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Nesbit and Smith crowned EMC Nursing Home Queen and King
Emanuel Medical Center Nursing Home’s pageant was held Thursday, April 24 at 6 p.m. Priscilla Nesbit and David Smith were...
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Remember when
By RONNIE JOHNSON Remember when the word was sweet, innocent, pure and loving. It took several weeks for bad news...
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It’s Pine Tree Festival Week!
The 78th Annual Pine Tree Festival and Southeast Timber Expo kicks off this weekend with the Rhythm and Pines Music...
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The City of Swainsboro receives $2,500,000 Rural Workforce Housing Grant from the OneGeorgia Authority
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced April 17 that the City of Swainsboro received $2,500,000 in OneGeorgia funds for water, sewer,...
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Dekle and Andrews to serve as Pineland’s Youth Tour Representatives
Pineland Telephone Cooperative, Inc. is proud to announce the selection of Seth Dekle and Rileigh Andrews as its 2025 Foundation...
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Waiting to be included on Defense Secretary’s next chat
I am not a happy camper at the moment, and I am sorely afraid you are going to be disappointed...
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Political winds may bring big changes
By the end of this year, the political picture of Swainsboro city government could see some dramatic changes thanks to...
Read moreClaxton Reunion to be held
Plans are being made for the 2025 Claxton Reunion on May 4 at Gumlog Baptist Church in Kite. Covered dish...
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Roberts wins The Forest-Blade’s Easter Egg Hunt contest
The winner of this year’s Forest-Blade Easter Egg Hunt contest is Nancy Roberts. By participating in this year’s Easter Egg...
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“A tale of two City Halls”
With apologies to the great novelist, Charles Dickens, and also to my wonderful high school literature teachers, I just couldn’t...
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