This year’s “Shop with a Cop” event was held Tuesday, December 12. The event began at 6 p.m. at Swainsboro-Emanuel County Auditorium with a brief introduction on plans for the evening. Children …
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12/20/23
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As the children and adults lined the downtown streets of Swainsboro anticipating the start of this year’s Christmas parade, Santa arrived just in the nick of time to catch a ride on the firetruck. …
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by MELISSA KIRBY, DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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12/13/23
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The votes are in! We have a winner of our annual Downtown Storefront Decoration Contest. We are excited to announce 1st place goes to Gifts Galore for their rendition of “The Grinch Stole …
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by MELISSA KIRBY, DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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12/13/23
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Swainsboro’s Main Street Market Antique Mall has been voted 2023 “Best of Georgia” in the antique store category by the Georgia Business Journal for the third consecutive year. Every month, …
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12/13/23
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Luke Lanier, Ag Lending Specialist for Durden Banking Company, discusses the vital role that farmers have on our local economy. Local banks, like Durden Banking Company, can help farmers navigate …
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12/7/23
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The teaching profession draws many exceptional people into its ranks, and their best qualities thankfully are reflected in the students who come into their lives and into their classroom. That …
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12/6/23
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The East Georgia State College (EGSC) Foundation hosted its first Casino Night fundraising event on Thursday, November 9. The event was held at the Swainsboro Country Club and featured casino games …
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11/29/23
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Most Americans have a traditional Thanksgiving dinner of turkey or ham and the fixings. However, Grayson, age 6, and Roselyn, age 5, have their own ideas on Thanksgiving dinner this year. Their main …
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11/22/23
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It’s safe to say that we have all experienced at least one inspirational teacher who helped us understand their subject more and taught us to become a better person. The best teachers pass on this …
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11/22/23
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This time of the year we hear a lot about UGA Bulldog pride, but this week Bulldog pride has a very special meaning for Swainsboro. University of Georgia President Jere Morehead announced on Monday …
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11/22/23
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Swainsboro High School senior Lenox Lively signed a letter of intent on National Signing Day to play baseball at Queens University, a Division I school in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Lenox is …
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11/15/23
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The Seedling Garden Club proudly announces that the November 2023 Yard of the Month is the home of Bryson Greenway Shepard. Bryson’s home is located in Crossroads Landing in Swainsboro. Bryson …
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11/15/23
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Once again this year, A&O Men’s Aftercare Center will be celebrating Thanksgiving by providing free meals to the public on Thanksgiving day. Elder Keith McKinney said this traditional holiday has …
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11/15/23
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It’s rare today for individuals to remain in the same industry for their entire career, and even rarer with the same company. This is not the case for three Pineland employees who are reaching a …
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11/15/23
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Emanuel County Humane Society is having their annual “Paws with Claus” event this Saturday, November 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in downtown Swainsboro on the square! This free event is sponsored …
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11/15/23
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There will be a runoff between Parker and Foster. In addition, both alcohol referendums passed.
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11/8/23
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Congratulations to the top three Book Characters from the Emanuel County Ferst Readers Contest: 1st Place: Damien Scott and Bailey Creamer with 617 votes; 2nd Place: Bobbie Sherrod with 220 votes; …
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11/8/23
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The Emanuel County Board of Education met on Friday, November 3, at 9 a.m. at the Central Office with the following members in attendance: John Allen Bailey, Del Brown, Cherie Hooks, Brandon Jones, …
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11/8/23
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Chief Magistrate Judge Dawn Braddy has announced she will retire effective December 29, 2023 due to health issues.
“As many of you know, I have been having health issues for the past two years. …
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11/8/23
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The November meeting of the Swainsboro Mayor and City Council convened Monday, November 6, at 6 p.m. at Swainsboro City Hall. Bishop Bertha Jones provided an invocation, and the mayor led the pledge …
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11/8/23
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