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Thirty-six children came to Franklin Memorial Library Thursday, Oct. 11, to celebrate Winnie the Pooh Day with the staff. They enjoyed a Pooh shaped cake baked by staff member Karen Hidlebaugh. Judy Palmer, head of childrens services, greeted the children and then showed a movie, "Pooh's Great Adv... More ... To be noted Fall festival Twin City First Baptist Church will host a fall festival Saturday, Oct. 27 from 5-7 p.m. There will be hot dogs and chili, moonwalk, games and a hayride. Summertown High School reunion Summertown High School reunion will beheld at McKinney's Pond Saturday, Oct. 27 with registr... More ...
By WALLY GALLIAN When Byron Moats, a retired Christian church minister from Napa Valley, California was diagnosed with diabetes, he discussed the benefits of exercise with his doctor. Exercise is critically important for any diabetes patient he was told by the doctor. Moats, a pro-active man, decided to go for a w... More ...
Help preserve Emanuel County's history! 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 dine-in or take-out beginning at 5 p.m. and ser... More ...
On September 30, 2007, the social hall of Calvary United Methodist Church was the setting for the 95th birthday celebration of Mrs. Sallie Johns, a founding member of the church. The honoree, affectionately known to her church family as "Mama Sallie", wore a fitted teal linen jacket over a softly ... More ...
Betty Sause celebrated her 80th birthday Saturday, Oct. 6 at the home of Derek and Karen Hartmeyer. Betty turned eighty years old on Sept. 20. Betty and her guests enjoyed chips and dip while reminiscing about the years that have past. For dinner everyone enjoyed a low country boil and birthday c... More ... Correction Due to incomplete information submitted to The Forest-Blade, Elaina Hutcheson was omitted from the Lance Hutcheson birthday write-up on Oct. 10 More ... Glad Garden Club holds meeting October 8 When Glad Garden Club members were notified to bring gardening gloves to the Oct. meeting, the group knew a "hands-on" experience was in store. Guest speaker for the morning was Tammy Chismark, Twin City kindergarten teacher and an associate with Double G Nursery in Nunez. And, indeed, Ms. Chismar... More ... Prenuptial events honor Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Cobb A series of prenuptial events took place in honor of Lacie Atkinson Cobb and Brandon Cobb. On April 29 a miscellaneous shower was held in Twin City at Grandma's Porch between the hours of 2:00 and 3:30 p.m. Hostesses for the occasion were Zebe Durden, Petite Garrett, Paula Hall, Sybil Johnson, Ka... More ...
Cannon Sherrod, son of Jennifer Sherrod of Swainsboro, celebrated his 2nd birthday recently with a "Cars" party at his home. He turned 2 years old on Oct. 12. The honoree and his guests were served hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and dip, ice cream and "Cars" birthday cake. More ... New Arrival Angel Miles and Jermain Smith, both of Swainsboro announce the birth of their son, Ja'bios Javon Sammy Smith, Sept. 24, 2007 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. He weighed 6 lbs. and was 18 1/4 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Nora Coppock and Ricky Miles both of Swainsboro. Paternal gr... More ...
Featuring recipes from the Kitchen of... "The Little Schoolhouse of Horrors" The Garfield Volunteer Fire Department along with community volunteers are once again sponsoring The Little Schoolhouse of Horrors. Opening night will be Saturday, Oct. 27 at 7p.m. Additional nights will be Tuesday, Oct. 30 and Wednesday, Oct. 31 beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is $3.00 and location... More ...
Miss B. J. Holder, brideelect of Derek Griffin of Atlanta, was honored at a bridal tea on Sunday, July 15 at the elegant southern home of Mr. and Mrs. Smith Edenfield between the hours of 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. As guests arrived, they were welcomed into the beautiful foyer by Mrs. Pam Edenfield and Mr... More ...
Samuel Gauge Hall Sam and Heather Hall of Swainsboro proudly announce the birth of their son, Samuel Gauge Hall, born Oct. 11, 2007. He weighed 7 lbs. and was 19 1/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Brad and Lisa Rowland; Ronald Logan, all of Swainsboro, and the late James Larry Hall, Sr. Paternal grandparent... More ...
Miss Joy Elizabeth Martin, bride-elect of Mr. Brent Elliott Carter, was honored with a shower tea Aug. 26, 1:30 p.m., at the lovely home of Mrs. Julian Sconyers. Hostesses for the occasion were Diane Lawson, Martha Jane Lawson, Shelba Youmans, Erma Jenkins, Tammy Wilkes, Linda Morgan, Norma Sconye... More ...
