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Jean Gray Drake of Stillmoreroots paints an eager customer during the 2007 Arts Emanuel Festival. Children received free face paintings and henna tattoos. This booth was one of the most popular booths at the festival and had long waiting lines! (Photo by Jacquie Brasher.) More ...
The band Afromotive from Asheville, N.C. thrilled local crowds on Saturday night during the 2007 Arts Emanuel Festival. The afrobeat rhythms prompted many to get up and dance! (Photo by Jacquie Brasher) More ...
The Work-Based Learning Program in Emanuel County highlights Durden Banking Company, Swainsboro and Twin City, and Zaxby's of Metter. Durden Banking Company is a long-time partner and friend of the work-based learning programs in Emanuel County and is employing three students this year. More ...
Hazel Hendrix of Statesboro recently spoke at Swainsboro Exchange Club on a new project adopted in Bulloch County called Quick Think, which was placed in the schools of that county. Pictured are Exchange member Carl Layton, Jerry Hooks, Hazel Hendrix, and Exchange President Mark Williams. More ...
As a part of their study of Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales, Emanuel County Institute seniors recently participated in a mock pilgrimage to the great cathedral, site of the murder of St. Thomas a'Beckett. As in the poem, pilgrims gathered at the Tabard Inn before the journey. More ...
Superintendent Butch Frye (left) and Board of Education Chairman John Neighbors present a certificate to Kelsey Moore during the October BOE meeting. Moore was honored for being named the Emanuel County nominee to the U.S. Senate Youth Program. More ...
The Swainsboro Elementary School has been studying notable American musicians. Third Grades presented a musical tribute to John Philip Sousa, "The March King," Monday, Oct. 4 at their Fall PTO meeting. Students played rhythm band instruments as Mason Grant who was dressed as Mr. Sousa conducted, "... More ...
Rev. Tony Matthews of Winnsboro, La., will be guest speaker at Pentecostal Lighhouse Church in Swainsboro Oct. 18-21 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 6:30 p.m. For transportation, call 237-0923. Pastor is Rev. Bennie Young. More ... To be noted Lions Club Twin City Lions Club will hold a pancake supper Thursday, Oct. 18 at Twin City Elementary School from 5-9 p.m. Eat-in or carry-out, $4 per plate. Youth fall festival Ohoopee Grove Community Youth Choir will sponsor a Youth Fall Festival Monday, Oct. 29 from 5:30-8 p.m. at Vann Comm... More ... Willow Springs Baptist celebrates pastor's 19th anniversary October 28 Willow Springs Baptist Church will celebrate pastor Willie Pierce's 19th anniversary Sunday, Oct. 28 at regular service. On the program will be Mr. an Mrs. H.S. Phillips Jr., Lois Williams, Shewanda Warner, James Booker, Henry Smith, C.B. Brown, David Cross, Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Young, Rev. Willi... More ...
More than 225 members attended the 4th Annual Duck Conservation Society banquet held on Oct. 4 at Forest Heights Country Club in Statesboro. Brian Rountree, president of the Society, welcomed guests and gave a brief history and update of the organization. More ...
Beatles' Tribute Band "Number 9" will perform at East Georgia College at the Luck Flanders Gambrell Center Auditorium with a benefit performance at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 17 to help support construction of the new student housing at East Georgia College by the EGC Foundation. Tickets are $15 in advance... More ...
Dr. Thomas Earl Dupree recently donated a DVD copy of the movie "We Came to Remember" to the Franklin Memorial Library. This movie gives an account of the last reunion of Air Group 16, U.S. Navy, World War II. This movie was produced by Drescher Films, Inc. More ...
Timothy Underwood Taylor of Midville recently graduated from infantry basic training at Fort Benning. He is the son of Bennie and Shirley Taylor of Midville. His brothers are James Taylor and Bennie Taylor Jr., who graduated last year from Fort Benning. More ...
