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Luke and Jacob Fagler, children of Mitchell and Stephanie Fagler of Swainsboro; and Jack and Anna Claire Davis, children of Anthony and Brandi Davis of Swainsboro, enjoyed running around at The Boneyard during Art Stroll on July 14. Performing at Art Stroll was The Industry, fronted by Rich Clarke o... More ... Ribbon cutting A ribbon cutting for the grand re-opening of Perry's Auto Auction will be held Thursday, Aug. 2 at 9:30 a.m. More ...
"I went swimming at the beach."-- King Screws, Kite More ...
Notice to 4-H'ers- 5th through 12th grades----it's time to get started on your Miniexhibit for the upcoming fair in October! If you would like to get an early start, call the Emanuel County Extension Office at 237-1226 and make an appointment before Monday, July 23 to schedule your time. The worksho... More ... School open houses announced The following dates and times have been established for open house and/or orientation at Emanuel County Schools: Tuesday, July 31: SHS - 12th grade orientation, 10 a.m., SHS - 11th grade orientation, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1: SHS - 9th grade orientation, 1 p.m., SHS - 10th grade orientation, 1... More ...
In response to requests from local residents, USRiderNews and the Emanuel Arts Council will host a closing reception to the surprise hit of the summer, Art and the Motorcycle at the Kalmanson Gallery. More ... Savvy Senior Technology options for computer-less seniors Dear Savvy Senior, I recently read an article about some new devices that allow you to send emails and pictures to people who don't have a computer. How is this possible? My 73-year-old "technology phobic" grandmother doesn't have a home computer or the ability to use one, but would love to get r... More ... Religious News Stillmore MBC Stillmore Missionary Baptist Church will have its fifth Sunday night sing on July 29 at 7 p.m. Featured will be Your Hope of Wrens. Pastor is Rev. George Archer Jr. Oak Chapel Oak Chapel Baptist Church will hold a oneday vacation Bible school on Saturday, July 28, from 9 a.m. un... More ... Lester Grove holds Vacation Bible School Lester Grove Missionary Baptist Church held its Vacation Bible School July 9-13. The subject for the week was "God's Wonderful World." Each night was opened with a different song led by Mrs. More ... Eatin' Good at the Country Store By Gerald McKibben I'm afraid country store eating is a dying art. But when I was growing up it was a common way to eat lunch if you were on a fishing trip or maybe working in the field not convenient to home. We considered the choices more than adequate, and included such delicacies as hoop cheese, sardines, Beenie... More ...
The Swainsboro High School Class of 1987 celebrated its 20th reunion on June 23 at the Swainsboro Country Club. Approximately 75 classmates and guests enjoyed an evening of fellowship and fun which included dinner, karaoke and dancing. Amemorial was also held in memory of deceased classmates. Numero... More ...
The Industry band performed original music at the Art Stroll on Saturday, July 14. Due to a light drizzle, the audience was seated under the pavilion with the band. More ...
Chad Crews, magician and educator, returned to Franklin Memorial Library June 26 with his "Reading Takes You Everywhere Safari Show." He took the children around the world as he shared stories of animals from all over--and right here at home. His animal menagerie included white doves, ball python, c... More ...
Claire Dianne English, daughter of Sam and Jessica English of Swainsboro, celebrated her birthday with a luau and swimming party on June 16 at her home. Claire turned one year old on June 20. The theme of the celebration was "luau" complete with all the decorations. Guests received leis as they a... More ... SHS Class of 1997 reunion The Swainsboro High School Class of 1997 will be in there 10-Year reunion September 14-16, 2007. For additional information, please contact Jonathan Hampton (267) 977-4692 or Rashunda Huston (912) 682-3227. You may also visit our class website at http://www.freewebs.com/shs1997/ for all of your re... More ...
