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Swainsboro native Ashley Pittman Scott has been nominated and appointed to a three-year term on the Terry College of Business Alumni board of directors for University of Georgia. She is an alumni of UGA Terry College of Business where she graduated magna cum laude with a BBA in accounting in 1993. More ...
A bench was recently donated in memory of W. Garnett and Reba Grace Stephens by their children and grandchildren. The memory bench is located by the front entrance of Emanuel Medical Center and has a brass plaque incorporated in the back with special engraving. More ...
Linda Bragg, left, and April Green, right, of Modern Woodmen of America, present a $500 check to Ronald Hilliard, center, of Summertown. Hilliard recently lost his home and belongings in a fire. The check is part of Modern Woodmen's "Good Neighbors" program. More ...
Swainsboro FFA member Clayton Faircloth recently won the local FFA Agricultural Tractor & Machinery Operations & Maintenance Career Development Event. Second and third place winners are Tyler Williamson and Samantha Meeks respectively. The event was held at Swainsboro High School in Swainsboro, Au... More ...
This is a young, female, Golden Retrievermix that gets along well with other dogs and is very sweet. To adopt a dog, call 237-4040. A $32 adoption fee will cover cost of spaying or neutering (required by Georgia law) on dogs up to 50 pounds. Pets over 50 pounds will have a cost increase. Call the... More ...
Several members of the Swainsboro Kiwanis attend the Georgia Kiwanis District Convention in Albany recently. While at the convention, the Kiwanians voted on several resolutions and policies including changing the title of the district administrative secretary to executive director. More ...
Mr. Soloman Jennings Youmans celebrated his 100th birthday with a party July 31 at Ware's Barbecue. Mr. Youmans turned 100 years old on August 1. Mr. Youmans and his guests were served their choice of a BBQ or shrimp plate, with all the trimmings. After the delicious meal everyone enjoyed the bea... More ...
Crystal Lockett of Swainsboro proudly announces the birth of her daughter, Azhani Nyar Alazae Lockett, August 3, 2007 at 7:07 p.m. She weighed 5 lbs. 7 oz. and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Louverne Lockett (Earl Johnson) and Milton Jackson of Swainsboro. Great grandparents are Chr... More ... To be noted Talon- Wimberly reunion The Talon-Wimberly family reunion will be held on Sunday, September 2, 1 p.m., at Friendship Freewill Baptist Church fellowship hall in Twin City. For more information contact Sandra at 478- 763-2863. More ...
Local florist, Jim Roberts, presented a Mexican Fiesta Design Show Saturday, August 11 at the home of Ellis Collins and Rob Dorman. Guests enjoyed a mexican fiesta meal to carry out the theme. Roberts is owner and operator of Southern Traditions Floral and Gifts. He is a graduate of the University... More ...
Andrew Timothy Thompson, son of Tim and Jennifer Thompson, celebrated his 7th birthday with a pool party Sunday, June 10 at the home of Adam and Robyn Cumbee. Andrew turned 7 years old on June 13. The theme of the celebration was "Nascar racing", complete with all the decorations. More ... New Arrivals Christina Richards and Micheal Starnes, both of Swainsboro announce the birth of their son, Micheal David Starnes, Jr., August 14, 2007 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. He weighed 6 lbs. 10 oz. and was 18 1/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Rudolph Richards and Mae Bell Hood, both o... More ...
Featuring recipes from the Kitchen of... This could be you! If you or anybody you know would like to be featured in The Forest- Blade or The Blade Plus as "The Cook of the Week" or "The Jr. Cook of the Week," please come by The Forest-Blade and pick up a cook form. Submit the form, a picture and three recipes of your choice no later than Thursday at 12 p.m... More ...
Rick and Brooke Marsh of Canoochee proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Abbey Marie Marsh, July 27, 2007 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. Maternal grandparents are the late Doug and Bonnie Jones. Paternal grandparents are Janet Akridge and Kenny Wilburn of Stillmore ... More ... Birthdays August 29 Kristy Lynn Drew, Patricia Lumpkin, Randy Parrish, Edith L. Colston, Gary Beasley Jr., Denise R. Claxton, Malia Ely, Mark Archer, Harlene Edsall, Eddie Lee Brown Jr. More ... East Georgia College offers AARP Driving Safety class East Georgia College will offer the American Association of Retired Persons Driver Safety Class on Saturdays, September 8 and 15 from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. in Luck Flanders Gambrell Auditorium Room J527. "This class is a refresher course designed to help mature drivers improve their skills and avoid tra... More ... Looking back over the years in Emanuel County... 5 Years Ago Matthew McNeely of David Emanuel Academy has been selected as a recipient of the Scholar/Athlete Award. This award is presented annually by the GISA Coaches Association to recognize the hard work and dedication of the top student athletes in our association. There are only 10 winners... More ...
Terrier Bulldog This female black and white Terrier Bulldog-mix is very sweet and looking for a good home. To adopt a dog, call 237-4040. A$32 adoption fee will cover cost of spaying or neutering (required by Georgia law) on dogs up to 50 pounds. Pets over 50 pounds will have a cost increase. Call the Shelter fo... More ... CCR&R offers recod keeping workshop Child Care Resource and Referral Agency (CCR&R) of East Georgia of Swainsboro Technical College will offer Record Keeping workshop on September 6 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Tattnall County DFCS office on 117 North Main Street in Reidsville. More ... Good crop shows life left in Georgia tobacco By Brad Haire University of Georgia For the past few years, Georgia's tobacco industry has been like a tired, old man seeking a peaceful way to die. Acres and yields declined. Farmers quit. But the old man isn't giving up yet, says a University of Georgia expert. The trend could reverse this year. More ...
Mrs. Mary Powell Clark and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry N. Powell, Sr., all of Glenwood announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Nicole Powell, to T.J. Fountain of Glenwood. The future groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry W. Fountain, Sr. of Glenwood. More ...
Mr. Henry Edward Hodges and Mrs. Betty Hodges, both of Wrightsville proudly announce the forthcoming wedding of their daughter, Julia Pearl Hodges, to Shannon Wadley. The future groom is the son of Mr. Robby and Mrs. Casundra Wadley of Soperton and Mr. Micheal and Mrs. Phyllis Strobridge of Swains... More ... |
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