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Sports March 19th, 2008
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Track and field meet slated April 12
      Swainsboro-Emanuel County Recreation Department will hold its countywide track and field meet Saturday, April 12 at 10 a.m. at Swainsboro High School's Tiger Field. (Participants should report at 9:30. Meet will begin promptly at 10 a.m.)Boys and girls ages 7 - 14 may compete in three events (two ...
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Pierce wins title
      Jacob Pierce, 6-year-old son of Darin and April Pierce of Warner Robins (formerly of Swainsboro), won the title of 2008 USA wrestling Little Kids Georgia State Champ for the 6 and under age division at Parkview High School in Lilburn on March 8. He is pictured here wrestling Matt Anderson of White...
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NASCAR!
      Students, faculty and staff of East Georgia College were recently treated to pizza, colas, and a real NASCAR. The participants had the opportunity to strap in and drive Jeff Gordon's #24 Dupont Chevy Monte Carlo. The $500,000 NASCAR was modified by Motorsports Karamer to become the most advanced r...
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BOE meeting held March 10
      Emanuel County Board of Education held its monthly meeting on March 10. At the meeting, the board approved: • The system's participation in the summer nutrition program. • Attendance of board members, board attorney and the superintendent at the Georgia School Boards Association's 2...
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To be noted
Beth Lane
      Beth Lane of Swainsboro participated in the Leprechaun 5K Road Race held Saturday, March 15 in Dublin. She won 1st place in her age group.
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Juniors apply for Boys, Girls State
      The deadline is fast approaching for outstanding rising seniors (juniors) in Emanuel County to apply for the prestigious Georgia Boys State or Girls State. Attendees often cite this as the most rewarding educational experience they have ever had.
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Tennis begins at Swainsboro High
By MICHAEL HENRY
      It's that time of year again. Bouncy, fluffy green balls are hitting the courts all over Swainsboro. Tennis season has just begun and the Tigers are just beginning match play. The Tiger tennis team has endured long practices full of drills and manuevers. The new head coach David Ray has really put...
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New SHS coach
     The staff of Emanuel County Board of Education and members of the community welcomed Scott Roberts, the new football coach for Swainsboro High School recently. Roberts was joined by his wife, Christy; and their two daughters, Lainey and Riley. Pictured with them is Superintendent Butch Frye.
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Tigers:Swing batter, swing
BY MICHAEL HENRY
      The Tiger baseball team is at it again. They've officially begun the season. On March 10 the Tigers went to Metter and dominated 6-0. Richard Livingston received the win for pitching and also broke the ball wide open for a double with an RBI. Other notable players of the game were Matt Murry and N...
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Eagle tennis knockin' them down
BY JAMES FERRY
      The DEA Eagle Tennis Teams have started their season hot. In a March 3 four-way match against Robert Toombs Christian Academy, First Presbeterian Christian Academy and Thomas Jefferson Academy, the Lady Eagles won 10 of 12 matches. Number one singles Dannielle Holland went 2-1, number two singles ...
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Football coach Hatcher headlines Emanuel County Eagle Club meeting
      Second-year Georgia Southern head football coach Chris Hatcher will be the featured speaker at the University's Tuesday, April 1 Eagle Club event in Swainsboro. The meeting is at 6:30 p.m.
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