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Question of the week:
What do you think about postage being raised to $0.42?
     "I think it should go back to $0.25."-- Shirlene Culbreth, Twin City
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Smoking cessation classes offered at EMC
      Emanuel Medical Center is taking steps to help individuals kick the smoking habit by offering FreshStart Smoking Cessation classes. The classes are held each Monday (with the exception of every 5th Monday) from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Bob Neil, LPC is the facilitator. There is no charge to attend and th...
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Akridge/Stapleton family reunion
      The Akridge/Stapleton family reunion will be held Sunday, March 2 at the Earl Varner 4-H Clubhouse. A basket lunch will be served at 1 p.m.
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Parent Resource Day
      An Emanuel County Migrant Resources PAC Meeting was held at the Parent Resource Center on Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. The meeting was hosted by the Emanuel County Migrant Education Program. Luis Machado and Joe Onate presented information about what the Migrant Program offers students and their families.
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Saying it with flowers!
      On Thursday, Feb. 14, Director of Downtown Development Anthony Faris handed out flowers to all women working in the region designated as "downtown." The flowers had a note attached saying "Thank you for your support of Downtown Swainsboro." Around 300 carnations of assorted colors were handed out ...
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Animal Shelter: Jody
      Jody is a young female Golden Retriever-mix and was picked up on Hwy. 221 between Norristown Junction and Kite. To adopt Jody, 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 increas...
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