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Danny and Brenda Olliff of Metter announce the engagement of their daughter, Claudia Cecile Olliff, to Dustan Lee 'Dusty' Montford of Macon. The future groom is the son of David and Debra Kaye Montford of Macon. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Jack Bowen of Metter and the late Mr. Bo... More ... Heritage Healthcare holds Heritage Idol 2007 Heritage Healthcare of Swainsboro recently held its first ever "Heritage Idol" singing contest on June 20. The three contestants were Ms. Mattie Edwards, the first place winner, who chose to sing the gospel song, "Hold my hand while I run this race." In second place was Rollins Terrell, who sang t... More ...
Megan Coleman, a senior nursing student at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, attended Camp Kudzu at Twin Lakes Camp in Rutledge during session #1 from June 10-15. Megan served as a volunteer camp counselor to young girls between the ages of 8 and 16 who have juvenile diabetes. More ...
Heritage Healthcare of Swainsboro recently held its first ever "Heritage Idol" singing contest on June 20. The three contestants were Ms. Mattie Edwards, the first place winner who chose to sing the gospel song, "Hold my hand while I run this race." In second place was Rollins Terrell who sang the... More ...
Tyler Dawkins has been awarded the Matthew Anders Scholarship at Swainsboro Technical College. He is the son of Chuck and Jan Dawkins of Swainsboro. Grandparents are Charles and Joe Dawkins of Swainsboro; Annette Hall of Twin City and the late James Hall; and Elton and Jean Reading of Hahira. More ... CCR&R offers nutrition workshop Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency of East Central Georgia of Swainsboro Technical College is offering a Nutrition workshop for child care providers on July 14 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Helena Baptist Church on 8th Street in Helena. More ...
Dawn Muschell of Heritage Healthcare in Swainsboro has grown a 9-foot sunflower behind the nursing home. "This sunflower has been growing for about a year and a half now and this is just one of many sunflowers," said Dawn. More ... Grand jury returns 11 true bills June 25 Emanuel County grand jury returned 11 true bills on Monday, June 25: Corenthius Damal Lekeith Wilcher, robbery. Andrew Knight Jr., count 1, armed robbery; counts 2-3, aggravated assault; count 4, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; count 5, possession of a firearm during commission of ... More ... Atkinson resigns from Franklin Library Jack Atkinson, manager of Franklin Memorial Library, has resigned his position as of June 30, according to Lois Roberts, regional library director in Statesboro. The library board will meet Thursday, July 5. Assistant manager of the library is Ann Buxton. More ...
Approximately 20 teens participated in game day, Teen Vacation Reading Program, June 12. Library board member Sandra Rountree assisted staff members Gladys Collins and Karen Hidlebaugh at various game stations that were set up. More ... Local residents make AASU president's list Two students from Swainsboro were named to Armstrong Atlantic State University's President's List for the 2006-2007 term. In order to make the President's List, a student must be enrolled in at least nine semester hours of course work and earn a grade point average of 4.0 for two consecutive semes... More ... Ada Grove to celebrate anniversary Ada Grove Pentecostal Church will celebrate its 10th pastoral anniversary for Bishop T.V. Outen Sunday, July 8 at 12 noon; July 9-14 at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, July 15 at 2:30 p.m. Guest preachers for the week will be Bishop D. K.C. Moore of Mt. Avery MBC, Whitesburg; Pastor Willie Freeman, Church of... More ... To Be Noted Justin Hooks Justin Matthew Hooks of Swainsboro is a Spring 2007 graduate of Valdosta State University in Valdosta. He received a Bachelor of Science in Education in Middle Grades Education. More ...
The medical assisting program at Swainsboro Technical College is proud to announce the most recent graduates from the program. The graduates included Jennifer Bell of Twin City, Tjuna Culbreth of Swainsboro, Pamela Cummings of Wrens, Kathy Jackson of Dublin, Jessica Lawrence of Swainsboro, and Mel... More ...
These seven Emanuel County teachers are completing the Georgia Gifted Education Endorsement Program at East Georgia College, in order to add gifted certification to their teaching certificates. This summer, they completed the first of four required courses for the endorsement, "Characteristics of ... More ...
Dr. Richard Thornton, vice-president of Swainsboro Technical College, has announced that Barry McDonald has joined the staff at Swainsboro Technical College as a Welding Instructor. He has experience in a variety of different types of welding including MIG, TIG, and Stick welding. More ... Senior center managers appreciated Some people devote years of their lives to providing services for Georgia's older population and at-risk adults. Even though their services are appreciated, sometimes they don't receive the recognition they deserve. More ...
