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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 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: More ... Sheriff's Report Emanuel County Sheriff's deputies reported: April 27 A man driving on Hwy 192 North reported hitting a deer. April 28 An Old Blundale Rd., Midville, woman reported that she received a counterfeit $10 bill. A Buck Corbin Rd., Oak Park man reported that someone took parts from his 1952 milita... More ... Ohoopee Grove Baptist Church to hold anniversary and Mother's Day celebration Ohoopee Grove Baptist Church will hold their 138th Church Anniversary and Mother's Day celebration May 7-9, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. nightly with guest speaker Rev. Ronnie Harden from the Pineola Church of God and on May 11, 2008 with Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. and Praise & Worship at 11:30 a.m. More ... Church News Friendship Freewill Baptist Church to hold revival The Friendship Freewill Baptist Church of Twin City will hold a Layman's Revival May 11-16, 2008 with Monday- Friday services beginning at 7 p.m. and the Sunday Service at 6 p.m. Pastor is Charles E. Beasley of Metter. For more info call Helen Ha... More ... SHS Booster Club to met May 5 BY SCOTT ROBERTS As this school and athletic year begins to wind down, we are filled with excitement as we anticipate the 2008-2009 school year. More ... Second Saturday Art Stroll to be held May 10 Swainsboro's monthly Second Saturday Art Stroll takes place May 10th from 5-8 p.m. in the downtown arts district. Gallery RFD (106 N. Green St.) proudly presents "Georgia Folks," a group exhibition of works by selftaught Georgia artists in the folk tradition. The core of the show, on generous loa... More ... Weed control in pastures and hay fields One of the challenges of growing high quality forage for livestock is weed control. As we learn to control one weed specie, another tough to control weed comes on the scene. For years dogfennel and blackberry has been a problem, but today we are seeing a relatively new weed called a thistle move ... More ...
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. More ...
Rachel Milano made her way through Emanuel County these past few days. She has been walking since April 16, beginning in Savannah and making her way to Atlanta pushing a 3' by 8' wagon filled with American flags, which she places every mile or so on her route to promote child abuse awareness. More ... Lane competes in Run4Missions 5K Beth Lane of Swainsboro, Georgia participated in the 20th Annual Run4Missions 5K held Saturday, May 3, 2008, in Macon, Georgia. She won 1st place in her age group. More ...
On December 17, 1992, Karin Screws became a mother of quadruplets. Six months later, she became a single mother. Fifteen years later, Buckley, Brinsley, Brianna and Jared are testaments to Karin's monumental parenting. "She lets each of us be our own person," says Buckley, "and we're all loved th... More ...
By: KATELYN MOORE At this year's Vidalia Onion Festival, I had the opportunity to meet several very interesting people that were involved with several very interesting projects. As I was taking pictures for Wally while he prepared for his epic flight in the Blue Angels FA18 Hornet, I met Lynn May. More ...
Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency of East Central Georgia at Swainsboro Technical College held a total of three free community concerts. The first concert was held Tuesday, April 22 at the Swainsboro Emanuel County City Auditorium with approximately 900 children in attendance. More ... Jack Hill to offer for 10th term Sen. Jack Hill (R-Reidsville) announced today that he will offer for reelection to his tenth term in the State Senate. Sen. Hill has represented the Fourth Senatorial District of Georgia since 1991. More ...
Emanuel Rangers Chapter No. 2318 United Daughters of the Confederacy dedicated a historical plaque Saturday, April 19 at 10:45 a.m. at Bark Camp Church to honor the men from Bark Camp Church who served in the War Between the States. More ...
The Swainsboro American Legion Post #103 recently presented Wally Gallian and The Forest-Blade a Certificate of Appreciation for all they do for the Veterans of our Community. Wally and The Forest-Blade have made a commitment to the American Legion and VFW in Emanuel County, to help promote an... More ... Summer tech camps offered at Swainsboro Technical College Swainsboro Technical College will host Tech Camps on campus the first two weeks of June for rising six graders to eighth graders. Participants will be able to choose from a variety of camps. More ... SHS class of 1998 reunion The Swainsboro High School Class of 1998 will be hosting a class reunion September of this year. If you have not been contacted concerning your mailing address and phone number, please send your name (as it was when you graduated), mailing address and phone number to jbrookelewis@hotmail. com or 5... More ... Garfield student named Who's Who at ABAC TIFTON- Rebekah Bowen of Garfield was among 47 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College students recently selected for Who's Who at ABAC by a student-faculty committee. To be eligible for nomination, students must have completed at least 30 semester hours at ABAC with at least a 2.5 cumulative grade... More ... ECI school council notice The school council for Emanuel County Institute will meet on Monday, May 12th at 5:30 in the ECI Cafeteria. The council will meet to discuss issues that relate to the second semester of the 2007-2008 school term. The council will also discuss end of the year issues and school related topics. More ... 2008 Water conservation sign-up announced WASHINGTON, D.C.- -Georgia's Congressional Delegation has announced that $2.58 million has been made available to help South Georgia farmers conserve agricultural water supplies used for irrigation. More ... Mill Creek Foundation Grantors meeting announced The next meeting of the Mill Creek Foundation Grantors is scheduled for Thursday, March 15, 2008 at 4 p.m. Non-profit organizations holding a 501(c)(3) status are invited to submit applications for grants on forms available from the Foundation office. At the meeting, Grantors will consider those a... More ...
The National Nanotechnology Manufacturing Center in Swainsboro hosted a segment of the 22nd International VIP Tour on Thursday, April 24, 2008. Welcomes and introductions were given by Andy Riley, President of the Swainsboro/Emanuel County Joint Development Authority and member of the board of dir... More ...
EGC Professors Dr. Tom Caiazzo, Bob Marsh, and Robert Bruce took over fifty EGC students to Atlanta on recently for a "Civic Educational" Trip. They toured the Dr. King Center, the CNN Center, and the Georgia Assembly. At the Assembly, they were greeted and introduced by EGC President Dr. John Bla... More ...
Emanuel County Institute's FCCLA recently competed in state competition in Athens, GA, April 17-19. Paula Hooks competed in Illustrated Talk and received a silver medal. Jada Hall and Caroline Brown competed in Focus on Children "Read Me a Story" and received a gold medal. More ...
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at US #1 Pawn on April 16, 2008. In attendance were Donna Brinson, Andy Riley, Anthony Faris, Wally Gallian, Milton Gray, Linda Wight, Caden and Daley, Becky Hughes, Brylee Webb, Frank Wight, Tyler Finch, Michelle Daley, Michael Daley, Brandy Collins, Mayor Charl... More ...
The ECI Bulldog Club is the sole fundraising source for student athletics at Emanuel County Institute. The selling of Bulldog merchandise has been a very successful program, so much so that a trailer was purchased to make the sales mobile and convenient. More ...
Swainsboro Exchange Club recently held its Annual "Youth of the Year" Awards Luncheon at Catered Creations. Coordinated by Exchange Club member Jack McLeod, the recognition of outstanding local students is one of the Exchange Club annual projects. More ...
Emanuel County Young Farmers held their monthly meeting Tuesday, April 15 at the Farm Bureau Building. Some twenty people enjoyed a delicious meal and a time of business afterwards. More ... |
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