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Boomerang city!
      Twin City Elementary School second graders receive their boomerangs which were handmade by East Georgia College art student Steven Boker. Shown above is Ms. Pam Hill and her second grade class.
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Ms. Thompson honored at miscellaneous bridal shower
      Ms. Cindy Thompson, bride-elect of Greg Riner, was feted with a miscellaneous shower at the lovely Spivey Clubhouse on Saturday, April 7. Hostesses for the occasion were Ms. Lisa Bertoch, Mrs. Betty Brown, Mrs. Chasity Gray, Mrs. Priscilla Hooks, Mrs. April Lumley, Mrs. Erin May, Ms. Tonya Pepin, M...
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Miss Couey, Mr. Womack honored at miscellaneous shower April 11
      The Swainsboro High School library was the setting for a miscellaneous shower given in honor of Stacey Couey and Ron Womack on April 11. As guests arrived they were invited into the library to visit with the bride and groom elect and mother of the groom, Vikki Womack.
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Lanna M. Douglas celebrates 2nd birthday with "Wild West" party
      Lanna McLayne Douglas, daughter of Anthony and Missy Douglas of Swainsboro, celebrated her 2nd birthday with a party on April 14 at Kenny Clifton and Julie Walden's horse barn. Lanna turned 2 years old on that day. As guests arrived, they were greeted by Lanna, dressed in a denim cowgirl overall d...
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Smith, Hughes announce engagement
      Mr. Thornton H. Smith, Jr. of Kite announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of his daughter, Tammy Marie Smith, to David Earl Hughes of Swainsboro. The future groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Hughes of Swainsboro. Miss Smith is the daughter of Thornton H. Smith, Jr. and the late Su...
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Mr. Womack, Miss Couey honored at handyman/lawn and garden shower
      The Ogeechee River riverhouse of Roger and Gail Douglas was the tranquil setting for a handyman-lawn and garden shower and supper for Ron Womack and Stacey Couey on April 14. Hosting the event were Mr. and Mrs. Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Durden, Mr. and Mrs. Dustin Durden, Mr. and Mrs. Richard R...
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To be noted
      Claxton reunion The Annual Claxton Family Reunion will be held Sunday, May 6 at Gumlog Church located on Hwy. 221 north of Kite. Registration begins at 12:30 pm and lunch will be served at 12:45 pm. Paper products will be furnished. A business meeting will follow in the church.
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Twin City News:
Johnson family welcomes home baby girl
By BETTY TURNER Area Correspondent
      Congratulations to Wade and Anna Johnson on the birth of their daughter, Halli Kate Johnson, April 24, 2007 at the University Hospital in Augusta. She weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz. and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Roger and Joyce Johnson of Garfield. Paternal grandparents are G.W. and Bets...
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Oak Park News:
Faith Assembly of God to hold revival center
By EUDENE PEEBLES Area Correspondent
      The Faith Assembly of God on Skyline Blvd in Lyons will have their revival center May 9-11 at 7 p.m. Sister Len Bunting will be the guest speaker. A cordial invitation is extended. The pastor is Rev. Frank Harrelson. We would like to extend our sympathy to the family of J.C. Humphrey. May God bles...
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Cook of the Week
Featuring recipes from the Kitchen of... Mary Ann & Shea Grant
      Our cook of the week are Mary Ann Grant and her daughter, Shea Grant, both of Dellwood. Mary Ann is employed at Aaron's Sales and Lease as the store manager. In Mary Ann's spare time she enjoys spending Sunday's cooking for her family. In Shea's spare time she likes spending time with her friends. ...
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Miss Couey honored at bridal tea
      Miss Stacey Couey, bride-elect of Ron Womack, was honored at a bridal tea on Sunday, April 11 at the beautiful southern home of Mr. and Mrs. Smith Edenfield between the hours of 1:30 and 3:30. As guests arrived in the beautiful foyer, they were greeted by Mrs. Pam Edenfield and Mrs. Tot Free. Greet...
