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Wreck on South Main
      This accident happened on Tuesday, May 15 a little after 3 p.m. According to a report by Swainsboro Police Department, a Ford Focus driven by Joann Smith of Swainsboro was in the turn lane on South Main Street in Swainsboro when she began turning left towards Harmon Road.
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Question of the week:
What are your plans for the Memorial Day weekend?
     "I'm going to give up my first million and work on my second at the Kwik Shop."-- Will Roberson, Swainsboro
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GED registration slated June 4
      The GED Examination registration will be held at Swainsboro Technical College on June 4 at 9 a.m. in building #8 and 6 p.m. in building #1. Cost of taking the exam is $65. Applicants must be at least 19 years of age and present a picture I.D. at the time of registration.
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Morgan to speak at Memorial Day event
      The county's oldest known living war veteran, Jimmy Morgan, will provide the keynote address at the Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 28 at Patriot's Square (the old Courthouse square). Mr. Morgan is a veteran of World War II.
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AAmeetings in town
      The Swainsboro Alcoholic's Anonymous Group has eight meetings a week at 699 Kite Road. All interested are invited to attend. For information call (478) 494-1919. The times for meetings are as follows: Monday--Noon and 8 p.m. Tuesday--8 p.m. Wednesday--6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday--8 p.m. Friday--- ...
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Live bluegrass featured at Boneyard
Gallery RFD
      Since January, musical artists as diverse as Alternative Rock band The Barricade Nancy's to Bluesy singer/songwriter Arum Rae have played during the Second Saturday Art Stroll. The musicians have typically played at Brantley's Billiards or Jacks Java Cove. On May 12, Bluegrass quintet The Packway ...
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New fire truck
      Stillmore Volunteer Fire Department recently acquired a nee fire truck. Fire Chief Tommy Clark helped the department obtain some grants that defrayed the cost of the ladder truck. Abarbecue dinner will be held at Stillmore VFD on Saturday, June 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to raise remaining funds. Th...
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Fire on Bream Lane
      This structure fire occurred on Tuesday, May 15 at about 1:26 p.m. at 95 Bream Lane in Swainsboro. According to a report by Swainsboro Fire Department, cause of the ignition was unintentional. No injuries reported. Fire was confined to building of origin. Occupant/owner was listed as Hugh Riner.
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Contribution
      Cindy Lee (second from right) accepts a check from Angie Lamb (from left), Melissa Braddy and Harry Wiggins, members of the Emanuel County Bus Drivers Club. The bus drivers made the contribution to Mrs. Lee and her family to assist in repair of damage done to their home during the recent tornado t...
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Life science
      After completing Life Science units on the environment and plant and animal life, Mrs. Kaye Mincey's first grade class took a field trip to a local pond to explore the outdoors and observe animals in their natural habitats. Parents and grandparents were invited to join the children for nature walk...
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To be noted
ECI Council
      Emanuel County Institute will hold its last school council meeting of this school year on Wednesday, May 23 at 5 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
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