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News November 7th, 2007
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Veterans, Art Stroll
      There will be many things to do this weekend in Emanuel County, so get out there and join in the festivities! On Saturday, Nov. 10, Emanuel Rangers Chapter #2318 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will present eight Military Service awards to descendants of Confederate soldiers and sailo...
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To be noted
      Artsy Saturday Artsy Saturday will be held Saturday, Nov. 10 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Emanuel Arts Center. Call 237-2592 to sign up. Presenting military awards The Emanuel Rangers Chapter #2318 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will present eight Military Service Awards to descendants of ...
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Sheriff's Report
      Emanuel County Sheriff's deputies reported the following cases: Oct. 23 Awoman driving on Lambs Bridge Rd. reported hitting a deer. Oct. 26 A woman driving on Hwy. 1 S. reported hitting a deer. A Hwy. 80 woman reported a man, who was identified, is harassing her for $200 so he can buy drugs...
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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. 30 A woman at Jordan Estates reported a man, who was identified threw a rock at her vehicle. A student at East Georgia College reported someone keyed her vehicle.
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Two 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: Jeremy Don Rogers, 18, 503 Louisiana Ave., Soperton, Nov. 3, 1:01 a.m.
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GSP reports 20 traffic accidents in October
      Georgia State Patrol at Swainsboro investigated 20 traffic accidents in Emanuel County during May. These accidents resulted in 21 injuries and no deaths. Sgt. First Class J.L. Brewer said troopers from Post 19 also issued 161 traffic citations in the county for the month.
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Ida Belle Book Club
      Ida Belle Williams Book Club will meet Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 12 noon at Franklin Memorial Library. November's book selection is Summer of Light by Dale Cramer. Dr. Alan Brasher will lead the discussion. Dale Cramer, the author, will be a featured speaker at EGC later this year.
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Boyd is speaker at Williams Grove
      Evangelist Amelia Jones Boyd was recently the keynote speaker at Williams Grove Holiness Church of the Living God Inc. at the first Pastor's Appreciation for Elder Bertha Jones, her sister. Evangelist Boyd resides in Lynchburg, Va., where she is a member of Prayer of Faith Temple Church of God i...
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Religious News
      Piney Grove Rev. Dr. James E. Thomas will be guest speaker at Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church in the Cross-Green Community at its annual Family and Friends celebration on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 4 p.m. Rev. Thomas is pastor at Fellowship Baptist Church in Millen.
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To be noted
      Swainsboro Middle Swainsboro Middle School will celebrate American Education Week by inviting parents to our school for lunch. Parents are invited to lunch with their child on Nov. 12 for 8th graders, Nov. 13 for 7th graders, and Nov. 14 for 6th graders. The cost of the turkey and dressing dinne...
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Animal Shelter: Terrier puppies
      Emanuel County Animal Shelter has a five white and brown Terrier puppies up for adoption. They are about nine weeks old, have been dewormed and first shots have been administered. To adopt a puppy, call 237-4040. A $32 adoption fee will cover cost of spaying or neutering (required by Georgia law)...
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Tech offers ECP therapeutic nursing pathway
      Swainsboro Technical College Area Education and Career Partnership ECP)'s Therapeutic Nursing Pathway was recently the topic of discussion at the National Career Pathways Network Conference. ECP Manager Sherida McMillan hosted "Creating Pathways through Dual Enrollment" with approximately 250 edu...
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Linda Chastain speaks at DAR meeting October 18
      The Governor David Emanuel Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting Thursday, Oct. 18 at 4 p.m. in the George L. Smith Room of the Franklin Memorial Library. Upon arrival, members and guests enjoyed delicious caramel cake, nuts, and drinks provided by the hostesses, Jo...
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Twin City News:
In memory of loved ones
By BETTY TURNER Area Correspondent
      Flowers placed in Twin City United Methodist Church was in memory of our daughter, Robin Gail; and Mr. and Mrs. G.L Seckinger Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. W.O Redding by Lanier and Jeanette Seckinger. We were sorry to hear about the death of Joyce Powell of Twin City. She was preceded in death by her hu...
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Oak Park News:
Snowhill Church of God to hold sing
By EUDENE PEEBLES Area Correspondent
      The Snowhill Church of God near Glenwood will have a sing Saturday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. Featured singers will be "Changing Times" from Adel. A cordial invitation is extended. The pastor is Rev. W.R. Connell. The Living Waters Lighthouse Church on North West Main Street in Vidalia will have Bible St...
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Make & Take
      AHalloween Hoopla Make & Take Workshop was held at the Emanuel County Parent Resource Center on October 25th. Students and family members worked together to make Trick-or-Treat Bags, Halloween masks, ghostly picture frames, and spider puppets. They also decorated Frankenstein and black cat cookies...
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Say 'No' to drugs
      As part of Red Ribbon Week festivities, Twin City Elementary hosted a very special guests; Washington County Sheriff's Office's Deputy Mark Stafford and his pal "Andy" visited TCE on Friday, Oct. 26. Dept. Stafford and Andy entertained students in grades Pre-K through 5th with a lively presentatio...
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To be noted
      Adrian Friendship The Adrian Friendship Club will meet Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the Community Center on Nora Blvd. in Adrian. Lunch will be served at 12 noon. Bring a covered dish and join in the fellowship.
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Simmons at Exchange
      Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator Chad Simmons (center) of ECI (Emanuel County Institute) recently spoke at Swainsboro Exchange Club. Coach Simmons gave the club an update on this season's football at ECI. Pictured on left is Exchange President Mark Williams and Exchange member Dal Du...
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Williamson at Exchange
      Head Coach Shane Williamson of Swainsboro High School (center) recently spoke at Swainsboro Exchange Club. Coach Williamson gave the club an update on football this season at SHS. Pictured on left is Exchange member P.O. Youmans and Exchange President Mark Williams on right.
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That's a lot of math!
      Imagine working 10,201 math problems! That's what these students in Mrs. Mary Cooler's 4th grade classroom at Swainsboro Elementary School did the first 9 weeks of school in order to meet their goal for Accelerated Math. Together they mastered 616 objectives.
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Looking back over the years in Emanuel County...
      5 Years Ago Ashley Hines Ellis received the Spirit Award at the BPW/USA National Conference in Portland, Oregon. The award was presented in front of the estimated 800 plus attendees and guests. East Georgia College offered an Introduction to Sign Language and "Deaf" Culture every Friday. Fee fo...
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Martin at Exchange
      Nancy Martin of the regional American Red Cross spoke to Swainsboro Exchange Club on the shortage of a variety of types of blood and also updated the group on advances with the Red Cross. Pictured on left is Exchange President Mark Williams, Nancy Martin, and Exchange Member Wes Wilkes on right.
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Customers may qualify for online license renewal
      The Georgia Department of Driver Services is giving eligible candidates the opportunity to renew their driver's licenses without visiting a Customer Service Center (CSC) in person. The DDS sends out Automated Renewal Applications approximately about 60 days before a license expiration which is typ...
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