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C. Mack Griffin, a member of the local Swainsboro Shrine Club was elected on Jan. 12 to the office of Potentate of Alee Shriners in Savannah. This is a one-year position with the Shriners. His responsibility is to be the chief executive officer of the Fraternity for 2008. More ...
The 1969 Class of Emanuel County Elementary and High School held its 38th year class reunion on Dec. 29, 2007 at the school auditorium. The class toured the school that afternoon. That evening class members participated in a program, ate and listen to music from the sixties and seventies. More ...
Twenty-seven technical college executives from across the state of Georgia just graduated from the Technical College System of Georgia's (TCSG) Executive Leadership Academy. Diane P. Claxton, vice president for Student Affairs of Swainsboro Technical College, was among the 2007 academy class gradu... More ...
The students in Mrs. Zan Smith's third grade class at Swainsboro Elementary School celebrated a book unveiling ceremony on Monday, Dec. 17. Mrs. Smith's students are the first ones in the history of all Emanuel County schools to have written a book and have it published. The title of the book is "... More ...
Ann Buxton, library manager, and Gladys Collins, library staff member and workshop instructor, visited outreach patrons Marie Rich and Ida Jones at Church Street Manor on Dec. 19, 2007 to present them with a Christmas mug filled with candy. Accompanying them and helping to present the mugs were Je... More ...
Dr. Richard Thornton, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Swainsboro Technical College, has announced that Carroll N. Girtman has been named as a technical support specialist in the Information Technology Department. More ...
Five Swainsboro High School FBLA members recently attended the National Fall Leadership Conference in Birmingham, Ala. at the Sheraton Birmingham. Becky Golden and Rachel Mc- Neely were invited to represent Georgia FBLA in the exciting Battle of the States competition. More ... Emanuel County students make Brewton- Parker Dean's List Two students from Emanuel County qualified for the Dean's List at Brewton-Parker College of Mount Vernon for the fall 2007 semester. Students are Carolyn McNeal and Karen Eddie McNeal of Garfield. Qualifying students were enrolled in 12 or more hours and earned a grade point average of 3.6 or bet... More ...
Elf Judy (AKA Judy Palmer) greeted children from Emanuel County schools and day care centers during Christmas Story Hour at Franklin Memorial Library. The children enjoyed a fun-filled hour of videos, puppet skits and dnacing to the "Peppermint Twist." Local businessmen and Library board members d... More ...
Youth and adults gathered around work tables in the Smith Room of Franklin Memorial Library on Nov. 29, 2007, to reveal thier artistic skills by painting mock glass ornaments and ceramic mugs. Library staff members Gladys Collins and Karen Hidlebaugh instructed the participants. More ...
Kimberly Jones recently graduated from the University of West Georgia. She recieved a B.S. degree in biology. She is a graduate of Swainsboro High School and is the daughter of Meredith and Dorothy Jones and the granddaughter of the late Lucille Byrd and Mr. & Mrs. Sellers Jones, Sr. More ...
December was also RIF (Reading is FUNdamental) distribution time at Franklin Memorial Library. Each child was given the opportunity after Story Hour to select a book of his/her own to take home and keep. Distribution of the free books is made possible by grants from Mill Creek Foundation and the R... More ...
Wanda Phillips, right, of Stillmore was the local winner of the $1,000 cash in the Tell Harvey's Survey drawing held daily. To participate, see your Harvey's receipt for a phone number to call and register. Presenting her the prize is Debra McKenzie, store manager. More ...
Jeff and Lisa Sammons of Emanuel County recently traveled all over the state of Bolivia for eight days. They visited numerous places of interest, including the Andes mountains. Bolivia borders Brazil, Peru and Paraguay in South America. More ... New Arrivals Satima Ware and Anthony Pace of Bartow announce the birth of their son, Anthony Charles Pace, Jr., January 5, 2008 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. He weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz. and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Alivia Waters and Benjamin Ware, both of Virginia. Paternal grandpar... More ...
Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Mooney of Midville announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Ruth Mooney, to Clint Bailey of Van, Texas. The future groom is the son of Clark and Rita Holtsberry of Waynesboro and the late Marion Edwin Bailey. More ...
Allie Miller and Paul Terwilliger proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Addalyn Grace Terwilliger, December 14, 2007 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin. She weighed 6 lbs. 9 oz. and was 20 1/4 inches long. Maternal grandparents re Diana Miller of Swainsboro and the late Allen Miller. Pate... More ... Garfield Community Club News Only nine of twentyone members of the Garfield Community Club braved the cold weather for the first meeting of 2008 at the community house Jan. 3. Judy Phillips presided and began by leading in the pledge to the American flag. Jeanette Johnson and Maudine Johnson led in singing "God Bless America"... More ...
Sarah Elizabeth "Sarah Beth" Kersey, daughter of Marvin and Jodi Kersey of Swainsboro, was honored at a birthday party on Dec. 30, 2007 at her home in Swainsboro. Sarah Beth turned 5 years old on that day. The "Little Chef" themed party began with guests decorating their own apron with fabric mar... More ...
Michael Owen Henry Our Cook of the Week is the new sports editor at The Forest-Blade, Michael Owen Henry. Michael is a senior at Swainsboro High School. After graduation he plans to attend the University of Georgia. He is the 17 year old son of Mike and Andrea Henry of Adrian. In his spare time he enjoys fishing, hunt... More ...
Summer Nicole Ellington, daughter of Jay and Cheryl Ellington of Swainsboro, celebrated her 9th birthday with two parties. Summer turned 9 years old don December 9, 2007. The first celebration was on December 1, 2007 at Splash in the Boro, under the dome, in Statesboro. More ... Ms. Herringdine, Mr. Rabun to wed November 10 Mr. Daniel Rabun and Miss Sydney Herringdine announce the forthcoming marriage of their parents, Tara Hudson Herringdine of Gibson to Mr. Ross Kendrick Rabun of Gibson. Ms. Herringdine is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hall of Swainsboro and the late Jerry O. Hudson. She is the granddaughter ... More ...
Lake Henry Woods, son of Randall and Tracy Woods of Swainsboro, celebrated his 5th birthday with two celebrations. Lake turned 5 years old on December 26, 2007. On December 8, 2007 he was honored with a party at the Swainsboro Shrine Club. The theme of the celebration was "Cars, Lightening Mc- Qu... More ...
Martha Grace (Marti) Woodward, daughter of Jonathan and Monica Woodward of Swainsboro, celebrated her 2nd birthday with a party on December 1, 2007 at her home. Marti turned 2 years old on December 6. "Happy Feet" was the theme of the celebration. Balloons decorated the entrance of the home and t... More ...
Logan Garrett Tapley celebrated his 6th birthday on Sunday, Dec. 9 2007, with a western themed party. The party was held at his home in Twin City. Tables were decorated with western tablecloths, with red and blue plates and napkins. More ...
Tyler James Hollins, son of Daryl and Rachel Jones Hollins, celebrated his 1st birthday Friday, Dec. 21, 2007 at his daycare in Newman. Guest were served cake and ice cream. Special guests were his parents Daryl and Rachel Hollins. More ...
Samantha Jewel Coleman celebrated her 1st birthday on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007 with a "Backyardigans" party. The party was held at her grandfathers house in Swainsboro. The room was decorated in pink and green balloons and streamers. More ... |
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