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Memorial service McLeod-Moring Rangers Camp 1386, Sons of Confederate Veterans hosted a Memorial Service to honor the placement of four Confederate markers at Lamb Cemetery on April 14. The Honor Guard Service was sponsored by the Gen. Robert A. Toombs Camp 932 of Vidalia. Confederate Veteran... More ...
Doris Phillips and Lois Dailey were honored at a combined retirement party on April 27 at the Emanuel Medical Center Nursing Home. "We appreciate the dedication of both Doris and Lois and the wonderful care they both gave to our residents for so many years," said Elaine Bla... More ... Ida Belle The Ida Belle Williams Book Club will meet Tuesday, May 15 at 12 p.m. in the George L. Smith Room of the Franklin Memorial Library. The book for discussion is The Widow of the South by Robert Hicks with discussion led by Martha Wells. Book lovers are welcome to bring a sack... More ...
Eight Swainsboro FFA members recently attended the 79th Georgia FFA Convention held at the Macon Centreplex April 26-28. Participants at the convention included: Lana Fultz, Vanessa Grahm, Dakota Hall, Joseph Johnson, Samantha Meeks, and Jessica Moore. Matt Wiggins and Mayci... More ... To be noted Joan Dunn, Candy Powers Candy Powers and Joan Dunn will have artwork at Jack's Java Cove beginning with the May 12 Art Stroll in Swainsboro. With the theme Journeys, the exhibit focuses on work inspired by travels and by the process of life and creating art. More ... Watson reunion Descendants of Pickens Wesley and Martha Satcher Watson will gather for their annual reunion on Saturday, May 19, 12:30 p.m., at the clubhouse of Charles Lanier in Metter. Family members are asked to bring a covered dish for the reunion. If directions are needed, call 912-68... More ...
Daniels Chevrolet has been a corporate sponsor for the Emanuel County Relay For Life from the beginning. Their continued support is appreciated. Co-Chair, Deborah Martin, states that Daniels can always be counted on for support of local events and especially events as import... More ...
Desmal Purcell's Digital Photography 1 class from East Georgia College recently took a field trip to Atlanta, where they met with Rep. Butch Parrish and toured the Capitol grounds. The students visited the Board of Regents, where their photography will be featured in an upco... More ...
Nursing students checked blood pressure of faculty, staff and students at the East Georgia College 2007 Health and Fitness Fair recently. Community volunteers from Dr. Mark Smith's Dentist Office, Emanuel Medical Center, Costal Georgia AHEC, and Access Emanuel handed out inf... More ...
BOE Chairman John Neighbors (left) and Superintendent Butch Frye congratulate Rakiel Bell on being named a system winner in the Young Georgia Authors' Writing Competition. Rakiel was recognized during the April Board of Education meeting. More ...
Receiving silver medals and 2nd place honors at the recent Georgia Family and Consumer Science State Competition held in Duluth are Paris Pitts, Ruth Milton, Paula Hooks, Cara Coxwell and Cheyenne Willis. Students at Emanuel County Institute and members of Mrs. More ...
Students, faculty, and staff at East Georgia College recently enjoyed a cardboard and duct tape boat race across Ezra Pond at the college. Students of Desmal Purcell's 3- D Design class designed, constructed, tested, and raced boats, built of only duct tape and cardboard, du... More ...
Mrs. Jodi Kersey, technology teacher at Twin City Elementary recently took her gifted classes along with her Technology Fair participants on a field trip to Atlanta to tour CNN Studios. More ...
Miss Alison Lamb, bride-elect of Dr. Brent Hudson, was guest of honor at a kitchen shower brunch on Saturday, March 31. The event was given at the beautiful home of Mrs. Teri Price on Plantation Drive in Swainsboro. Hostesses for the event were Mrs. Teri Price, Mrs. Rhetta P... More ... SHS Cheerleaders present Mini-Camp 2007 The Swainsboro High School cheerleaders present Mini-Camp 2007 Tuesday, May 29 through Friday, June 1 at 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. It will be held at the Swainsboro Elementary School Gym. Mini-Camp is for ages 3-12 and is $45 per child and includes a T-shirt and shorts. A s... More ...
The Swainsboro Technical College Beauty pageant was held in the Maurice Boatwright Auditorium April 24. According to Leisa Dukes, Swainsboro Technical College Career Services Coordinator, "We plan for this to be an anuual event." Pictured are 1st runner-up was Olivia Caraway... More ...
Earle Smith was recently chosen as 2006 Volunteer of the Year at Emanuel County Senior Center. He was presented a certificate of recognition by Director Judy Powell and Linda Ray, activity coordinator. "Mr. Smith attends the center five days a week," said Powell. More ... Kitchen shower honors Miss Claxton Neighborhood friends and family gathered on Saturday, April 7 for a kitchen shower at the clubhouse of Mr. and Mrs. John Claxton in honor of Miss Mandy Claxton, bride-elect of Mr. Thomas Battle. Hostesses for the occasion were Mrs. Martha Claxton, Mrs. Nell Rogers, Mrs. Den... More ...
Stacey Couey and Ron Womack, future bridal couple, were honored at an "all through the house" shower and supper on Saturday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Jerry and Beverly Lawson. Hosting the event were Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lawson, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lawson, Sr., ... More ... Oak Park News: Snowhill Church of God to hold sing By EUDENE PEEBLES Area Correspondent The Snowhill Church of God near Glenwood will have a sing on Saturday, May 12 at 7 p.m. Featured singers will be "The Harrells" from Douglas. A cordial invitation is extended. The pastor is Rev. W.R. Connell. We would like to extend our sympathy to the family of Wilson Warr... More ... SHS Class of 1987 The SHS Class of 1987 will hold its 20-year reunion on June 23 at the Swainsboro Country Club at 6 p.m. For more information, call 289- 7300 or 237- 5369. More ...