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New Arrivals
      Jaclyn Joyce and Kendrick Douglas both of Swainsboro announce the birth of their son, Jevian Bernard Douglas, April 12, 2007 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. He weighed 4 lbs. 15 oz. and was 17 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Raylisa Joyce and Jackie Joyce both of Swainsboro and Andr...
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Birthdays
      May 2 Nancy Cross, Bill Canady, Jack McLendon, Patti Ogburn Hall, Cole Braswell May 3 Kristal Blue Claxton, W.H. Watkins, Johnny Cross, Roscoe A. Youmans, Chase Lamb May 4 Angie Washburn, P.O. Youmans Jr., Butch S. Brinson, Mae Queen Butler, Eletha Badie, Donnie Cross, Gabrielle Laney, Wess...
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Mr. and Mrs. Willoughby honored at baby shower
      The beautiful home of Frank and Teah Canady was the setting for a baby shower for Kenneth and Anna Kate Willoughby of Green Cove Springs, Fla. on March 3. The Canady home was graced throughout by arrangements of pink roses and baby's breath keeping with the theme of welcoming a "baby girl" into the...
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Dowd, Cameron announce engagement
      Earl and Patty Dowd of Metter announce the engagement of their daughter, Cinnamon Ivy Dowd, to Geoffrey Paul Cameron of Swainsboro. The future groom is the son of Raybon and Kay Wilson of Swainsboro and Steve and Melanie Cameron of Augusta. Miss Dowd is the granddaughter of Mrs. Beulah Hooks of Me...
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Willoughby family welcomes home baby
      Anna Smith Willoughby, the beautiful daughter of Kenneth and Anna Kate Willoughby of Green Cove Springs, Fla., was born on March 18, 2007 at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, Fla. "Smith" weighed 4 lbs. 15 oz. and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Dess and Ginny Smith of Swainsbor...
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TCE Princess
      Winners of the TCE Princess Pageant are 3rd place, Allana Hooks; 1st place, Maggie McBride; Winner , Railey Whitehead; 2nd place, Brianna Johnson; 4th place Rose Baker.
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TCE Prince
      Winners of the TCE Prince Pageant are, 1st place, Coy Beach; Winner, Blake Akridge; 2nd place, Tyler Thompson.
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Little Miss TCE
      Winners of the Little Miss TCE Pageant are 3rd place, Raina Hall; 1st place, Jimya Duncan; Winner, Autumn Jordan; 2nd place, Hannah Henry; 4th place, Rachel Clark.
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Miss TCE
      Winners of the Miss TCE Pageant are, 3rd place, Regan Turner; 1st place, Brea Coleman; Winner, Samantha Lindsey; 2nd place, Natalie Turner; 4th place, Kaitlin Moxley.
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Johnson honored at miscellaneous shower
      Miss LaToya Johnson of Augusta, formerly of Twin City, was honored with a miscellaneous shower at Temptation's restaurant in Swainsboro on March 31. Hosting the event were her aunts, Mrs. Ernestine Williams, Brenda J. Mosley, Mrs. Betty Pierce and her grandmother, Mrs. Josephine Morgan.
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Wilcher celebrates 5th birthday
      Omarion Avante´ Tra'Shad Wilcher, son of Victor and Angela Wilcher of Swainsboro, celebrated his 5th birthday with two parties. He turned 5 years old on April 10. The first birthday celebration took place at his home on April 10, hosted by his parents. Omarion and his guests were served hot ...
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Hughes graduates basic training
      Army Pvt. Rodrecus M. Hughes has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army his...
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Poster contest winner
      Superintendent Butch Frye (left) and BOE Member John Torpy congratulate Ruby Gail King of Adrian School of Performing Arts at the April Board of Education meeting. Ruby Gail was named the National Missing Children's Day Poster Contest winner for the school system.
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