On Wednesday, June 20, instructors and staff of Swainsboro Technical College came together to wish two of their own the best of luck and success as Susan Surrency and Lynda English celebrated their upcoming retirement. The festivities were held in the campus library with present and past employees... More ...
O'Chrissy Carla Carter, daughter of Chris and Kelly Carter of Kite, celebrated her 1st birthday with a party on May 12 at the Kite Recreation Department. Chrissy turned one year old on May 10. The theme of the celebration was "The Big One" Bear, complete with all the decorations. More ...
Jada Teran Claxton, daughter of Clip and Tera Claxton of Kite, celebrated her birthday with a party on June 24 at the Kite City Park. She turned 1 year old on June 23. The theme of the celebration was "The Big 1", completed with 1st birthday balloons and signs. Jada's highchair was also decorated... More ...
The Emanuel Rangers Chapter #2318 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 9, in the historic Edenfield House Inn, which is the former home of Mrs. Mabel C. Edenfield, a Charter Member of the chapter. More ...
Featuring recipes from the Kitchen of... The men of Stillmore Missionary Baptist Church Our cooks of the week are Jerry Johnson, Travis Bowman, Travis Cobb, Lester Kingery, Chad Kingery and Rev. George Archer, all men of Stillmore Missionary Baptist Church in Stillmore. They enjoy cooking for brotherhood meetings, fishing, hunting, golfing and riding motorcycles. Here are a few recip... More ...
Kelcee Connor, 2007 graduate of Savannah Country Day School, is the recipient of the Coca-Cola Scholarship. Each year, the Coca-Cola Foundation selects 1,500 to 2,000 high school seniors who exemplify model character, personal merit and commitment. More ...
Mrs. Tipy Eshleman of Kathleen and the late Mr. Jim Eshleman announce the engagement of their daughter, Sherri L. Smith, to James E. Smith of Swainsboro. The future groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Smith of Soperton. More ... Miss Wilson, Mr. Patrick honored at cookout The Ogburn Clubhouse was the setting for a handy-man shower-cookout honoring Clay Patrick and Vanessa Wilson on Saturday evening, June 2. Hostesses for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Bonnie Ogburn, Patti Hall and Mark Fountain. More ...
Makayla Andrade, Cyndi Bishop, Whitney Calhoun and Kayla Coleman were named Youth Dance Ambassadors recently during Dance Troupe, Inc. dance competition in Savannah. This award is given to a select group of students who display exemplary technical skills on stage, as well as, demonstrate good spor... More ...
Jada Teran Claxton Jada Teran Claxton is the 1 year old daughter of Clifford and Tera Claxton, and sister of Wade Claxton of Kite. Maternal grandparents are Alton and Glynda Hooks of Kite. Paternal grandparents are Linda Mason of Metter and Clifford and Susan Claxton of Wrightsville. Maternal great grandparents are ... More ... Birthdays July 4 Tanya English, Nancy White, Mary A. Peebles, Allegra Riner, Sakethia Jones, Elease Turner, Benjie Fennell July 5 Kathy Vause, Johnny Williams, Brenda M. Jones, Angela Jones, Mike Tann, C. More ...
For the third consecutive year, Scott M. Fitzgerald, CLU, CFP of Strategic Financial Management, LLC has been named one of Prudential Financial's Top 20 financial planners. Fitzgerald finished last year at number eleven with the company and ended the first quarter of 2007 at number one. More ...
On Saturday, April 14, Miss B.J. Holder and Mr. Derek Griffin were honored with an engagement party at the beautiful, rustic main dining room of Flat Creek Lodge. Upon arrival guests were greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Don Flanders and welcomed into the lodge where they were served champagne punch and as... More ... New Arrivals Jessica Richardson proudly announces the birth of her son, DA'Juanye Jamel Richardson, June, 18, 2007 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. He weighed 4 lbs. 11 oz. and was 17 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Rosa Marie Gibbons and Willie Richardson, both of Louisville. Maternal great gra... More ...
Kenton and Alaina Scott, along with friends Chandler and Mabry Moore, celebrated with more than 70,000 Duke fans at the 6th annual Dukefest in Nashville, Tenn. Ben Jones, better known as "Cooter" on the television series was the host of the event along with his wife, Alma Jones, who Jones says was... More ... Miss Amber Greenway honored at bridal shower June 23 Miss Amber Nicole Greenway, bride-elect of Mr. Thomas "Kyle" Stapleton, was honored at a bridal shower on Saturday, June 23, 3 p.m., at the Citizens Bank Clubhouse in Swainsboro. Hostesses for the event were Linda Roberts and Karen Carter. More ... |
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