Police Report
      Swainsboro police officers reported the following cases: Sept. 18 An Adrian woman reported she parked her vehicle at a business to get repaired and while it was there, it was struck by an unknown vehicle, damaging the right front bumper, right front fender, and right front headlight.
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Jail Activity
      The following persons have been booked into Emanuel County Jail, according to Emanuel County Sheriff Tyson Stephens, on warrants obtained by one of several local law enforcement agencies, designated by each name:
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Sheriff's Report
      Emanuel County Sheriff's deputies reported the following cases: Sept. 24 A Paradise Rd., Twin City, man reported he did landscaping for a woman, who was identified, and the woman did not pay him. She also moved from the residence without telling him.
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Four cited for DUI
      The following is a list of all DUI citations released from files of Georgia State Patrol for Emanuel County and Swainsboro Police Department this week. Those cited for DUI are as follows: Georgia State Patrol: Patrick Neeley, 43, 4966 Gamm Gay Rd., Garfield, Sept. 21, 5:40 p.m. Jason Lamar T...
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Vandals hit Cross-Green park
      Cross-Green community members are frustrated that their community park was vandalized. According to a report from Emanuel County Sheriff's Office, the bathroom at Cross-Green Community Park was vandalized on Sept. 25. Toilet paper and paper towels were strewn all over the bathroom and the toilets ...
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Notes from the Senate.......
BY SEN. JACK HILL 4th DISTRICT
      Georgia Department of Driver Services - Budget Request to Governor The Georgia Department of Driver Services is requesting several enhancements for their FY09 budget. These enhancements include $557,337 to improve their work force, $284,180 for web initiatives, $275,629 to enhance the call ...
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Get vaccinated against flu
      October through May is flu season and the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Aging Services (DAS) Georgia Cares program is reminding Medicare beneficiaries to talk to their healthcare providers about getting vaccinated to prevent them from getting the flu and the pneumococcal disea...
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Religious News
      Holy Zion Pastor Johnnie Ray Jones of Holy Zion Church of Metter will have Bible study every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday morning worship will be at 11:30 a.m. Lester Grove Lester Grove Baptist Church will host Friends and Family Night Saturday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m.
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Nunez BC to hold centennial October 14
      Nunez Baptist Church will celebrate it's 100th year anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 14. Services will begin on that day at 10:30 a.m. with special music provided by Praise Three, a gospel trio from Toombs County. Others providing special music during the service will be Marcia Gerrald Hillsman and Lig...
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'Fields of Faith' slated at SHS Tiger Field
      Students from Emanuel County will converge at Swainsboro High School's Tiger Field to share their Christian faith with fellow students for an event called "Fields of Faith," scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. These students will be joining youth from across America as part of this surging ...
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CCR&R offers curriculum workshop October 9
      Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency of East Central Georgia of Swainsboro Technical College will conduct a Curriculum Workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 9, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Swainsboro Technical College Site on office on Hwy. 57 in Wrightsville.
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Twin City News:
Flenton Faulkner turns 93 years old
By BETTY TURNER Area Correspondent
      On Sunday, Sept. 23, Flenton Faulkner's children, Wanda Kindricks and Wendell Faulkner, and their children had a birthday dinner for him at the Lions Clubhouse in Twin City. They had a low country boil. Lots of family and friends attended the big celebration. He was 93 year old. Congratulations to...
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Oak Park News:
Oak Park Church of God to hold homecoming
By EUDENE PEEBLES Area Correspondent
      The Faith Assembly of God on Skyline Blvd. in Lyons will have their revival center Oct. 10-12 at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Michael Branson. A cordial invitation is extended. The pastor is Rev. Frank Harrelson. We would like to wish a special happy birthday to Karen Webb on Oct. 2. Lil' Mi...
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Fire Prevention Week is October 7-13
      Fire Prevention Week is scheduled from Oct. 7- 13 and this year Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John Oxendine is joining forces with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to remind Georgia citizens to 'Practice Your Escape Plan.
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Senior Center to offer stroke screening
      Residents living in and around the Swainsboro, Ga., community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or a serious bone fracture. Life Line Screening will be at Emanuel County Senior Center on Oct. 29. The site is located at 42 GA Highway 56 North Swainsboro in Swainsboro. Appointm...
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