Miss Lauren Olivia Brown became the bride of James Attaway Dixon, 5 p.m., Saturday, May 26, 2007, at First United Methodist Church in Waynesboro. The Rev. Brad Boynton, cousin of the groom, officiated at the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Remer and Denise Brown of Waynesboro. The groom is... More ... It's a celebration! There will be a retirement celebration for Sergeant Major Jimmy "Bo" Mincey on Saturday, July 28, 6 p.m., at the Lions Club in Twin City. Sgt. Maj. Mincey has retired from the United States Marine Corps after 30 years of "noteworthy" military service. He joined the Marines in 1977. He is the son o... More ...
In an elegant evening candlelight ceremony surrounded by friends and family, Stacey Jean Couey and Ronnie Justin Womack were united in marriage in the sanctuary of the Hardwick Christian Church in Milledgeville, 6 p.m., on Saturday, June 2, 2007. Due to inclement weather, the planned garden weddin... More ...
Featuring recipes from the Kitchen of... E.B. Marsh From the Kitchen of E.B. Marsh Southwest Relish 1 cup canned(drained) or frozen (thawed) whole kernel corn 2/3 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 3 tbsp. lime juice 1 tbsp. More ... Twin City News: Twin City Lions Club holds meeting By BETTY TURNER Area Correspondent Last weekend Donna and Jimmy Neal went to Wild Adventures in Valdosta. Their grandson Cason Edenfield went with them along with Hannah and Clay Caudill on Sat. Amy Neal, their daughter, and friend Vance Taylor joined them. They all had a really good time. It was a wonderful weekend. More ... Oak Park News: Oak Park Church of God to hold revival By EUDENE PEEBLES Area Correspondent The Oak Park Church of God will hold revival Sunday July 29 through August 1. Sunday service at 11 A.M., Monday at 6 P.M., and Wednesday at 7:30. Guest speaker will be Reese Greg Lowery. A cordial invitation is extended. The pastor is Reverend Brian Powell. More ...
Ms. Cynthia Ann Thompson and Mr. Gregory Dennis Riner were united in holy matrimony in a beautiful sacred candlelight ceremony Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 2 p.m. in the afternoon at Emanuel Christian Ministries. Reverend Vernon "Bunny" Hudson, church pastor, performed the double ring ceremony and pr... More ... Ida Belle 2007-08 book list Selections have been made for the 2007-2008 Ida Belle Williams Book Club. The club meets September through May on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at noon in the Franklin Memorial Library. Members may bring a lunch and share in the discussion. The November and December meetings will be on the second ... More ... New Arrivals Amanda Wilson and Harold Ricks Jr., both of Swainsboro proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Cassidy McKenzie Ricks, July 11, 2007 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. She weighed 5 lbs. 10 oz. and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Patricia Wilson of Swainsboro and the late... More ...
Alex Casey Williford was born June 12, 2007 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin. She weighed 10 lbs. 2 oz. and was 22.5 inches long. Alex is the daughter of Casey and Crystal Williford of Kite. Maternal grandparents are Wanice Guillebeau of Augusta. Paternal grandparents are Donnie and Myra Willif... More ...
Ryan Allen Lanier Logan was born July 10, 2007 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. He weighed 9 lb. 8 oz. and was 19 inches long. He is the son of Shannon A. and Allen L. Logan of Swainsboro. Maternal grandparents are Herman and Carolyn Cason of Twin City. Paternal grandparents are Brad and L... More ... Rountree descendants to meet Sunday, August 5 The descendants of William Rountree will gather at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, August 5th at the Honey Bowen Building at One Max Lockwood Street in Statesboro. William Rountree (1815-1885) was the son of Joshua Rountree and Zilphia Durden Rountree, and the grandson of John Rountree. More ...
Laura Anne Lyons and Gregory French Karrh were united in marriage at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 4 at the Roman Catholic Chapel of St. Andrews in Pinckney's Colony, Bluffton, S.C. The Rev. Monsignor Michael Dempsey, the bride's cousin, celebrated the Nuptial Mass. More ... Birthdays July 25 Lori Sweat, Stella K. Metz, Keith Carr, Cindy Hutcheson, Randy Screws, Keith Matrice Jackson, Stephanie Laney. July 26 Katherine Barron, Maggie L. Boatright, Emmett Reese Jr., Jason F. Cochran, Dakota McDaniel, Antonnia Hopkins, Pat Lincoln, Joseph Rico Turner. More ...