Macy Reeves, former student of Melonie T. Jones, is currently performing in the Tony Award winning musical '42nd Street' at the Tuacahn Theatre in Utah. The quintessential backstage musical comedy is a wonderfully entertaining show, but isn't produced very often outside of New York because of its ... More ...
Miss Janna Elizabeth Gay and Mr. Austin Brett Tucker were united in a double ring ceremony Aug. 4, 2007, 7 p.m., at Founders Memorial Garden in Athens. Rev. Fred Evers of Tifton officiated. The bride is the daughter of Cliff and Judy Gay of Twin City. She is the granddaughter of J.C. and Mary Gay... More ...
Featuring recipes from the Kitchen of... Krista Atkins & Anthony Nicholls Our Cooks of the Week are Krista Atkins and Anthony Nicholls. They have been busy preparing for their upcoming wedding on Oct. 20. The wedding will take place at 5 p.m. at Magnolia's Morning Bed and Breakfast in Bartow. Areception will follow the ceremony at the same location. More ...
The Governor David Emanuel Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting Thursday, Sept. 12 at 4 p.m. in the George L. Smith Room of the Franklin Memorial Library. Upon arrival, members and guests were served a delicious assortment of refreshments by hostesses Jean Bridges,... More ... Birthdays October 17 Malvadine Youmans, Tyandrea Shedrick October 18 LaTrisha Holloway, Patty Atkins, Priscilla Hooks, Kris Riner, Josey Cameron, Ken Griner, Jimmy Thompson, Cathy McDaniel, Luke Lanier, Alexa Lewis, More ... Teen Read Week is this week Franklin Memorial Library is celebrating Teen Read Week through Thur sday, Oct. 18. All teens are encouraged to read at lea st one book during Teen Read Week. "If teens read at least 50 books this wee k, our assistant library ma nager will put on an outrageous performance!" sa id Ann Buxton, lib... More ...
Conner Patrick Merier, son of Ivan and Annette Merier, celebrated his 2nd birthday with a "super heroes" theme party recently at the home of his grandparents, Harry and Christine Gay of Garfield. Conner turned 2 years old on June 28. Joining Conner and his parents in "super hero" fun were his brot... More ...
Ada Christiana Godwin, daughter of Enola and Joedy Godwin, celebrated her 4th birthday with a "My Little Pony/ Princess" theme party recently at her home in Augusta. Ada turned 4 years old on June 8. Among those enjoying the fun were her little sister, Ana Godwin and grandparents, Harry and Christ... More ...
Ana Marie Godwin, daughter of Enola and Joedy Godwin, celebrated her 1st birthday with a party at her home recently. Ana turned 1 year old on Aug. 8. More ... Garfield Community Club meets October 4 The Garfield Community Club met at the community house on Oct. 4. President Judy Phillips led members in the pledge to the American flag. Maudine Johnson led in singing "God Bless America" and "There Shall Be Showers of Blessings". More ...
Josie Donae Drake, daughter of Billy Joe and Donna Drake of Swainsboro, was honored with a pool party on Saturday, Aug. 4 at her home. Josie turned 5 years old Aug. 2. The Theme of the party was "Dora the Explorer". More ...
An installation banquet for the Evening Optimist Club of Swainsboro was held on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at The Edenfield House Inn. Mrs. Harriett Mazyck was MC for the program. Welcome was given by past president Mamie Pierce. Solo was by Mr. Percy Hodges, recognition of guests was given b... More ...
Mrs. Lillian Powell of Oak Park recently celebrated her 80th birthday with family and friends. The birthday celebration began with supper at Chatters Restaurant in Lyons, followed by cake and ice cream at her home. She received many nice gifts from her children, grandchildren and friends. More ... Community youth rally scheduled ACommunity Youth Rally will be held Oct. 26-28 at Emanuel County Institute Auditorium at 7 p.m. Performing Friday will be The JJ Weeks Band, Ignite Martial Arts, Inc., with guest speakers Sean Kelly, Senior Youth pastor for Celebration Church at Orange Park Campus in Jacksonville, Fla., and Leigh ... More ...
