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The Boneyard The Boneyard will be reserved on Saturday, Oct. 13 for Arts Emanuel. All regular yard or produce sales held at this area will not be held that day. More ...
This Saturday's Art Stroll concert comes to Swainsboro from Asheville, NC. Afromotive is a thundering nine-piece ensemble fueled by a powerful three-piece horn section and an unstoppable rhythm section. The Afromotive's musical dance excursions are steered by bandleader Kevin Meyame. More ...
Students in Mrs. Williford's class have been studying folktales, such as the famous Chinese folktale, The Emperor and the Kite. After reading this folktale, students completed a post-reading project where they had to design their own kite and tell about the elements of the story. Lizzie Gross, Jonat... More ...
The innovative Art Cards, Editions and Originals (ACEO) exhibition at the Kalmanson Gallery opens during the Second Saturday Art Stroll Saturday, Oct. 13 at 5 p.m. With more than 300 pieces of artwork by members of the Emanuel Artists Guild and invited guests, the exhibit features a wide range of ... More ...
Milton Gray (right), president of Citizens Bank of Swainsboro, presents report card covers to Swainsboro Middle students (from left) Alan Beteta, McKenney Ricks, David Coleman, and Katelyn Beckum. Looking on is SMS Principal Eric Carlyle., far left The report card covers are provided to all Emanuel ... More ...
A Back To School Make & Take Workshop was held at the Emanuel County Parent Resource Center on Sept. 20. Students and family members worked together to make Keepsake Memory Boxes for the 2007-08 school year. They also made an "I Love Reading" book mark, pencil case, and a school bus picture frame. More ...
The 2007-2008 Student Ambassadors for East Georgia College have been selected for the new academic year at the College. The new ambassadors are Brandon Morgan, Livia Morris, Matt Donaldson, Gena Lee Garrett, Wesley Powell, Rachel Meadows, Lacey Webb, Joseph Nasworthy, Paris Pitts, Scott Campbell, ... More ...
Swainsboro High School's FCCLA members recently collected money for The Rally Foundation, an organization that raises money for childhood cancer research. Members Trey Wiley (from left), Jordan Thompson and Stephanie Jones collected money at the beginning of each quarter at SHS's game against Sout... More ...
"Henry Huckabee" and "Trudy Roundtree" came to life Saturday, Sept. 29, as Linda Berry began to talk about the main characters in her Trudy Roundtree Mystery Series. Berry, guest author at Franklin Memorial Library, was introduced by her cousin, Swainsboro Police Chief Johnny Shuman. More ... Thigpin receives degree Julian M. Thigpin III , son of Julian and Patti Thigpin of Canoochee, recently graduated the Respiratory Therapy Program at Heart of Georgia Tech. He subsequently passed state licensure to become a registered respiratory therapist. He is currently employed as an RRT at Washington County Regional M... More ... Arts Emanuel, October 13 Arts Emanuel takes place Saturday, Oct. 13 in downtown Swainsboro. Beginning at 10 a.m., the event continues throughout the day with the Second Saturday Art Stroll beginning at 5 p.m. Afull day of art, music, and family fun has been planned by the Emanuel Artists Guild. Performances and art activi... More ...
Now open at East Georgia College Art Gallery is "Paintings in the Round" by Neil Kalmanson, EGC art professor emeritus. Closing reception is Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. More ...
Superintendent Butch Frye (left) and BOE Member John Torpy congratulate Swainsboro High School FBLA members during the October 10 Board of Education meeting. Those receiving certificates of recognition for winning national FBLA awards are Jade Newsome (from second left), Kelsey Moore, Rachel McNee... More ...
Vanessa Wilson and Clayton Roan Patrick of Guyton exchanged wedding vows in an impressive double-ring ceremony Saturday, June 30, 6 p.m., at Canoochee Baptist Church in Canoochee. Rev. Paul Reviere of Lincolnton and Mark Wiggins of Lyons officiated. More ...
Rhetta Pittman, a member of the Governor David Emanuel Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution since 1966, prepared the chapter's quilt square. Each chapter is asked to participate in the preparation of the Regent's quilt by the Juniors. More ... ECHPS to host spaghetti supper October 25 Emanuel County Historic Preservation Society (ECHPS) will hold its annual spaghetti supper on Thursday evening, Oct. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Varner 4-H Center on South Circle Drive. Plates will be available for dinein or take-out beginning at 5 p.m. and service will continue until 7 p.m. Take-out ... More ... Miss Hooks entertained at shower Miss Jessica Hooks, bride-elect of Adam Smith, was honored at a miscellaneous shower on Sunday, Sept. 23, from 2:30-4:30 p.m., at Mount Olivet Church in Garfield. Hostesses for the occasion were the ladies of the church. Miss Hooks chose a brown babydoll top with khaki capris for her attire. A co... More ... To be noted Lamb reunion The annual reunion of the descendants of Keziah and Brinson Lamb will be held Sunday, Oct. 14 at Lamb's Chapel United Methodist Church near Wadley. Worship service will begin at 11:30 a.m., with Rev. Clarence Thompson delivering the message. Special music will be presented by Willia... More ...
