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Twin City Toy Drive

The Twin City Toy Drive will be held on Saturday, December 14. All monetary donations need to be sent by Friday, December 6. This will allow Mayor Matt Donaldson and his team time to purchase items …

Two sentenced in Superior Court

The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court October 2024 term: Thurston Badie non-negotiated a Nol Pros on one count kidnapping and was fined $50; guilty-alford on one count …

Southeastern Technical College Annual Legislative Breakfast

With Southeastern Technical College (STC) board members, trustees, and colleagues and board members from the Technical College System of Georgia, President Larry Calhoun welcomed congressional …

Kirby speaks to Kiwanis

The Kiwanis Club of Swainsboro held its weekly meeting Tuesday night, November 19, at the Rustic Grille at 7 p.m. With President Paul Cerpovicz presiding, they had 9 in attendance including guests, …

Don't forget the Christmas parades!

Veterans honor fallen Veterans

The Veterans at the Library held a "Service of Remembrance and Appreciation" for fallen veterans on Saturday, November 9, at 11 a.m. on the square in downtown Swainsboro. During the ceremony, the …

Twin City Toy Drive kicking off

The City of Twin City is gearing up for the 5th Annual Mayor’s Christmas Toy Drive. “There are many needy children in and around Twin City. We want to make sure that all children have a …

Swainsboro Christmas Parade to be held December 7

The Swainsboro Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, December 7. Festivities, including arts and crafts, and live performances will begin at 2 p.m. at the Boneyard. The parade will begin at 5:30 …

Stillmore Christmas Parade set for December 8

The annual Stillmore Christmas Parade will be Saturday, December 8 at 3 p.m. Festivities will begin at 1 p.m., including arts and crafts, country store, car show, singing and a visit from Santa.

Recommended Holiday shipping and mailing dates

As the Postmaster for 30471, I want to assure you that the U.S. Postal Service is primed and ready to deliver exceptional service during the 2024 holiday rush. Thanks to the substantial progress USPS …

Don’t miss ‘Paws with Claus’

The annual “Paws with Claus” will be this Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Tractor Supply in Swainsboro. Santa will be there from 11 a.m. till 3 p.m. Bring your pets, children, phones or cameras …

Men’s Golf Association and Harvey’s provide Thanksgiving meals

In a heartwarming display of community spirit and generosity, The Men’s Golf Association of Swainsboro and Harvey’s Supermarket have come together to provide Thanksgiving meals to families in …

Mason nominated recipient of Phyllis Dancz Memorial Award

Congratulations to fourth year and captain, Caroline Mason, on her nomination and receipt of the Phyllis Dancz Memorial Award. This award is presented annually to the Redcoat Band auxiliary member …

Happy Thanksgiving!

In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared the last Thursday in November would be a day of thanks for the whole country. Therefore, Thanksgiving will be celebrated this Thursday, November 28. …

Emanuel Retired Educators hear from legislators

The November meeting of the Emanuel Retired Educators Association (EREA) was held last week in the Swainsboro Middle School Media Center. President Verdell Brinson called the meeting to order, and …

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Durden Bank - Spotlight on 4 Locations

Durden Banking Company has a decades long history, with their original office in Twin City, GA. But over time, they built the business with a branch in Swainsboro, Millen and the addition of Metter …

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Obituaries
Peggy Janice Boss, 86
Peggy Janice Boss, age 86, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024, after an extended illness in At Home Senior Living of Cochran. Funeral services were held Friday, November 29, at 11 a.m. at …
Michael Lee “Mike” Whitehead, 46
Michael Lee “Mike” Whitehead, 46, of Garfield, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Memorial Health Hospital in Savannah. Funeral services were held Friday November 29, at 2 p.m. in the …
Levon Cross, 62
Levon Cross, age 62, departed this life on Monday, November 25, 2024, after an extended illness. A Celebration of Life was held Sunday, December 1, at 2 p.m. at Swainsboro City Cemetery with Rev. …

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Crime
    • SPD: 12.4.24

      Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported… November 20 Officer was dispatched to Gumlog Rd. in reference to a misc …

