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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.
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Boatright attends New York City Dance Alliance Convention and Workshop
      Brooke Boatright, owner and instructor of the Southern Dance Connection, recently attended the New York City Dance Alliance Convention and Workshop in Atlanta.
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Brag Box
Abbi & Brittany Waters
      Abby, 6 years old, and Brittany, 4 months old, are the children of David and Stephanie Waters of Kite. Paternal grandparents are Jan and Henry Brett of Kite. Maternal Grandparents are Reda and Ricky Walden of Swainsboro. Maternal aunt and uncle are Jaren and Robby Veal of Swainsboro.
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Looking back over the years in Emanuel County
      5 Years Ago Swainsboro city council approved additional funds from the recently collected hotel/motel tax to three local organizations. Council approved an additional $1,000 to Swainsboro Kiwanis for its Pine Tree Festival activities; $1,000 to the Jaycees for its Fourth of July fireworks display...
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Cook of the Week
Starr Stephens & Sam Hall
     Our Cooks of the Week are future bridal couple, Starr Stephens and Sam Hall of Milledgeville. Starr is the daughter of Sonny and Kaye Stephens, and is employed by Exchange Bank. Sam is the son of Sammy and Linda Hall, and is the owner of Outdoor Creations. In their spare time they enjoy boating, ski...
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Oak Park News:
Vidalia First Assembly to hold "Speed the Light" service
By EUDENE PEEBLES Area Correspondent
      The Blockers Chapel Church on Thompson pond Rd. near Vidalia is in revival through Friday night. Guest speaker is Evangelist, Tracy Swanson. Service begins at 7:30 p.m. Acordial invitation is extended. The pastor is Rev. Albert White.
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To be noted
      Peebles reunion The Sampson G. and Aggie Moore Peebles family reunion will be held Sunday, June 29 at Lynn and Bob's Restaurant in Swainsboro at noon. All descendants are cordially invited to attend. Please notify by calling 478-237- 8317.
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2008 Baby Miss Burn (ages 0-11 months)
     Pictured (L-R) Back: Matti Cochran, 2nd Runner up; Makayla Stapleton, 4th runner up; Natalie Walters, 3rd runner up; Front: Jada Lewis, 5th runner up; Grace Swygert, Baby Miss Burn and Lil-la Burch, 1st runner up.
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Wee Miss Burn(ages 12 - 23 months)
     Pictured (L-R) Jada Claxton, 1st runner up; Weslyn Snellgrove, Wee Miss Burn and Savannah-Kate Nease, 2nd runner up.
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Toddler Miss Burn (ages 2-4 yrs)
     Pictured (L-R) Jaylen Chalker, 1st runner up; Brynna Wheeler, Toddler Miss Burn; Caroline Mason, 3rd runner up; Zade Phillips, 4th runner up and not pictured, Zayna Taylor, 2nd runner up.
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Tiny Miss Burn (ages 5-7 yrs)
     Pictured (L-R) Denver Stroud, 2nd runner up; Rebekah Williamson, 4th runner up; Alaylla Watkins, Tiny Miss Burn; Makenzie Kelly, 1st runner up and Kinsley Steptoe, 3rd runner up.
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Little Miss Burn (ages 8-11 yrs)
     Pictured (L-R) Madison Oglesby, 1st runner up; Hannah-Kate Wheeler, Little Miss Burn; Lelyn Stewart, 2nd runner up; Brooke McBroom, 3rd runner up and Maci Lively, 4th runner up.
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Young Miss Burn (ages 12-14 yrs)
     Pictured (L-R) Alexis Morris, 3rd runner up; Danielle Herring, 1st runner up; Kendra Hudson, Young Miss Burn; Kaelyn Amerson, 2nd runner up and Victoria Sherrod, 4th runner up.
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Junior Miss Burn (ages 15-17 yrs)
     Pictured (L-R) Kathleen Martins, 2nd runner up; Amy Bragg, Junior Miss Burn and Tiffini Rowland, 1st runner up.
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Miss Burn (ages 18 - 21 yrs)
     Pictured (L-R) Raven Hall, 1st runner up; Chelsea Brown, Miss Burn and Molly Sconyers, 2nd runner up.
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Stacy Jarriel, Russ Yeomans honored
      Miss Stacy Jarriel and Mr. Russ Yeomans were honored on April 19, at a "Picnic in the Park" in recognition of their upcoming marriage. Guests arrived at George L. Smith State Park for a fun filled afternoon of volleyball games, horseshoes, visiting and reminiscing. Friends and families from the gr...
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Youmans honored with linen shower
      A beautiful spring evening and the stately southern home of Mrs. Sharon Wilson provided a warm and inviting setting for a linen shower in honor of Miss Brooke Youmans, bride-elect of Peyton Frye. The lovely event was held April 24 at 7 p.m. Miss Youmans was attractively attired in a spring green a...
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Miss Sherrod, Mr. Rowland announce engagement
      Cynthia Davis of Twin City and Don and Audrey Sherrod of Midville announce the engagement of their daughter, Natalie Jean Sherrod, to Charles Maxwell Rowland. The future groom is the son of Chuck and Joyce Rowland of Alma and Jerry and Rena Webb of Twin City.
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Miss Reverse Burn (ages 16+)
     Pictured are the "Miss Reverse" participants and the Georgia Firefighter's Burn Foundation Chairman of the Swainsboro Division, Wayne Davis.
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