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Looking back over the years 5 Years Ago The Emanuel County Arts Council and the Emanuel County 4-H Program joined forces to present the community with an evening of song and dance. The nationally acclaimed Georgia 4-H Performing Arts Group, Clovers & Co., performed their 22nd Annual Show "People." The show featured 30 minu... More ... Police Report Swainsboro police officers reported: Jan. 31 Employee at Plaza Pharmacy reported a check-cashing fraud scheme being run by an unknown woman from Fulton County. Feb. 1 An Advance St. woman reported her ex-husband is harassing 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 ... Sheriff's Report Emanuel County Sheriff's deputies reported: Feb. 4 AMartin Rd., Twin City woman reported someone broke into her business and stole cash and checks. A woman driving on Hwy. 80 E. reported hitting a deer. A Plum Tree Lane man reported someone stole over $500 in items from his property. More ... 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. Georgia State Patrol: Morgan Jake Jackson, 20, RR1 Box 129, Kite, Feb. 7, 8:30 p.m. More ...
There are six black and blonde Retriever-mix puppies up for adoption. They were abandoned and are 9 weeks old. They have been de-wormed and shots started. To adopt a pup, call 237-4040. A $32 adoption fee will cover cost of spaying or neutering (required by Georgia law) on dogs up to 50 pounds. P... More ... Religious News Gethsemane BC There will be a Black History Program conducted at Gethsemane Baptist Church in Lexsy on Sunday, Feb. 17 at 11 a.m. Pastor is Rev. Cecil Dunlap. Trinity BC Trinity Baptist Church in Meeks will host a gospel sing Saturday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. Featured will be Ray Foskey and Hand in... More ... Shrove Tuesday Good Shepherd Episcopal Church celebrated Shrove Tuesday with friends from Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Swainsboro Presbyterian Church Tuesday, Feb. 5, with a pancake and sausage dinner. Hosted by Good Shepherd's youth and hospitality team, the meal was prepared and served by the young people ... More ... GSP reports 17 traffic accidents in January Georgia State Patrol at Swainsboro investigated 17 traffic accidents in Emanuel County during February. These accidents resulted in 18 injuries and one death. Sgt. First Class J.L. Brewer said troopers from Post 19 also issued 235 traffic citations in the county for the month. More ... Biodiesel workshop slated The Pine Country RC&D Council and the Emanuel County CES area will host a Biodiesel Workshop on Friday, Feb. 29 at the Varner 4-H Center in Swainsboro. The purpose of the workshop is to introduce participants to biodiesel production and to hear from two individuals who are now producing and using ... More ... To be noted Camellia seedlings A camellia seedling sale, organized by Charles Elliott three weeks ago for Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, will be held Saturday, Feb. 23 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at 280 Arden Street, Swainsboro. Prices are between $10 and $25. Call 237-7194 for more information. More ...
The winner of The Forest-Blade Super Bowl contest was Amber Mills, left. She guessed the lowest number of points out of 11 and picked the Giants to win. Fiftyseven people picked the Patriots to win the game. Mills won by a margin of 2 points, guessing 29. Presenting her a check is Madelyne Meeks... More ...
Swainsboro High School students Tara Jayde Nail and Daniel Porter were recently named school winners for the prestigious Wendy's High School Heisman Award. To be eligible for this award, students must display academic aptitude, athletic talent and exceptional commitment to their communities. More ...
By Mike Whatley Patrick Brown, son of James and Betty Brown, from Swainsboro, won the opening Central Georgia Division event of the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series on Lake Seminole with four bass weighing 15.22 pounds. More ... Did You Know? Frequently Asked Questions about the registration process at Emanuel Medical Center. Q. Where do I go to be admitted to the hospital or registered for an outpatient procedure? A. Most admissions, including registrations for laboratory testing and imaging services take place in our main lo... More ...
Richard Patrick killed this large doe weighing 111 pounds on Jan. 12 while hunting with his grandfather, AJ. Richard took this big doe, his first deer, with his .270 rifle. He is the son of Rick and Beverly Patrick of Metter and Connie and Mickey Flanders of Kite. More ... Free customer service class offered In a recent survey of Emanuel County businesses, "customer service" was listed as the area of greatest need. In attempting to address this issue, Swainsboro Technical College, Georgia Rural Economic Development Center and the Chamber of Commerce will cosponsor a one-day seminar to assist local bus... More ...
