Francis interviewed at Library
By GINGER BOLTON Franklin Memorial Library
      World War II veteran Mr. Mark Francis was interviewed at the Franklin Memorial Library on Tuesday, October 9, 2007. He served in the United States Coast Guard from February 11, 1942, until December 18, 1945. Mr. Francis was born in Talihina, Oklahoma, on May 17, 1921. He signed up for Coast Guard...
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Grand jury list announced
      The following Emanuel County residents must report for Grand Jury duty Monday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. at Emanuel County Courthouse. Johnny L. McCuen, Denise A. Claxton, Diane Blount, Wendi W. Turner, Benny C. Bowen, Isaac Bright, James R. Mercer, David Beecher, Cynthia Adams, Michael E. Perkins, Carr...
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Sheriff's Report
      Emanuel County Sheriff's deputies reported the following cases: Oct. 8 While interviewing a male subject, deputy discovered subject had broken into a home on Halls Bridge Rd. and stolen a TV. Suspect said he stole the TV for $100 worth of crack cocaine.
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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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Police Report
      Swainsboro police officers reported the following cases: Oct. 13 As Stevens Dr. man reported his nephew purchased a cell phone using his name. Employee at Wal-Mart reported an unknown man bought two bags of cat food and then stuffed clothes, cups and other items into the bags.
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Listening Session slated at Chamber of Commerce November 1
      The Swainsboro-Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Legislative Listening Session on Nov. 1 at 4 p.m. at the Chamber Annex located at 124 North Main. The event is open to the public. Rep. Butch Parrish, as well as Georgia Chamber officials will b...
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One 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: Tony Woods, 38, 553 Gumlog Rd., Swainsboro Oct. 3, 3 a.m.
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Religious News
      Dellwood BC Dellwood Baptist Church will host a fall festival Saturday, Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m. A hot dog supper will be served and there will be games, a hayride, bonfire and prizes. Wear a costume or come as you are!
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Williams Grove celebrates pastoral anniversary
      William's Grove Church of the Living God will celebrate its first pastoral anniversary for Elder Bertha B. Jones Oct. 24-26 at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: Guest churches are William's Grove Holiness C.L.
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Forest landowner funding deadline nears
      The deadline is fast approaching for forest landowners to apply for cost-share funding through a special national program. Applications are due November 1, 2007 for the 2008 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), which can help landowners pay for a variety of forest management practices.
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Twin City News:
E.C.I football team remains undefeated
By BETTY TURNER Area Correspondent
      Homecoming was Sunday at the Twin City First Baptist Church. The flowers placed in the church were by the family of Bill Mathis in memory of Mrs. Bonnie Mathis. The Twin City Lions Club had a good success with their pancake supper. Thanks to all of you who came and enjoyed the food.
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Oak Park News:
Many local churches to hold Fall Festival
By EUDENE PEEBLES Area Correspondent
      The Faith Assembly of God on Skyline Blvd. in Lyons will have music ministry of "New Calvary Echoes" on Sunday, Oct. 28 in the 11 a.m. service only. A cordial invitation is extended. The pastor is Rev. Frank Harrelson. The Oak Park Church of God will have revival Nov. 4-7. Guest speaker will be a...
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Pet photography offered at EGC
      East Georgia College Division of Continuing Education will offer "Pet Photography" on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room D151 Art Studio located in the gym. This workshop will introduce the language and tools of the photographer and an understanding of the workings of the photographic...
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