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On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, my colleagues and I returned to the Georgia State Capitol for the second week of the legislative session, kicking off “budget week.” While we did not convene in the …
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by REPRESENTATIVE BUTCH PARRISH
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1/28/26
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Samadhi Salgado has been named the STAR Student for the ECI Class of 2026, an honor awarded to the senior with the highest SAT score in the class.
The Student–Teacher Achievement Recognition …
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1/28/26
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting Monday morning, January 26, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley iced in in Atlanta, Veteran Scotty Newsworthy presided with 35 in attendance. …
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1/28/26
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The Emanuel County Board of Education met on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Twin City Elementary with the following members in attendance: Tanya Lane, Elizabeth DeVane, John Allen Bailey, …
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1/21/26
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Emanuel Medical Center is proud to announce it has once again been recognized by Georgia Trend magazine as one of Georgia’s Top Small Hospitals, continuing its record of excellence in care and …
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1/21/26
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Micah Meadows was the second winner of The Forest-Blade Christmas Fun drawing. Each entry was placed in the drawing for a chance to win $100. Congratulations Micah!
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1/21/26
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The 2026 Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly reconvened on Monday, January 12. This is the second of a two-year cycle and any bills or resolutions that do not pass this session will …
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by REPRESENTATIVE BUTCH PARRISH
STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 158
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1/21/26
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The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court October 2025 term:
Ernest Lee Tapley Jr., repeat offender, negotiated a guilty plea on one count possession of cocaine. He was fined …
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1/21/26
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A Toombs County man has been jailed on felony arson charges. Forty-nine-year-old Phillip Jones of Vidalia was arrested by Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) law enforcement officers and the Emanuel …
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1/21/26
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On Saturday, January 17 and Sunday, January 18, Swainsboro Fire Department hosted a two-day class on Decision Making for Initial Company Officers. This class prepares firefighters to properly make …
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by FIRE CHIEF ALI MIMS
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1/21/26
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Don't forget to show off your loved ones!
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1/16/26
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All spots for our Candle Designing event tomorrow, January 15, at 6 p.m., are full at this this time. If you can't make it, please call to give us a heads up so we can prepare accordingly. Friendly …
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by KAYLA WILLIAMS
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1/14/26
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The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) was founded on October 11, 1890, during a time that was marked by a revival in patriotism and intense interest in the beginnings of …
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1/14/26
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Moss Clements and Channum Denney were the lucky winners of The Forest-Blade Christmas Activities book drawing. For every page completed and turned in, participants were entered into the drawing for a …
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1/14/26
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On Thursday, January 8, while guys under Court Order were doing community service picking up trash on the side of the road, they noticed a fire dangerously close to a residence and immediately jumped …
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1/14/26
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The Emanuel County Board of Education met on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at the County Office with the following members in attendance: Tanya Lane, John Allen Bailey, Del Brown, Jeanette …
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1/14/26
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The Emanuel County Historic Society will host its first meeting of the year on Thursday, January 22, at 7 p.m. at the Varner 4-H Building.
The program will be Yuchi, Yuchee, Uchean Indians, native …
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by MISSY ELDER
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1/14/26
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“My name is Erica Johnson, and I am originally from Augusta, Georgia, where I was born to Charles and Ellen Goode, both of whom served as soldiers. I am a proud graduate of Georgia Southern …
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1/14/26
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The second annual Large Works Exhibition will open at The Kalmanson Gallery of Emanuel Arts Council with a reception on January 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. located at 109 North Green Street in The Karrh …
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1/14/26
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Jerry Lawson is the latest Emanuel County leader to take home a professional award, earning a GRPA District 1 honor at the 2025 end-of-year banquet in Sylvania.
Surrounded by his family and …
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by HALEI LAMB, COUNTY CLERK
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1/14/26
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