Alana Elizabeth Warren was crowned 2007 Miss South Georgia Independence Queen on June 23. She is the 18 month old daughter of Chris Warren and Akemi Thompson. She has two siblings, Jonathan Ray Thompson and Lillian Grace Warren. Alana's paternal grandparents are Cecil and Margaret Warren of Lyons.... More ... 'Small space' workshop offered at CCR&R Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency of East Central Georgia of Swainsboro Technical College will conduct a 'This Small Space' workshop at the Georgia Aviation & Technical College on 71 Airport Avenue in Eastman from 6:30-8:30 p.m. More ... Miss Bridges, Mr. Beasley honored at shower July 1 Union Grove United Methodist Church held a covered dish luncheon and miscellaneous shower after Sunday morning worship service on Sunday, July 1 in honor of Miss Jenni Bridges and Mr. Nick Beasley. Jenni grew up in this church and was baptized there when she was a young girl. More ...
Kayla Elizabeth Cowart Kayla is the 10 month old daughter of Doye Cowart and Lisa Clifton of Twin City. Maternal grandparents are Dianne Schoen and Ricky Clifton, both of Twin City. Paternal grandparents are Oswald and Orita Cowart of Metter. More ... Miss Janna Gay honored at his/her shower June 30 Miss Janna E. Gay, bride elect of, Brett Tucker was honored with a his/her shower on June 30, 6 p.m., at Mystic Baptist Church in Mystic. Hosts and hostesses for the event were Connie and Bo Cox, Melvin and Martha Griner, Don and Debra Hickey, Rusty and Lydia Hickey, G.E. More ...
Aaliyah Smith would like to announce the joining in marriage of her mother, Ms. Monica Smith, daughter of Mr. Johnny Hammitt of Washington County and the late Mrs. Johnnie M. Smith, to Mr. Jimmie Dell Worthen, Jr., son of Mrs. Ella M. Worthen of Swainsboro and the late Jimmy Dell Worthen, Sr. The ... More ... Garfield Community Club news By Janice Hendley Pres. Judy Phillips conducted the meeting of the Garfield Community Club on July 12, 2007 and began by leading the pledge to the American flag. "God Bless America" and "In the Garden" were sung by those present. The devotional was given by Doris Clemens, club chaplain. Bible reading from Psalms ... More ...
The Chef and the Fatman radio network will be appearing and taping their nationally-heard, radio cooking show from 12 to 2 p.m. on Saturday August 4. Chef and the Fatmanthe Blue Collar Chefs, the only LIVE radio cooking show in the country, will be performing at Flat Creek Lodge utilizing local t... More ...
On Thursday, July 12, at noon the Edenfield House Inn was the location of a beautiful bridesmaid luncheon honoring Jennifer Leigh Bridges, her bridesmaids and her maid of honor, her first cousin Heather Posey from Valdosta. The tables were covered in crisp white linens with centerpieces of red and... More ...
Kaylee Sue Palmer, daughter of Heath and Bonnie Palmer of Swainsboro, was honored at a birthday party Sunday, July 1 at Catered Creations. Kaylee was 7 years old on July 4. A 70's Disco theme was used for the party complete with disco decorations and 70's music. Guests enjoyed hot-dogs with all t... More ...
Braylon Roberson, son of Brandon Roberson and Nichole Claxton, celebrated his 3rd birthday on Saturday, June 2 at his home in Kite. Braylon turned 3 years old on June 3. The theme of the party was "Monster Jam", complete with a 3-D monster truck cake and matching monster truck decorations. More ...
Addison Akridge, son of Autumn Akridge and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Akridge, celebrated his 4th birthday with family and friends on Saturday, July 7. He turned 4 years old on July 4. The celebration was held at the home of the birthday boy. The theme of the party was "Pirates of the Caribbean. More ... |
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