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'Footloose' set to dance its way to Swainsboro High Footloose, the Broadway musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein, will be presented by Swainsboro High School on Thursday, April 26, and Saturday, April 28. Showtime is 7 p.m. at the city/county auditorium on Church Street in Swainsboro. Advance tickets may be purchased at Swainsboro High School for $7... More ...
The East Georgia College Bobcat Choral Ensemble, under the direction of Mr. Jay Yeakley, recently performed at the Heritage Healthcare Nursing Home. Pictured is the choral ensemble members, with EGC President Dr. John Black in black, center and Mrs. Jane Dixon in front, center. The EGC Bobcat Choral... More ...
Glenn Turner, center, history teacher at Emanuel County Institute, was recently presented an award by the Swainsboro-Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce to recognize his outstanding contributions as a teacher. Turner has been selected STAR teacher for seven years. Presenting him with the award were ... More ...
Joseph Peebles and Donald Hall, members of the 5th Brigade Georgia Division, Army of Tennessee, Sons of the Confederacy, Camp #1386 created a display in the lobby of Franklin Memorial Library commemorating Confederate History and Heritage Month. Standing with Mr. Peebles and Mr. Hall is Judy Palmer,... More ...
Aribbon cutting was recently held for the Swainsboro Recycling Center to celebrate the new additions built to the facility. Attending the event were Swainsboro Mayor Charles Schwabe, Recycling Center Director Barnell Anderson, City Administrator Al Lawson, Trina Fountain, city council members, memb... More ...
Upon completion of Great Expectations, ninth-grade students in Mrs. Shirley Cowart's classes at Emanuel County Institute chose to respond creatively to the nineteenthcentury tale which was written by Charles Dickens and set in London. The classic story is a favorite of young readers as they become e... More ... New license plate to benefit Georgia 4-H, FFAstudents By Sharon Omahen University of Georgia Sports fans and animal lovers, make room. A new specialty license plate is available to Georgia drivers, and this one benefits students in two of the state's most popular youth groups. The new "Support Agriculture in Georgia" tag will directly benefit Georgia's 4- H and FFAstudents. More ... Vidalia Air Show to go on without Blue Angels The Vidalia Onion Festival Air Show has expressed their utmost condolences to the family of Lieutenant Commander Kevin Davis of the United States Blue Angels, who died in a tragic accident at the Marine Corp Air Station Air Show in Beaufort, South Carolina. More ... Police Report Swainsboro police officers reported the following cases: April 14 A Project St. woman reported a man, whom she identified, threatened to have a "crackhead" break into her house because he claims that she owes him $50. A man working at Advanced Metal reported someone damaged his vehicle. 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 ... Sheriff's Report Emanuel County Sheriff's deputies reported the following cases: April 16 A Bennett's Landing man reported he lost his cell phone. A Pearl Rd., Twin City man reported someone damaged his house windows with a BB gun. April 17 A Canoochee Rd. woman reported someone stole several items from her ... More ... Three 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: Lisa Dailey, 39, 153 Bell Rd., Swainsboro, April 14, 9:33 p.m. More ... EPD tightens outdoor watering schedule in state By Dan Rahn University of Georgia The director of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division has declared a level two drought response statewide, permitting outdoor watering only in the morning on designated days. "Every area of Georgia has been in a persistent and progressive drought condition since last June," said EPD Direct... More ... Victims' Rights Week, April 22-28 April 22-28 is National Crime Victims' Rights Week. The theme for the week, "Victims' Rights: Every Victim. Every Time" envisions a strengthened national commitment to the nearly 24 million Americans harmed by crime each year. More ... Tornados confirmed By JACQUIE BRASHER E911 Director Steve Carter has reported that the National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that two tornados did indeed touch down in Adrian and Twin City on Sunday, April 15. The NWS officials conducted a fly-over and drive-through in both areas that had been hit. More ...
The second annual "Directions" initiative was held recently at East Georgia College. "Directions" is a collaboration among EGC, Swainsboro Technical College, Emanuel County School System, David Emanuel Academy, Georgia Rural Economic Development Center, and the Swainsboro/Emanuel County Chamber of ... More ...
