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Sheriff's Report Emanuel County Sheriff's deputies reported: Jan. 28 A McLeod Bridge Rd. woman reported that her mailbox and post were struck with an object and completely destroyed. This is the second occurrence. A Mustang Rd. woman reported that her exboyfriend keeps calling and harassing her about her son. More ... Police Report Swainsboro police officers reported: Jan. 28 An Emanuel Medical Center employee reported the victim, who was identified, came into the hospital saying that her boyfriend had kicked her. A Falcon Tr. woman reported that the offender, who was identified, assaulted and threatened her. More ... Jail Activity The following persons have been booked into Emanuel County Jail, according to Emanuel County Sheriff Tyson Stephens, on warrants obtained by one of several local law enforcement agencies, designated by each name: More ... Grand Jury returns nineteen true bills Emanuel County Grand Jury returned 19 true bills on Monday, Jan. 28 at Emanuel County Superior Court. Michael Shane Allen: Obstruction of an officer, escape, theft by taking, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Gary Neil Purvis: Theft by taking, possession of a firearm by a convicted f... More ... Transportation funding solutions recommended By REP. BUTCH PARRISH The joint House-Senate Transportation Funding Study Committee has issued its recommendations for addressing a serious shortfall in state funding for much-needed improvements to the state's highway system and other projects. More ... Two cited for DUI The following is a list of all DUI citations released from files of Georgia State Patrol for Emanuel County and Swainsboro Police Department this week. Those cited for DUI are as follows: Georgia State Patrol: John Mark Bright, 61; 408 Lewis St.; cited Jan. 29, 2:27 p.m. More ... Two sentenced in Superior Court Two people were sentenced in Emanuel County Superior Court Wednesday, Jan. 30 by Judge Kathy S. Palmer, Middle Judicial Circuit. Timothy Jay Lunardi negotiated a plea of guilty on one count of theft by taking. He was sentenced to seven years in the state penal system and was given credit for tim... More ...
Holly, the Beagle/Hound-mix Holly is a female Beagle/ Hound-mix, about a year old. Free to a good home. Has all current shots and has been spayed. To adopt Holly, call 237-4040. A $32 adoption fee will cover cost of spaying or neutering (required by Georgia law) on dogs up to 50 pounds. Pets over 50 pounds will have a cost ... More ... Pancake supper The Exchange Club will have a pancake supper every Tuesday night in February from 5 to 7 p.m. at McDonalds. Plates are $5. Proceeds from the sale will benefit The Sunshine House. Sausage and hotcakes will be served. Plates can be purchased at McDonalds or tickets can be purchased from any Exchange... More ...
Clarence Billups, mayor of Waycross, will be guest speaker at the annual Black History Month Celebration at Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church in the Cross-Green Community Sunday, Feb. 10 at 4 p.m. The month's theme is "Carter G. Woodson: The Origin of Multiculturalism." Rev. Michael Thomas is ... More ... Religious News Pages of Life Pages of Life Christian Worship Center will have a health fair Saturday, Feb. 9 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. A Family and Friends Program will be held Sunday, Feb. 10 at 5 p.m. Guest speaker is Pastor Anthony Booker and New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Family. More ...
The Work-Based Learning Program in Emanuel County highlights Walden Farms in Twin City and Pizza Hut in Swainsboro. Walden Farms has been part of the work-based learning program for two years and Pizza Hut has been a partner for many years. More ... Black History essay contest The Franklin Memorial Library is sponsoring an essay contest in recognition of Black History Month. Middle and High School students are asked to research an event or prominent person in Black History and write an essay about their findings. Three winners will be selected. More ... Chocolate Valentine Party Franklin Memorial Library will host a Teens Chocolate Party on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 4 p.m. Teens are invited to indulge themselves in everyone's favorite comfort food (chocolate); make chocolate treats; play chocolate games and win chocolate prizes. Teens are encouraged to create a 1-4 line Valenti... More ...
As part of their activities celebrating the 100th Day of school at Twin City Elementary, members of Mrs. Terri Johnson and Mrs. Connie Turner's kindergarten class colored, cut out and glued 100 pennies into a huge piggy bank on the wall. To continue the lesson, the students counted actual pennies an... More ... Farm Bureau celebrates Food Check-Out Day It takes you, the American family or individual, on average less than 10% of your disposable personal income for food. This means the average cost of food in America remains affordable. More ...
