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Jay Sconyers of Swainsboro, along with 25 other members of the University of Georgia Redcoat Marching Band, will be featured on the Nov. 9 Paula's Party at 9 p.m. on the Food Network. Paula Deen's sons invited representatives of the Redcoats to be their guests as a surprise to Paula as she taped t... More ...
Vaughn Riner and Jerry Hall were recently presented the National Safety Council's Million Mile Club Safe Driver Award at Swainsboro Post Office. To earn this award, a driver must have driven a million miles or for 30 years without a preventable accident. "This was a great accomplishment to achieve... More ...
WJBF TV visited Swainsboro High School on Oct. 31 to interview scholar athlete Jayde Nail. Dr. Elisabeth Blumer-Thompson, Senior English teacher, nominated Jayde for the honor. Marketing Specialist Scott Skadan interviewed Jayde and her father Gordon Nail, Dr. More ...
Local rockers and open mic veterans, Warflower, will perform live at Jack's Java Cove on Thursday, Nov. 8. Swainsboro-based musicians Brock Aldrich and Chelsea Mitchell will join the band for this special concert. The show will begin at 7 p.m. and there will be a $3 cover charge. More ...
Swainsboro Elementary School is currently participating in the Falcons First Down for Fitness program. Recently, they were selected to receive a box of footballs. These footballs will be used throughout the year as prizes and incentives for participation in the program. Pictured are Norma Enriquez... More ...
Swainsboro High School recently held its first Academic Champions honors program. Students who made honor roll and star honor roll for the first nine weeks were invited to a program in the school's fine arts auditorium. They entered the auditorium to the tune, "We are the Champions. More ...
East Georgia College recently held a Health Fair and Poster Contest for Emanuel County students in grades K-12. During PE class, Swainsboro Primary School students were asked to draw pictures of what "Health and Fitness" means to them. The winners are pictured with their PE teacher Mrs. More ...
Mr. Craig Morris with Swainsboro Police Department presented a program to Swainsboro Pre-K students during Red Ribbon Week about the dangers of Drugs. Pictured are students from Stephanie McCullough and Mandi Brannen Class: Luke Fagler, Jiasia Heath, Abby Morris, Craig Morris, Zenas Roberson, Darr... More ...
Samuel Derr of Swainsboro graduated on Aug. 31 from basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Paths Island, S.C. During 13 weeks of training the recruit studied United States Marine Corps History; Customs and Courtesies; and, Core Values and Ethics. He participated in Combat Conditioning ... More ...
Gov. Sonny Perdue and State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox announced recently the names of more than 100 High Performance Principals in Georgia's schools. Among those named was Adrian School of Performing Arts Principal Karen Ross. These principals, from more than 50 school districts, were id... More ...
Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Tony Arata will be performing in downtown Swainsboro, GA during the Second Saturday Art Stroll on Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. More ...
Caden Michael Tapley, son of Andy and Sarah Tapley of Swainsboro, celebrated his 2nd birthday with a party on Sept. 22 at his home. Caden turned 2 years old Sept. 19. The theme of the celebration was "Farm," complete with all the decorations. The honoree and his guests enjoyed hotdogs, baked bean... More ...
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Johnson of Swainsboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Brook Riner, to James Brian Claxton of Swainsboro. Miss Riner is also the daughter of the late Tyron Riner. The future groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Claxton of Swainsboro. More ... New Arrivals Lenard Coney and Katrice Gamble of Swainsboro proudly announce the birth of their son, Lenard Daresseo Cony, Jr., October 24, 2007 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. He weighed 7 lbs. 3 oz. and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Cynthia Worthen and James Gamble of Swainsboro. Pate... More ...
Jennifer R. Akridge Our Cook of the Week is Jennifer R. Akridge of Swainsboro. She has two daughters, Ana and Zoie Akridge. They attend Thomas Jefferson Academy in Louisville. She enjoys watching Ana and Zoie play softball. She also enjoys horseback riding and spending time with friends. Here are a few recipes she wo... More ...
Miss Mandy Lynn Claxton and Mr. Julian Thomas Battle, Jr. exchanged wedding vows Saturday, the fifth of May at half after six o'clock in the evening at The First United Methodist Church in Wadley. The Reverend Ray E. Jenkins and the Reverend Larry Sauls officiated at the sacred double ring ceremon... More ...
Adam and Lindsey Ely of Swainsboro proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Madison Grace Ely, September 26, 2007 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin. Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Kim Avery and Harold Smith, all of Swainsboro. Maternal great grandparents are Ross Baker and Carol Baker ... More ...
Marsenia Harrison, a 2001 honor graduate of Swainsboro High School and a 2005 graduate, Magna Cum Laude, from Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Ala., received the opportunity to develop skills mentoring undergraduate students and collaborating with researchers in other fields at the University of Co... More ...
Tana Shea Owens, daughter of Sandy Brantley and Travis Owens both of Swainsboro, celebrated her 1st birthday with a party October 6 at Harmon Park. Tana turned 1 year old on October 8. The theme of the party was "Garden Fairy," complete with matching balloons, streamers and a "Happy Birthday" ban... More ... New Arrivals Tom and Heidi Purvis of Swainsboro announce the birth of their son, Thomas Franklin Purvis, III, October 26, 2007 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. He weighed 8 lbs. 2 oz. and was 19 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Tommy and Edna Purvis. Paternal great grandparent are Doris Daughtry ... More ... Birthdays November 7 David Brinson, Debbie A. Page, Robert P. (Bob) Lyons, Nathan Anthony, Linda P. Bateman, Diana M. Stevens, Ruth McKenzie November 8 Kevin Scott Drew, Thomas Kinnarid, Lula S. More ...
Brent Burchwell, left is the new certified flight instructor at Sasser Aviation at Swainsboro-Emanuel County Airport. He is pictured here with one of his students, Agan Tankersley. More ...
Kaibry Lane Proctor and Layla Grace Proctor, daughters of Calli Scarboro and Matt Proctor of Swainsboro, celebrated their 1st birthday with a party on Oct. 7 at Citizen's Bank Clubhouse, they turned one year old that day. The theme of the party was "Hugs and Stitches," the clubhouse was decorated... More ...
Toni and Benjie Bell of Swainsboro proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Kyli Milinda Bell, October 11, 2007 at Trinity Hospital in Augusta. Maternal grandparents are Evey and Tony Belcher of Bartow. Paternal grandparents are Larry and Renee Bell of Swainsboro. Great grandparents are Elois... More ... Davis arrives October 29 Krystal Davis of Swainsboro announces the birth of her daughter, Olivia Santasia Davis, October 29, 2007 at Emanuel Medical Center. Olivia weighed 6 lbs. 14 oz. and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Delois Davis and Steven Kirkland of Swainsboro and Sharon Houston of Swainsboro. Matern... More ...
Weslyn Grace Snellgrove was crowned Baby Miss in the Southeast Georgia Jaycee Fair Pageant October 4. More ... Kirkland graduates basic training Army Pfc. Jason Kirkland has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military w... More ... |
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