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, ...

The Seedling Garden Club proudly announces that the July 2025 Yard of the Month is the home of Kathy and Greg Jordan located on Bob White Rd., Twin City. The Jordans enjoy their yard, especially in ...

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 ...

The Emanuel Retired Educators Association (EREA) Executive Committee met last week at the Franklin Memorial Library for its annual planning session. The theme for the new year is Keeping the Vision.

Beginning with the 2025–2026 school year, all Emanuel County students in grades K–12 will follow a new electronic device procedure requiring personal electronic devices to be off and stored throughout ...

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 traditionally ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...