Featuring recipes from the Kitchen of... Jessica Hooks & Adam Smith Our Cooks of the Week are Jessica Hooks and Adam Smith. They have been busy planning their upcoming wedding. They will be wed on Saturday, Oct. 13, 6 p.m., at Flat Creek Lodge in Swainsboro. Jessica is the daughter of are Larry and Katie Hooks of Garfield. Adam is the son of Andrea Smith of Blufft... More ... GREA to meet October 17 Emanuel Chapter of Georgia Retired Educators Association (GREA) will meet at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 17, in the media center of Swainsboro Middle School. James Johnson, the Chair of the Legislative Committee for GREA, will discuss the organization's 2008 legislative objectives. Lunch will be provi... More ...
William Thomas Taylor and Allyson Grace Taylor, children of Russ and Lisa Taylor, celebrated their 3rd birthday on Aug. 18 at their home in Twin City. They turned 3 years old on Aug. 16. The theme of the party was "Backyardigans. More ...
Sara Katherine Johnson Sara is the 18 month old daughter of Mark and Stephanie (Deal) Johnson of Milledgeville. Maternal grandparents are Steve and Fran Deal of Meeks and Gus and Marla Morgan of LaGrange. Paternal grandparents are Larry and Susie Morrison of Swainsboro and Ronnie and MaryAnn Youmans of Swainsboro. More ... Miss Hooks honored at Pampered Chef shower Miss Jessica Hooks, bride-elect of Adam Smith, was entertained at a Pampered Chef kitchen shower Sept. 18 at the home of Ms. Renee C. Hall. Assisting Ms. Hall in hosting the evening event was Mrs. June Ellen Clark. As guests arrived they were greeted by the hostesses and soon engaged in fellowshi... More ... Wilson, Patrick honored at cook-out Miss Vanessa Wilson and Mr. Clay Patrick were honored at a family cook-out at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Sconyers on June 9 from 6-9 p.m. Hostesses for the occasion were the Sconyers clan. The home was decorated throughout with fresh flowers. On the food table, a large arrangement of cranberr... More ...
Mr. Clay Patrick and Miss Vanessa Wilson were honored at a handyman shower on June 16 at the Spivey Clubhouse from 7- 9 p.m. Hostesses for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Lee Stewart, Jeb and Lelyn; Mr. and Mrs. Steve Carter; Mr. and Mrs. More ...
Cathy and James Beasley and Mark Coxwell, all of Swainsboro would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jade Coxwell, to Jeremy Turner of Swainsboro. The future groom is the son of Mike and Wanda Turner of Swainsboro. More ... Birthdays October 10 Robert Coxwell, James E. Canady, Danny Eggerstaffer, Derrell W. Wells, John McKenzie, Shelly Hayes, Brian Hayes, Christopher Pinard, Katie Crawford, Kendra Worthen, Nan Williams October 11 Sandra Habersham, Darrell Thomas, Mitch Hall, Nell Way, Allen Drew, Anna Laura Johnson, More ...
After reading a variety of short stories by a diverse group of authors and on a wide range of topics, students in Shirley Cowart's 9th grade literature class at Emanuel County Institute analyzed a story of choice and presented the findings to their classmates. More ...
Siyor Lamont Paynes, son of Tiffany Joyner and Steven Paynes of Swainsboro, celebrated his 1st birthday with a party on Sept. 8 at his maternal grandparents home, Greg and Natalia Carter. Siyor turned 1 year old on that day. The theme of the celebration was "Prince Siyor's Court", complete with c... More ...
Phyllis Anne Williams, daughter of Sara Joyner Outler of Lyons and the late Wilbur Joyner, was presented with a surprise birthday party Wednesday, Sept. 26 at New China Restaurant in Swainsboro. Ms. Phyllis turned 50 years old on that day. More ...
Asa Lance Hutcheson, son of Tony and Stephanie Hutcheson of Swainsboro, celebrated his 6th birthday with a pool party Sept. 15 at his home. Lance turned 6 years old on Sept. 13. More ...
Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Scott of Twin City announce the engagement of their daughter, Krystal Robertson, to Bill Donaldson of Twin City. Krystal is also the daughter of the late Dale Robertson. The future groom is the son of Mr. Lew Donaldson and Ms. Diane Donaldson, both of Twin City. More ...
Gavin Conley shows off his prize watermelon that he grew during his visits this summer with his great grandparents, Hugh and Ellen Evans of Garfield. This was his prize watermelon that weighed in at 59 Pounds. Gavin was happy to share his watermelon with his friends at Houston Day-Care Center in ... More ... |
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