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Derden to lead 'Sherman's March'
      Dr. John K. Derden, emeritus professor of history at East Georgia College, will conduct a tour of sites associated with Union General William Tecumseh Sherman's 1864 march through east central Georgia on Saturday, Feb. 9. The tour will begin at 9 a.m. with a pre-trip orientation in Room C- 240 of ...
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Turner at Exchange
     Emanuel County Institute Head Coach Milan Turner recently visited Swainsboro Exchange Club and spoke on the recent State Championship victory by the ECI Bulldogs. Pictured are Exchange Member Dal Durden, Coach Turner, and Exchange President Mark Williams.
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Good Shepherd welcomes Rev. Ron Southerland
      Good Shepherd Episcopal Church welcomed the Rev. Ron Southerland as their new vicar Sunday, Jan. 6. The Rev. Southerland retired December 31 after serving the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation in Vidalia for 18 years. He moved back to his childhood home of Macon and will travel to Swainsboro ea...
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Moore graduates from Valdosta State
      Mary Katelyn Moore graduated from Valdosta State University on December 8, 2007 with a bachelor of general studies degree in English, Journalism and Anthropology. While attending VSU she was an active member and editor of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity for Women. She is the daught...
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McMillan, Bing announce engagement
      Mr. Bishop Larry and Mrs. Catheleen McMillan, both of Stillmore, announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Jean McMillan, to Jermayne Cheryce Bing of Hardeville, S.C. The future groom is the son of Mr. Dennis Brown and Mrs. Viola Hayward, both of Hardeville, S.C.
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Lanie Blair Phillips arrives December 12
      Chris and Jamie Phillips of Swainsboro proudly announce the birth if their daughter, Lanie Blair Phillips, December 12, 2007 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin. Maternal grandparents are Chuck Canady of Swainsboro and Sonja Canady of Warner Robins. Paternal grandparents are Harry Phillips of Swai...
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Bithdays
      January 23 Terry Ray Woods, Donald R. Whitaker, Alford S. Mulrooney, Terri R. Palmer, Geanna Thigpen, Ralph Amerson, Landon Carter January 24 Archie Lee Mincey, Brad Grimm, Jane Stroud January 25 Ann Sinclair, Eva Marie McRae, Jane D. Mason, Walter Chance, V.L.
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Miss Hayes, Mr. Pisani united in candlelight ceremony
      Miss Kara Ann Hayes and Mr. Francis Edward Pisani III were united in a candlelight ceremony on November 17, 2007 at the historical Grace United Methodist Church in St. Augustine, Fla. Reverend Franklin Sasser of Twin City officiated.
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Cook of the Week
Katelyn Moore
     Our Cook of the Week is the newest member of the editorial staff at The Forest-Blade, Katelyn Moore. She recently graduated with a general studies degree from Valdosta State University. She now lives in Swainsboro and is the 22 year old daughter of Andy and Barbara Moore, also of Swainsboro. She enj...
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Miss Kelley, Mr. Davis announce engagement
      Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kelley of Gainsville announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Sarah Marie Kelley, to James Brandon Davis. The future groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert G. Davis, III of Swainsboro.
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Brag Box
D'Ayla Kessiah Strobridge
     D'Ayla is the one year old daughter of Freddy and Daphne Strobridge of Swainsboro. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Brinson, Jr. of Swainsboro. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George D. Strobridge of Nunez. D'Ayla loves to watch T.V. Her favorite programs are Spongebob Squarepant...
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Roberts, Cox united in double ring ceremony
      Miss Michelle Lynn Roberts and Mr. Jerry Cox, Jr. were united in a double ring ceremony January 4, 2008, 7 p.m., at the lovely home of Mr. William Conley, Sr. Reverend Auther Conley officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mike and Paula Roberts of Swainsboro. The groom is the son ...
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Myers family welcomes home baby girl
      James and Latrice Myers of Twin City proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Kennedy Nicole Myers, December 4, 2007 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. She weighed 6 lbs. 14 oz. and was 19 1/4 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Burnett Brown and Curtis Tarver, both of Wadley. Patern...
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Miss Wammock, Mr. Smith announce engagement
      Mr. and Mrs. Bennie F. Wammock, Jr. of Adrian announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Miss Carla Brandi Wammock, to Mr. Virgil Shane Smith. The future groom is the son of Mr. Virgil Smith and Mr. Roger and Mrs. Lynette Missildine, all of Swainsboro.
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UDC board meeting
     Mrs. Judy W. Womack, Mrs. Elaine C. Thomas, and Mrs. Jane G. Durden represented the Emanuel Rangers Chapter #2318 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy during the Georgia Division UDC Executive Board Meeting and District Meetings on Jan. 11 in Forsyth.
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Visit to VA hospital
     The Emanuel Rangers Chapter #2318 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy served refreshments and entertained residents of the Extended Care Unit of the Carl Vinson Medical Center in Dublin on Jan. Pictured are Mary C. Shepherd, Joyce L. Fennell, Elaine C. Thomas, Sarah Thompson, Greg Rogers (VA ...
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