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Governor Perdue to visit Swainsboro
Governor Sonny Perdue will be a special part of this week's Pine Tree Festival calendar as he visits Swainsboro this Thursday to sign new legislation that encourages conservation of pine forests. House Bill 1211 places the conservation legislation on the November ballot and gives the public the op... More...
City Council holds monthly meeting

The City Council met Monday, May 5, 2008 at 6 p.m. at City Hall for their May meeting. Deviating slightly from their agenda, Mayor Schwabe signed two proclamations. The first was for Swainsboro Tech declaring GOAL week to celebrate the program and its nominees and winners. The second proclamation ... More...

More than just a festival

When the Pine Tree Festival parade steps off at 11 a.m. this Saturday, it will mark the 63rd revival of memories and moments that are a big part of the county's history. For years, the festival has served as a mirror of Emanuel County's social, economic and political life. More...

 Inside Front
•Question of the week:
"My fondest memory is the belly dancers from the Shriners Club!"-- Ronald Williams, Swainsboro More...
•Candidates qualify to seek nomination
•Askew seeking re-election as District Attorney
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 News
•Police Report
Swainsboro police officers reported: April 28 A Pinetucky Rd. woman reported that while she was in Florida some unknown person hit the vehicle and left the scene without reporting it. AMiller Dr. man reported that the offender, who was identified, came to his residence and threatened him. More...
•Jail Activity
•Sheriff's Report
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 Community
•Miss Womack, Mr. Stewart united in double ring ceremony
Miss Amy Elizabeth Womack and Mr. Christopher Roland Stewart were united as one in a beautiful ceremony Saturday, April 5, 2008, 5:30 p.m., at First Baptist Church in Swainsboro. Rev. Wes Brown of Douglas, Amy's college softball coach, officiated the double ring ceremony. More...
•Boatright attends New York City Dance Alliance Convention and Workshop
•Brag Box
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 Sports
•DEA wins state golf tournament
Led by low-medalist Gavin Harper, the David Emanuel Academy golf team won the Georgia Independent School Association state championship for the fourth straight year last Monday at The Rocky Creek Golf Club in Vidalia. More...
•Turner helps Jaguars to magical season
•David Emanuel Academy sweeps region 6-0
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 Obituaries
•Howard Kersey, 82
Funeral services for Howard Kersey, 82, will be Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Swainsboro with the Dr. Robert Blankenship and Rev. Bill Thompson officiating. Interment will be at Eastbrook Cemetery & Mausoleum. He died Monday, May 5, 2008 after an extended illne... More...
•Sam "Papa" Way, 78
•Wanda Lamb Powell, 70
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 Columns
•Hey hey hey!
Not to steal Wally's thunder, but he's not the only one that got to fly with the Blue Angels during their stay in Vidalia. I was privileged to be able to fly with the crew of Fat Albert, the Blue Angels' C-130, during their practice run the day before the Air Show. More...
•Following dolphins home
•Three of a kind
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 Editorial
•Morgan honored at 63rd Pine Tree Festival
The newly expanded Pine Tree Festival is being dedicated to a most deserving man, Jimmy Morgan. Mr. Morgan joined the Kiwanis Club 70 years ago and remains an active member and a supporter of not only the Kiwanis Club but also the Pine Tree Festival. More...
•Political Cartoons
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 Letters
•Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, Governor Sonny Perdue has proclaimed the week of May 5 - 11, 2008 as Correctional Officer Appreciation Week in Georgia. The Georgia Board of Corrections has also issued a proclamation to that effect. I will appreciate you printing this letter to ensure that your readers are aware of... More...
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 Legals
•Legal Notices
Notice To Debtors And Creditors Georgia, Emanuel County All creditors of the estate of Roy S. Greenway, decedent, late of Emanuel County, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, More...
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