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American Legion sponsors scholarship contest The American Legion is inviting high school students to participate in a locally held oratorical contest with scholarship prizes at the national level exceeding $50,000. "Georgia has had several national winners in the past and will have winners again," said local contest coordinator Al Jones. More ... Police Report Swainsboro police officers reported the following cases: Nov. 4 Awoman at Subway reported a man, who was identified, accused her daughter of egging his car. Victim said offender threatened her daughter. Nov. 5 A woman who parked her car at Food Basket reported someone dented the vehicle. More ... 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: More ... Sheriff's Report Emanuel County Sheriff's deputies reported the following cases: Nov. 2 A Stillmore man reported his vehicle tag was stolen. Willie Green, 28, 803 Davis Rd., Waynesboro, was arrested for theft by taking. Nov. 3 An Overstreet Rd. man reported his Handi House and two cars parked beside it caug... More ... Georgia peanut crop better than expected By Brad Haire University of Georgia Georgia farmers started their peanut harvest a few weeks ago. And despite a searing summer drought, yields are OK. Even better news is that prices are the highest in years, say University of Georgia experts. More ... Religious News Emanuel Ministerial Emanuel County Ministerial Association will host its annual Thanksgiving service Monday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at Eastwood Church of God. Youth Awards will be presented. Rev. Bruce Flowers is pastor of the church. More ... November is National Caregivers Month Due to advances in medicine and technology, people with developmental disabilities are living longer--making the role of family caregiver ever more important. According to the National Alliance of Caregiving, the value of family caregiving is estimated at $257 billion annually. More ... African Americans and whites differ in depression risk and treatment Although African Americans are less likely than whites to have a major depressive disorder, when they do, it tends to be more chronic and severe according to a recent report published by the National Institute of Mental Health. In addition, African Americans are much less likely to undergo treatme... More ...
The Brewton-Parker College Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Armenio Suzano will perform at the First Baptist Church of Swainsboro on Sunday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. The ensemble is made up of community members, high school students, band directors, and Brewton-Parker students, faculty and staff. More ...
Child Care Resource and Referral of East Central Georgia at Swainsboro Technical College held its Third Annual Child Care Provider Appreciation Banquet on Thursday, Oct. 25, at Swainsboro Technical College. The theme was "Fiesta," and guests received sombreros, maracas, beads, as well as souvenir ... More ... Swainsboro Raceway holds banquet By CANDY GREEN Swainsboro Raceway held its 2007 points banquet at the Swainsboro Jacyee Fairgrounds Saturday, Nov. 10. Over 350 drivers, crews, and fans came out for a night of food, awards, prizes, and plenty of boogie-woogie. Getting the evening started about 6:30pm was a wonderful seafood meal prepared by Lov... More ...
Brown & white This female part Border Collie is brown and white. She was picked up in Twin City. To adopt a dog, call 237-4040. A $32 adoption fee will cover cost of spaying or neutering (required by Georgia law) on dogs up to 50 pounds. Pets over 50 pounds will have a cost increase. Call the Shelter for more ... More ...
The work-based learning programs at Swainsboro High School recently held a parent meeting for those who have children participating in the CBE, YAP, or CTI program. Items discussed included: responsibility of school and class assignments, commitment to job, developing work ethic, employer evaluat... More ...
At the monthly meeting of the Health Information Technology and Transparency (HITT) Board, Dr. Rhonda Medows, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH), announced the awardees of $853, More ...
James Earl Turner, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Iva J. Turner of Garfield, served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1954. James served during the Korean War aboard the USS Los Angeles CA-135. The cruiser bombarded enemy supply lines and beach heads. More ...
Forty-three works of art by students and faculty members at East Georgia College are currently on exhibit at the Board of Regents' conference rooms and offices of the University System of Georgia in Atlanta. This marks the first time in East Georgia College's history that artworks from the college... More ... Garfield Community Club holds meeting November 1 Seventeen members of the Garfield Community Club met at the community house on Thursday, Nov. 1 with Judy Phillips presiding. After the pledge of allegiance, members sang "God Bless America" and "What a Friend We Have in Jesus. More ...
Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) of East Central Georgia at Swainsboro Technical College held a CCR&R Community Baby Shower for new and expectant parents on Thursday, Nov. 1, in Dodge County at the Boys and Girls Club in Eastman. More ... Twin City News: Joshua Scott is home from Iraq By BETTY TURNER Area Correspondent Edith Willis went with her aunt, Blanche Hux, to Augusta to see her doctor. They had a good trip. Blanche is still at the Church Street Manner in Swainsboro. The E.C.I. football team is still winning. They played their last region game Friday night, Nov. 9 at Savannah County Day. Hope we go all t... More ... Oak Park News: Faith Assembly of God to hold revival center By EUDENE PEEBLES Area Correspondent The Faith Assembly of God on Skyline Blvd. in Lyons will have their revival center Nov. 14-16 at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Evangelist William Aumby from Arden, Tenn. Sunday, Nov. 18 they will have "The Greeson" in the 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. services. They will be celebrating Thanksgiving. A cordial... More ... DEA fall festival slated tomorrow David Emanuel Academy's Fall Festival will be held Thursday, Nov. 15, from 4-8 p.m. Most of the activity will center around the gymnasium, which will become an open-air bazaar full of fun, games, sweets and shopping, and the football field, where a host of children's games, rides and activities w... More ...
Twin City Elementary celebrated Red Ribbon Week October 22-26. Students participated in several fun activities throughout the week. Students, faculty, and staff signed TCE's Drug-Free banner, promising to be drug-free. Each day hosted a different theme for staying drug-free. A poster contest was als... More ...
Four local schools were recognized at the October Board of Education meeting for being named 2007 Title I Distinguished Schools. Participating in the recognition are Assistant Superintendent Erma Jenkins (from left), Superintendent Butch Frye, Swainsboro Primary Principal Valorie Watkins, Twin City ... More ... Savvy Senior: Family health history Dear Savvy Senior, Can a heart attack actually be inherited? I just turned 55 and am trying to make some healthy changes, and would like to know if tracing my family's health history is worth the effort. More ... To be noted 2008 Relay for Life The 2008 Relay For Life Planning Committee is having their first meeting. Any one interested in helping with this event in any phase, please come to the Ogeechee Behavioral Health Services Administrative Office at 223 N. Anderson Drive on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. Your ideas and help is needed... More ... Notes from the Senate..... BY SEN. JACK HILL 4th DISTRICT Department of Community Health FY2009 Requests The Department of Community Health (DCH) requested $11.9 billion in total funds (state, federal, and agency funds) for the FY2009 General Budget. $2.7 billion of the total funds are state general funds, representing a 3.4% increase of what was appro... More ... 'Education is Economics' presentation to be held November 15 Swainsboro Technical College Area Education and Career Partnership and the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education are again joining forces for an "Economics of Education" presentation that stops in Swainsboro on Nov. 15. The presentation will be held at 3:00 pm on the campus of Swainsboro... More ... |
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