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Commissioners preview upcoming projects

County Commission Chairman Jim Sherrod called a busy June meeting of the Emanuel County Board of Commissioners to order Monday evening, June 16, at 6 p.m. Attorney Richard McNeely offered an …

Theater progress

The road to a restored downtown theater started in 2016 and has been one of twists and turns, roadblocks and hurricane catastrophes, but now it looks like there is a green light ahead as the project …

Eight sentenced in Superior Court

The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court April 2025 term: Leanne Nicole Shaw, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count theft by shoplifting. Defendant …

Low-cost spaying/neutering grant available

The Emanuel County Humane Society is excited to announce they have received some grant money to assist our pet owners with the spaying of their cats and dogs. This money is being provided by the …

The cries of these innocents’ ring in our ears

“Hunger is all-consuming. We wake up hungry and go to bed hungry. From a truck that passes by, we have water for breakfast and water for supper. When they are available, we have some boiled lentils …

Hernandez awarded CWS Scholarship

Clearwater Solutions recognized the 2025 CWS Scholarship recipient, Yadira Hernandez, at the June 9, 2025, City of Swainsboro council meeting. Since 2019, Clearwater Solutions has award-ed $73,000.00 …

GBI investigates death in Emanuel County

At the request of the Twin City Police Department and the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating the death of Zaria Khadejah Carr, age 27, of Twin City. On June 14, 2025, …

Franklin Memorial Library holds coloring contest

The Summer Reading Program is not over yet. We have more fun in store for June, not only are we encouraging literacy but artistic abilities as well. We currently have a coloring contest happening the …

Emanuel Medical Nursing Home

My dad recently suffered a major stroke and needed in-patient rehabilitation. I chose Emanuel Medical Nursing Home for his care, and I would highly recommend them to anyone. The directors, nurses, …

Dancing with the Stars returns

Join as members of our very own community take the stage for the 2nd Annual Dancing with the Stars in hopes of raising money for The Sunshine House Child Advocacy Center. The event will be held …

Council holds special called meeting

Swainsboro City Council met Thursday, June 12, at 6 p.m. for a special called meeting regard-ing two discussion points. The meeting was called to order by the mayor and Councilman Roddrigus Foster …

Chief/Command Staff Ashley Riner completes Chief Executive Training Program

Police Chief/ Command Staff Ashley Riner graduated from the Chief Executive Training Program (CETP) on June 12, 2025. This intensive program, conducted by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, …
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Obituaries
Stephanie Denise Day, 66
On June 10, 2025, Stephanie Denise Day entered into peaceful rest after a life-well lived and was deeply cherished by all who knew her. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and …
Rose Barwick, 69
Mrs. Rose Barwick, age 69, of Swainsboro, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at her residence. Graveside service was held Friday, June 13, at 10 a.m. at the New Hope Cemetery in Nunez with Pastor …
Elizabeth Claudia Williams-Washington, 76
Elizabeth Claudia Williams-Washington, age 76, beloved sister, grandmother, auntie, cousin and friend, departed this life Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Emanuel Medical Nursing Home. A Celebration of …
Danita Lynn Johnson, 52
Mrs. Danita Lynn Johnson, 52, of Garfield, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, at her resi-dence. Graveside services were held Monday, June 16, at 11 a.m. at the Hebron Primitive Bap-tist Church …
Sandra Lee Dorsey, 80
Sandra Lee Dorsey, age 80, of Swainsboro, passed away Thursday evening, June 5, 2025, at Community Hospice of Vidalia. Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 9, at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist …
Education
Week 2 of Scavenger Hunt for Books
Family Connection week 2 Scavenger Hunt for Books secret location was the Swainsboro Fire Department! The number of "hunters" is growing each week, and everyone is invited to join. We will be posting …
Valdosta State University announces Spring 2024 Dean's List
More than 2,000 students were named to Valdosta State University's Spring 2025 Dean's List. To qualify for Dean's List at VSU, students must achieve a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher …
MTSU applauds Harden among 5,986 undergrad scholars on spring 2025 Dean's List
Middle Tennessee State University is congratulating 5,986 students who appear on the Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester, including ZaBrien Harden of Swainsboro. To qualify for this …
Mercer University announces Spring 2025 President's, Dean's Lists
Mercer University recently announced the President's List and Dean's List for the spring 2025 semester. Inclusion on these lists requires students to meet rigorous GPA standards specific to the …
Em BOE holds monthly meeting
The Emanuel County Board of Education met on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the County Office with the following members in attendance: Cherie Hooks, Brandon Jones, Jeanette Harden, Del …
Crime
    • SPD: 6.18.25

      Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported… June 6 Officers were dispatched to Jerome Street in reference to the …

    • JAIL: 6.18.25

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

    • ECSO: 6.18.25

      According to the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office… June 9 Victim stated she owns property on Hwy 80 West but lives in NJ and comes down …

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This old town

I remember my very first day of sixth grade with great detail. It was not only the first day of a new school year, but it was also the first day in a new school and a different town. I walked in that …

Martin speaks to Exchange about Junior Firefighters Program

On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the regular meeting of the Swainsboro Exchange Club Lt. Colby Martin of the Swainsboro Fire Department spoke to the Club about the Junior Fire Fighters Program that he …

Daughtry speaks to Wiregrass Chapter

The Wiregrass Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting at McKinney Pond Restaurant Sunday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. With President Steve Burke presiding, they had …
Features

Johnson wins Newcomers Preliminary Talent Award

The Miss Southeast Georgia Scholarship Organization would like to congratulate those that competed at the 80th Annual Miss Georgia Scholarship Pageant the week of June 9 through 15, 2025. The young …

“Help Wanted” at the Fire Department and City Court

The Swainsboro City Council met Monday, June 9, at 6 p.m. for its monthly meeting at Swainsboro City Hall. The regular first Monday of the month meeting time was moved to accommodate the schedules of …

Happy Father’s Day

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, the stepdads, the adaptive dads, the granddads and anyone who fits into the role of dad. Ashley Murphy of Statesboro gets to experience Father’s Day for the …
Faith

Nunez Baptist Church to hold VBS

Nunez Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible School June 22-25, for ages Nursery to High School with this year’s theme, “Cokesbury Kids Road Trip on the go with God”. Meals will be served at …

FBC Swainsboro invites the community to join Vacation Bible School: "Magnified!"

Summer is here, and that means it’s time for Vacation Bible School! First Baptist Church of Swainsboro invites children and families across the community to dive into an unforgettable week of fun, …

Lester Grove Missionary Baptist Church to hold 123rd anniversary

Lester Grove Missionary Baptist Church will have their 123rd church anniversary on Sunday, June 22, at 11 a.m. Rev. Charles Holloway, Pastor, invites everyone to attend.
Opinion

Some thoughts about fathers on their special day

June 15th is Father’s Day. I thought I would get a head start on the topic since I happen to be a father, had a great father of my own, sired one who, in turn, sired one, and not to be outdone, a …

Welcome back, Summer

You can tell that it’s Summertime. You don’t need a calendar, a temperature gauge, or a slightly hyperactive, bright-eyed weather girl on channel eleven to break the news to you. Officially, it …

Season of change

After 1963, life changed for so many people. The aftermath of the assassination took its toll on the country, and it was a scary time for Americans. It was a season of change in civil rights, …
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