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These days the official name is Southeast Georgia Research and Education Center. It is part of the University System of Georgia. It is located just north of Midville right along Highway 56. It is …

Swainsboro Middle School students attend BOUNCE training

On Tuesday, September 22, students at SMS attended BOUNCE training in Ms. Tracey Averett's 7th and 8th grade classes. The training was led by Tammy Allen, Family Connection Coordinator, as part of …

Emanuel County Women’s League kicks off another year

The Emanuel County Women’s League (formerly known as Beta Sigma Phi) has kicked off another year! Beta Sigma Phi is a community service organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of …

Ware and Hall speak to Veterans at the Library

The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday morning, September 28, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, they had 40 in attendance. Jacob …

Twin City Elementary celebrates September Students of the Month

Twin City Elementary School celebrated its September Students of the Month on Friday, September 25, recognizing students who exemplify the character trait of responsibility. Teachers selected …

Grand jury returns 15 true bills, 0 no bills

The July 2026 Term of the Emanuel County grand jury reconvened Monday, September 21, 2026, with The Honorable Robert S. Reeves presiding and Ryan Pepin serving as Foreperson and Tiffany Conley …

Townhall meeting to be held

The Citizens of Emanuel County are invited to a Townhall meeting on Tuesday, October 6, at 6 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) at the Emanuel County Courthouse. All politicians are invited to discuss …

Four sentenced in Superior Court

The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court July 2026 term: Daniel Bostic, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty plea on one count possession of meth w/intent to distribute. He …

Ferst Readers announces book characters for the 2026 Ferst Readers Fundraiser

The contest runs from October 1-31, and the link and QR code will be posted on the Emanuel County Family Connection Facebook page

Emanuel County Schools participate in Governor’s Workforce Summit

The Emanuel County Schools Workforce Development Team recently attended the Governor’s Workforce Summit in Atlanta, where they worked with education, business, and workforce leaders from across …

Don’t miss the country’s 250th Anniversary celebration

The Emanuel County Historic Society is reminding everyone of the Country’s 250th anniversary this year with our Patriots’ Day celebration at the Longview Farm and Home Museum that sits across …
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Sports

Hudson named WJBF Channel 6 “44 Strong Player of the Week”

Jake Hudson, Senior at Thomas Jefferson Academy in Louisville, was named WJBF Channel 6 News “44 Strong Player of the Week” during the September 25 broadcast of “Football Friday …
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Obituaries
Teresa Ann Ely, 65
Teresa Ann Ely, age 65, of Dellwood, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Emanuel Medical Center. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 29, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Chapman Funeral …
Lawrence Hare, 81
Lawrence Hare, age 81, of Swainsboro, passed away Thursday, September 24, 202,6 at Emanuel County Nursing Home. Memorial service was held Sunday, September 27, at 2 p.m. at Dellwood Baptist Church …
Billy Joel Johnson, 90
Billy Joel Johnson, age 90, of Canoochee, passed away Friday, September 25, 2026. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 27, at 3 p.m. at Hebron Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Will Martin …
Shannon Moore Phillips, 93
Shannon Moore Phillips, age 93, beloved husband of the late Lois Jean McLain Phillips of Treutlen County, released his hands from the plow and passed away peacefully, with his two sons and …
Kenneth L. Harper, 86
Kenneth L. Harper, age 86, of Midville, passed away Monday, September 14, 2026, at his residence. Graveside Service was held Thursday, September 17, at 10 a.m. at Hebron Primitive Baptist Church …
Education
Executive Director Smith speaks to Emanuel Retired Educators
The Emanuel Retired Educators Association held its first meeting for 2026-27 in the Swainsboro Middle School Media Center on Wednesday, September 16, at noon. The theme for Georgia Retired Educators …
Twin City Elementary receives John Hancock Ribbon of Distinction
The Georgia Department of Education has recognized Twin City Elementary as a 2025-2026 John Hancock Banner and Ribbon of Distinction recipient for its students’ achievement in cursive …
SNHU announces Summer 2026 President's List
It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2026 President's List. The summer terms run from May to …
Mr. Harper’s Ag Education class makes Enchiladas
During the week of September 14, Family Connection assisted Rhett Harper in teaching his Ag Education classes about chicken production by making Chicken Enchiladas. Tammy Allen, Family Connection …
Franklin Memorial Library has some exciting activities coming up
Franklin Memorial Library has several exciting activities and important dates coming up for the community this fall! The library will host Kids’ History Club on September 28 at 3:30 p.m. The …
Crime
    • SPD: 9.30.26

      Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported... September 18 911 dispatched officers to W Church St. in reference to an …

    • JAIL: 9.30.26

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

    • ECSO: 9.30.26

      According to the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office… September 21 A vehicle was parked on the access road in front of TCE and deputy ran …

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Another fabulous trip taken by the L O L's (little old ladies)

This time, we traveled to Clayton, GA. Tucked away in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains is Georgia Baptist Women's Retreat location. Camp Pinnacle has been around for a while, yet people are …

Glad Garden Club is glad to be back

After a fantastic summer hiatus, the Glad Garden Club is excited to be back in the beautiful Sudie A. Fulford Learning Center located on the campus of Georgia Southern University-East Georgia Campus. …

Rowland Reunion to be held Saturday

Family and friends of John Mack and Mallie Kersey Rowland are invited to attend the Rowland Reunion this Saturday, October 3, from 11 a.m. until at Kite First Baptist Church. Please join for a …
Features

Commissioners find grant funding and cost savings

The September meeting of the Emanuel County Board of Commissioners convened on Monday evening, September 21, with Chairman Jim Sherrod gaveling order. All commissioners were present, along with …

Family Connection collects stuffed animals

On September 17, our Family Connection Collaborative Partners met at the Sudie Fulford Center for our monthly meeting. There were 17 present representing different organizations gathered to share …

Community invited to come together for Emanuel County’s animals

On Tuesday, September 29, Emanuel County residents are invited to do something simple: sit down together, share a meal, ask questions and work toward a brighter future for our animals. The Emanuel …
Faith

Pleasant Hill A.M.E. Church to hold an Old Fashion Camp meeting

Pleasant Hill A.M.E. Church, 4975 Braddy Rd, Bartow, will have an Old Fashion Camp meeting Sunday, October 11, at 2 p.m. Prayer will be brought by Deacon Izell McGruder of Brinson Rock, and the …

Holy Zion to hold 49th Pastors and Wives Anniversary

Holy Zion Church of Metter is celebrating their 49th Pastor and Wives Anniversary Thursday and Friday, September 17 – 18, with the grand finale being Sunday, September 20. On Thursday and Friday, …

Mt. Shady to hold Homecoming

Mt. Shady Baptist Church will have their Homecoming this Sunday, September 20, starting at 10 a.m. with Just Three Ministries as guest singers. Lunch will be served and Pastor Rusty Moore invites …
Opinion

No debate that these should be great debates

Unless you have been living in a cave, you have no doubt been inundated with political ads from businessman Rick Jackson and former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who are running for governor; …

The importance of checking on your friends

Sometimes, checking on a friend can be as simple as sending a text that says, “Hey, how are you doing?” It may seem like a small thing, but to someone having a difficult day, it can mean …

The balance of caring

Saturday morning, first thing, I walked out into the backyard as I usually do with no particular purpose in mind except to make sure the world was still tunning in the proper direction, and the …
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