    • JAIL: 12.4.24

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

    • ECSO: 12.4.24

      According to the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office… November 25 Deputy observed a vehicle on Griffin Ferry Rd. without a registration …

    • SPD: 11.27.24

      Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported… November 14 Officers were dispatched to W. Moring St. in reference to a …

    • JAIL: 11.27.24

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

    • ECSO: 11.27.24

      According to the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office… November 17 Complainant stated offender took her vehicle without permission and got …

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Education
Empowering Future Leaders: Swainsboro JROTC Cadets explore opportunities at Georgia Southern University
Thirty-three Swainsboro High School JROTC Tiger Battalion cadets attended an ROTC scholarship presentation and Georgia Southern University campus tour. The cadets learned about leadership, …
Tarver named DAR Good Citizen
Bryson Tarver has been named Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizen for Emanuel County. After earning this title for SHS, Bryson took part in the timed essay portion of the …
Emanuel Retired Educators donate to Sunshine House
As part of its ongoing support of The Sunshine House Children’s Advocacy Center, the Emanuel Retired Educators Association donated a variety of Christmas gifts to be shared with the children served …

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SOCIAL
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Veterans discuss Wreaths Across America

The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday, December 2, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, they had 40 in attendance. Emanuel County 4-H …

Dellwood Baptist Church visits Emanuel Medical Center Nursing Home

The day before Thanksgiving, Emanuel Medical Center was blessed with a visit from Dellwood Baptist Church Youth Group. Residents enjoyed singing and clapping along.

Return to the Square

First, I must thank LaRose Tapley for the nostalgic pleasure of Saturday afternoon on the square. Her descriptions gave me a word picture of the Bone Yard filled with farm trucks, wagons, buggies, …

Emanuel County Senior Center holds Thanksgiving lunch

The Emanuel County Senior Center held its annual Thanksgiving Lunch on Tuesday, November 26. Seniors from all over the county gathered to enjoy turkey and dressing with all the fixings and a day of …

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Features

Clark appointed Postmaster for Twin City Post Office

As of August 2024, Mr. Steve Clark has been appointed Postmaster for Twin City. Clark brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the role, and his appointment will greatly benefit the community.

EMC Nursing Home residents donate to soldiers

Emanuel Medical Center Nursing Home was blessed by the community with an abundance of candy during Halloween. The residents wanted to donate the extra candy to our soldiers overseas. Activity …

Rolling in Success: EGSC Foundation Casino Night raises funds for College and Students

The East Georgia State College (EGSC) Foundation hosted its Casino Night fundraising event on Thursday, November 7, for the second year in a row. The event was held at the Nordson Center at the SEC …

Three finalists named for Chief of Police position

The special called meeting of Mayor and City Council was held on November 14, 2024, at 6 p.m. at Swainsboro City Hall. Members present included Mayor Greg Bennett, Council member Collins, Council …

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Faith

Living Way Ministries to hold annual women conference

Living Way Ministries will have their annual women conference Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 9, at 2:30 p.m. The theme for the conference will be ‘Surely God can do …

Oak Chapel renovation

About the time Covid reared its ugly head early in 2021 and churches were suspending in-house services for a while, another problem arose at Oak Chapel Baptist Church. While inspecting some low spots …

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church to hold VBS

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church near Garfield has planned Vacation Bible School for June 4-7 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each night. Classes will include ages 0 - 19. The theme ‘Breaker Rock Beach, God's …

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Opinion

Being thankful for these weekly conversations

What is Thanksgiving without a Thanksgiving column? For those of us who are tasked with offering our opinions on these pages, it is an obvious topic. And a good one. A chance to remind ourselves of …

Fannin County Sheriff’s Department ham-handed in dealings with local mother

It seems as though my mother was a criminal and I am just now finding out about it. All this time, I thought she was a conscientious parent who fixed my school lunch, washed and ironed my clothes, …

I like you - Do you like me?

I was a homely looking kid. Stringy, dishwater blond hair, fair skin with freckles, a crooked front tooth and pleasingly plump, as Bigmother used to say. I didn't have a lot going for me but in third …

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