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Miss Page, Mr. Moore announce engagment
      Rev. Wayne and Catherine Page of Metter announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Amanda Leigh Page, to Rusty Charles Moore. The groom-elect is the son of Russell and Judy Moore of Swainsboro. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Rev. Wilmer and Dorothy Hall and the l...
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Miss Sledge, Mr. Braswell announce engagement
      Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sledge of Griffin, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Amy Marie Sledge, to Steven Cole Braswell, son of Ms. Debra Braswell of Swainsboro and Mr. Larry Braswell of Twin City. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. Harold E. Crowder of Griffin ...
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New Arrival
      Tyrone and Shveckia Hoover of Swainsboro proudly announce the birth of their son, Tyrone Lorenzo Hoover, Jr., April 7, 2008 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. He weighed 6 lbs. 5 oz. and was 19 3/4 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Jackie and Joann Hill and Juanita Woods, all of Swainsb...
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Thompson, Hitchcock announce engagement
      Mr. Ralph and Mrs. Melissa Thompson of Swainsboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Shanna Marie Thompson, to Nathan Alan Hitchcock of Midville. The future groom is the son of Mr. Alan and Mrs. Kathy Hitchcock of Midville.
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ECI bean bags
      Custom Furniture donated five state championship bean bags to The Bulldog Club to help raise money to support the atheletes. The bean bages were autographed by the players. Four were raffled off and one was given to TCE to be placed in the library so everyone would remember the great year the Bull...
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Birthdays
      April 16 Lynette Coxwell, Cornelia Fohne, Connie Wiley, J.C. Badie, Tara Jayde Nail, Crystal Brooke Dobson April 17 Myrle Shaw, Eddie J. Lawrence, Susan Suttles, Barbara Ann Lawson, Chris Johnson, D.F. Coleman, Rebecca Hoots, Wesley J. Peebles, Jerry Odom, Jordan Lawson, Rev.
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Twin City News:
Batt Johnson reunion to be held
By BETTY TURNER Area Correspondent
      The flowers placed in the United Methodist Church by Edith Willis were in memory of John Willis. Good to see Marie Johnson of Garfield back home after several days in the Emanuel Medical Center. Hope she will be doing better as the days go by.
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Oak Park News:
Many local churches to hold revival
By EUDENE PEEBLES Area Correspondent
      The Pendleton Creek Community Church will have revival Sunday, April 20-23. Sunday night service begins at 6 p.m. and Monday- Wednesday service begins at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker on Sunday and Wednesday night will be Rev. Kevin Collins. Monday and Tuesday night will be Rev. Andrew Nelms. A cordial ...
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Cook of the Week
Charlie s Crew
     Our Cooks of the Week are Bill Hackle, Matthew Barton and Jarett Ware. All three are employed by Charlie's Collision and Service Center. Jarett and Bill are paint and body technicians and Matthew takes care of service and mechanics. In their spare time they enjoy riding 4-wheelers, cook-outs, huntin...
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Willoughby celebrates 1st birthday with "Princess" party
      Miss Anna "Smith" Willoughby of Green Cove Springs, Fla. celebrated her 1st birthday March 22 at the home of her maternal grandparents, Dess and Ginny Smith of Swainsboro. Colorful balloons marked the entrance to the backyard party area.
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SPS Prince pageant
     Pictured (L-R) are Andrew Johnson, 4th runner-up; Ja'Rell Jordan, 2nd runnerup; Evan Durden, SPS Prince; Kade Youmans, 1st runner-up and Arham Shan, 3rd runner-up.
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SPS Princess pageant
     Pictured (L-R) are Kinsley Steptoe, 4th runner-up; Kaleigh Ely, 2nd runner-up; Josie Peebles, SPS Princess; TaKira Brinson, 1st runner-up and Alexia Wynn, 3rd runner-up.
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Stanley, Wilkerson announce engagement
      Mr. and Mrs. William C. Stanley of Warner Robins announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Brandelyn Renee (Brandy) Stanley, to Christopher (Chris) Wilkerson of Warner Robins. The future groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Wilkerson of Swainsboro.
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Southern Dance Connection dancers, pursuing their goals
      Who says kids today don't have goals and aren't willing to go the extra mile to achieve them? Jordan Mason, Buckley Screws, and Bethany Lamb are all three accomplished dancers at the Southern Dance Connection.
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Kade Youmans celebrates 6th birthday
      Mr. and Mrs. Randy Youmans entertained their son Kade Youmans, with a western theme birthday party Sunday, March 16. Kade turned 6 years old on March 17. Wanted posters and balloons were hung along the lane that lead to the barn where the party was held. Hay bales and stick ponies decorated the e...
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Perkins celebrates 3rd birthday March 15
      Jake Christian Perkins, son of Larry and Julie Perkins of Swainsboro, celebrated his 3rd birthday with a party Saturday, March 15 at his home. Jake turned 3 years old on Monday, March 17. A "Spiderman 3" theme was the setting for the celebration. Matching streamers, balloons, tablecloths and tabl...
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Womack arrives March 1
      Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Edenfield Womack of Milledgeville proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Briley Marie Womack, March 1, 2008 at the Oconee Regional Medical Center in Milledgeville. Briley weighed 7 pounds and measured 19 and a half inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mrs. Brenda Boss a...
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Turner Bryant arrives March 18
      Brandy Turner and Stacy Bryant, both of Stillmore proudly announce the birth of their son, Turner James Bryant, Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. Turner weighed 7 lbs. 8 oz. and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are James and Rhonda Turner of St...
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Nicholls arrives March 29
      Anthony and Krista Nicholls proudly announce the birth of their son, Knox Hayden Nicholls, March 29, 2008 at Coliseum Memorial Hospital in Macon. He weighed 7 lbs. 4 oz. and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are David and Nancy Atkins. Paternal grandparents are Pete and Annette Nicholls.
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Moxley celebrates 2nd birthday
      Ansley Moxley, daughter of Daniel and Karen Moxley, celebrated her 2nd birthday with two parties. April 2, the day Ansley turned 2 years old, she celebrated with her friends at her aunt, Brenda Williford's, daycare. The children enjoyed cupcakes baked by Ansley's mother, cheetos and juice.
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