The principal speaker at the Veterans Program on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, held at Franklin Memorial Library will be a native of Emanuel County, Roger Rich, retired Rear Admiral of the U.S. Navy. Rear Admiral Roger L. (Roddy) Rich Jr. United States Navy (retired), is a native of Swainsboro, who grad... More ... New Arrivals Kim Allen and Raymond Seays, both of Swainsboro proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Kaalyn Rianna Seays, Oct. 3, 2007 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. She weighed 5 lbs. 9 oz. and was 17 inches long. Maternal grandmother is Gloria Rountree of Swainsboro. Paternal grandmother is L... More ...
Jake Landon Riner Jake Riner is the 7 month old son of Jesse and Jessica Riner of Milledgeville. Maternal grandparents are Debbie and Ken Stockholm of Adrian and Randy and Robin Howell of Milledgeville. Paternal grandparents are Joan Turner and Steve and Debbie Riner, all of Swainsboro. More ...
Senior homecoming representatives at David Emanuel Academy are Alicia Deloach, Bonnie McNeely, Amy Tomlinson, and Lauren Patterson. More ... Birthdays October 24 Curtis Armstrong, Patti Mangieri Davis, Amber Durrence, Jane G. Durden, Diane W. Wilson, W.D. More ...
Ms. Leah Meadows and Mrs. Gladys Collins of Franklin Memorial Library were presented a fall plant in appreciation by Mrs. Dale H. Webb, 2nd Vice President, and Mrs. Mary Ann Smith, Recorder of Military Service Awards, of Emanuel Rangers Chapter #2318, United Daughters of the Confederacy, on Oct. 6. More ...
While celebrating Fire Prevention Month at Kiddie Kampus Learning Center, Director Phyllis Strobridge and Assistant Director Synetria Worthen welcomed firefighters from Swainsboro Fire Department. Fire Chief Mike Strobridge and Firefighter Landon Johnson demonstrated fire safety rules to the child... More ...
Kailee Mackinze Garrett, daughter of Allen and Candi Garrett, celebrated her 2nd birthday Oct. 9 at the home of her grandparents, Patrick and Sharon Neeley of Garfield. Balloons and streamers decorated the party area, where they enjoyed pizza, "Princess" birthday cake, juice and soda. More ...
Raelyn Parker Frederick, daughter of Mickey and Leslie Frederick of Garfield, celebrated her 1st birthday with a party Oct. 6, at George L. Smith State Park. She turned 1 year old that day. More ... Farm Bureau collects food for hungry Emanuel County Farm Bureau is collecting staple food items until Nov. 10, during the statewide "Harvest for All" campaign. Food collected during the drive will be distributed to Georgians in need through a food bank distribution system. More ... ASPA releases honor rolls Star and honor rolls for the first nine weeks at Adrian School of Performing Arts have been released. More ...
Bethany Taylor Wyatt announces the birth of her brother, Aceland Gray Davis, Aug. 12, 2007, at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin. Aceland weighed 7 lbs. 9 oz. and was 20 3/4 inches long. He is the son of Al and Becky Davis of Soperton. He is the grandson of Al and Roxanne Davis of Swainsboro and Sh... More ...
Augusta McCain of Summertown announces the birth of her son, Ayden Cree McCain, born Oct. 4, 2007, 3:30 p.m., at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. Ayden weighed 8 lbs. 13 oz. and was 21 3/4 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Joy Mc- Cain and Steve Wilson of Summertown. Patern... More ...
Jeff and Angie Fortner of Vidalia proudly announce the birth of their son, Jeffery Lewis-Revan Fortner, August 27, 2007 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin. Revan weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Don and Linda Kirkland of Midville. Paternal grandparents are C... More ...
The Emanuel Rangers Chapter #2318, United Daughters of the Confederacy, presented a Silver Jefferson Davis Historical Medal to Miss Raven Hudson on October 6 during the Chapter's meeting in the Franklin Memorial Library. Hudson was the Chapter and Fifth District winner in the Georgia UDC Division's ... More ...
Swainsboro Pre-K students in Mrs. Sylvia Durden and Mrs. Dianne Johnson's class enjoyed a visit from Brenda and Tosha Brinson and Jason Kohler's collection of reptiles and amphibians. The children really enjoyed learning about these animals while actually seeing them. Pictured are Tosha Brinson an... More ... Swainsboro Kiwanians attend training conference Recently Chip Durden and Dwight Watt, members of the Swainsboro Kiwanis, attended The Georgia District Kiwanis Fall Training Conference at Kennesaw State university. During the conference many training seminars were held. The district Board meeting was held Friday evening and Durden was in attend... More ...
Second grade students at Twin City Elementary had a fun day with Western Wear. After reading a story titled "Howdy" they dressed as cowboys and cowgirls as part of culminating activities for a reading unit. Students and teachers had a great time studying and writing about the Old West! Pictured ar... More ...
First grade students at Twin City Elementary School have been learning about Georgia and the world around them. They learned about famous Georgians, the state symbols, the flag and popular places in our state by creating drawings, and gave presentations to the school about what they learned about ... More ... |
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