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Swainsboro High to welcome Stacey Grant for Red Ribbon Week

Swainsboro High School will host award-winning educator and youth advocate Stacey Grant as its Red Ribbon Week guest speaker on Tuesday, October 27. Two sessions will be held in the SHS Auditorium at …

Swainsboro High School FCCLA students earn top honors at Fall Rally

Swainsboro High School FCCLA members recently showed their creativity, leadership, and talent at the FCCLA Fall Rally, earning impressive finishes in two competitive events. Carly Jersey and …

A different purpose

We all have a purpose, we might struggle with that because we want to be like everybody else, but our purpose does not change. I think at times we want other people or other things to be what we want …

Lexa Jukes wins Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned Female at Georgia National Fair

Lexa Jukes of Swainsboro earned top honors at the 2026 Georgia National Fair Junior Angus Show, winning Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned Female with her heifer, Miss Fusha JSC6. The show was held …

Franklin Memorial Library invites community to participate in upcoming events

Franklin Memorial Library invites the community to take part in its upcoming programs and activities during the week of October 20–29. From continuing creative projects to exploring local history, …

Three structure and brush fires in 24 hours keep Emanuel County Firefighters busy

Two structure fires in 24 hours plus a large bush/woods fire kept Emanuel County Firefighters busy the last couple of days. The first fire was reported on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 8:45 p.m. The first …

Dr. Warnock speaks to Veterans at the Library

The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday morning, October 19, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, they had 36 in attendance. Beta Sigma …

DPH Measles investigation identifies potential public exposures

As part of the ongoing investigation into the current measles case in Macon County, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has determined that the individual visited a restaurant in Houston …

The Miss Southeast Georgia Organization presents the 45th Annual Miss Southeast Georgia, Miss Emanuel County, Miss Crossroads of the South to be held Saturday, October 24

The Miss Southeast Georgia Organization will proudly present the 45th annual Miss Emanuel County, Miss Southeast Georgia and Miss Crossroads of the South Competitions on Saturday, October 24, at 6:30 …

Ferst Readers announces week 3 leaders

Ferst Readers announces week 3 leaders are: 1st place Cinderella and Fairly Godmother; 2nd place Phantom of the Opera; 3rd place The Cat in the Hat. Our grand total so far is $1,403! Thanks to all …

Commission announces upcoming vacancy on Tax Assessor’s Board, looking for applications from residents

Emanuel County is seeking a community member to serve on the Emanuel County Board of Assessors beginning in January 2027. The Emanuel County Board of Commissioners will appoint a new member to …

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Sports

DEA Lady Eagles capture GIAA State Softball Championship

The David Emanuel Academy varsity Lady Eagles are state champions! DEA defeated the Fullington Academy varsity Trojans 6-3 on Saturday afternoon, October 17, at the South Commons Softball Complex in …
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Obituaries
Ruby Mae Gardner, 79
Ruby Mae Gardner, age 79, departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, October 17, at 11 a.m. at Mosley’s Funeral …
Randy Rountree Mosley, 90
Randy Mae “Tennie” Rountree Mosley, age 90, passed away peacefully Monday, October 12, 2026, at Twin Trails Nursing Home in Twin City. A Celebration of Life was held Sunday, October 18, at 2:30 …
Jacqueline Worthen, 82
Mother Jacqueline Worthen, age 82, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Emanuel Medical Center. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, October 17, at 2:30 p.m. at Church of …
Courtney Lane Terwilliger Jr., 75
Funeral services for Courtney Lane Terwilliger Jr., age 75, of Swainsboro, was held Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Nunez Baptist Church with Reverends Jim Harrell and Tommy Kirby bringing the …
Sue Elaine Boatright, 70
With profound sadness and cherished memories, we announce the peaceful passing of Sue Elaine Boatright, age 70, on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah. A service to celebrate …