Gracie Jaye Edenfield Gracie Jaye Edenfield is the 6 month old daughter of Justin and Kristen Edenfield of Swainsboro. She is the maternal granddaughter of Rhonda and Stanley McCox of Adrian and the late Michael Lee Cole. Maternal great grandparents are Jackie and Waddell Clements of Wrightsville and the late Horace an... More ...
Mikki Powell and her future groom, Bo Knight, were honored on Sept. 20 at the home of Eddie and Lila Williams with a cookout. The family of Mikki Powell joined together in hosting the cookout. Hamburgers and all the trimmings were served, with cake and ice cream for dessert. More ...
Joy Elizabeth Martin, bride-elect of Brent Elliott Carter, was honored with a linen shower Aug. 20, 7 p.m., at the lovely antebellum home of Mrs. Smith Edenfield. Hostesses for the occasion were Pam Edenfield, Lisa Shaw, Carole Youmans, Susan Surrency, Gail McRae, Sharon Wilson, Sandra Rountree an... More ...
Peyton Chance Taylor, son of Jeremy and Kristle Taylor of Swainsboro, celebrated his 1st birthday with a swimming party on Aug. 25. He turned one year old on Aug. 23. Peyton wore his swimsuit, hat and sunglasses to swim, then changed to a red Winnie the Pooh romper with a "1st Birthday Boy" bib an... More ...
Miss Sydney Herringdine and Mr. Daniel Rabun announce the forthcoming marriage of their parents, Tara Hudson Herringdine of Gibson to Mr. Ross Kendrick Rabun of Gibson. Ms. Herringdine is the daughter of Larry and Dianne Hall of Swainsboro and the late Jerry O. Hudson of Wrens. She is the grandda... More ...
By CARL TANKERSLEY I will always remember the day that I met Alvie Faulkner at Charles Stewart's clubhouse. The first conversation I had with Alvie was nothing to do with the Lions Club, but "souped up" Mustangs (cars). I could identify with this because my first car was a '69 "horse." I wish I still had it today. M... More ... Local banks celebrate Peanut Week Citizens Bank, Durden Banking Company, Spivey State Bank, Queensborough National Bank & Trust and other lending institutions across Georgia are going "nuts" this week during Georgia Peanut Bank Week Oct. 15-19. Financial institutions in communities across the state are saluting peanut farmers' con... More ...
Frankie Malone's class at Adrian School of Performing Arts has been studying fire prevention. Fireman and father Shawn Wombles assists his son Rhett (left) and fellow student Charles Colston in using the fire hose during a demonstration recently at the school. More ...
Anthony Faris (second from left) and Bryan Ghiloni ((second from right) of the local artists incubator project in Emanuel County, recently spoke at Swainsboro Exchange Club. Both artists are active members with Stillmore Roots Artist Group. Swainsboro Exchange President Mark William (on left) and Ex... More ...
Recipes, Recollections, and Remedies has just been published by the Stillmore Museum. Besides containing over 200 recipes and 300 remedies for health, housekeeping, and other valuable hints, this 187-page book also has several chapters filled with recollections from the "good ole days" in the E... More ...
Rotary members Andy Riley (left) and Jim Williams (right) discuss the Ariel Savannah Angel Partners network with Chairman Bob Franklin. Franklin spoke at the Oct. 1 Swainsboro Rotary Club Meeting and explained the Angel Partners investment process. More ...
Brad Headley, MD, Brenda Thompson, FNP and Somsak Wattanawanakul, MD presented a program on breast cancer at Emanuel Medical Center on Oct. 4. Those attending the educational program learned current facts and myths about breast cancer, stereotactic breast biopsy technique available at EMC and breast... More ...
Swainsboro Cub Scout Pack 75 recently toured the Roundhouse Railroad Museum in Savannah. The theme for September was "The Railroad" and they visited the museum to learn some of the history of railroads in Georgia. More ... |
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