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Sheriff's Report Emanuel County Sheriff's deputies reported the following cases: April 19 James Richard Faircloth, 23, Allen St., Fowler Trailer Park, Swainsboro was arrested for burglary. April 23 A Buckwill Dr. woman reported a man, who was identified, threatened to shoot her with his gun. Suspect also said... 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 ... Police Report Swainsboro police officers reported the following cases: April 23 A woman on Gumlog Rd. reported a woman, who was identified, harassed her. April 24 A Ponderosa Dr. woman reported her soon-to-be-ex-husband entered her home without permission and threatened her. More ... Religious News Mt. Shady Mt. Shady Baptist Church will be in revival May 6-9 at 7 p.m. Different speakers will be featured. Pastor is Rev. Wilmer Hall. Smith Grove MBC Smith Grove Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate the church's 92nd anniversary May 16-20 at 7:30 nightly and May 20 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.... More ... To be noted Mill Creek Mill Creek Foundation Grantors will hold their next meeting Thursday, May 17 at 4 p.m. at the Foundation office on Racetrack Street. Grantors will consider applications for grants provided the applicant is a certified non-profit institution located in Emanuel County. Applications must have been rec... More ... Want to be a Girl Scout leader? Girl Scout troops are coming to Swainsboro! The organization is currently searching for potential Girl Scout leaders in the community. "If you have a sincere interest in the development of girls and a willingness to learn and have a great time, you could be the kind of leader we are looking for," ... More ... April's 'Kharacter Kids' announced Swainsboro Primary School has announced the April Kharacter Kids who portrayed diligence, perserverance, respect for the environment and respect for the creator. Kindergarten: Kassidy Martinez, Kinsley Steptoe, Timothy Bell, Romello Carswell, CJ Wheeler, Gannon Thompson, Ashley Large, Hunter Pitt... More ...
Superintendent Butch Frye (left) and BOE Member Nick Kraus present a certificate of recognition to Brianna Watson at the April Board of Education meeting. Brianna was recognized for winning first place honors in Technology Literacy Challenge Event at the State Technology Fair. More ... UGAadds program in organic agriculture By Stephanie Schupska University of Georgia Sales of organic foods have exploded, moving the industry from a niche market to a nationwide phenomenon. In 1989, organic foods accounted for $1.25 billion in U.S. sales. By 2005, that number had jumped to $14 billion. This booming industry needs a steady stream of skilled, educated workers like ... More ... Drought and fire prompt burn restrictions Georgia Forestry Commission is asking all Georgia residents to postpone outdoor burning until the current severe wildfire situation has diminished. Requests for burn permits will generally be denied beginning today, due to drought conditions and the continued risk of wildfire. More ...
By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety, Emanuel Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval. Emanuel Medical Center underwent and passed re-accreditation with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of ... More ... CCR&R offers parent involvement workshop Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency of East Central Georgia of Swainsboro Technical College will conduct a "Parent Involvement" workshop on May 14. This workshop will be held at the Swainsboro Technical College Adult Learning Center on 25 West Daniel Street in Metter. More ... Georgia crisis, access line can save lives By GWEN SKINNER Knowing who to call in a mental health crisis can save lives, which is why everyone should be as familiar with the Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL) as they are with 911. When someone needs help, we have to be ready to not only point them in the right direction, but to make sure they get where th... More ...
To show appreciation for the exceptional and heartfelt work performed by the volunteers, Emanuel Medical Center hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 19. "Our volunteers are identified by the cheerful yellow jackets they wear," said Beth Hudson, Director of Community Relations and Volu... More ... CCR&R offers positive guidance workshop Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency of East Central Georgia of Swainsboro Technical College is offering a 2-hour workshop on Positive Guidance from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on May 15 at the Tattnall County DFCS Office on 117 North Main Street in Reidsville. More ...
