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They say the average worker in this country changes jobs over eight times in the course of his or her working lifetime. Mike Strobridge was too busy to change jobs. This year, he will leave his first …
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7/17/24
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Laurie Holland, paramedic, served years as an adjunct instructor at STC, teaching EMS Education. Her students and colleagues standing beside her in battling a newly diagnosed medical condition …
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7/17/24
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All the Fixin’s was recently awarded Twin City’s first ever “Thriving Twin City” facade grant. All the Fixin’s has two cafe locations in Twin City and Swainsboro and serves coffee, …
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7/10/24
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The first cup of coffee I ever enjoyed was in the most unlikely of places. I guess in today’s sense of child rearing it would be considered unlikely or just plain careless (if you were to ask some …
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by Dena Walden
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7/10/24
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As we celebrate Independence Day, let’s remember how blessed we are to be a part of the great nation, the United States of America.
The song ‘God Bless the USA,’ written and recorded by Lee …
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7/4/24
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Braylee Jade Williams is the six-year-old daughter of Kylie and Jeremy Williams of Swains-boro. She is an upcoming first-grade student at David Emanuel Academy. On April 27, 2024, Braylee won the …
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7/3/24
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Nathaniel and Lashawna David were sentenced Wednesday, June 26, for the murder of Connie Mercer-Webb. Both pled guilty to the following charges: Nathaniel - malice murder, possession of firearm …
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7/3/24
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The July session of Swainsboro City Council took place July 1, 2024, at the Swainsboro Fire Department Headquarters at 6 p.m. Present were Mayor Bennett, Councilmembers Collins, Davis, Quarterman, …
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7/3/24
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On Friday, June 28, 2024, Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant on the res-idence of Rodney Wilson. The following day, Saturday, June 29, Emanuel County Sheriff’s Of-fice, …
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7/3/24
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On Saturday, June 22, 2024, the community and fans from afar came out to support Junior Brinson at his auto museum grand opening by attending his First Annual Cruise In. The Cruise In was held from 8 …
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6/26/24
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Governor Brian P. Kemp recently announced that Emanuel Medical Center is among 13 Georgia rural hospitals to receive grant awards totaling $6 million as part of the Dual Track Rural Hospital Support …
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6/26/24
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On Thursday of last week, a new show premiered at the Karrh Theater in downtown
Swainsboro. The star of the show was the theater itself and the amazing changes that have
taken place in the …
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6/19/24
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Scotty Hattaway was presented the Exchangite of the Year Award (Josh Hunnicutt Award) on Tuesday, June 18, at the Exchange Club meeting. He has done an exceptional job this year serving as the Club …
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6/19/24
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United Fellowship Baptist Church of Oak Park had VBS on Saturday, June 8. Instead of crafts this year, they decided to do a service project for the community. The children painted rocks and lined …
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6/19/24
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The Miss Emanuel County/Southeast Georgia Scholarship Organization would like to congratulate those that competed at the Miss Georgia Scholarship Pageant the week of June 10 - 16. The young ladies …
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6/19/24
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The police department scavenger hunt began June 3, at 4:30 p.m. So far, Kyson Hostilo found rock #3 at the statue at the National Guard, JJ Hall found rock #4 at the water fountain in town, Grayson …
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6/19/24
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After dedicating years to education, Johnny Parker and Sandra Swinney announced their plans to vacate their seats on the Emanuel County Board of Education.
Emanuel County Schools pays tribute to …
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6/13/24
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Late last week, Swainsboro City Councilperson Quantavius Foster announced publicly that he had received notice from the City Attorney of Swainsboro of his suspension from his position as a member of …
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6/13/24
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In last week’s article “Mayor asks city council to pass affordable housing plan”, The starting salary of first year certified teachers in Emanuel County was incorrect. The correct starting …
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6/13/24
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Mayor and City Council of Swainsboro convened at 6 p.m. on June 10, 2024 at the Swainsboro Fire Department Headquarters. The invocation was brought by Rev. Brad McKenzie of Jesus Saves Church …
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6/13/24
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