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A Swainsboro grandmother is feeling great about a quarter-million dollar lottery win. Angela Giles was one of two players to match the first five winning numbers and win $250,000 in the Nov. 13 Mega Millions drawing. Murphy Oil #7205, 408 S. Main St. in Swainsboro, sold the Quik Pik ticket. The ... More ...
Rosby McKenzie, right, recently presented Mayor Charles Schwabe with a ribbon to celebrate United Hospice Month in November. McKenzie works with United Hospice of Swainsboro. More ... Evangelist Gunn to be ordained November 25 Evangelist Nora Gunn will be ordained as a pastor of Jesus Saves Healing Outreach Ministry in Swainsboro on Sunday, Nov. 25 at 11 a.m. Message will be brought by Apostle Regina Pennamon, pastor of Jesus Christ Outreach Deliverance ministry in Eatonton. More ...
Emanuel Rangers Chapter #2318 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy honored local veterans and their families with a reception and program at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, in the George L. Smith Room of Franklin Memorial Library on West Main Street, Swainsboro. More ...
Casey Claxton, senior at David Emanuel Academy, has been awarded the Jody Whetsell Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is offered as a memorial to Jody Whetsell, 2001 valedictorian of the graduating class at David Emanuel Academy and was a member of the National Barrel Horse Association. More ...
4-H'ers in the area tested their knowledge in consumer trends at the Southeast District Area 4-H Cotton Boll & Consumer Jamboree. The annual competition was held Nov. 6, at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro. More ...
This fall, 21 Emanuel County 4-H and FFA students raised 33 purebred gilts and showed them in several area shows. Statewide, the purebred gilt program is growing and Emanuel County is not being left out. In Georgia, Purebred gilts and Commercial gilts that are born during February, March and Apri... More ...
The student body at ECI was challenged during Red Ribbon Week to create their own song, poem, cheer, etc about being drug free. Contest winners were Derek Roberson, Dustin Fowler, Jasmine Reese, Brianna Edenfield, Dakota Moss, Takeem Davis, and Josiah Machado. Winners were treated to hamburgers, C... More ...
Director of Technology Services Stacey Barber (center) is congratulated by Board of Education Member George Archie (left) and Superintendent Butch Frye during the November BOE meeting. More ...
Jamontiara Jonae´ Smith, daughter of Shonda Turner, was honored with two birthday celebrations. Jamontiara turned 10 years old on Nov. 5. The first party was held Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Vann Community Park. The theme of the celebration was "Bratz," complete with tableware, tablecloths and J... More ... New Arrivals Katoria Williams of Swainsboro proudly announces the birth of her daughter, Shaniya Li'Dae Williams, November 8, 2007, at Emanuel Medical Canter. She weighed 6 lbs. 5 oz. and was 18 3/4 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Dessie Mae Williams and Andrew Lemon, both of Bartow. More ...
Tanginika & Jayvis Woods Our Cooks of the Week are Tanginika and Jayvis Woods. Tanginika is employed at United Parcel Service and is married to Timothy Woods. She enjoys cooking and spending time with her handsome son, Jayvis Woods. He enjoys watching Spongebob and Diego and playing with his cousins. Here are a few recipe... More ...
Miss Mikki Elaine Powell, bride-elect of Bo Allen Knight, was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower at Pendleton Springs Baptist Church in Oak Park on Saturday, Sept. 15, at 2 p.m.. Hostesses for the occasion were the ladies of the Church. More ... Birthdays November 21 Angie Drew, Ronald Miller, Charles Brewer, Jim Wammock, Becky Cannady, Blake Stockholm, Jacynthia Badie, MaKayla Anderson November 22 Jennifer Oglesby, Laurie Wammock, Samuel Garcia, Donald Coleman, Mrs. W.H. More ...
Malanie Grace Hopkins, daughter of Dan and Heather Hopkins of Kite, celebrated her 1st birthday with a party on Nov. 10 at her home. She turned 1 year old on Nov. 9. The theme of the party was "The Big One," complete with matching plates, napkins, cups and a center piece. A "Happy Birthday" banne... More ... To be noted ATTENTION Effective Dec. 1, 2007 weddings, showers, birthdays, birth announcements and anniversaries must be submitted to The Forest-Blade within 45 days of the event. There will be no exceptions! More ...
The Junior Y-Club at David Emanuel Academy has begun the school year with a number of service programs planned, including Coats for Children, Toys for Tots, Canned Goods Drive and other activities. More ...
The senior class at Emanuel County Institute recently elected the following as Senior Superlatives for the Class of 2008: Wittiest: Chris McGee and Brittany Foreman Most Loyal: Wes Wammock and Danielle Stokes Friendliest: More ...
Allen Nasworthy was selected from among a host of applicants to address the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents during their Recognition Banquet, part of the Annual Meeting held recently at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta. Nasworthy was an active 4-H member beginning in the fifth grade. More ...
Shanara Green, daughter of Lindsay Gay and Vince Green, celebrated her 4th birthday with a party on Nov. 5 at Wonderland Daycare in Swainsboro. The theme of the party was "Dora the Explorer". Shanara turned 4 years old on that day. More ...
When Ronnie Ulrey and his wife, Sue, were asked to move to the city of Swainsboro and restart the church of Christ, it had not had regular services for ten or fifteen years (no one knows exactly how long it's been). He said he didn't know if he could start a car that had not been started for that ... More ...
Kate Lamb of Statesboro announces the birth of her baby brother, Christopher Joseph Lamb, November 9, 2007, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Christopher weighed 8 pounds, 14.2 ounces and was 20 3/4 inches long. Kate and Christopher are the children of Franklin and Beth Carmichael Lamb. Mat... More ...
From Franklin Memorial Library World War II veteran Rev. Marcus Floyd Price, Sr. was interviewed at the Emanuel County Medical Center on October 28, 2007. Mr. Price was born on July 19, 1917, in Johnson County, Georgia, and served in the U. S. Army Infantry during the war. More ... |
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