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The 77th Annual Miss Pine Tree Festival Pageant was held Saturday, April 27, at the Swainsboro-Emanuel County Auditorium. The pageant began at 10 a.m. and featured nine groups, Baby Miss, Toddler …
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5/2/24
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There is a lot of conversation around town this week concerning the future of Swainsboro City Hall, or more precisely, the future of the building that houses City Hall. It appears that Mayor and city …
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5/1/24
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When my weekly Blade arrives, I always check the obituaries. Often, I see a name that brings back many memories. I recognized the picture of ninety-one-year-old Melvin McDaniel before reading about …
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5/1/24
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When the telephone rings, you know it is Skeeter Skates. It doesn’t just ring, it jumps up and down. Skeeter can do that to a phone. And to people, too.
In case you are new to this space, …
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5/1/24
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On Sunday April 28, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m. officers of the Swainsboro Police Department were dispatched to Hibbett Sports in reference to a robbery in progress.
Officers were given a …
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5/1/24
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Bela Family Dentistry of Augusta welcomes Dr. Kristen Green. A native of Adrian, Ga., and a graduate of the Dental College of Georgia, Green is excited to serve patients in Augusta.
"Augusta has …
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5/1/24
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On Thursday, April 25, 2024, Boss Babies Childcare Center held a ribbon cutting in celebration of a new childcare facility in Twin City. The facility owner/director, Ms. Davia Williams, is a native …
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5/1/24
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Each year, Beta Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society provides grant-in-aid awards to female students at East Georgia State College who plan to enter the field of education. Preference is given …
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5/1/24
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The Brier Creek Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution, held its monthly meeting Thursday night, April 4, at Walls Diner at 7 p.m. With President Wayne Howard presiding, they had 14 …
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5/1/24
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Proper assessment and treatment to improve hearing and understanding
Do you ever find it tricky to understand what people are saying, even though you can hear them? Well, you're not alone! Some …
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by DR. GABE PITT
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5/1/24
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East Georgia State College (EGSC) will hold its Spring Commencement Ceremony Friday, May 3, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. The ceremony will be held in the gymnasium on the EGSC Swainsboro campus. Family and …
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5/1/24
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The Swainsboro Exchange Club held its annual Public Service Appreciation Banquet on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at East Georgia State College. Public servants from across the county were invited to …
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5/1/24
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Cadet Diana Blanco and Cadet Samantha Reyes received JROTC awards at the Emanuel County Institute Annual Awards Banquet Thursday, April 27, 2024. Blanco received the American Legion Scholastic …
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5/1/24
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The Brier Creek Artillery traveled to Talbotton, GA on April 13, 2024, to participate in the Grave Marking for Patriot Dickerson Lumpkin at 11 a.m. Those attending were President Steve Burke, …
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5/1/24
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The Four Rivers Patriots Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution, held its monthly meeting, Thursday, April 18, at Chatters Restaurant in Lyons at 7 p.m. With President Steve DeWeil …
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5/1/24
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On Tuesday, April 23rd, the Exchange Club of Swainsboro held their annual Youth of the Year awards luncheon where students from Emanuel County schools were recognized. DEA senior Billy Martin was …
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5/1/24
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On Tuesday, April 16, Emanuel County Nursing Home hosted a pageant for the residents at the facility. Participants got hair, makeup, and nails done and were dressed in formal wear. Winners were Molly …
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5/1/24
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The Seedling Garden Club’s Spring Flower Show-A Pine Tree Festival Event was held on Saturday, April 27,2024 and Sunday April 28,2024. Using the theme "Our World as a Canvas" the show was staged in …
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by KAY PEACOCK
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5/1/24
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Swainsboro and Emanuel County come alive this weekend as the longest continually-running agricultural festival in the state of Georgia once again celebrates the true star of the timber industry. This …
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5/1/24
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Approximately 50 people gathered at the Swainsboro Fire Station at 6:00 p.m. Monday evening to attend the “workshop meeting" of the Swainsboro Mayor and City Council. The surprising number of …
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5/1/24
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