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Gallery RFD hosts new show
      Of the exhibitions that Gallery RFD has hosted, "Plagiarism and Appropriation" has received the most comments and criticism. This will be one of the featured shows during the Art Stroll on Saturday, Sept. 8. The event will be from 5-8 p.m. with an artists' talk at 7pm at Gallery RFD located at 106...
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Abrams to feature art at Kalmanson
      For the Sept. 8 Art Stroll, Emanuel Arts Council's Kalmanson Gallery will present the works of Grady Abrams. The opening reception will take place from 5 to 8 PM along with the other Art Stroll venues, Gallery RFD, Jack's Java Cove, 114 W. Main, Folds Photography, and Brantley's Billiards. The exh...
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Atlanta Pops to perform at EGC
      The Atlanta Pops Orchestra, under the direction of conductor John H. Head, will be in concert at East Georgia College on Thursday, Sept. 13. Sponsored by the Vision Series, a privately-funded initiative that seeks to bring programs of educational and cultural enrichment to the college and its cons...
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Growing cabbages
     Swainsboro Elementary School held its fourth annual "Cabbage Growing Contest" recently. Approximately 250 cabbages plants, furnished by Bonnie Plant Company, were given to third graders to grow at home during their summer break. Frank Canady from Yardmaster weighed the cabbages. The winning cabbage ...
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Hudson wins art contest
      Swainsboro High School's art teacher Dabney Edenfield's art classes recently participated in an art contest for USRiderNews and the Kalmanson Art Gallery. The winner, Benji Hudson, and the finalists of the contest was displayed at the gallery during the Art and the Motorcycle exhibition through...
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Doe a deer...
      This doe was caught munching happily on kudzu in a local neighborhood in Swainsboro recently. The tender new shoots of kudzu proved irresistible!
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Art trip
     East Georgia College Art Professor Desmal Purcell and EGC's Former Art Professor Neil Kalmanson took a group of East Georgia College students from the Art Club to the Jepson Center for the Arts in Savannah. The group viewed exhibits by Marcus Kenny ("Topics in American History), New Directions in Am...
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Cannady family reunion
      The Daniel Mack and Sallie Bishop Cannady family reunion will be held Sunday, Sept. 16 in Summertown at the Summertown Community Center. A covered dish meal will be served at 12:30 p.m.
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Local FFA officers attend workshop
      The Swainsboro FFA chapter officer team recently completed the 2007 Chapter Officer Leadership Training, held by Georgia Department of Agriculture Education. The conference was held at Emanuel County Institute on Aug. 28 in Twin City.
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To be noted
      Super Saturday Super Saturday Arts & Crafts will be held Saturday, Sept. 8, from 10-11:30 a.m. for ages 7-12. Cost is $5. Open Mic Emanuel Arts Council's Open Mic series will begin Monday, Sept. 10. The program is hosted by Jack's Java Cove and features performances of music, poetry, and stor...
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It's library card sign-up month!
      September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. Library cards are free to those applying for the first time. Children under sixteen must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who will need to present a photo ID and proof of present residency.
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Mystery writer
      Mystery writer Linda Berry will visit Franklin Memorial Library Saturday, Sept. 29 at 11 a.m. Ms. Berry will be signing her new book. The event is free and open to the public.
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Rountree, Bazemore announce engagement
      Mr. and Mrs. David B. Rountree and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Rountree, Jr. proudly announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Holly Sue Rountree, to Ronnie Hall Bazemore. The future groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Bazemore, Jr.
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Miss Hughes , Mr. Owens announce engagement
      Mrs. Carol Hughes of Camden, Del. announces the engagement of her daughter, Dwana Hughes, to Berma Owens, Jr. of Statesboro. The future groom is the son of Mr. Berma Owens, Sr. and Mrs. Laney Owens, both of Woodbine. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Eula Hughes of Brooklyn, N.Y. and t...
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Henry Reunion
      The Henry reunion will be held Sunday, September 9 at the Varner 4- H Clubhouse. Come early to socialize between 11:00-12:15 p.m. Lunch will be served at 12:15 p.m.
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Miss Terwilliger, Dr. McRae united in sacred candlelight ceremony
      For her daughter's Agatha Eileen Terwilliger and Dr. Wesley Charles McRae were united in marriage in a sacred candlelight ceremony Saturday, March 17, 5:30 p.m., in the sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church in Swainsboro. The Rev. Dave Hanson of St. Simons Island officiated the ceremony. ...
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Cook of the Week
Featuring recipes from the Kitchen of... Victoria Rogers
      Our Cook of the Week is Victoria Rogers. Victoria is a Junior at Swainsboro High School. She enjoys being with her friends and family. She loves to shop and travel to different places. She is the president of FCCLA and enjoys participating in the clubs' activities. She also enjoys cooking because ...
