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SHS Parent Night
      Parent night at Swainsboro High School is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Parents are encouraged to attend and visit classrooms of the second semester teachers. Progress Reports will be available for pick up. The National History Day projects will be on display in the Media C...
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SMS band selected for Georgia Honor Band
      Twelve outstanding Swainsboro Middle School band members were selected for membership in the 2007-08 University of Georgia Honor Band. Students auditioned against other middle school band students from across the state for selection in this event.
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Gomez to exhibit art at Kalmanson
      Emanuel Arts Council's February Second Saturday Art Stroll at the Kalmanson Gallery features photographs by Emily Jurkiewicz Gómez. The exhibition will begin with a reception, hosted by the Swainsboro Evening Optimist Club, from 5-8 p.m. on Feb. 9. The exhibit will continue through Feb. 29.
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Pre-K visits Animal Shelter
      To celebrate the 100th day of school at Swainsboro Pre-K, Miss Mandi Brannen and Miss Gwen Bower's class along with Miss Stephanie McCullough and Miss Joyce Woods class set a goal of collecting 100 cans of pet food for the Swainsboro Animal Shelter. Children had two weeks to bring in food and old ...
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Dedication service
      A Dedication Service was held Sunday, Jan. 27 at Rountree Football Stadium at Emanuel County Institute in memory of Lewis Veazy Johnson, Jr., who was a teacher and coach at ECI for 23 years. Because of his devotion and love for ECI and especially football, two benches have been placed at the footb...
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Medical staff
     Brad Headley, MD is appointed chief of staff at Emanuel Medical Center. Appointed vice chief is Vijitha Prasad, MD and James Clifton, DO will serve as secretary for the 2008 term. In the capacity as chief of staff, Dr. Headley will serve as a voting member of the Emanuel County Hospital Authority.
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Miss Kelly Lane honored with miscellaneous shower
      Miss Kelly Lane, bride-elect of Mr. Bryson Collins, was honored with a miscellaneous bridal shower at Grandma's Porch in Twin City on October 7, 2007 at 3 p.m. Mrs. Suzette Clay, Mrs. Connie Turner, Mrs. Teri Johnson, Mrs. Sonya Roundtree, Mrs. Jessica Collins, Mrs. Sue Cannady, Mrs. Patti Collins...
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Riner family welcomes home baby boy
      Tim and Alice Riner of Swainsboro proudly announce the birth of their son, Blaze Timothy Riner, December 10, 2007 at Doctors Hospital in Augusta. Maternal grandparents are Billy and Georgianna Cowart of Swainsboro. Paternal grandparents are Larry "Reno" Riner of Swainsboro and Sharon Graham of Pan...
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Brown celebrates first birthday
      Julianna Addison (Addie) Brown, son of Nick and Missy Brown of Statesboro, was honored with a 1st Birthday day party Sunday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m. at the Honey Bowen Building in Statesboro. Addie turned 1 on Dec. 11. The theme of the party was "1st Birthday," complete with matching tablecloths, centerpi...
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New Arrivals
      Terrie Rich and Robert Dekle of Swainsboro proudly announce the birth of their son, Robert Caleb Dekle, January 25, 2008 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. He weighed 8 lbs. 9 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Earnestine Rich of Swainsboro and the late Ernest Rich. Pa...
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Cook of the Week
SHS Family and Consumer Science Class: Katilyn Smith, Whittney Singletary, Shay Clark, Bre Coney, Valencia Thomas, Katrisha Sutton, Brittany Daniels and Allison Durden
     This week's cooks of the week are students in Leah Rehberg's Family and Consumer Sciences classes at Swainsboro High School. The students are active members of FCCLA. Pictured are Katilyn Smith, Whittney Singletary, Shay Clark, Bre Coney, Valencia Thomas, Katrisha Sutton, Brittany Daniels and Alliso...
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Miss Stephens, Mr. Hall announce engagement
      Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur G. (Sonny) Stephens, Jr. of Adrian announce the engagement of their daughter, Katy Starr Stephens, to Samuel Owen (Sam) Hall, II of Milledgeville. The future groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Owen Hall of Milledgeville.
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Tucker Bush celebrates 1st birthday with party
      Tucker Jack Bush, son of Jess and Connie Bush of Adrian, celebrated his 1st birthday with a party January 19 at Trinity Baptist Church social hall. Tucker turned one year old on January 18. "Safari animals" was the theme of the celebration, complete with "zoo pal" plates, matching napkins and tab...
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B.J. King celebrates 4th birthday
      Labeito "B.J." King Jr., son of LaBeito and TaShanda King, celebrated his 4th birthday with two parties. The first celebration took place December 28 at his home, also known as Wonderland Daycare, and the second party was on December 29 at Family Fun Park in Pooler.
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18 lb. Sweet Potato
     Taylor Jones, 7 years old, and Blake Jones, 2 years old, children of Matt and Lisa Jones of Vidalia are pictured holding an 18 lb. sweet potato grown by their grandfather, Sammy Jones, of Twin City.
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Bridesmaids brunch held for Miss Lane
      A bridesmaid brunch was held honoring, Miss Kelly Lane, bride-elect of Mr. Bryson Collins, Sept. 13, 11 a.m., at Mrs. Becky Johnson's pool house. Hostesses for the occasion were Mrs. Martha Sue Johnson, Mrs. Becky Johnson, Mrs. Stacy McNeely and Mrs. Dori Johnson.
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Phillips honored with retirement party
      Wanda A. Phillips, daughter of H.S. Phillips, Jr. and Mattie M. Phillips of Stillmore, was honored with a Retirement Party at the Vann Community Center Jan. 26. The party was given by the honoree's parents Mr. & Mrs. H.S. Phillips, Jr., sister Sharon Phillips (Hephzibah), sister MSGT Karen Philli...
