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Moore celebrates 2nd birthday with party
      Kaylee Hope Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Moore of Swainsboro, celebrated her 2nd birthday with a tea party January 26 at her home. Kaylee turned 2 years old on that day. The party area was decorated with streamers and balloons, with matching plates, cups and napkins. The honoree and her ...
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Stapleton arrives December 20
      Kyle and Amber Stapleton of Adrian proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Makayla Brieana Stapleton, December 20, 2007, 12:22 p.m., at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin. Makayla weighed 6 lbs. 5 oz. and was 18 1/4 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nasworthy, Jr. of Sw...
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Miss Riles, Mr. Riner honored with barbecue
      Christie Riles and Brad Riner were honored with a family barbecue October 12 in the restored 1900 cabin on Nilo Plantation in Albany. Hosting the event were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Pate and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Paschal. Tables were set up on the grounds facing a lake on the huge plantation. Decorations we...
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Stephens, Hall honored at shower
      Miss Starr Stephens and Mr. Sam Hall, who will be married May 17, were guests of honor at a country cookout and shower at the Citizens Bank Clubhouse Saturday evening, March 15.
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Jarriel, Yeomans honored at shower
      Miss Stacy Jarriel and Mr. Russ Yeomans were honored Saturday night, March 8, at an aroundthe house shower and dinner at the Crider Conference Center. Mrs. Ann Crider welcomed guests as they arrived and invited them into the beautiful conference center where a variety of refreshments were offered.
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To be noted
Class of 1978 reunion
      The Swainsboro High School class of 1978 will be meeting again to finalize plans for the 30 year class reunion. The meeting will take place at the Citizens Bank of Swainsboro on April 1 at 7 p.m. Any class members interested in helping are encouraged to attend.
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Twin City News:
Flowers placed in local churches for Easter
By BETTY TURNER Area Correspondent
      Last Friday James Turner of Hephzibah, along with some of his children, Donald and Sherry of Florida and David and Debra Ussery of Hephzibah, went fishing in the Turner Pond. They had a really good time with John and Betty Turner and Charlene Oglesby.
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Oak Park News:
Collins Full Gospel Church to hold revival
By EUDENE PEEBLES Area Correspondent
      The Emanuel Baptist Church on Hwy. 292 East of Lyons will have "King J.E.S.U.S. Jubilee" (Jesus Eternally Saves Us Sinners) faultless and faithful monarch of man! March 26-28 at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Danny Castle of North Carolina. Come hear anointed singing and powerful preaching. Pastor i...
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Cook of the Week
Brad Riner & Christie Riles
     Our Cooks of the Week are future bridal couple, Brad Riner and Christie Riles. Brad and Christie enjoy spending time together and with family and friends. In their spare time, they like to cook, especially on their new grill, and play with their dog, Buck. They have been very busy putting on the fin...
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White Bible Ceremony held for Miss Riles, Mr. Riner
      AWhite Bible Ceremony was given for Brad Riner and Christie Riles. The ceremony was held at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Craig Mitchell in Albany, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008. The White Bible Ceremony is an old southern tradition that speaks of faith and love in the language of flowers. The flowers used i...
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Birthdays
      March 26 Shelli Smith, Tammy Koonz, Peggy Sammons, Larry Braswell, Steve Oglesby, London Christina Webb March 27 Melissa McMaster, Renee W. Bell, Jill English, Glenda S. Riner, Shirley R. Scarboro, Tina L. Welch, William L.
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Miss Riles honored at linen shower
      Miss Christie Riles, bride-elect of Brad Riner, was honored at a linen shower February 16 at the lovely home of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Meeks. Fresh flowers were throughout the Meeks home. Helping Mrs. Meeks host this event were Mrs. Janie Williamson, Mrs. Erin May, Mrs. Nita Livingston, Mrs. Nancy Gros...
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Riles, Riner honored at engagement party
      Miss Christie Riles and Mr. Brad Riner, future bridal couple, were honored with an engagement party in Albany October 13 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Benford. Hostesses for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Benford, Mr. and Mrs. Macky Bryson, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Dockery, Mr. and Mrs. Luke Flatt, Ms....
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New Arrivals
      Andrea Gardner and Willie Louis Hill, both of Swainsboro proudly announce the birth of their son, Willie De'Andre Hill, March 12, 2008, 8:22 p.m., at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. He weighed 7 lbs. 3 oz. and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Crissy Gardner and Andrew Robertson,...
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Miss SHS
      Pictured left to right are, Taylor Breedlove, 3rd runner-up; Bruna Rodrigues, 1st runner-up; Raven Hall, Miss SHS; Aniya Moore, 2nd runner-up and Julianne Williams, 4th runner-up. Not pictured, Maycie Lewis, Miss Congeniality.
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Miss SMS
      Pictured left to right are, Tonya Marin, 3rd runner-up; Avery Williams, 1st runner up; Danielle Herring, Miss SMS; Kaelyn Amerson, 2nd runner-up and Kendra Hudson, 4th runner-up.
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