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News October 17th, 2007
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Police Report
      Swainsboro police officers reported the following cases: Oct. 8 A Stevens Dr. man reported a man, who was identified, stole his bicycle. A woman at Jordan Estates reported someone stole her cell phone. A King Circle Dr. woman reported someone stole three fishing poles and two vacuum cleaners...
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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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Superior Court jury duty list
      The following Emanuel County residents must report for Superior Court traverse jury duty on Monday, Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. at Emanuel County Courthouse. Donnie D. Bell, Warren Hodges, Doyle Kersey, Janice F. Walters, Roberta E. Strong, Lawanda L. Cross, Jonathan M. Ray, Anthony W. Walden, June H. Ro...
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Sheriff's Report
      Emanuel County Sheriff's deputies reported the following cases: Oct. 6 An Ebenezer Church Rd., Swainsboro man reported a woman, who was identified, kicked him while he was laying on the couch. As man driving on Halls Bridge Rd. reported hitting a deer.
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One cited for DUI
      The following is a list of all DUI citations released from files of Georgia State Patrol this week: Sye Kassaundra Martin, 17, 74 Sconyers Mill Rd., Swainsboro, Oct. 7, 6:30 p.m.
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Georgia Cares program recognized
      U. S. Congressman Jack Kingston recently presented an award to the Heart of Georgia RDC Area Agency on Aging's Georgia Cares Program, Don and Evelyn Gay for "oustanding service to the people of Georgia's first congressional district." This is an annual award which Congressman Kingston gives only t...
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Religious News
      Hebron BC Hebron Baptist Church in Adrian will celebrate homecoming Sunday, Oct. 21 at regular service. Lunch will be served after service. Revival will be held Oct. 22-24 at 7:30 p.m. with a different speaker each night. Pastor is Rev. Ervin Stapleton.
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Animal Shelter:
'Bassett' puppies
      Emanuel County Animal Shelter has two Bassett like white and tan puppies for adoption. They have been dewormed and first shots have been administered. To adopt this 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. Pe...
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Oak Park News:
Oak Park High School class of 1956 to hold reunion
By EUDENE PEEBLES Area Correspondent
      The Vidalia First Assembly of God will have Harry and Dolly Ramkissoon from Trinidad on Sunday, Oct. 21 for the morning and evening service. Acordial invitation is extended. The pastor is Rev. David Knight. The graduating class of 1956 from Oak Park High School will have their class reunion on Sa...
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Twin City News:
Twin City First Baptist Church to hold homecoming
By BETTY TURNER Area Correspondent
      The Cannady reunion was held Saturday at John and Betty Turner's home. It was really nice and the weather was perfect. Around forty people attended. There was lots of visiting and eating. We will have the next years reunion at the Twin City Lions Club on Nov. 4, 2008.
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Animal Shelter
Spaniel
      Emanuel County Animal Shelter has a beautiful brown male Spaniel up for adoption. He has a bobbed tail and came from the Twin City area. To adopt this 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 poun...
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Red Ribbon Week slated October 22-26
      Red Ribbon Week is being celebrated across Georgia and the nation Oct. 22- 26. Emanuel County students and staff have made plans to join in the celebration. "This week is designated as a time to create awareness concerning alcohol and other drug problems facing every community," said Marilyn Ramse...
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ECHPS solicits material for upcoming book
      Gloria Mason, president of the Emanuel County Historic Preservation Society (ECHPS), has announced a project to collect and preserve the history of families in Emanuel County. This effort will result in a book containing histories of as many Emanuel County families as possible, and it will be prin...
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