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Seedling Garden Club learns how to winterize
      The Seedling Garden Club met on Monday, January 14. 2008. This being the first meeting of 2008, Kay Peacock, president , welcomed everyone and conducted the business session. Ann Peebles,. chaplain, gave a devotional titled "Critics Beware.
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Animal Shelter:Hank
      Hank is an adorable brown puppy that may be a Bulldog-mix. He's about 9 weeks old. He has been dewormed and his first shots have been administered. To adopt Hank, call 237- 4040.
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Miss Powell, Mr. Knight exchange wedding vows at Guido Gardens
      Miss Mikki Elaine Powell and Mr. Bo Allen Knight exchanged wedding vows Saturday, the sixth of October at four thirty in the afternoon at the Guido Gardens in Metter. The Reverend Walter Jarrell officiated at the sacred double ring ceremony.
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SHS Class of 1978
      The Swainsboro High School class of 1978 will be meeting to plan the 30-year class reunion. The meeting will take place at the Citizens Bank of Swainsboro on Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. Any class members interested in helping are encouraged to attend.
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Georgia Day celebration to be held February 9
      The Emanuel Rangers Chapter #2318 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will celebrate Georgia's 275th birthday three days earlier than the official date of February 12. This special program begins at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, in the Richard L. Brown Room of the Student Services Building at ...
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Swainsboro Evening Optimist Club
      The Swainsboro Evening Optimist Club held its 2nd Annual King, Queen, Prince and Princess Extravaganza January 11, 7 p.m., at Emanuel Art Center. Contestants pictured are Shatoria Rackins - Queen; Bruce Royal -King; Breanna Brown- Princes and William Givens- Princeing and Queen contestants were K...
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December DAR meeting held held
      Governor David Emanuel Chapter, USDAR enjoyed a nice luncheon was held at the Eden field House Inn on Dec. 13, 2007, at noon. The Handbells of the Adrian School Performing Arts entertained with several selections of Christmas music under the direction of Susan Westberry, their instructor. She rela...
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'Paws and Claus'
     The Emanuel County Kappa Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held another fundraiser on Dec. 8, 2007. "Paws and Claus" was held at Dr. Wesley McRae's Veterinary Clinic and was a photo opportunity with Santa Claus for pet owners and their pets. Half of the proceeds from this event were donated to the loc...
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Strobridge celebrates 1st birthday with party at Wooman Lodge
      D'Ayla Kessiah Strobridge, daughter of Freddy and Daphne Strobridge of Swainsboro, celebrated her 1st birthday with a party on December 29, 2007 at the Woodmanlodge in Swainsboro. D'Ayla turned 1 year old on December 27. The theme of the celebration was "1st Birthday Diva" complete with matching ...
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Essay winners
     The Optimist International Essay Contest winners were recently announced. Pictured are, from left, Martha Culbreth, secretary; Terry Andrews, first place winner; Maranda M. Usry, third place winner; Mara M. Usry, second place winner; and Margaret Bright, president. A total of 13 students participate...
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Beta Sigma fund raiser
     Emanuel County Kappa Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a fundraiser over the Christmas holiday season. "Santa on the Boneyard" was held Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007 at the Boneyard Pavilion in conjunction with the Swainsboro-Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce annual Christmas events. Funds were generat...
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Miss Lane honored with lingerie shower
      Miss Kelly Lane, brideelect of Mr. Bryson Collins, was honored with a lingerie shower September 29, 5 p.m., at Mrs. Becky Johnson's pond house. Hostesses for the event were Miss Jenna Dailey, Mrs. Jodi Marsh, Mrs. Dori Johnson, Miss Amy Jackson and Mrs. Brandi Hood.
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Grinding cane
      The second grade classes at Twin City Elementary enjoyed a field trip to the George L. Smith State Park. The employees were grinding cane and making cane syrup. Mr. Russell Hinson, the park's manager, shared the process the cane goes through to become syrup.
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SPS honor rolls for the first semester
      Swainsboro Primary School has released its star and honor rolls for the first semester. STAR HONOR ROLL ALL A'S First Grade Jackson Allen, Zack Appleby, Jackson Barber, Maranda Bailey, Kyland Bird, Tyler Brantley,Baileigh Brinkley, Ashlyn Brown, Ne- Shawn Brown, Robrionna Brown, Heaven Butl...
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SHS releases honor rolls
      Swainsboro High School has released its star and honor rolls for fall semester. STAR HONOR ROLL All A's 9th Grade Usry, Maranda; Page, Jessi; Screws, Buckley; Coleman, Ashton; Green, Antwanette; Jordan, Deidra; Chrysosferidis, Steven; Hutcheson, Anna; Lin, Jenny; Thompson, Kathryn; Cann, No...
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Perfect Attendance list at TCE
      The following students received "Perfect Attendance" for the first semester at Twin City Elementary School. Kindergarten C. J.
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4-H Foundation holds annual banquet
      The fifty-eighth annual joint meeting of the Emanuel County 4-H Club Foundation and the Emanuel County 4-H Volunteer Leaders Council was held Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Varner 4-H Center. The meeting was called to order by Sarah Langer, 4- H Foundation President. Ms. Langer gave the welcom...
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TCE honor rolls for first semester
      Twin City Elementary School has released its star and honor rolls for the first semester. STAR HONOR ROLL ALL A'S First Grade Tyler Flakes, Ashton Greene, Jenna Hinson, Brianna Johnson, Tyler Lane, Jake Martin, Maggie McBride, Taylor McNeal, Marquez Roper , Camryn Rountree, Jybriah Williams...
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