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Education
Swainsboro native excelling in Athens
Stephen Nobles is a 1999 graduate of Swainsboro High School. After high school, he attended the University of Georgia and Valdosta State University. Stephen currently resides in Athens, Georgia, …
Southeastern Technical College, South Georgia State College Partner to Create Seamless Pathway for Future Educators
Southeastern Technical College (STC) has signed an articulation agreement with South Georgia State College (SGSC), creating a seamless pathway for students pursuing careers in elementary and special …
Retired Educators to hold October meeting
The Emanuel Retired Educators Association will meet Wednesday, October 21, at noon, at Swainsboro Primary School, with Dr. Denise Warnock, Superintendent of Emanuel County Schools, presenting the …
BOE recognizes Teachers of the Year and Colten Lewis at recent board meeting
The Emanuel County Board of Education recognized outstanding achievements across the district during the October 5 Board meeting. The following members were in attendance: Tanya Lane, Elizabeth …
Georgia Southern’s East Georgia Campus Fulford Center to host Family Astronomy Night
Georgia Southern University's East Georgia Campus will host Family Astronomy Night Oct. 15 to encourage families to explore something together and create an opportunity for extended conversations and …

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Crime
    • SPD: 10.21.26

      Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported... October 9 Complainant stated she gave offender a ride then noticed her …

    • JAIL: 10.21.26

      The following persons have been booked in Emanuel County Jail, according to Emanuel County Sheriff Jeffrey Brewer, on warrants obtained by one …

    • ECSO: 10.21.26

      According to the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office… October 13 Complainant reported hitting a deer on Hwy 1 North. October …

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Frye speaks to Exchange Club

At the regular meeting of the Swainsboro Exchange Club held on Tuesday, October 13, Club President Billy Cooler introduced Exchangite Rufus Youmans. Mr. Youmans invited Zac Frye, President of …

Seedling Garden Club holds monthly meeting

The Seedling Garden Club held its October meeting Monday, October 12, in the social hall of the Swainsboro First Methodist Church, with sixteen members present. A special former member, Sandra …

The ultimate community talent show to be held

The ultimate community talent show presented by Voices United and EYTA (encouraging youth thru arts) will be held Saturday, October 24, at 6 p.m. at Swainsboro Middle School. Mcee will be Comedian …

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Features

Some Doodle!

August 4, 2025, “His last day”. That’s what we were told. He was set to be euthanized with no background information other than that he had been a stray, maybe his entire life. Huge, stinky, …

Forest-Blade building for sale

If you’ve driven by The Forest-Blade recently, you may have seen a For Sale sign out front. The building at 416 W. Moring Street is currently for sale. The Forest-Blade is not for sale and will …

Ferst Readers Book Character Contest first week standings

After the first week of our Ferst Readers Book Character Contest, these are the standings: 1st Place - Cinderella and her Fairy Godmother; 2nd Place - Phantom of the Opera; 3rd Place - The Cat in the …

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Faith

Reverend Lawrence, Jr. to celebrate 60 years of Pastoral Ministry

Rev. Richard A. Lawrence, Jr., D.D., will celebrate an extraordinary milestone of 60 years in pastoral ministry on Saturday, December 5, 2026. Family, friends, and community members are invited to …

Don't Let Go

Now I know that there could be things in your life which you have asked God for and have not yet received. Neither have you gotten an answer. Well, I am sent today to encourage you. No matter what …

Fields of Faith to be held tomorrow, October 8

Emanuel County FCA invites the community to Rountree Stadium at Emanuel County Institute tomorrow evening, Oct. 8, for its annual night of worship, Fields of Faith. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., and …

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Opinion

The Choice and the Power are yours

Have you ever thought how it would feel to be powerful enough to change the future? Have you ever wondered how satisfying it would be to change people's lives for the better. Are you registered to …

Here’s one know-it-all that doesn’t know it all

Some of you out there won’t be surprised by this, but to be the know-it-all I claim to be I must confess that there are some things I just don’t understand. Let’s start with the recent ruling …

The beauty of being a work in progress

Somewhere along the way, we started believing we are supposed to have life all figured out. We put pressure on ourselves to know exactly who we are, where we are going, and what we want out of life. …

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