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36 holes not enough to crown winner
      Pine Tree Festival is now officially underway. The 61st Annual Pine Tree Golf Tournament took place this past weekend. Saturday and Sunday was filled with "the most exciting golf I have ever seen in my life", one Swainsboro Country Club Member exclaimed. See, the 36-hole Tournament went into a sud...
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Sheriff's Report
      Emanuel County Sheriff's deputies reported: April 18 A Glenwood Rd. man reported that the suspect, who was identified, hit him in the head with a shovel after a verbal confrontation. April 20 A RT Myers Rd, Ellabell man reported that the suspects, who were identified, continue to fish in hi...
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Police Report
      Swainsboro police officers reported: April 24 A Rainbow Ridge woman reported there had been an argument between her and the offender, who was identified, and she was afraid he was going to shoot himself or her.A New St. woman reported that the offender, who was identified, jumped on her about ...
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Jail Activity
      The following persons have been booked into Emanuel County Jail, according to Emanuel County Sheriff Tyson Stephens, on warrants obtained by one of several local law enforcement agencies, designated by each name:
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Three cited for DUI
      The following is a list of all DUI citations released from files of Georgia State Patrol for Emanuel County and Swainsboro Police Department this week. Those cited for DUI are as follows: Georgia State Patrol: Jade Rena Powell, 22; 194 Jack Wooten Rd., Denton; April 24 at 3:00 p.m.
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New Hearts Ministries Women Fellowship to hold Memorial Day service
      The New Hearts Ministries Women Fellowship cordially invites everyone to a Memorial Day Service at Holy Zion Holiness Church. The service will be held May 3 at 11:00 a.m. at 718 Railroad Ave. in Twin City. The service will honor all war veterans and deceased loved ones. For more information please...
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New "Hymns from the Heart" by Swainsboro Missionary
      The Harvester Baptist Mission at 939 West Main St. in Swainsboro has compiled a book of new hymns entitled "Hymns from the Heart of Your Missionary." All of the hymns were written by Rev. Cliff Hunnicutt, the founder of the mission. Copies of the hymnbook, accompanied by recorded CD's are being pr...
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Church News
      Smith Grove to hold anniversary and revival Smith Grove Missionary Baptist Church is having their 93rd anniversary and Spring Revival May 14-16 and 18. Guest minister will be Richard A. Lawrence of Summertown. Services are held at 7:30 p.m. Wed. - Fri. and 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, dinner will be ...
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GED Registration
      There will be GED Registration May 8, 2008 for GED Day & Evening Testing. The GED examination will be given at Swainsboro Technical College on May 19 & 20, 2008. Registration is required prior to testing. GED registration is May 8th at 9:00 a.m. at Bldg. #8 and at 6:00 p.m. at Bldg. #1, Room 1109.
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Swainsboro Tech students conduct blood pressure and hemoglobin screenings
      Service Providers at United Parcel Service were greeted on Thursday morning, April 24, 2008, with some smiling faces from the Medical Assisting Program at Swainsboro Technical College. To promote this year's UPS safety motto: "Safe By Choice, Not By Chance," Swainsboro's local center partnered wit...
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4-H Project SAFE receives grant from NRA
      The Emanuel County 4-H Project SAFE Modified Trap program has received $2,212.00 from the NRA. Keith Lawson, member of the State NRA Committee made the presentation. Since 2005, the local program has received $ 7,885.00 in grants from NRA.
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Powerhouse of Deliverance Assemblies, Inc. to hold celebration
      Powerhouse of Deliverance Assemblies, Inc., will celebrate their founder, Apostle Antonio T. Pringle Sr., every Fri. night in the month of May for Pastor's appreciation. Celebration will begin at 7:30 p.m. May 2nd and will follow each Fri. through May 28. Friday services will be held at the Swains...
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Swainsboro resident awarded scholarship at ABAC
      TIFTON- Rhett S. Lermy of Swainsboro was awarded a scholarship at the recent Honors Day ceremony at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. The award, provided through the ABAC Foundation, was based on a number of criteria such as leadership ability, character, academic excellence, and financial n...
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Benefit BBQ
      BBQ Chicken Plates are being sold to benefit James Roberson who is currently battling cancer. The money will be used to help pay medical bills. Plates are $5.00 each and can be picked up at the Boneyard on Sat. May 17th from 12:00- 2:00 p.m. Thank you in advance for your help.
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Notes from the Senate...
by SENATOR JACK HILL, 4TH DISTRICT
      SESSION REVIEW-- WEEK THREE Law Enforcement--Dept. of Public Safety (DPS), Ga. Bureau of Investigation (GBI), Department of Corrections (DOC), Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement (DNR),
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Coach Hatcher speaks at Eagles Club April meeting
      The Swainsboro Eagles Club held their meeting on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. They served a low country boil and gave away door prizes and raffles,
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National Association of Letter Carriers to hold food drive
      On Saturday, May 10, the National Association of Letter Carriers, in conjunction with United States Postal Service, will be collecting non-perishable food items, such as canned meat, soup, juice and vegetables, pasta, cereal and rice, to help families in need in our community.
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CCR&R Inclusion Coordinator attends National Training Institute
      Katie Hagan, Inclusion Coordinator, with Child Care Resource and Referral Agency of East Central Georgia at Swainsboro Technical College attended the 5th National Training Institute: Addressing Challenging Behavior! held on April 2 - 5 in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
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