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TCE Career Day
      On Friday, May 11, students at Twin City Elementary enjoyed visitors for Career Day. The guests set up informational booths, complete with posters, handouts, and items for the students such as pencils and coloring books. The students went to each station and learned about different careers and got...
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Mason at Exchange Club
      Jordan Mason, daughter of Teresa and Gary Mason of Swainsboro, recently spoke at Swainsboro Exchange Club. Jordan is the reigning Miss Irish Capital's Outstanding Teen and will compete in June in Columbus, Georgia in the Miss Georgia's Outstanding Teen Pageant. Her platform is Asperger Syndrome Aw...
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Police Report
      Swainsboro police officers reported the following cases: May 13 An Old Nunez Rd. woman reported a man, whom she identified, is constantly harassing her. May 14 A woman walking on MLK Blvd. reported a woman, who was identified, scratched her face.
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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:
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Grand jury presents true bills
      The April term of Emanuel County Grand Jury met Monday, May 21 with Judge Kathy S. Palmer presiding. The District Attorney's Office presented 21 bills of indictment to the jury, which returned 21 true bills and zero no bills.
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Sheriff's Report
      Emanuel County Sheriff's deputies reported the following cases: May 13 A S.C. woman reported her ex-husband in Adrian will not return their daughter. A Strawberry Circle woman reported her exboyfriend took her vehicle without permission.
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Oxendine announces Medicare fraud task force
      Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine announced today that he has formed a Medicare Task Force to address the increasing number of complaints his office is receiving regarding Medicare products. "The number of complaints we're getting is shocking," Oxendine said.
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One 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: Cornelius L. Jordan, 37, PO Box 1004, 22 Piney Grove Rd., Wadley. May 18, 7:07 p.m...
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Religious News
      Hawhammock Hawhammock Baptist Church will hold VBS from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on June 4-8. This year's theme is "Game Day Central: Where Heroes Are Made." Classes are available for babies thru 6th grade. Emanuel Christian Emanuel Christian Ministries will feature guest speaker Bill Bonds June 3 at 1...
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To be noted
      Recently, the home of Hugh (Cooter) Riner, Jr. and family was destroyed by a fire. They lost everything. They are in need of household items and clothing. Clothing sizes are: Mens Clothing - pants:34-32 and 30-30; Shirts: medium and large; shoes : 91/2 and 10 Womens Clothing - pants: 5 and 7; medi...
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Lester Grove
      Lester Grove Usher Board will have its annual celebration Sunday, May 27 during regular service. On the program will be Sharon Phillips, Vilue Gordon, Leutricia Parrish, Shirley Williams, Lester Grove Choir, Johnnie Durden, Annie Jean Williams, Dessie Parrish, Elex Bell, Bobbie Collins, Robert Da...
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New technology supports Darton nursing
      Representatives from Darton College and East Georgia College recently held a nursing program information session for students. At the session, Darton and EGC announced the offering of a second cohort of students in the Associate Degree in Nursing Program in January 2008.
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Tech dental assistants give presentation at TCE
      The Dental Assisting Students from Swainsboro Technical College visited Twin City Elementary School. They discussed oral health with Pre-K through the 3rd grade using posters with visuals to instruct the children on how to take good care of their teeth by brushing, flossing, eating good foods and ...
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'Infectious diseases' workshop to be held at CCR&R
      Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency of East Central Georgia of Swainsboro Technical College will conduct an "Infectious Childhood Diseases" workshop at the Swainsboro Technical College on 346 Kite Road on June 12 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
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Wynn performs in Atlanta fundraiser
      Hip Hop artist C. Wynn of Emanuel County recently performed an ACDC song, "Back in Black" at the 500 Songs for Kids fundraiser in Atlanta. The 10-day event was a music marathon counting down Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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'Ages and Stages' offered at CCR&R
      Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency of East Central Georgia of Swainsboro Technical College will conduct an "Ages and Stages" workshop on June 4 at the Wayne County Extension Office on 12900 Sunset Boulevard in Jesup from 6:30 p.m-8:30 p.m.
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CCR&R offers fire safety workshop
      Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency of East Central Georgia of Swainsboro Technical College is having a Fire Safety workshop from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 2 at the Primary Plus Child Care Center on 5711 First Avenue in Eastman.
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EMC Foundation installs first memory bench
      The Foundation of Emanuel Medical Center is kicking off their memory/ honor bench program with the installation of the first bench. "This ongoing project is a very meaningful way to give a lasting gift that pays tribute to others while donating to The Foundation of Emanuel Medical Center," said Ca...
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Poetry Fest held at Library
      Franklin Memorial Library held a Poetry Fest on April 28, in recognition of National Poetry Month. Mr. Mark Dallas, along with several students from East Georgia College participated in this event by reading poems that have been published in the Wiregrass. Students from area middle and high school...
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Child Care Resource &Referral 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 June 7 at the Bethany Home on 1305 East North Street in Vidalia.
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