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That’s why water operators and firefighters from all across Georgia filled the Emanuel County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) last week for a first-of-its-kind fire hydrant operation and …
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by HALEI LAMB, COUNTY CLERK
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5/14/25
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On Police Memorial Day, the citizens of Twin City remember the life and legacy of former Police Chief Charles Oglesby.
On December 20, 1968, Chief Oglesby was tragically shot and killed while …
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by CHIEF KEVIN JARRIEL
TWIN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
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5/14/25
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Johnson Grove Missionary Baptist Church will have their 125th Anniversary celebration Sunday, May 18. Sunday School will be at 9:30 a.m. and Mass meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m.
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5/14/25
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Peyton Lee, son of Michael and Jana Lee, and the David Emanuel Academy Salutatorian for the Class of 2025, was recently awarded the Davis-Hilburn Scholarship presented by the Dublin Rotary Club. …
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5/14/25
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Third grade students at Twin City Elementary received a special visit last week from Mayor Matt Donaldson, who took time out of his schedule to speak with the students about local government. The …
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5/14/25
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Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Cadet LTC Sha'Riya McClendon received the Sons of the American Revolution bronze medal JROTC award and certificate at their Swainsboro High School JROTC …
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5/14/25
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Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Cadet Corian Roberson received the Sons of the American Revolution bronze medal JROTC award at the annual Emanuel County Institute JROTC battalion award …
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5/14/25
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Each year, in celebration of Swainsboro’s Pine Tree Festival, The Forest-Blade features The Great Pinecone Hunt for a chance for one lucky winner to win $100 after locating the 20 hidden pinecones …
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5/14/25
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I have written much about my dogs and the great amount of time I invest in naming my dogs. It’s not a haphazard event, as I want the name to suit the dog and be a perfect fit. I have long since …
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by SCOTTY WOMACK
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5/14/25
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Erin Stanford, a rising senior and standout member of the Emanuel County Institute JROTC program, has been selected as one of only 75 students worldwide to participate in the Four-Star Leadership …
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5/14/25
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The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court April 2025 term:
Gary Jordan Thigpen negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count theft by receiving stolen property. He was fined …
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5/14/25
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Swainsboro St. Philip Center of Hope Food Pantry will be open for distribution on Thursday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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5/14/25
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Yaliyah Silas, a proud 2020 honor graduate of Swainsboro High School, has achieved another remarkable milestone: earning her Bachelor of Science degree from Valdosta State University.
Currently …
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5/14/25
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The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday morning, May 12, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, they had 46 in attendance. The DAR fed …
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5/14/25
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The April 2025 term of the Emanuel County Grand Jury convened Tuesday, April 22, 2025, with The Honorable Tommy J. Smith presiding. The Grand Jurors elected Chad Canady to serve as Foreperson, Beth …
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5/14/25
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5/13/25
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The Emanuel County Board of Education met on Tuesday, April 29, at 8:30 a.m. at the Emanuel County Board of Education’s Central Office with the following members in attendance: Tanya Lane, …
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5/13/25
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On the morning of May 3, 2025, runners came to Swainsboro for the 24th running of the Knotty Pine 5K Race as part of the Pine Tree Festival. The 5K was sponsored by the Swainsboro Kiwanis Club, who …
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by Timothy Goodman
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5/7/25
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The annual Pine Tree Festival Tennis Tournament was held on April 25-26 on the campus of East Georgia State College. Twenty-Nine participants came from surrounding areas with some coming back home to …
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by DIANE MORRIS
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5/7/25
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Swainsboro High School celebrated a proud moment as three senior cheerleaders—Kaylee Cox, Dekota Mason and Macie Purcell—signed to continue their academic and athletic careers at Brewton-Parker …
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5/7/25
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