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THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT M. K - f J | W _FURNITURE^FLOOR COVERING CO__V^ 104 West Pine St., Swainsboro GA * 237-6483 Check out our website: www.customfurnitureflooring.com The Forest-Blade Proudly serving the community for 160 years | EMANUELCOUNTYjtyt/.COM VOLUME 162, NO. 10 ©2021 Emanuel County Newspapers Inc. All rights reserved. Swainsboro, Georgia • March 10, 2021 ONE DOLLAR One injured in Gumlog Road shooting COMMISSIONER HUGH FOSKEY, SHERROD, CULBRETH, COMMISSIONER JAMES CANADY AND CLARK BREAKING GROUND County breaks ground for new Emergency Operations Center At approximately 7:08 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2021, approximately 30 young people were play ing basketball on Gum- log Road. According to Sheriff Jeffrey Brewer, a small group of young men drew weapons and be gan firing. Everyone ran from the scene. A 16-year-old juvenile was struck in the back. The juvenile went to a nearby residence and EMS was called. The juvenile was trans ported to Augusta where he was treated and re leased. Several individu als have been identified, all juveniles. If you have any infor mation, please call the Emanuel County Sheriff's Office at 478-237-7526. On Thursday, March 4, community mem bers from throughout the county were present for the 10 a.m. ground breaking for Emanuel County's new Emergency Operations Center at 110 East Moring Street. Guest speakers were County Administrator L. Guy Singletary, Emanuel County 911 Director/ EMA Director Martha Culbreth, Emanuel County Commissioner's Chairman Jim Sherrod, Jamie Clark with the Department of Corrections, and Emanuel County Sheriff's Office Major Nick Robertson who led in prayer prior to groundbreaking. Architectural work for the operation center will be conducted by James W. Buckley & Associates, Inc. "Emanuel County is home for us so we are always excited for the opportunity to work on a project that can make a difference locally. We designed The Emergency Operations Center with the community in mind to ensure the facility will benefit everyone who utilizes the space," stat ed Craig Buckley with Buckley & Associates, Inc. To view live footage from the Emanuel County Emergency Operations Center groundbreak ing event, visit Emanuel County Live on Facebook! SWAINSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFF, ALONG WITH MAYOR SCHWABE, AT THE BANQUET Peacock promoted to Captain, Williams named Officer of the Year, at 11 th Annual Swainsboro Police Department Banquet Swainsboro Police De- Beaver Creek Lodge at 6 many of his staff mem- for the department so that partment held their 11* p.m. Following a buffet bers. we can all enjoy a meal Annual Police Banquet dinner, Chief Randy Elli- "It is truly a pleasure to together and take time Friday night, March 5, at son presented awards to once again host this event (Continued on page 7A) Don't miss Twin City's Pop Boogie Park reopening on March 20. See page 7 A for details. Upcoming municipal seats available for qualified candidates in November election Municipal seats available for the November 2021 election are as follows: Swainsboro - Mayor, City Council Ward 3, City Council Ward 4 and City Council Ward 6 Stillmore - City Council Twin City - City Council Qualifying dates for this election are August 16 - August 18 from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Election Day will take place November 2, 2021. TMiat’s Dnside... C Obituaries 4A Church Page 4B Sports News....C Section Editorial Columns 5C Crime Blotter 4C Classified Listings 2D Legal Notices 2D j^BasEiaaiEisfiB Pineland Telco Presents • Contract Terminator Starring No Contracts or Hidden Fees • Bret “The Terminator” Callaway phone+internet+technology+security • www.pineland.net • 800.247.1266 f if in a (D CYAN-AOOO MAGENTA-OAOO BLACK 012908
