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ECI FBLA held an awards ceremony to honor outstanding members in an end-of-year program held at Lynn and Bob’s BBQ in Swainsboro. The afternoon kicked off with the meal. After lunch, the program …
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5/24/23
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On Monday, May 8, middle school students at Emanuel County Institute were honored for their academic excellence. The ceremony began with Madison Bell welcoming everyone to the event. Slayden Lanigan …
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5/24/23
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Sarah Beth Kersey, of Swainsboro, and Lawson Mercer, of Twin City, have been selected to receive scholarships from the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture (GFA). Kersey is one of 10 rising college …
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5/24/23
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The Emanuel Retired Educators Association (EREA) held its final meeting for 2022-23 on May 17, at the beautiful Sudie A. Fulford Center on the campus of East Georgia State College. Harley Smith, East …
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5/24/23
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Last week, Lt. Governor Burt Jones appointed Chairman of the Senate Committee on Higher Education, Senator Billy Hickman (R – Statesboro) to serve on the Georgia Council on Literacy. This entity …
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5/24/23
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Swainsboro Elementary School received a SHAPE grant from the department of education for the 2022-2023 school year. Under the supervision of Tammy Allen, Family Connection Coordinator, health, and …
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5/24/23
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Southeastern Technical College is proud to announce the 2023 Spring Semester President's List. These students earned a grade point average of 3.75 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credit hours …
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5/24/23
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East Georgia State College (EGSC) held its Spring Commencement Ceremony Friday, May 12, 2023, at 6 p.m. The ceremony was held in the gymnasium on the EGSC Swainsboro campus.
At the beginning of …
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5/24/23
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At Swainsboro Primary School, the character trait for May is “Self-Control”. One student from each class was selected for displaying self-control each day. These students get special recognition …
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5/24/23
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In honor of Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day, The Forest-Blade, along with other sponsors, provided Krispy Kreme donuts and milk to our area law enforcement agencies.
Most folks in this …
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5/24/23
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The Twin City Lions is pleased to present two scholarships to ECI seniors Sarah Catherine Kraus and Karly Oliff. Congratulations ladies, and congratulations to all of the graduates in the Class of …
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5/24/23
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting, Monday morning, May 22, 2023, at the Franklin Memorial Library at 9:15 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, there were 38 veterans in …
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5/24/23
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In honor of Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day, The Forest-Blade, along with other sponsors, provided Krispy Kreme donuts and milk to our area law enforcement agencies.
Most folks in this …
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5/17/23
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I was a wee little girl on December 7, 1941, only three years old. I remember very well those days when my dad worked at the Shipyard in Savannah. The nights we had our windows covered. The ration …
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By: La'Rose Tapley
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5/17/23
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Within the next three weeks at locations all around Georgia, the amazing result of 12 years of planning, research, and development will be unveiled. This accomplishment, over the course of the next 5 …
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By: Charles Schwabe
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5/17/23
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Well, I have not kept up with the news in a few weeks. But I promise when I do see it, it's like a soap opera. It continues to tell the evil and the bad. At the end it might give you fifteen seconds …
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By: Bertha Jones
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5/17/23
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Calvary UMC will be hosting a unique VBS experience on Saturday, June 3. According to Rev. Tom Tidwell, Calvary pastor, “The Glory Train VBS will be a fun-filled, half-day adventure to help …
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5/17/23
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Holy Zion Church of Metter is having a Fellowship Spring Revival May 18, 19 and 21. Guest speaker will be Apostle T.V. Outen.
Thursday, May, 18, will be at 7:30 p.m. with guest churches St. …
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5/17/23
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Summertown Food Pantry at Summertown Baptist Church will be open Saturday, May 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for distribution. Volunteers are encouraged and appreciated.
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5/17/23
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The Seedling Garden Club ended its fiscal year on Monday, May 8, 2023, at 5 p.m. at the home of Amber Albritton (Rountree Ranch).
Before the meeting began members were given a tour of the …
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5/17/23
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