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Are you ready? I mean really ready? Because as Trooper Terry used to say, “Hey Kids, you better come running” cause its time! Yep, only 20 more shopping days to the big day. Time to get it …
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CHARLES SCHWABE
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12/4/24
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I was a homely looking kid. Stringy, dishwater blond hair, fair skin with freckles, a crooked front tooth and pleasingly plump, as Bigmother used to say. I didn't have a lot going for me but in third …
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LAROSE TAPLEY
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12/4/24
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First, I must thank LaRose Tapley for the nostalgic pleasure of Saturday afternoon on the square. Her descriptions gave me a word picture of the Bone Yard filled with farm trucks, wagons, buggies, …
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SHIRLEY TWISS
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12/4/24
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It seems as though my mother was a criminal and I am just now finding out about it. All this time, I thought she was a conscientious parent who fixed my school lunch, washed and ironed my clothes, …
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DICK YARBROUGH
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12/4/24
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What is Thanksgiving without a Thanksgiving column? For those of us who are tasked with offering our opinions on these pages, it is an obvious topic. And a good one. A chance to remind ourselves of …
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DICK YARBROUGH
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12/4/24
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The December meeting of the Swainsboro City Council and Mayor convened at City Hall on Monday evening, December 2, 2024. Following an invocation and pledge of allegiance, the city officials once …
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12/4/24
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Thirty-three Swainsboro High School JROTC Tiger Battalion cadets attended an ROTC scholarship presentation and Georgia Southern University campus tour. The cadets learned about leadership, …
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12/4/24
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The Kiwanis Club of Swainsboro held its weekly meeting Tuesday night, November 19, at the Rustic Grille at 7 p.m. With President Paul Cerpovicz presiding, they had 9 in attendance including guests, …
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12/4/24
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The day before Thanksgiving, Emanuel Medical Center was blessed with a visit from Dellwood Baptist Church Youth Group. Residents enjoyed singing and clapping along.
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12/4/24
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With Southeastern Technical College (STC) board members, trustees, and colleagues and board members from the Technical College System of Georgia, President Larry Calhoun welcomed congressional …
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12/4/24
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The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court October 2024 term:
Thurston Badie non-negotiated a Nol Pros on one count kidnapping and was fined $50; guilty-alford on one count …
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12/4/24
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The deadline for real estate and business personal property taxes in Emanuel County is approaching! Taxes are due by December 20 each year. Be sure to submit on time to avoid late fees. Contact the …
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12/4/24
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The October 2024 term of the Emanuel County Grand Jury reconvened on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, to consider cases presented by the District Attorney’s Office.
The Grandy Jury jail inspection …
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12/4/24
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The Twin City Toy Drive will be held on Saturday, December 14. All monetary donations need to be sent by Friday, December 6. This will allow Mayor Matt Donaldson and his team time to purchase items …
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12/4/24
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday, December 2, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, they had 40 in attendance. Emanuel County 4-H …
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12/4/24
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The Emanuel County Senior Center held its annual Thanksgiving Lunch on Tuesday, November 26. Seniors from all over the county gathered to enjoy turkey and dressing with all the fixings and a day of …
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12/3/24
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Chief Alima Mims started his career with Swainsboro Fire Department on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. A pinning ceremony for Chief Mims was held Monday, December 2, at Swainsboro Fire Headquarters. …
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12/3/24
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The old man was devastated, his horse was lost in the storm. One minute he had been close by his side and the next minute he was out of sight. Old Roy was all he had left now. Jim had gotten Roy when …
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11/27/24
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The end of the year can be a time of finality, winding down, and summing up. It can also be a time of new beginnings, of jumping off into the exciting unknown. About 5.7 million people in the USA …
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11/27/24
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