Michelle L. Jones recently accepted an Academic Excellence Award issued by the Educational Foundation of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants. The Society also issued Ms. Jones a check for $250 in recognition of her work. Presenting the award was David Gribbin, her accounting profess... More ... Religious News Springhill Church Gospel sing will be held at Springhill Church Saturday, April 28 at 7 p.m. Featured will be the Mt. Zion Singers. Pastor Jones Pastor Johnny Ray Jones of Swainsboro has announced that Men, Women, Boys and Girls Conference will be held at Holy Zion Church of Metter Sunday, Apr... More ... Poetry Fest slated at Franklin Memorial Franklin Memorial Library will celebrate National Poetry Month by hosting a Poetry Fest event Saturday, April 28 at 11 a.m. Teens aged 13- 19 are invited to share their poetry. Readings and performances of original works by East Georgia College Wiregrass poets will be featured. Registration is req... More ... Kids' gardening featured on 'Gardening in Georgia' on GPB Digging tools, building bogs, killing grass and having fun with the kids highlight the April 26 "Gardening in Georgia." "Gardening in Georgia" airs on Georgia Public Broadcasting stations across Georgia each Thursday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. More ...
BY JIM COLLINS Article ran in the Georgia Cattleman, April 2007 edition Swainsboro cattleman Evans Hooks is slated to take over the presidency of the Georgia Cattlemen's Association at the conclusion of the 2007 GCA Convention, Beef Expo and Trade Show. He will bring with him a rich heritage in the industry with a diverse group of experiences. More ...
East Georgia Health Care held an open house for the community recently. Over 100 residents and guests attended the open house and were taken on a tour of the newly refurbished facility. Pictured are staff members of facilities in Swainsboro, Soperton and Reidsville. More ... Free Kids Fishing Derby to be held at Herrington Homestead Herrington Homestead and the Swainsboro Wal-Mart Supercenter are hosting an exciting fun-filled day of fishing for kids and their families. Community youngsters are invited to come out to Nunez with their fishing poles, tackle boxes and bait and take part in the Herrington Homestead/ Wal-Mart Kids ... More ... To Be Noted If you do not see Danicing 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 ...
Twin City Elementary Student Jackie Jarvis receives a certificate of recognition for leading the Pledge of Allegiance at the April Board of Education meeting. Presenting the certificate is BOE member Loy D. Cowart (left) and Superintendent Butch Frye. More ...
Alivia Palmore, wife of Kevin Palmore,recently donated hair to the "Locks of Love" Foundation. It has been nine years since she has had a hair cut, other than a trim. Pictured are Mrs. Palmore along with Missy Douglas, Michael Womack and Heather Riner of Main Street Styles. More ...
After reading the novel, Hatchet by Gary Paulsen, students in Mrs. Sandy Lane and Ms. Laura Moore's Reading/Language Arts classes at Swainsboro Elementary School prepared and presented projects. Some of the types of projects were ABC book reports, Hatchet boardgames, Character Cash, Character Passpo... More ...
Flopsy Bunny hopped into Franklin Memorial Library the week before Easter to entertain Emanuel County's Pre-K and Kindergarten students. This year she brought RIF RIF, mascot for Reading is Fundamental, to help out during RIF distribution. RIF distribution is made possible through contributions made... More ...
ECI Principal Boyd English is pictured with County Spelling Bee winner Julie Scott. Julie is an eighth grade student at ECI. She represented Emanuel County in the District Spelling Bee in Augusta. More ...
Eighth grade students at Swainsboro Middle School recently participated in the media center's Read a Book, Share a Book program. This program, designed for eighth graders, allows participants to choose a favorite book, create a presentation about the book and/or the author, and deliver the presentat... More ...
Logan Hickman and his dad, Anthony Hickman built a model of the famous Titanic cruise ship. Mr. Hickman shared this model to Mrs. Anita Cannady's 3rd grade class at Twin City Elementary School. The class read stories and studied about the sinking of the "unsinkable" ship. Pictured are John Wilson, D... More ...
The Youth Apprenticeship Program highlights Precision Metal in Twin City. First year Youth Apprenticeship student Brent Freeman, a senior at Emanuel County Institute, is employed by Precision Metal. Brent plans to attend East Georgia College after graduation. He would like to open a business in la... More ...
Jenkins County Development Authority and Swainsboro Technical College joined together to award Cavalier Home Builders of Millen with a plaque commemorating their nomination as Manufacturer of the Year during Manufacturing Appreciation Week which was celebrated in Atlanta on April 12. More ... News from the Farm: Effect of Easter freeze The effects of the Easter Freeze of 2007 are still being felt in the farming community. A variety of crops were damaged including wheat, corn, vegetable crops, pastures, pecans, and hay. According to official University of Georgia weather data from weather stations in Dublin, Tennille, Midville an... More ... |
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