Operation Homefront request emergency assistance
      Operation Homefront announced that it has been overwhelmed by requests for emergency assistance by military families, and the nonprofit organization is requesting immediate donations from the local community to help address the need.
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Question of the week:
      What is your favorite thing about this time of year?
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Football contest results
      This week's football contest winners are as follows: 1st-Hope Goodman 2nd-Heath Palmer 3rd-Inez Youmans
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Dayfall in concert Saturday, December 15
      Local band Dayfall will perform a concert to benefit the Emanuel Arts Council on Saturday, Dec. 15 at Swainsboro- Emanuel County auditorium. Concert begins at 8 p.m.; doors open at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $10, available at the Emanuel Arts Center, Gallery RFD and from EAC board members.
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Powell takes oath
      Jocelyn Rae Powell of Swainsboro was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in Statesboro on Oct. 31. Introduced by Robert L. Persse, Chief Public Defender for the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit, she was sworn in by Chief Superior Court Judge William Woodrum.
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FBC choir, orchestra present cantata
      The First Baptist Church of Swainsboro Adult Choir and Orchestra, under direction of Rev. Gilbert Westberry, will present Christmastime: Let Heaven and Nature Sing on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. "The music is a blend of timeless Christmas classics, favorite carols, and inspiring new songs by co...
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Auburn U visits Swainsboro
      On Nov. 16, Gallery RFD had the great pleasure of hosting the Art Department from Auburn University. After Gallery RFD's recent lecture at Auburn, students and faculty expressed great interest in RFD's mission and Swainsboro's emerging art scene.
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To be noted
4-H: 'Pinch of Clover'
      Emanuel County 4-H Volunteers will soon be selling a Pinch of Clover. The cookbook is a compilation of recipes from 4-H members, volunteers, and community supporters. The shipment is expected to arrive this week, but the company offered no guarantees.
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