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Making 'fraction sundaes'
      Ms. Cassie Bramblett's and Mrs. Anna Cowart's fifth grade math classes at Swainsboro Elementary School recently created "Fraction Sundaes." The students selected how many different flavors of ice cream they wanted on their sundae. Next, the students decided what fraction each flavor represented.
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Tech's McMillan receives leadership certification
      Sherida L. McMillan, Education and Career Partnership Manager and Swainsboro Technical College Area Education and Career Partnership have just received the National Career Pathways Network's Leadership Certification.
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Author visits EGC
      Southern author, Dale Cramer of Hampton, Georgia, (far left) spoke in the auditorium of the Luck Flanders Gambrell Center as part of the Vision Series. His books include "Bad Ground," "Levi's Will," "Sutter's Cross," and "Summer of Light." Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy and Jean Morgan (center) joined a large...
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Academic champions
      Swainsboro High School Star Honor Roll and Honor Roll students were recognized at the Academic Champions Awards Program on Friday, Feb. 8, in the school's fine arts auditorium. Miss Emanuel County, Cassie Brantley, was guest speaker for the program. Ms. Brantley shared with students the importance...
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Coach Jordan at Exchange
     Coach Leroy Jordan of Swainsboro High School recently gave Swainsboro Exchange Club an update on basketball at SHS and the new gymnasium at the school. Pictured are Coach Jordan and Exchange Club President Mark Williams.
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Troop 75 holds Court of Honor
      Boy Scout Troop 75 advanced 12 scouts in rank at a recently held Court of Honor at First United Methodist Church. The meeting began with scout Benjamin Porter delivering the blessing for the covered dish meal that was enjoyed by all. Recognition was given to Webelos Scouts T. J.
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Miss ECI
      Winners for the Miss Emanuel County Institute Pageant are Julie Scott, 4th runner up; Shana Durden, 3rd runner-up; Cara Coxwell, 2nd runner-up; Sheana Scott, 1st runner-up; and Nikki Ellison, Miss ECI.
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Sapp family welcomes home baby girl
      Jared Sapp proudly announces the birth of his little sister, Lauren Danielle Sapp, January 21, 2008 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. They are the children of Daniel and Jennifer Sapp of Swainsboro. Maternal grandparents are Frank Woods, Sr. of Swainsboro and Teresa Cox of Wad...
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Moore, Henry announce engagement
      Mr. and Mrs. David W. Moore of Metter announce the engagement of their daughter, Madonna Katherine Moore, to David Brett Henry of Twin City. The future groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cooper Henry of Twin City. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. William C. Hammett of St. Marys, W.Va. a...
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DAR attends Georgia Day Luncheon
      Pat Long, Regent of the Archibald Bulloch chapter, USDAR welcomed the guests to their tenth annual Georgia Day Luncheon Feb. 12, held at First Baptist Church in Statesboro. She particularly recognized the chapter Regents from Swainsboro, Sylvania, and Vidalia and the members who came with them. F...
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Achazia and Imani Harmon celebrate birthdays
      Achazia Kalea and Imani Shante' Harmon, daughters of Theo and Amanda Harmon of Swainsboro, celebrated their birthdays with parties, one on January 29 and one January 31. Achazia turned 3 years old and Imani turned 6 years old.
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Cook of the Week
Tori Jones
     Our Cook of the Week is Tori Jones. Tori is employed with Kiddie Kampus in Swainsboro. In her spare time she enjoys being with kids, shopping, and being around friends and family. Here are a few recipes she would like to share. Hope you enjoy!
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Foots celebrates 3rd birthday with party
      Dorien Foots celebrated his 3rd birthday February 7, 2008 at Kiddie Kampus Learning Center. Dorien is the Son of Dewayne and Carla Foots, both of Swainsboro. The theme of the event was "Spiderman" pizza party. The children enjoyed pizza, chips, cookies, punch, cake and ice cream.
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PEACE hosts book party
      PEACE (Parents Ensuring Attentive Christian Education) Homeschool Fellowship Group held this year's second RIF (Reading is Fundamental) book distribution party on Valentine's Day at George L. Smith State Park. Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. prepares and motivates children to read by delivering free ...
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Birthdays
      February 21 S.J. Overstreet IV, Thomas Sconyers, Dorothy M. Lawrence, Vernell Coleman, Rose Harris, Denise D. Neil, Glenn C. Roberts, Herb Henry, Maurice Brown, Alisia Nunn, Lara Womack. February 22 Toni Terwilliger, Hightower Morgan, Billy T. Price, Lori M.
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Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie celebrate 50 years of marriage
      An anniversary party for Mr. Clifford McKenzie and Mrs. Ruth McKenzie of Swainsboro, was held on Dec. 8, 2007 at Summertown Community Center in Summertown. The McKenzie's were celebrating 50 years of marriage on this day. The reception was a surprise for the couple given by their children and gra...
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Cook of the week!
      Qudaryl Rountree is a fifteen year old sophomore at Swainsboro High School. He lives with his Aunt Gloria Rountree. He enjoys cooking, drawing, hanging out with friends. He's involved in FCCLA. He loves cooking pretty much anything. He really likes to prepare deserts like brownies.
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Artist of the Month
By: Starkeirria Kelly
      This month, Senior- Martha Woods, was chosen by Mrs. Edenfield. She's known for taking the photograph that's displayed on the RFD postcard. Martha's in Mrs. Edenfields's 2nd period class. According to the artist herself, if she could improve on anything in art it would be her "shading techniques.
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Miss Jones, Mr. Cook announce engagement
      Mr. and Mrs. John A. Jones of Metter, would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Jones, to Andy Cook of Metter. The future groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Cook. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Campbell of Vidalia, and the late Harle...
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Gray visits Exchange Club
      Milton Gray, President of The Citizens Bank of Swainsboro and Chairman of the Swainsboro/Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce, spoke recently with Swainsboro Exchange Club. Chairman Gray updated the civic group on some projects that are in the works to improve Emanuel County.
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Peyton Mason arrives February 5
      Robert G. Mason, Jr. and Ashley M. Mason, both of Swainsboro proudly announce the birth of their son, Peyton Billy Mason, February 5, 2008 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin. He weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Kevin and Darlene Mc- Daniel of Kite and Sonya M...
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