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SPD commended for solving robberies By JACQUIE BRASHER Swainsboro Police Department and Police Chief Johnny Shuman were commended Monday night at Swainsboro City Council by Mayor Charles Schwabe, who complimented the department on its tireless efforts for the last two weeks. A rash of robberies in the city ranged from breakins at... More ... Foster Care Month is in May From DFCS Imagine a world in which the concept of "family" is turned on its head, a world in which you are forced to pack your belongings and move to a new home and new family. It is most likely that you are not making the move with your brothers and sisters who are being placed in oth... More ... Free health screen offered A free health screening will be held at the Adrian Community Center, Nora Blvd. on Tuesday, May 22. The event will be held from 4- 7 p.m. and is sponsored by Emanuel Medical Center, Access Emanuel, Inc., and Mill Creek Foundation. More ... Police Report Swainsboro police officers reported the following cases: April 22 A N. Coleman St. woman reported a woman, who was identified, threw a brick and broke her bedroom window. April 27 Employee at Northside Beverage reported someone stole a pint of beer. 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: More ... Sheriff's Report Emanuel County Sheriff's deputies reported the following cases: April 20 A man in Twin City reported being bitten by a cat that was protecting a Chihuahua. More ... Johnson sentenced in Superior Court Alexandra Lagotaye Johnson was sentenced in Emanuel County Superior Court Wednesday, May 2 by Judge Robert S. Reeves, Middle Judicial Circuit. Johnson negotiated a plea of guilty on one count of burglary and was sentenced to 20 years in the state penal system. Upon five yea... More ... GSP reports 22 traffic accidents in April Georgia State Patrol at Swainsboro investigated 22 traffic accidents in Emanuel County during April. These accidents resulted in 25 injuries and no deaths. Sgt. First Class J.L. More ... Two 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: Stephen S. Morris, 28, 242 McKenzie Dr., Swainsboro, May ... More ... National Arson Week, May 6-12 Marking the start of National Arson Awareness Week, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John W. Oxendine reminded Georgians that they can get personally involved in the fight against the crime of arson. "Vehicle Arson: Who Pays for this Crime," this year's National Arson ... More ... Religious News Antioch PBC Antioch Primitive Baptist Church in Twin City will hold its annual meeting May 15-16 at 7:30 p.m. Supper will be served Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Guest minister will be Elder W.H. Durrence. Piney Grove Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church in the Cross-Green Comm... More ... Super Saturday Don't forget, Saturday, May12 is Super Saturday Arts and Crafts time at the Emanuel Arts Center. Sponsored by Emanuel Arts Council, for children age 7 to 12, it will be held the second Saturday of every month from 10- 11:30 a.m. at the Arts Center on the corner of Green and ... More ...
Seniors at Emanuel County Institute are preparing for the job market in English class. As a part of their careers unit, three speakers have visited the class to discuss post secondary training, the job market, and job search skills with the students. More ...
Y-96 was a welcomed addition this year as a new sponsor for the Emanuel County Relay For Life. More ... To be noted W.G. Stephens,Sr'sname was inadvertently omitted from the Relay for Life In Memory Luminary list in last week's edition of The Forest- Blade . We regret this error. More ... 'Red Cross Sunday' in May American Red Cross is asking churchgoers in Emanuel County to help with its Local Disaster Relief Fund. The program was developed to help victims of disasters and all money collected will remain in Emanuel County. More ... Annual local art exhibition slated Now is the time for All Visual Artists to get their work together for the Annual Local and Amateur Artists Exhibition at the Kalmanson Gallery of Emanuel Arts Council. The exhibition is planned for June 9- 29. This annual event gives area artists the chance to showcase their... More ... |
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