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Claxton 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...
Read moreRobins Financial Credit Union seeks to support local nonprofits through its Community Project Initiative
Robins Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce that they are now accepting applications for their 2025 Community Project initiative,...
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DAR celebrates Arbor Day
The Governor David Emanuel - Adam Brinson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated Arbor Day by donating...
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East Georgia State College Spring Commencement scheduled for May 9
East Georgia State College (EGSC) will hold its Spring Commencement Ceremony Friday, May 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The ceremony...
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Citizens Bank of Swainsboro makes Georgia HEART contribution to Emanuel Medical Center
Citizens Bank of Swainsboro has once again demonstrated its commitment to the local community by contributing $250,000 to Emanuel Medical...
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EREA meets at Emanuel County Institute
The Emanuel Retired Educators Association (EREA) held its sixth of seven meetings for the 2024-25 academic year on Wednesday, April...
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Deputy Chief Thigpen speaks to Exchange Club
On Tuesday, April 22, 2025 US Representative Rick Allen’s Deputy Chief of Staff Brinsley Thigpen spoke to the Swainsboro Exchange...
Read moreStillmore Missionary Baptist Church to hold revival
Stillmore Missionary Baptist Church will have their Spring into Action with Jesus Revival Sunday, May 4 at 6 p.m. and...
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