After a year of hard work, the Old VFW Building on Kite Hwy has been restored. The restored building will host three veteran organizations for Emanuel County. Though work is still ongoing, the organization will hold their monthly meetings and other activities here. More ... Notes from the Senate BY SEN. JACK HILL 4TH DISTRICT Bills of Interest The following bills passed the Senate this week: S.B. 360: This raises the county jail subsidy to no less than $30 per day effective July 1, 2009 for county jails still detaining inmates after 15 days. S.B. More ...
Swainsboro High School FBLA & FCCLA recently joined together to host the November meeting of the Emanuel County Retired Teacher's Association meeting at Swainsboro High School. Students in Mrs. Leah Rehberg's FACS classes prepared a meal of baked ham, broccoli casserole, brown rice, deviled eggs ... More ... To be noted Adrian Friendship Adrian Friendship Club will meet Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the Community Center on Nora Blvd. in Adrian. Bring a covered dish. Lunch will be served at 12 noon. Dancing with the Stars! The 2008 Dancing with the Stars, sponsored by Pilot Club of Emanuel County will be held at Swains... More ... Former Swainsboro resident writes novel Shirley Proctor Twiss, former Swainsboro resident, has written a book entitled Cotton in Augusta. She will be visiting Franklin Memorial Library to participate in a book signing at the end of March. " Cotton in Augusta is not the usual tale of the genteel life of Southern ladies. More ...
Emanuel County Pre- K is now accepting applications for the 2008- 2009 school year. To qualify for Pre-K, students must be 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2008. Applications are being accepted at Swainsboro Pre-K, Adrian School of Performing Arts, and Twin City Elementary. County wide there are 240 openin... More ... Looking back over the years... 5 Years Ago ABATSU, a traditional African drum and dance troupe, performed in the Luck Flanders Gambrell Center auditorium. Audience members were encouraged to participate in the performance. The performance was sponsored by the African-American Union and the Minority Advising Program as part of... More ... DEA falls to First Presbyterian By ANDY CALLAWAY Facing two teams ranked in the top five on back-toback dates proved to be a tough task for the David Emanuel Academy boys basketball team. On Friday night the Eagles lost 80-55 to number two ranked First Presbyterian Christian Academy at home and then dropped a 75-46 decision at fourth ranked Robe... More ...
Swainsboro High School chapter of Future Business Leaders of America hosted the 2008 Region Four Leadership Conference at the school on Wednesday, Jan. 23. Nearly 400 FBLA middle level and high school members and advisers from across the region competed at the conference. More ...
Larry Calhoun, president of Swainsboro Technical College, recently spoke to the Swainsboro Kiwanis Club. Dwight Watt, program chair, was unable to attend. Ed Bolton introduced Calhoun to the club. Calhoun addressed the need for students to remain in high school until they graduate. More ... UDC Chapter #27 to hold reenactment memorial service Margaret Jones Chapter #27, United Daughter of the Confederacy will be having a reenactment memorial service for confederate war soldier, Morgan Johnson, at Baysprings Baptist Church in Scott on February 10 at 3 p.m. Morgan Johnson was married to Sarah Spell from Laurens County. They had 7 childr... More ... Twin City News: Flowers placed in churches in memory and honor of loved ones By BETTY TURNER Area Correspondent Last weekend Chad and Jennie Simmons and children, Ti and Lydi, were with Jennie's parents, Butch and Jenni, and her sister and her family. They had a really good time. The children really enjoyed playing together. Chad is one of the football coaches. More ... Oak Park News: Area churches to have gospel sings By EUDENE PEEBLES Area Correspondent The Snowhill Church of God near Glenwood will have the "Crabb Family" Fri. night, Feb. 8th at 7:30. A cordial invitation is extended. The pastor is Rev. WR Connell. We would like to wish a special happy birthday to Brianna Phan who will be 8 yrs. old on Feb. 7 and to Julie Davis who will be 24 on... More ... Exchange Club Pancake Supper The Exchange Club will have a pancake supper every Tuesday night in February from 5 to 7 p.m. at McDonalds. Plates are $5. Proceeds from the sale will benefit The Sunshine House. Plates can be purchased at McDonalds or tickets can be purchased from any Exchange member. Sausage and hotcakes will be... More ... Georgia Day Georgia Day Program will be held Saturday, Feb. 9, 11 a.m., at East Georgia College in the Student Services Building, Richard L. Brown Room, 131 College Circle, Swainsboro. There wil be a Military Service Award presentation, historical program and Georgia music provided by Swainsboro Elementary Sc... More ... |
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