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Woods pleads 'not guilty'
Ray Woods, who was charged with 124 counts of theft by deception, pled not guilty during an arraignment held July 18. An article in The Forest- Blade on July 11 stated that Woods was to be arraigned on Aug. 15. However, court documents revealed that Woods was actually arraigned on July 18, al... More...
County to help 4-H acquire minibus

Emanuel County Commissioners Monday night approved footing up to $25,000 for a minibus for Emanuel County 4-H. Emanuel County Extension Director Mark Crosby was present to ask for the county's assistance in acquiring a van, which could cost over $43,000. Crosby said the existing van has 97,000 mil... More...

SHS track team receives rings!

Members of the 2007 Swainsboro Tigers Track Team received their State Championship Rings on Friday, Aug. 10. The Tigers won the 2007 GHSA State Track Meet last year by one point for the schools first ever State title in Track. The Tiger coaching staff, administration and family enjoyed the ring ce... More...

 News
•Conserve!
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking Georgians to incorporate outdoor water conservation into their routines. While water conservation is important for residents year round to help save time, money and their lawns, it is especially important when the state is experiencing dr... More...
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•Jail Activity
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 Community
•Dr. Shah honored
Dr. Darshan Shah of Swainsboro was recently recognized for his efforts on behalf of Pediatric Research in Office Settings (PROS). His name and practice have been included in the honor roll of the August issue of American Academy of Pediatrics. More...
•To be noted
•Sigma Alpha Lambda accepts McFalls
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 Sports
•SHS athletics make GADA list
The combined athletics teams at Swainsboro High School have collected enough points to earn a prestigious spot on the Georgia Athletic Directors Association Dodge Directors Cup Final Standings List. The purpose of the GADA Dodge Directors Cup is to recognize those athletic departments in all GHSA ... More...
•ECI Bulldogs start season with scrimmage
•EGC Bobcats host USA wrestler
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 Obituaries
•Martha Martin Daniel, 93
SWAINSBORO--Graveside service for Martha Martin Daniel, 93, will be held Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007 at 10 a.m. in Brewton Cemetery in Hagan with Elder Lindy Webb, Jr. and Jerry Brown officiating. She died Monday, Aug. 20, 2007, at Emanuel Medical Center Nursing Home after an extended illness. More...
•Doris Louise Gutwin, 81
•Louis Madison Patrick Sr., 86
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 Columns
•Arts in Emanuel
With the beginning of the school year I was inspired to write about art in our local schools by looking back at the accomplishments of the last school year. Not only are there excellent fine arts classes in our schools with amazing teachers, the Emanuel Arts Council works to expand the arts experi... More...
•Barb's Bookcase: Koontz and Brown
•Vacations: The next generation
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 Letters
•The Blade supports our community
DEAR EDITOR: The school year is off to a great start at SHS! This year, our school slogan is "The Future is in Your Hands. More...
•Beware of high gas prices
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 Legals
•Legal Notices
Case # 0M165 Misty Moye has petitioned to change names of minor children Lawrence Gable Lopez and Isis Neivess Lopez to Lawrence Gable Moye and Isis Neivessa Moye petition has been filed in the Superior Court of Emanuel County this More...
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