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Results for the November 4 election for Emanuel County are as follows: In a race for mayor, Lillie Ann Brown emerged victorious over Johnny E. Tapley, Jr. in the November 4 municipal election. … more
The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Library Monday morning, November 3, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, they had 50 in attendance. Shari Watt provided a … more
The regular scheduled meeting of Swainsboro City Council was held Monday night, November 3, with Bro. Brad McKenzie bringing the prayer of invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes … more
The Beta Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma held its October 27 meeting at the Sudie Fulford Community Learning Center at East Georgia State College. Dr. Denise Warnock presented the program, … more

The City of Swainsboro was awarded a Vibrant Communities Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts, the Georgia Department of Economic Development team specialized in empowering arts and culture, for … more
EMC Engineering Services, Inc. has made a generous contribution of $35,000 to Emanuel Medical Center through the Georgia HEART program. This unique program allows individuals and businesses to … more
Fall is in full swing, and so are we here at the library! As the leaves change, our calendar is filling up with exciting programs and events you won’t want to miss. Please note our upcoming … more
Ronald Harper is a lawyer who owns The Law Firm of Harper & Paul at 140 W. Maplewood Ave., one of the oldest Black law firms in the city. Harper & Paul is a general practice firm that specializes … more
A Swainsboro High School teacher, Angel J. Oliver, was arrested Wednesday, October 29, by the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Department. She is charged with Improper Sexual Conduct with three students, … more

Swainsboro Police Department will be accepting applications for its annual ‘Shop With A Cop’ program starting November 4, 2025 until December 2, 2025. Ages for participation in this program are … more
Twin City Elementary PTO held its Fall Festival on Tuesday, October 28. The event brought together students, families, teachers, and community members for an evening filled with fun, games, food, and … more
My name is Maddox Robertson, and I am a senior at Swainsboro High School. As a community service project, I am taking donations for our nursing homes in Emanuel County. I know that during this time … more
Faculty, alumni, and students recently gathered to honor a beloved member of the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) family — Dr. Frank B. Flanders, a 1972 ABAC graduate whose lifelong … more
On October 20,2025 Sherri Watt, Johnny Tapley and Gary Mason had the honor and privilege of speaking to the Citizens Bank Student Advisory Board. The presentation covered Wreaths Across America 2025 … more

Mayor Matt Donaldson, Police Chief Kevin Jarriel, Genia Ducker, and Brent Freeman addressed kindergarten through third grade students during their visit to Twin City Elementary on October … more
Did I oversleep? Oh no! What time is it? You can bet money some of us will be saying this on Sunday, November 2. This is when we will return to Standard Time. For the past six months, we have been … more
Through Golden Harvest Food Bank, three agencies in Emanuel County, have the profound privilege of serving and learning from people who turn to us in search of resources each year. The stories of our … more
As Halloween approaches, we would like to wish everyone a safe night of trick or treating! On Wednesday, November 5, the library will be closing early at 4 p.m. for a Staff Meeting. Please plan your … more
Pictured are Evie and Mia getting excited about Halloween. Evie is 4 years old, and Mia is 7 years old. Both girls attend Treutlen Elementary School. They are the daughters of Gregory and Jessi … more

The George L. Smith room at Franklin Memorial Library was the gathering place for approximately thirty members and guests to celebrate the fiftieth year of the club’s existence. The room was … more
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