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Thigpen, Turner announce engagement
      Mr. and Mrs. Greg Thigpen of Lyons announce the engagement of their daughter, Brooke Thigpen, to Trent Turner of Swainsboro. The future groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Turner of Swainsboro. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Betty McDonald of Lyons and the late Mr. Roy Graham and...
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Miss Hutcheson, Mr. Bishop announce engagement
      Shaunna and Kammron Hutcheson of Adrian announce the engagement of their mother, Kimberly Nicole Durden Hutcheson, to Andrew Jordan Bishop of Adrian. The future bride is the daughter of Lynn Beasley of Lumberton, Texas and Kenneth Durden of Lyons. The future groom is the son of Angie and Tim Webb...
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Office party honors bridal couple, Jarriel and Yeomans
      A surprise barbecue lunch was held at the office of Yeomans Wood and Timber Wednesday, March 26, for Miss Stacy Jarriel and Mr. Russ Yeomans. The lunch was hosted by employees of Yeomans Wood and Timber. A delicious meal of barbecue, stew and all the trimmings was served. Afterwards, everyone en...
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Calhoun, Cowart announce engagement
      Mr. and Mrs. Marion L. Calhoun of Soperton announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Crystal Lorraine Marion, to Ralph Edward Cowart, Jr. of Swainsboro. The future groom is the grandson of Elizabeth Peavy of Swainsboro and the late John H. Peavy and Lois Tollison of Augus...
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New Arrivals
      Shane and Cynthia Williamson of Swainsboro proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Taylor Brooke Williamson, March 27, 2008 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. She weighed 7 lbs. 14 oz. and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are William and Sherry Waldrop of Tifton. Paternal gran...
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Oak Park News:
Vidalia First Assembly of God to hold special "Power" service
By EUDENE PEEBLES Area Correspondent
      The Faith Assembly of God on Skyline Blvd. in Lyons will have their revival center Monday, April 14-16 at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Russell Lee from Charlotte N.C. Rev. Lee pastors an Assembly of God Church in Charlotte and he and his wife are fulfilling the office of an Evangelist for the...
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Twin City News:
TC First Baptist Church to hold spring revival
By BETTY TURNER Area Correspondent
      Mrs.. Lynda Cowart Talmadge visited with her son, David Cowart, daughter-in-law, Christine Cowart and grandsons, David Cowart and Samuel Murphy Pierce, during the Easter weekend. They enjoyed being together for Easter services at College Place Methodist Church. The Pierce's hosted Easter lunch on ...
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Cook of the Week
Kelly Lynn McCook- Brockway & Isabella Grace Brockway
     Our Cooks of the Week are Kelly Brockway and her 3 year old daughter, Isabella Grace Brockway, of Arlington, Va., formerly of Twin City. Kelly is the wife of Kevin Brockway. She is an active duty Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps as an Administrative Assistant and Liaison to the Assistant S...
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Miss Jarriel, Mr. Yeomans honored at handyman/kitchen shower
      The clubhouse of Carson and Frances Cross was the setting for a delightful evening honoring, Miss Stacy Jarriel and Mr. Russ Yeomans, Saturday, March 29. The rustic clubhouse, which was once the Herndon railroad depot, was the perfect setting for the handyman/ kitchen shower. Guests were welcomed ...
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Community Resource Fair
      Community Resource Fair, sponsored by Emanuel County Preschool Center and Title I Parent Involvement, to be held Thursday, April 10, 5-7 p.m., at the Boneyard Pavilion in Swainsboro. Come learn about resources available for you and your family in Emanuel County. There will be handouts, door prizes...
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Brag Box
Alex Casey Williford
      Alex is the 9 month old daughter of Casey and Crystal Williford of Kite. Maternal grandparent is Wanice Guillebeau of Dublin. Paternal grandparents are Donnie and Myra Williford of Kite. Alex is the great granddaughter of T.W. and Bunnie Williford of Nunez.
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Johnson twins celebrate 4th birthday
      "Kadence" Jeamae and "Kelsea" Jeanae Johnson, daughters of Julian Miles and William Johnson, III of Swainsboro, celebrated their 4th birthday with a party March 22 in the park at the Community House in Swainsboro. They turned 4 years old on March 23.
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Em. Chapter of Georgia Retired Educators Association to Meet
      The Emanuel Chapter of the Georgia Retired Educators Association (GREA) will meet at noon on Wednesday, April 16, in the media center of Emanuel County Institute (ECI) in Twin City. State Senator Jack Hill will speak, discussing the recent session of the General Assembly and answering any question...
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To be noted
      Class of 1978 reunion The Swainsboro High School class of 1978 will be meeting on May 6, 7 p.m., at the Citizens Bank of Swainsboro to finish planning the 30 year class reunion. The reunion is scheduled for Saturday, May 31. Any class members interested in helping with the reunion are encourag...
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Birthdays
      April 9 David Rodney Bailey, Bobbie Jersey, Daniel Jeselnik, Stephannie Lyn Hart, Robin Jane Sherrod, Art Edsall, Clarence Edsall, Roxie Wilkins April 10 Donny Wilson, Sara Jo Johnson, Sheila S.
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Brett Garrett celebrates 4th birthday
      Brett Garrett, son of Allen and Candi Garrett of Swainsboro, celebrated his 4th birthday with a party March 22 at Chuck- E-Cheese in Savannah. Brett turned 4 years old on that day. The theme of the celebration was "Transformers," complete with matching partyware. The honoree and his guests were s...
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Madison Grimm celebrates 5th birthday
      Madison Grimm, daughter of Curt and Kristie Grimm, celebrated her 5th birthday with a party March 29 at Glenda's Beauty shop in Swainsboro. Madison turned 5 years old on that day. The theme of the party was "Hannah Montana," complete with tablecloths, partyware and balloons.
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