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Phillips honored with retirement events
      Wanda A. Phillips, daughter of H.S. Phillips, Jr. and Mattie M. Phillips of Stillmore was honored with a Battalion Hail & Farewell Dinner recently at Buffalo's in Hinesville. SSG Phillips was presented with a plaque and award from the Battalion CSM and her supervisor. Special guest for the event w...
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Santa Claus will be in Swainsboro this week!
      Santa Claus will be busy this week because he will be in two places in Swainsboro! On Thursday, Dec. 6, Santa will be visiting The Boneyard at 6 p.m. Children may have their photographs made with Santa and money raised will go towards local families in need.
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Canady Scholarship established at EGC
      An individual scholarship named the Sallie Wicker Canady Memorial Scholarship has been established at East Georgia College in her honor.
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SES Jr. Beta attends convention
      Recently 46 members of the Swainsboro Elementary School Jr. Beta Club attended the Georgia State Jr. Beta Convention in Macon. The school was honored with 5 awards. Receiving first place in the living literature museum depicting a scene from "Alice in Wonderland" were Seth Anders, Aubrey Bonds, ...
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Veterans display at Franklin Memorial Library
      Joan Davis and Faye Rountree repeated their successful display this year adding new and interesting artifacts. The backdrop contained an American Legion Flag. To the right were photos takes by a local man of the USO showing Bob Hope and his entourage in a live show. Also, other photos showed gripp...
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Bright to perform at Garfield UMC
      Local gospel singer Michael Bright will perform in concert at Garfield United Methodist Church Sunday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. Bright is known for his national radio releases such as "Take Time" and "Miracle Working Jesus." His album "A Touch From Jesus" was given a Triple A rating in Singing News Magaz...
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Glad Garden Club decorates EMC lobby
      Members of the Glad Garden Club recently completed their annual project by providing Christmas decorations at Emanuel Medical Center. Member helping were Mary Shepherd, Debbie Kersey, Kathy Bartram and Debra Rich, Inez Hooks, Patsy Gray, Gloria Mason, Jean Morgan, Martha Brown, Helen Center, Marth...
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Sunset beach ceremony unites Miss Atkinson, Mr. Cobb
      Under the oak trees on the oceanfront lawn of the Beachview Club, Jekyll Island, Lacie Anne Atkinson and Brandon Ray Cobb were joined together in marriage. This event took place Aug. 4, 2007 at 6:30 p.m., with the Rev. Franklin Sasser officiating the beautiful ceremony.
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Martin arrives October 11
      Will and Allison Martin of Lawrenceville proudly announce the arrival of their son, John- Nathan Surrett Martin, on October 11, 2007. He weighted 8 lbs. 13 oz. and was 21 inches long. He was welcomed home by his brother, Billy Martin. His maternal grandparents are David and Brenda Blount of Canooc...
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Howard family reunion
      The Howard family reunion/Christmas dinner will be Sunday, Dec. 9. It is for the descendants of the late Jason and Hattie Howard. Acovered dish lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m.
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Cook of the Week
Regina Forehand, Linda Hairr & Vanessa Owens
     Our Cooks of the Week are Regina Forehand, Linda Hairr and Vanessa Owens, stylists at Beautyworks in Swainsboro. They are busy helping their customers prepare for the holidays with the latest styles at their shop, located at 333 South Green Street. In addition to enjoying their work, they have lots ...
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Birthdays
      December 5 Audrey E. Page, Charles D. Henry, Carla Howard, Robert W. Owens December 6 Tiffani Berry, Pamela Stevens, Lucy Frost Moore, Verlon Price, Stephanie Gropper December 7 Tess Dennis, John Stewart, Vernon Thorne, Mary B.
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Brag Box
Hunter Alan Hales
     Hunter Hales is the son 1 year old son of Alan Hales and Lauren Kindle. Maternal grandparents are Bob and Vicky Kindle of Guyton. Paternal grandparents are David Hales and Anne Schees of Savannah. He is the great grandson of Marion Hales and Lois Lane.
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Jackson Gray celebrates 2nd birthday
      Jackson Connor Gray, son of Rob and Chasity Gray of Swainsboro, celebrated his 2nd birthday Friday, Nov. 16 at the home of his grandmother, Becky Williams. Jackson turned 2 years old on Sunday, Nov. 18. A "Jay Jay the Jet Plane" birthday theme was carried throughout the party. Guests were serve...
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Jayla Travett celebrates 4th birthday
      Jayla R. Travett, daughter of Fahnechia and Sohnny Travett, celebrated her 4th birthday Nov. 9, with a party at Chuck-E-Cheese in Augusta. Jayla turned 4 years old on that day. Special guest helping Jayla and her parents celebrate were her grandmothers, Chiretha Harden, Deophia Brown and Rosie Le...
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Miss Travers, Mr. Williamson united in the Holy Sacrament of Marriage
      Elizabeth Joanne Travers and Richard Jonathan Williamson, Jr. were united in the Holy Sacrament of Marriage on Oct. 20, 2007 at the historic Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Milledgeville. Their Nuptial Mass was conducted by Father Michael McWhorter.
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