou Anna Riggs and Naomi Harvey
      Rarely do we witness two siblings in one family living a combined 200- plus years! Such is the case with Emanuel County natives Mrs. Lou Anna (Watson) Riggs and Mrs. Naomi (Watson) Harvey. These two sisters were born to Elder J.W. and Clara Watson in Emanuel County. Two other sisters, now deceased,...
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Boatright attends dance convention
      Brooke Boatright, dance instructor for Southern Dance Connection in Swainsboro, recently attended the New York City Dance Alliance Convention and Teacher Workshop at the World Congress Center in Atlanta. While attending, she took master dance classes in tap, jazz, ballet and hip hop.
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Guest Chef Series continues at Flat Creek Lodge
      The Guest Chef Series at Flat Creek Lodge of Swainsboro will continue on Saturday, April 21, with the culinary team of Chef Todd Kazenske, (CEPC) and Chef Steve Barron, (CEC, AAC). Chef Todd Kazenske started his career at a very young age. He spent the first seven years of his career in the (Itali...
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Miss Ray to wed Mr. Sherman April 7
      Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Ray of Swainsboro announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Chrissy Lyn Ray to David Richard Sherman. The future groom is the son of Mary Ann Sherman of Schodack, N.Y. and the late Carl Sherman. Miss Ray graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor's de...
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Spring revival slated
Spring revival By EUDENE PEEBLES
      Area Correspondent Emmanuel Baptist Church in Lyons will have its annual King James Bible spring revival March 29-31 at 7 p.m. Theme will be Signs of the Times. Speaker will be Danny Castle. Saturday night will be a highlight PowerPoint presentation for illustration. Special singing by the EBC Ch...
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Twin City News: Twin City FBC holds revival
      Week of March 28: Twin City First Baptist Church had their revival this week, Sun. Mar. 25 through Mar. 28. It was a wonderful revival. The flowers placed in the Twin City First Baptist Church by Becky Allimond were dedicated to the glory of God.
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Terwilliger and McRae honored at "Barn" Dinner
      A dinner and "Home and Garden" shower honoring Agatha Terwilliger and Wesley McRae was held Feb. 10 at "The Barn" of Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Yeomans. A roaring fire drew guests into the barn. Everyone enjoyed appetizers and punch that was served from a side board table.
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Miss Lamb, Mr. Hudson announce engagement
      Mr. and Mrs., Terry Glenn Lamb of Swainsboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Alison Carlene Lamb of Athens to Brent Hammock Hudson of Augusta. The future groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hall of Swainsboro and the late Jerry Oliver Hudson.
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Pilot Club's "Cutest Pet Photo Contest" to be held
      In conjunction with the 62th annual Pine Tree Festival, the Pilot Club of Emanuel County is sponsoring a pet photo contest. The proceeds will go toward establishing a scholarship honoring Roberta Cross-Davenport, a former Pilot member. Roberta was the Probate Judge of Emanuel County for 12 years, a...
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Timothy "Tae" Ka'Tavais Dobson
      Tae is the 2 year old son of Kathy Dobson of Metter. Maternal grandparents are Nell Dobson of Adrian and the late Eddie Dobson. Tae loves to visit his grandmother, Nell Dobson; aunt, Tab Dobson; grandmother, Mary Pitts and aunt, Mary Pierce. He enjoys playing with his two dogs, Wishbone and Rusty a...
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     Photo submitted by Gambrell Photography Miss TCE Pictured left to right are Regan Turner, 3rd runner-up; Brea Coleman, 1st runnerup; Samantha Lindsey, Miss TCE; Natalie Turner, 2nd runner-up and Kaitlin Moxley, 4th runner-up.
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Miss Terwilliger honored at linen shower
      The lovely home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Canady was the setting of a linen shower in honor of Agatha Terwilliger, bride-elect of Dr. Wesley McRae. The shower was held Sat. Feb. 10 at 10:00 a.m. Guests were greeted at the front door and welcomed into the foyer. Ali and Kala Canady greeted everyone, an...
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Miss Johnson, Mr. Roper announce engagement
      Mrs. Betty Pierce of Twin City and the late Apostle Romles Pierce, JoeAnn Noreiga of Newark, N.J. and Ricky Miles of Swainsboro announce the engagement of their daughter, La'Toya Patrice Johnson to Willie Antonio Roper of Augusta. The future groom is the son of Mr. Willie F. Roper of Millen and Ms....
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UDC Chapter donates book to Franklin Memorial Library
      Jack Atkinson, on behalf of Franklin Memorial Library, recently accepted "Hallowed Banners" from the Emanuel Rangers UDC Chapter. The book contains photographic images, historical data on the Historic Flags in the Georgia Capitol Collection, and descriptions of the Conservation of these Flags. Geor...
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Miss Claxton, Mr. Smith united in double ring ceremony
      Miss Kristal Blue Claxton and Mr. Wayne Smith, Jr. were united in a double ring ceremony Dec. 22, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Swainsboro. The Rev. Andrew Perryman of Wrightsville, cousin of the bride, performed and officiated the ceremony.
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Billy Martin celebrates first birthday February 17
      Billy Martin, son of Will and Allison Martin celebrated his 1st birthday Saturday, Feb. 17 at his neighborhood clubhouse in Lawrenceville. Billy turned 1 year old on Feb. 15. The theme for Billy's party was "Barnyard Birthday". To carryout the theme, hay bales and cow printed balloons greeted the ...
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Tech releases merit list
      Students from Emanuel County who have completed from 5 to 11 credit hours and have earned a quarterly grade point average of 3.60 or better for the Winter Quarter 2007 at Swainsboro Technical College have been placed on the Merit List.
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Nursing assistants have pinning ceremony
      Eight students recently completed the course for Certified Nursing Assisting at Swainsboro Technical College. This course is part of one of the newer programs at Swainsboro Technical College. In addition to completing the nursing assistant course students have the option of completing additional co...
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