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The Swainsboro Healthcare Providers have been relocated to Emanuel Medical Center’s other primary care offices. We have staff at Swainsboro Healthcare that will assist you in being seen by the … more
The Forest-Blade was recently made aware that the website www.thecrossroads.news, which was previously operated by The Crossroads Chronicle newspaper before their closure, is active again and taking … more

This Sunday, May 12, we joyfully celebrate Mother’s Day, but we also know that every day should be an occasion to thank the women who raised us, encouraged us and loved us. As any mother can tell … more
Gifts Galore Monogramming & More sponsored their 2nd annual t-shirt design contest inviting and encouraging all school age children in Emanuel County to join in CREATING A TEE. Children were asked to … more
Four events were held on April 20, for the annual Pine Tree Tennis Tournament on the East Georgia State College campus.The four events were mixed doubles, men’s doubles, boy’s singles and … more
On the morning of May 4, 2024, runners came to Swainsboro for the 23rd running of the Knotty Pine 5K Race as part of the Pine Tree Festival. The 5K was sponsored by the Swainsboro Kiwanis Club, who … more
East Georgia Healthcare Center (EGHC) donated opioid response medications to Emanuel County Sheriff’s Department and Emanuel County Medical Center to assist in the treatment of opioid overdose in … more

R. Eric Wheeler has joined The Citizens Bank of Swainsboro as Vice-President and lending officer. “Eric possesses all the qualities that we look for when adding senior management. He is bright, … more
The regular monthly meeting of the Swainsboro Mayor and City Council was held Monday evening, May 6 at 6 p.m. at the Swainsboro City Fire Department building. Following an invocation and pledge of … more
Mr. Zach Proctor, Loan Officer at Durden Banking Company in Swainsboro, graduated from the Georgia Banking School program on May 3. The school is a three-year program where bankers from the across … more
Listed below are Georgia Department of Public Health Food Service Establishment Inspection Reports for the months of April 2024, along with the violations: Mimi & Papa’s Cookin’ Shack (Mobile) … more
Seeds II Seams was named as one of five 2024 Small Business ROCK STARS by the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) as part of the state’s celebration of Georgia Small Business Week … more

The 77th Annual Miss Pine Tree Festival Pageant was held Saturday, April 27, at the Swainsboro-Emanuel County Auditorium. The pageant began at 10 a.m. and featured nine groups, Baby Miss, Toddler … more
On Sunday April 28, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m. officers of the Swainsboro Police Department were dispatched to Hibbett Sports in reference to a robbery in progress. Officers were given a … more
Bela Family Dentistry of Augusta welcomes Dr. Kristen Green. A native of Adrian, Ga., and a graduate of the Dental College of Georgia, Green is excited to serve patients in Augusta. "Augusta has … more
On Thursday, April 25, 2024, Boss Babies Childcare Center held a ribbon cutting in celebration of a new childcare facility in Twin City. The facility owner/director, Ms. Davia Williams, is a native … more
Each year, Beta Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society provides grant-in-aid awards to female students at East Georgia State College who plan to enter the field of education. Preference is given … more

Proper assessment and treatment to improve hearing and understanding Do you ever find it tricky to understand what people are saying, even though you can hear them? Well, you're not alone! Some … more
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