Louise Grimes was honored at a surprise birthday party at the Twin City United Methodist Church on Sunday, April 29. The party was hosted by Shirley and Bill Hagins, the honorees daughter and son-in-law of Evans. The honoree was lovely in a tea length dress of navy, accented... More ... Twin City News: E.C.I. class of 1952 holds class reunion By BETTY TURNER Area Correspondent On Sunday, April 30, Dot Roe and Betty Turner attended a bridal shower for Lacey Atkinson, and they also visited with Kathleen Mosley at her home. Others visiting were Mary Ann Brown and Peggy Weatherford. She was really glad to see everyone. We all also attended the 90th bi... More ...
Featuring recipes from the Kitchen of... Benita Turner Our Cook of the Week is Benita Turner, teller at BB&T in Swainsboro. She is the wife of David Turner, and she has a daughter, Shateya Marion. In her spare time she enjoys reading, fishing, spending time with her family and spending time with her 4 dogs, Alexis, Fluffy, Coco ... More ...
Miss Stacey Couey, bride-elect of Ron Womack, was honored at a linen shower and brunch at the lovely clubhouse of Mr. and Mrs. John Rountree on April 21 at 10:30 a.m. As guests entered the front door, a beautiful arrangement of red geraniums was the focal point. Hosting the ... More ... Swindle, Coleman announce engagement Mr. Robin Swindle of Statesboro and Mrs. Kim and Mr. Joel Reese of Swainsboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Swindle, to Robert Coleman, Jr. of Canoochee. The future groom is the son of Mr. Robert, Sr. and Mrs. Linda Coleman, of Canoochee and Mrs. Jackie an... More ... Birthdays May 9 Amy Johnson, Alton Palmer, Wayne Miller, Katie Hurst, Jamarian Coleman, Daryl Charles Harris May 10 Michelle Nail, Mrs. Ida Pearl Lawson, Neal Lawson, Claudia Jersey, Champ Averett May 11 Jeanette D. Garnto, James W. More ... Picnic supper honors Couey, Womack The beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Flanders was the setting for a gift card shower and picnic supper honoring Miss Stacey Couey and Mr. Ron Womack on April 22 at 7 p.m. Hosting the event were Mr. and Mrs. Don Flanders, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Atkinson, Mr. and Mrs. Carson ... More ...
The historic Coleman House was the setting for a miscellaneous shower brunch in honor of Miss Mandy Claxton, brideelect of Mr. Thomas Battle, on Saturday, March 31 at 10:30 a.m. Guests were greeted at he front door and welcomed into the foyer. More ...
Miss Jennifer Meeks, bride-elect of Mr. Jason Chitwood, was honored at a miscellaneous shower at The Edenfield House Inn on April 7. As guests arrived they were greeted by Mrs. Faye Hall, mother of the future bride and hostesses, Mrs. Debra Hadden, aunt of the future bride; ... More ... Claxton, Battle central figures at "around the clock" shower Future bridal couple, Miss Mandy Claxton and Mr. Thomas Battle were central figures at an around the clock cookout on March 31 at the home of Bill and Donna Miller in Wadley. Assisting Mr. and Mrs. Miller were Mr. Joe Miller, Mrs. Carol Hood, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Miller, Mr. an... More ...
Pictured is Jason Webb, student at Adrian School of Performing Arts Academy, receiving the DAR Citizenship Medal from Mrs. Judy Womack. Also pictured is his mother, Mrs. Webb and his teacher, Mrs. Meadows. More ...
Pictured is Barbara Stokes presenting the DAR Good Citizenship Award to Swainsboro High School senior, Livia Ann Morris, with her parents. More ...
Pictured is Yolanda Whigham who was selected outstanding ROTC student by the ROTC staff at Swainsboro High School. Presenting her the medal and certificate is Mrs. Ann Lawson. Also pictured is Sgt. Major Charles Mercer. More ... New Arrival Robert and Cindy Cochran of Swainsboro proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Matti Alexa Cochran, May 1, 2007 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. She weighed 7 lbs. 2 oz. and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Bert and Pauline Flanders of Kite. Patern... More ...
On Monday, April 23, Mr. Joe Rada, Associate Livings Editor, visited Canoochee Daylily Garden. Owners Darriel & JoAnn Lane gave Mr. Rada a tour of the entire garden along with the history since opening in 1999. This was such an honor for Southern Living to come to Emanuel Co... More ...
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Overstreet announce the engagement and forth coming marriage of their daughter, Melanie Nicole Webb, to John Jacob Maxwell of Glen Cove, N.Y. The bride-elect is also the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Webb of Swainsboro. The future groom is the son of Ms. ... More ...
Pictured is Mrs. Lynn Torrance presenting the DAR Good Citizenship Medal to Swainsboro Middle School student, Buckley Screws. More ...
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Andrews, Sr. celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 21, by reaffirming their wedding vows with a dinner hosted by their children at Vann Community Center in Swainsboro. Daniel Andrews and the former Margie Fae Parrish were married on April 20,... More ...
Raelyn Parker Frederick Parker is the 7 month old daughter of Mickey and Leslie Frederick of Garfield. Maternal grandparents are Gary and Gail Drake of Garfield. Paternal grandparents are the late Fred and Flo Frederick. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Oglesby, Sr. of Garfield and the late... More ...
A grade of 95-plus by the twelve out-of-town judges confirmed the general comment "outstanding event" for the annual Pine Tree Festival Standard Flower Show held April 28-29 at Van Community House. More ... |
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