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The Swainsboro Police Department is excited to announce that the department is accepting applications for their "Shop with a Cop" program for 2023. The department staff is looking forward to …
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11/8/23
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As the winter weather creeps in and the holiday season draws near, Downtown Swainsboro eagerly anticipates a visit from Santa on December 7 during our annual Christmas Parade. The community comes …
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by MELISSA KIRBY, DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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11/8/23
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In observance of Veteran’s Day on Saturday, November 11, The Forest-Blade would like to thank everyone who is actively serving and everyone who has served our country.
Sgt. Sammy Thomas Coppock …
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11/8/23
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With the observance of Veterans Day this Saturday, it’s also time to remember that “Wreaths Across America 2023” will soon be here. The “Veterans at the Library” group is projecting that …
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11/8/23
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Listed below are Georgia Department of Public Health Food Service Establishment Inspection Reports for the month of October 2023, along with the violations:
La Rosita – Score 95 A …
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11/8/23
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The East Georgia State College (EGSC) Foundation is excited to host its first Casino Night fundraising event on Thursday, November 9. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Swainsboro Country Club and …
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11/1/23
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There are 22 Book Characters raising money for Emanuel County Ferst Readers. We have been using social media to do online voting/donations. Each vote costs $4 which is what will furnish a book to …
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11/1/23
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Mayor Matt Donaldson and the rest of the festival committee hope you will mark your calendars for November 4t, from 9:00-3:00, and join in for a day of fall festivities that celebrate the community's …
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11/1/23
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Millie Watkins, the 7-year-old daughter of Dustin Watkins and Megan Thompson, reminds everyone to set your clock back one hour before going to bed, Saturday night, November 4. Millie attends …
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11/1/23
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Residents and businesses now have access to the Xfinity 10G Network and a full suite of connectivity and entertainment services
Comcast announced today that more than 700 underserved homes and …
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11/1/23
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The Swainsboro Police Department is excited to announce that the department is accepting applications for their "Shop with a Cop" program for 2023. The department staff is looking forward to …
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10/31/23
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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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by BRITTANY HALL
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10/25/23
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Swainsboro Police Department welcomes Officer Cari Hall as their newest female officer. Officer Hall is the wife of Josh Hall. She received her credentials from GPSTC in Savannah, and when asked what …
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by BRITTANY HALL
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10/25/23
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East Georgia State College (EGSC) recently received a $399,117 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women. The grant was awarded as part of the Grants to Reduce …
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10/25/23
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Hattie Claire Sconyers, the 7 year-old daughter of Chet and Joanna Sconyers of Soperton, is ready for Halloween. Hattie is a 2nd grade student at Robert Toombs Christian Academy. As you can see in …
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10/25/23
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East Georgia State College (EGSC) officially installed Dr. David Schecter as its sixth president in an Investiture Ceremony on Friday, October 13. The ceremony was open to the public in the …
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10/25/23
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Sybil Johnson, Pam Johnson and Joyce Cannady of Twin City toured a week in Ireland, a beautiful country full of history, and took The Forest-Blade. It was an experience of a lifetime! Highlights of …
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10/18/23
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Renovation work continues to move forward downtown at the Barbara and Tobe Karrh Cultural Arts Center. Framing going up inside of the historic theater is reshaping the interior spaces both at the …
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10/18/23
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The American Pickers are excited to return to Georgia! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in January 2024.
American Pickers is a …
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10/11/23
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In a call to The Forest-Blade on Wednesday, October 3, City Administrator Herbert Middlebrooks questioned the accuracy of a story that appeared in The Blade’s October 4 printed edition, which …
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10/11/23
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