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Barbara Stevens, 76, resident of Emanuel Medical Center Nursing Home, has cherished a life-long dream of visiting Disney World. From the moment she first saw the enchanting commercials on TV and …
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by WISH OF A LIFETIME FROM AARP
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3/19/25
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The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court January 2025 term:
Jimmy Alston, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count fleeing or at-tempting to elude …
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3/19/25
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The January 2025 term of the Emanuel County grand jury reconvened on Friday, February 28, 2025.
Ashley Tankersley served as foreperson, Hope Henry served as assistant foreperson, Alaina McClain …
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3/19/25
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After a fast-paced and eventful Crossover Day week, members of the Georgia House of Rep-resentatives returned to the State Capitol on Monday, March 10th for Legislative Day 29, kick-ing off our ninth …
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by REPRESENTATIVE BUTCH PARRISH
STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 158
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3/19/25
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State Representative Butch Parrish (R – Swainsboro), Chairman of the House Rules Commit-tee, was recently reappointed by House Speaker Jon Burns (R – Newington) to continue to serve as vice …
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3/19/25
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During World War II, many contributions were made by women workers on the home front. Many of the jobs and responsibilities previously handled by the men were now left for the women to perform. Women …
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by Joyce Long Fennell
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3/19/25
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Spring begins March 20 and symbolizes new beginnings, renewal, and the return of life after the dormancy of winter. Wanda Thompson Scarboro has been excitedly waiting on her naturaliz-ing Daffodils, …
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Wanda Thompson Scarboro
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3/19/25
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The Emanuel County Board of Education met on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at Swainsboro Elementary School with the following members in attendance: Brandon Jones, Del Brown, John Allen …
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3/19/25
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The regular monthly meeting of the Emanuel County Board of Commissioners was held Monday evening, March 17, 2025, at the Emanuel County Courthouse. In attendance were Chairman Jim Sherrod, Vice …
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3/19/25
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March is Women’s History Month, and the Governor David Emanuel – Adam Brinson Chap-ter of the DAR celebrated it by recognizing the contribution of women to the military during the monthly …
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3/19/25
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East Georgia State College (EGSC) hosted an Arbor Day Tree Planting Celebration in February. The event was held at the Sudie A. Fulford Community Learning Center. A red maple tree was planted in …
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3/19/25
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Swainsboro Presbyterian Apartments announces the beginning of BINGO at The Spa starting April 5th. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. at the Community Center and Bingo will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Open to the …
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3/18/25
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School Board Appreciation Week is a time to recognize and celebrate the dedication of our board members. As Superintendent, I want to express our district's deepest gratitude for their unwavering …
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by SUPERINTENDENT DR. DENISE WARNOCK
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3/12/25
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Swainsboro High School is proud to announce that Dei’Vion Davis has been selected as a Georgia Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Region Officer for the 2025-2026 school year. This …
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3/12/25
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The 2025 Swainsboro Police Department Awards Banquet was held Friday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Beaver Creek Plantation. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Swainsboro Police Chief Ashley Riner opened …
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3/12/25
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The Forest-Blade recently went to Kicheche Camps, Kenya for a photo safari with Jerry and Paula Cadle. Safari guides were Kicheche Johnson and Wildlife Photographer Mark Buckler.
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3/12/25
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Last week, the Georgia House of Representatives returned to the Gold Dome on Monday, March 3, kicking off the busiest week of the 2025 legislative session so far. Thursday, March 6, marked Crossover …
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by REPRESENTATIVE BUTCH PARRISH
STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 158
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3/12/25
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Thomas Wright, escaped inmate from Twin City Detention Center, is in custody after a brief pursuit in Richmond County. Wright made it to Candler County and stole a vehicle, then traveled to Richmond …
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3/12/25
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The Twin City Lions Club Pancake Supper will be held Thursday, March 20
at the Lions Club Clubhouse located on the Metter Highway from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Eat in or take out. The cost is $6 per …
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3/11/25
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Are you ready for some hummingbirds? They are on the way. According to Hummingbird Central, hummers have been spotted in Thomasville, Moultrie and Hinesville. Last year, Emanuel County welcomed them …
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3/11/25
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