The Emanuel Rangers Chapter #2318, United Daughters of the Confederacy, observed Confederate Memorial Day on April 21 in the George L. Smith Room of Franklin Memorial Library in Swainsboro. April 26 is the official date of Confederate Memorial Day in Georgia. Governor Sonny Perdue has proclaimed Ap... More ... Toddler training offered at CCR&R Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency of East Central Georgia of Swainsboro Technical College will offer Temperament Traits of Toddlers training to child care providers and parents on May 10 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. The training will be held in the Swainsboro Technical College Johns... More ... CCR&R offers workshop Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency of East Central Georgia of Swainsboro Technical College is offering a Nutrition Workshop for child care providers on May 14 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the EMA Building on 10 Public Safety Drive in Hazlehurst. More ...
Hazel Anderson, owner of Holiday House, is local Project Linus chapter coordinator. Her weekly sewing group, along with students in Judy Bennett's class at Swainsboro High School, made 167 blankets this year. They donated 117 blankets to Project Linus and 50 to the First Steps program at the Sunshi... More ... 'Industrial Identity' art show at Gallery RFD Satruday, May 5, "Industrial Identity" will be open for the Pine Tree Festival. The exhibit was inspired by Mayor Schwabe who requested that Gallery RFD create a show that celebrated Swainsboro's history. The gallery took that request and asked for artists from all over the South to create work abo... More ...
A few weeks ago, two tornados swept through Emanuel County. After the storm ECI students, faculty, and staff learned that the home of one of our bus drivers, Ms. Cindy Lee, had been hit by the storm, the ECI Beta Club decided to help her family and sponsor a fundraiser called "Go the Extra Mile. More ... Wear green May 4 to promote childrens' mental health The Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases (MHDDAD) is encouraging Georgians to "Wear Green" on May 4 to promote Child Depression Awareness Day. As many as one in eight teens and one in 20 children are clinically depressed ... More ...
Antre Drummer, Hima Patel, and Brad Waters represented East Georgia College in the State Math Tournament for two year colleges held at Gainesville State College on Saturday April 14. It was the first time that East Georgia has participated in this tournament since Gainesville State started hosting ... More ... Bringing art to SMS Two free workshops were recently offered to Swainsboro Middle School students by professional artists from Gallery RFD and Stillmoreroots. The workshops centered around creating pieces of art dealing with Swainsboro's historic industry: Pine trees. Both workshops saw students working with a variet... More ... State health benefits plan information meeting May 9 Mrs. Nancy Stafford, a representative from the State Health Benefits Plan, will speak and have a question-and-answer session at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, in the cafetorium of Swainsboro Elementary School. John K. and Carolyn Derden encourage all active and retired state employees to attend. Mrs.... More ...
"Jason's Smile" will be sung by Amanda Brantley Bell during "Live from Swainsboro...It's Saturday Night!" Written by her as a tribute to Jason Wicker her classmate who died their senior year, the song traditionally ends the annual performance. More ... To be noted SNL from Swainsboro "Live from Swainsboro...It's Saturday Night!" is Saturday night, May 5 at 8 p.m. in the Swainsboro/Emanuel County auditorium. All new skits! More original material! Live music with DayFall, Paul Derr and the SNL Band and Amanda Brantley Bell. Admission is $10 at the door. All proceeds go to the Jas... More ...
Preparations are being made for the upcoming Annual East Georgia College Foundation Campaign, which is May 7-24. The Annual Fund-raising Campaign donations are used to assist in non-traditional student scholarships, faculty and staff development, and other efforts not funded by state appropriations... More ... To be noted GREA meeting The Emanuel Chapter of the Georgia Retired Educators Association will meet on Wednesday, May 9, at noon at Adrian School for the Performing Arts. Mrs. Nancy Stafford, a representative from the State Health Benefits Plan in Atlanta, will speak and have a question-and-answer session. Also, officers w... More ...
Pictured below are "LuLu" and "Jasper", the Pilot Club Cutest Pet Contest winners. Thanks to all who participated. Because of you, the Pilot Club has started the Roberta Cross-Davenport Scholarship Fund. More ... |
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