Emanuel County Live

06/18/2026

This week's police reports.

Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported... June 5 Officer responded to SPD in reference to a walk-in report. Complainant stated that she was unsure of the exact date or …

06/18/2026

🌟 Voting is going strong in The Forest-Blade's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards!

Have you voted today? Every day is another opportunity to support the businesses, organizations, and individuals that make Emanuel County such a great place to live and work. Vote now: https://emanuelcountylive.com/readerschoice/

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06/18/2026

Franklin Memorial Library would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the many sponsors who help make our programs and services possible.

Franklin Memorial Library would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the many sponsors who help make our programs and services possible. The library is incredibly grateful for the outpouring of …

06/18/2026

The Kiwanis Club of Swainsboro held its weekly meeting Tuesday night, May 26, at 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin Memorial Library.

The Kiwanis Club of Swainsboro held its weekly meeting Tuesday night, May 26, at 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin Memorial Library. With President Dianna Wedincamp presiding, we had 14 in attendance, …

06/18/2026

A project has been completed at Longview Farm and Home Museum! The Highway 56 Drive-In Theater sign is now lit up with new neon, a long-awaited sight.

A project has been completed at Longview Farm and Home Museum! The Highway 56 Drive-In Theater sign is now lit up with new neon, a long-awaited sight. NZ Signs measured, ordered, and installed the …

06/18/2026

Mercer University conferred bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees to more than 2,200 students at four commencements held in May in Macon and Atlanta.

Mercer University conferred bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees to more than 2,200 students at four commencements held in May in Macon and Atlanta. Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a …

06/18/2026

Miss Emanuel County, EmmaKate Broome won the preliminary evening gown award on Wednesday night at the 81st Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition. EmmaKate is a rising junior at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College where she is an Agriculture Education major. She is the daughter of Shane and Millie Broome and resides in Perry.
Congratulations EmmaKate!

06/18/2026

Pam Akridge

Click & share a selfie with your father to enter the 'Me & Daddy Selfie Contest'

06/18/2026

A number of local students participated in Georgia College & State University's spring 2026 commencement ceremonies May 13-14, 2026, in Milledgeville.

A number of local students participated in Georgia College & State University's spring 2026 commencement ceremonies May 13-14, 2026, in Milledgeville. • April Woods of Swainsboro, a specialist …

06/17/2026

This week's jail list.

The following persons have been booked in Emanuel County Jail, according to Emanuel County Sheriff Jeffrey Brewer, on warrants obtained by one of several local law enforcement agencies, designated by …