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Chief Mims with Swainsboro Fire Department made sure we had our flag hung before Memorial Day for our Veterans due to our flag falling during a storm a couple months ago. Assisting in hanging our …
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by DANA FLANDERS
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5/20/26
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Franklin Memorial Library is excited to welcome and host young author Elyce Gunn for a special book signing on Thursday, May 21, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The community is invited to attend and support …
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by KAYLA WILLIAMS
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5/19/26
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The Emanuel County Democratic Committee will hold its monthly meeting on June 15, at 6 p.m. at the Franklin Memorial Library in Swainsboro. On the agenda is our post seat holder and delegate …
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by DIANNA WEDINCAMP
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5/19/26
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The Summertown Food Pantry, located on Summertown Church Street, will hold its next distribution on Saturday, May 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The pantry will be open to local families and …
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5/19/26
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Durden Banking Company’s Swainsboro Branch celebrated Wishbone Day on Wednesday, May 6, joining a global effort to raise awareness for Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), commonly known as brittle bone …
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5/13/26
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Despite persistent rain last Thursday, May 7, downtown Swainsboro radiated excitement and community spirit as Eleve Wellness Studio celebrated its soft opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The gentle …
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by BRITTANY WILLIAMS
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5/13/26
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Mrs. Elizabeth DeVane, a current member of the Emanuel County Board of Education has announced plans to seek reelection as District 5 representative in the upcoming election.
An Emanuel County …
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5/13/26
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Elyce Gunn has written and published a children’s chapter book titled Bentley and the Snow Day. Elyce is a fifth grader at Swainsboro Elementary School.
As an avid equestrian, Elyce enjoys …
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5/13/26
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It wasn’t flashy, simple, or fast, but Emanuel County’s public safety modernization effort changed the game for local emergency response and has apparently become, according to the Georgia …
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by COUNTY CLERK HALEI LAMB
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5/13/26
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Lieutenant Allen Farley didn’t always know he wanted to be a firefighter. In fact, it started with a fire on the side of the road near Thomson, Georgia.
Farley, a graduate of Thomson High …
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by LANNA DOUGLAS
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5/13/26
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As the temperatures rise, remember the library is the perfect place to cool off and relax. Whether you’re looking for a classic read or something new, our staff is always happy to help you find the …
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by KAYLA WILLIAMS
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5/13/26
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The Georgia Southern University – East Georgia Campus will hold its Spring Commencement Ceremony Thursday, May 14, at 3 p.m. The ceremony will be held in the gymnasium on the campus in Swainsboro, …
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5/13/26
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The May-June exhibition at The Kalmanson Gallery of Emanuel Arts Council will feature the art of Jason Hoelscher, Gallery Director and Professor of Art at Georgia Southern University. An opening …
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by JACQUIE BRASHER
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5/13/26
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Emanuel County District 3 Commissioner John Moore now holds a distinguished achievement in leadership and public service, having completed the requirements to become a certified county commissioner …
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by COUNTY CLERK HALEI LAMB
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5/13/26
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The Emanuel Retired Educators Association will meet Wednesday, May 20, at 12 p.m. at the Sudie Fulford Center on the East Georgia Campus of Georgia Southern University. New officers will be inducted …
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5/13/26
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The Emanuel County community gathered last Friday, May 8, to celebrate the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of Sweet Georgia Heating & Air, located in Twin City. Owners Logan and Alex Fuller welcomed …
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by BRITTANY WILLIAMS
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5/13/26
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Tanya Lane, a member of the Emanuel County Board of Education, representing District 4 is seeking reelection. A 1991 graduate of Georgia Southern University, she has served on the board for eight …
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5/13/26
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Each year during Emanuel County’s annual Pine Tree Festival, six parade entries are named winners in the float contest. For the 79th Annual Pine Tree Festival, Dellwood Baptist Church (non-profit) …
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5/6/26
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The Swainsboro City Council held its regular monthly meeting Monday, May 4, at 6 p.m. with an invocation delivered by Pastor Willie Harden of Love In Action Worship Center, followed by the Pledge of …
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5/6/26
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This summer marks five years of partnership between TECH CORPS, Emanuel County Schools, and The Nordson Corporation Foundation to bring hands-on, career-connected technology camps to local students …
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5/6/26
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