American Legion Swainsboro Post 103 recently held its High School Oratorical Scholarship Program, "A Constitutional Speech Contest," at the Post on Kite Road. J.R. Whetsell, a junior at David Emanuel Academy, was the winner. Whetsell will now go on to the Department of Georgia, First District con... More ... Georgia flag to be in town today After more than two years of renovations, the USS Georgia has arrived at its new home at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base. In honor of this event, Governor Sonny Perdue has issued a call for ceremonies in each of Georgia's 159 counties. Swainsboro- Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce will host specia... More ... Midyear budget includes education, health care boosts BY REP. BUTCH PARRISH On Feb. 8, House members approved a midyear adjustment to the annual state budget for the current fiscal year, which ends June 30. The supplemental budget measure, which now moves to the Senate for its consideration, restores some of Gov. Sonny Perdue's education funding cuts and also adds money f... More ...
The David Emanuel Academy Debate Team has had a successful season, competing at both region and state level. The team is comprised of seniors Lauren Patterson and Devan Scalf, junior J.R. Whetsell, and sophomore Evan Simmons. These four students had to debate both affirmatively and negatively on ... More ...
East Georgia Realty has announced the addition of Chris Lewis to their sales team. Lewis recently graduated from the Ben Farmer School of Real Estate and has also passed the state administered exam required to obtain a real estate license. Chris and his wife Kathy are both lifelong Emanuel County... More ...
Bill DeVane, president of Spivey State Bank has named Peyton Frye to the new position of Loan Officer. In his new role Frye will be involved in many aspects of the loan department at our main office. "We are excited to have Frye working in this capacity," said DeVane. "Peyton brings enthusiasm ab... More ... SHS hosts FAFSA workshop Swainsboro High School Senior Counselor Angie Johnson and Financial Aid representatives from East Georgia College are hosting a workshop to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The workshop will be held Thursday, Feb. 21, in the library, at Swainsboro High from 5:30-7 p.... More ... College scholarships available for foster teens The Celebration of Excellence program, which provides scholarships to foster teens bound for college or vocational school, has opened its application process for the 2008 program year. More ...
Swainsboro High School FCCLA President Whitney Calhoun and club member Jordan Thompson recently attended the February 4th meeting of the Swainsboro City Council on behalf of the SHS FCCLA chapter. Mayor Charles Schwabe signed a proclamation declaring Feb. 11- 15 as FCCLA week. More ...
Swainsboro FFA member Whitney Bush placed 2nd in the Area IV FFA Extemporaneous Public Speaking Career Development Event. The event was held at Swainsboro Tech in Swainsboro Jan. 29. Bush will compete for state honors on April 25th, 2008 at the Macon Centreplex in Macon. The state winner will adva... More ...
Sixth grade students at Swainsboro Middle School who mastered 100 Accelerated Math objectives by the 100th day of school celebrated with lunch at El Valle restaurant. They were accompanied on their trip by sixth grade math teachers Cheryl Canady, Yvette Mercer, Tisha Easterling, and Lucy McNeely. More ...
A colored-reed Easter Basket-making Class is planned for Saturday, Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Emanuel Arts Center. Taught by area artist Sandy McGurn, the participants choose the style and shape for their flat and round reed baskets. The cost of $40 covers materials and instruction. Pat Rin... More ... Twin City News: ECI Bulldogs visit State Capitol By BETTY TURNER Area Correspondent On Monday the E.C.I. Football Team (No. 1 Champions) were invited to visit the Georgia Capitol by Sonny Perdue. They toured the Capitol, and afterward went to the Atlanta Aquarium and had lunch there. It was a really good trip. They all enjoyed the wonderful occasion. Congratulations to our Champi... More ... Oak Park News: New Vision Chapel Church to hold revival By EUDENE PEEBLES Area Correspondent Those attending supper with Garland, Tina, Nicolas and Zachary Peebles Wednesday night were Eudene and Nick Peebles; Ricky Peebles; Corbie, Brianna and Heath Phan and Jessica Reynolds. Corbie Phan went and picked up a birthday cake for Brianna Phan and they celebrated her birthday. Brianna was 8 ... More ... Backyard pecan production program Emanuel County Extension Office is offering a program on Backyard pecan Production on Tuesday, Feb. 19 beginning at 7 p.m. The program will be held at the Varner 4-H Center on Electric Drive. Irrigation, fertilization, insect control and varieties will be discussed. More ... |
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