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Miss Williams, Mr. Rogers announce engagement
      Ms. Patrice Jackson of Wrightsville and Mr. Allen Williams of Dublin announce the engagement of their daughter, Sheree Amanda Williams, to Perry Grant Rogers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glynn Rogers of Wrightsville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Jackson, Sr. of Wrightsville a...
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Miss Lee, Mr. Lane to be wed May 10
      Mr. and Mrs. Dannie and Marie Lee of Statesboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Marie Lee, to Brian Adam Lane, son of Mr. and Mrs. Perry and Sonya Boyette Lane of Millen. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Carl and Shirley Oglesby of Statesboro and the late Nesbit ...
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To be noted
      Hutcheson- Phillips reunion The Hutcheson- Phillips family and friends reunion will be held Sunday, April 27 at the Community Center in Adrian at 11 a.m. until. A covered dish lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m.
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Miss Kelly Lane honored with room to room shower
      Miss Kelly Lane, bride-elect of Mr. Bryson Collins, was honored with a room to room shower September 8, 6:30 p.m., at Mr. and Mrs. Carson Cross's clubhouse.
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Miss Braswell, Mr. Brown announce engagement
      Mr. and Mrs. Larry and Thanh Braswell of Twin City and Mrs. Debra Braswell of Swainsboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Braswell of Twin City, to Isaac Brown of Swainsboro. The future groom is the son of Mr. Lee Ogburn of Swainsboro and the late Mrs. Heidi Brown.
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Phillips family reunion
      The Phillips family reunion will be held Saturday, June 26 at the Boiling Springs Baptist Church in Treutlen County. There will be a business meeting at 10 a.m. at the church. A covered dish lunch will be served at 12 p.m. in the social hall. Please contact Lisa Byrd at 912-529-4517; Ailene Anders...
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SES pageant
      Pictured (L-R) are Maci Lively, 3rd runner up; Lelyn Stewart, 1st runner up; Rachael Daniels, Miss SES; Taylor Hartley, 2nd runner up; and Brooke McBroom, 4th runner up.
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Oak Park News:
Many local churches to hold special services
By EUDENE PEEBLES Area Correspondent
      The Oak Park Church of God will have pastors appreciation day Sunday, April 27. The guest speaker for the morning service will be Rev. Barry Peavey. They will have dinner after the service. They will have regular service on Sunday evening. The pastor is Rev. Brian Powell.
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Cook of the Week
Brandi & Reese Yeomans
     Our Cooks of the Week are Brandi and Reese Yeomans of Swainsboro. Brandi is the owner of Changes Salon in Swainsboro. Reese attends First Methodist Church Preschool. They enjoy playing outside, going to the beach and spending time with family and friends. Here are a few recipes they would like to sh...
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Hitchcock, Youmans honored with shower
      The old west came to life again, Saturday, April 5, 7 p.m., among the unique collectibles and artifacts in the rustic clubhouse of Carson and Frances Cross near Midville. This was a perfect setting for a western party and homestead shower honoring Miss Erin Hitchcock and Mr. Win Youmans.
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Miss Lane honored with shower/tea
      Miss Kelly Lane, bride-elect of Mr. Bryson Collins, was guests of honor at a miscellaneous shower/tea at Canoochee Baptist Church on September 9 at 2 p.m. Hostesses for the event were the ladies of Canoochee Baptist Church. The honoree chose a floral skirt of brown and aqua with a V-neck brown bl...
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New Arrivals
      Kelly and Vickie Thigpen of Kite announce the birth of their son, Tyler Luke Thigpen, April 11, 2008 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. He weighed 5 lbs. 15 oz. and was 17 1/4 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Billy and Helen Newsome of Kite. Paternal grandparents are Roy and Helen Hood...
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Twin City Lions Club holds meeting
      On Thursday March 20, Kembra L. Smith, District Governor of Lions International, spoke at the Twin City Lions Club. She is pictured here with Lions President, Mell Bargeron.
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Southern Dance Connection celebrates National Dance Week
      Students at the Southern Dance Connection are getting geared up and ready to celebrate the 7th annual National Dance Week. National Dance Week is an opportunity for dancers to bring community awareness to dance as an art form.
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Stephens honored with kitchen shower
      Miss Starr Stephens, bride-elect of Sam Hall of Milledgeville, was guest of honor at a kitchen shower and brunch Saturday morning, April 5, at the lovely Oak Lawn Drive home of Mrs. Judy McWhorter. Mrs. Mary Shepherd and Mrs. Myra Downer greeted guests at the front door, and Mrs.
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Miss Lane honored at kitchen shower
      Miss Kelly Lane, bride-elect of Mr. Bryson Collins, was honored with a kitchen shower September 13, 6 p.m., at the lovely home of Mrs. Teri Price. Hostesses for the occasion were Mrs. Teri Price, Mrs. Joy Coleman, Mrs. Sheri Calhoun and Mrs. Diane Meeks.
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Victoria Peterson arrives April 2
      Chad and Hannah Peterson of Canoochee proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Victoria Isabelle Peterson, April 2, 2008 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. Victoria weighed 8 lbs. 5 oz. and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James Hall of Canoochee....
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Troop 031 holds Princess tea party
      Daisy troop 031 earned their pedal for "Respecting Myself and Others" by having a Princess tea party. The girls dressed up in their choice of gowns, had their nails painted and their makeup done. Each girl learned how to respect others be using good manners at the table and addressing each other w...
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Troop 031 participates in community service project
      Daisy troop 031 participated in a community service project at Swainsboro Primary School. Each girl earned her pedal for "Making the World a Better Place" by cleaning up the playground around their school. They learned how important each member of the community is in helping care for the environme...
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Twin City News:
Twin City Baptist Church holds revival
By BETTY TURNER Area Correspondent
      The flowers placed in the Twin City First Baptist Church by the church were for the revival. Sorry about the death of George Culberth, who passed away on April 13. Mosley Funeral Home had the arrangements. The funeral was at Durden Grove in Twin City. His burial was held in Willow Springs Cemeter...
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