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Humphrey, Howard announce engagement
      Dan and Terri Humphrey of Vidalia would like to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Lauren Audrey Humphrey, to Jay Howard of Swainsboro. The future groom is the son of Tony Howard and Sonia and Greg Newsome, all of Swainsboro.
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To be noted
Howard family
      The annual Howard family reunion will be held at the George L. Smith State Park on Sunday, April 29. Apicnic lunch will be served at 12:30.
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To be noted
Class of 1988
      The Swainsboro High School Class of '88 is beginning to plan a 20 year class reunion. If interested, please plan to meet at El Valle on Thursday, May 10 at 6:00. Please call Tammie Grimes Cross at 912-562-3210 or Holly Overstreet Moss at 478-237-8558 with any questions.
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Claxton, Johnson united in western sunset wedding ceremony
      Miss Mona Lisa Claxton and Mr. David Oscar Johnson were united in a western sunset ceremony Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 5p.m. The double ring ceremony was held on the lovely grounds of Double B & M Claxton Farms in Swainsboro. John Strickland performed the ceremony and pronouncement of marriage.
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Miss Lane honored at shower tea
      Miss Amy Lane, brideelect of Mr. Art Lively, was honored at a miscellaneous shower tea at Canoochee Baptist Church Social Hall on March 10. As guests arrived they were greeted by Miss Lane, Mrs. Jimmy Greenway, mother of the future bride; Mrs. LeRoy Lane, step-mother of the future bride; Mrs. Susa...
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Birthdays
      April 25 Brad Burnett, Martha Jane Lawson, Wade Williams, Renee Suzette Bateman, Virgil Wells, S.J. Overstreet III, Vickie D. Davis, Jimmy Murphy, Quantavius Harper, Mrs. Carrie Pitts April 26 Tony Lamb, Frank C.
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Twin City News:
Batt Johnson Reunion to be held April 28
By BETTY TURNER Area Correspondent
      On Friday evening Johnny and Belinda Boatright went to Rincon to spend the weekend with their daughter, Jamie and her husband, Joshua Scott and their children, Jessica and Janna, the new baby girl. Jessica is so proud of her new baby sister. They all had a really good visit.
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Oak Park News:
Pendleton Springs Baptist Church to hold revival
By EUDENE PEEBLES Area Correspondent
      The Faith Assembly of God on Skyline Blvd. in Lyons will have "The Friends of Jesus," quartet form Lumberton, N.C. on Sunday, April 29 in the 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. services. We are calling this our friend day. Acordial invitation is extended. The pastor is Rev. Frank Harrelson.
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Cook of the Week
Featuring recipes from the Kitchen of... Amy Lane & Art Lively
      Our cooks of the week are Amy Lane and Art Lively. They have been busy planning their upcoming wedding. They will be wed on Saturday, April 28, 6:30 p.m., at the home of Lester and Caroline Post in Waynesboro. Art and Amy love to cook and enjoy spending time with their family and friends. They are ...
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Emanuel County Historic Preservation Society
     The Emanuel County Historic Preservation Society will hold is 15th annual meeting on Thursday, April 26 at 7 p.m. at the Varner 4-H Center. A covered dish meal will be served. Guest speaker will be Mr. Randolph C. Karrh. Mr. Karrh will make a presentation concerning the early days of development of ...
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Lane honored at family bridal shower
      Amy Lane and Art Lively were honored at a "Sconyers Clan" family dinner and shower on March 18 at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Sconyers, uncle and aunt of the brideelect. Beautiful floral arrangements were displayed throughout the home. Hosting the event along with Mr. and Mrs. Sconyers w...
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New Arrivals
      Ravl Demillon Apolonio and Mireya Cabrera Baeza both of Swainsboro proudly announce the birth of their son, Jared Demillon Cabrern, April 3, 2007 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. He weighed 8 lbs. 2 oz. and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Gilberto Cabrera Rodriquez and Griseld...
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Thompson, Riner honored at shower
      Miss Cindy Thompson and Mr. Greg Riner were honored at a house-patio garden shower on March 31 at the Spivey Clubhouse. Guests enjoyed a beautiful spring evening visiting and socializing while having punch, delicious appetizers and boiled peanuts that were set up on the back porch and dock overlook...
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Glad Garden Club standard flower show slated April 28-29
      An opening event of the Pine Tree Festival week will be the annual standard flower show to be held Saturday, April 28 from 3-6 p.m. and Sunday, April 29 from 1-4 p.m. The location will be the Vann Community House for both the design entries and for horticulture. The theme of this year's show is "Em...
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Brag Box
Talan Hardt Dixon
     Talan is the 10 month old son of Tal and Serena Dixon of Kite. Maternal grandparents are Carl and Connie Carter of Wrightsville. Paternal grandparents are Burton and Mary Dixon of Kite. Great grandparents are Virgil and Bobbie Jean Soles of Scott.
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Lane honored at kitchen shower
      Miss Amy Lane, brideelect of Art Lively, was guest of honor at a kitchen shower March 24 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Travis Garrett. Helping Mrs. Garrett host the morning event were Mrs. Gail Edenfield, Mrs. Frances Cross, Mrs. Janie Williamson, Mrs. Becky Warren, Mrs. Yonna Bailey, Mrs. Ann Peeble...
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20 years!
      Gloria McGee, center, recently celebrated her 20th year anniversary as an employee of Swainsboro's Pizza Hut. Joining her in the celebration were family members and many local residents.
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Grimm honored at baby shower
      Mrs. Kristie Grimm was honored at a baby shower on Saturday, April 14 at 1 p.m. at the home of Karen Hartmeyer. Hostesses were Karen Hartmeyer and Betty and Diane Sause. Mrs. Grimm was presented a beautiful corsage of artificial blue roses and white daisies assented with blue booties.
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Lane honored at Christmas shower
      The home of Edd & Evelyn Patrick was the setting for a Christmas shower brunch honoring Miss Amy Lane on Saturday, February 17. Miss Lane is the bride-elect of Mr. Art Lively of Waynesboro. The honoree chose a black sweater with winter white pants for her attire. She was presented a corsage of re...
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