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Open Mic
      Emanuel Arts Council's Open Mic series will begin Monday, Sept. 10. The program is hosted by Jack's Java Cove and features performances of music, poetry, and storytelling. Performers will be allotted 15-20 minutes. The series will last from 7-9 p.m. every other Monday evening.
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Miss Wilson is guest of honor at bridal tea
      Miss Vanessa Wilson, bride-elect of Mr. Clay Patrick, was guest of honor at an afternoon bridal tea. The tea was held at the historic Edenfield House Inn in Swainsboro on Sunday, June 10 from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. A beautiful grapevine wreath with bridal tulle and bow graced the front door of the Inn....
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Mrs. June Williams takes trip to Turkey
      The places they visited Recently, Mrs. June Williams, returned home from a 15 day tour of Turkey with Globus Tours.
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Birthdays
      September 5 Linda Tapley, Christy Walters, Loy Kirkland September 6 Marty Smith, Michael J. Hancock, John C.
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New Arrivals
      Marie Slater of Stillmore proudly announces the birth of her son, Gatlin Reed Slater, August 21, 2007, 2:48 p.m., at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. He weighed 6 lbs. 14 oz. and was 20 1/4 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Sheby and Wayne Slater of Stillmore.
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Miss Hooks, Mr. Smith honored at engagement party July 21
      Miss Jessica Hooks and Mr. Adam Smith were honored at a Luau engagement party on July 21 at McGarhh's Pond in Summertown. Hosts and Hostesses for the event were the bride's parents, Larry and Katie Hooks; Jeremy and Ashley Nasworthy and Pete and Debra McKenzie.
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Wesley Mann graduates from Medical College of Georgia
      Wesley Mann graduated from the Medical College of Georgia May 2007. He is now in the department of surgery/radiology at the University of Florida. Wesley is the son of James and Pam Green of Alabama, and the late Mitchell Mann. He is the grandson of Mary Brantley of Swainsboro and the late Mr. Bra...
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'Kharacter Kids' announced
      Swainsboro Primary School has announced the Kharacter Kids for August. Each child was chosen for portraying a positive attitude.
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Brag Box
Michael Tyler and Gavin Sage Hood
      Tyler Hood, age 6, and Gavin Hood, age 2, are the children of Michael and Brandi Hood of Adrian. Maternal grandparents are Kelvin and Pam Scott of Swainsboro and Steve and Molly Hughes of Orangeburg, S.C. Paternal grandparents are William Hood of Swainsboro and Carl and Connie Carter of Wrightsvil...
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Slevin Steele Scott welcomed home July 27
      Brittany Elizabeth Templeton of Swainsboro proudly announces the birth of her son, Slevin Steele Scott, July 27, 2007 at Emanuel Medical Center. He weighed 8 lbs. and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Nancy W. Templeton and Sue and Billy Scott of Swainsboro and Vickie and Ronnie Templeton of Lo...
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Hannah Henry celebrates 8th birthday with camping party
      Julia Hannah Henry, daughter of Dave and Debra Henry of Twin City, celebrated her 8th birthday with a camping party for the weekend. She turned 8 years old Monday, August 20. Hannah and her parents enjoyed camping at George L Smith State Park.
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Miss Wilson honored at miscellaneous shower tea
      Miss Vanessa Wilson, bride-elect of Clay Patrick of Guyton, was honored at a miscellaneous shower tea at Canoochee Baptist Church social hall in Canoochee on May 19, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Hostesses for the occasion were Ms. Verna Cannady, Ms. Mary Laura Palmer, Mrs. Patti Thigpen, Mrs. Mary John...
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Mr. Patrick, Miss Wilson honored at Jack and Jill shower
      Mr. Clay Patrick and Miss Vanessa Wilson were honored at a Jack and Jill shower on May 19 at the clubhouse of Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge Smith from 6-8 p.m. Hostesses for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Ms. Laura Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Tee Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Anders...
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SHS cheerleading
      All SHS cheerlieading mini camp participants are invited to cheer at the first home Tiger football game on Friday, Sept. 14. Girls wishing to cheer should arrive at Tiger Field by 6:30 p.m. in their camp t shirts and shorts. Girls will cheer at the pregame show at 7 p.m.
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Christian Clark celebrates 2nd birthday with "Dora" party
      Christian Makhia Clark, daughter of Christopher and Marlo Clark of Twin City, celebrated her 2nd birthday with a party on September 1 at Chuck E. Cheese's in Augusta. Christian turned 2 years old on August 30. The theme of the celebration was "Dora", complete with all the decorations. The honoree...
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