July 13, 2025, was just an average day. A lot of folks went to church; a lot of folks didn’t. I’m guessing, most folks just rested and took it easy. Sunday has always been a ...

I run for reelection every week. Even though the editors appreciate the fact that I am a dead ringer for a young Brad Pitt and am occasionally correct on the difference between affect and effect, ...

In my growing up years in Emanuel County, there was no question of “The fourth of What?” It was not necessary to add July to celebrate our countries birthday. Families came together and … ...

On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, The Emanuel Regional Drug Task Force executed a search warrant located at 562 Mason Drive, Swainsboro. During this search, the following illegal drugs were discovered on the ...

Family Connection would like to thank Week 6 Scavenger Hunt for Books secret locations: Swainsboro and Twin City Durden Banks. The clues were clever but not too clever for the summer sleuths who are … ...

The Emanuel County School System is launching an innovative new college and career academy this August, bringing together Swainsboro High School, Emanuel County Institute, Southeastern Technical ...

On Wednesday, July 9, we hosted our Genealogy Club with Kaitlyn Capper, our Regional Genealogy and Local History Coordinator. If you missed her this time, don't worry…you can contact her by email ...

The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday morning, July 14, at 9 a.m. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding, they had 43 in attendance. Shari Watt ...

Local athletes have a rare opportunity to learn from one of Swainsboro’s most accomplished track and field standouts in just a few days. On Saturday, July 19, at 9 a.m., Jonina Brinson will return ...

The David Emanuel Academy Varsity Eagles Baseball team held their 2025 season awards dinner on June 29 to celebrate and recognize the players for their outstanding performance this past season. The … ...