🌱 Swainsboro rival East Laurens finds its stride in flag football

Hello Swainsboro! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Swainsboro rival East Laurens finds its stride in flag football

Also on today's calendar: Development Authority Meeting and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know that a wedding was emotional? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 74 and low of 48 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 44.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 48 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• East Laurens flag football team heating up, with wins in 10 of last 11 going into last week of season (courierheraldtoday.com) — East Laurens, which shut out region rival Swainsboro earlier this fall, has won 10 of its last 11 flag football games in its debut season. A 13-6 victory over Dodge County marked another breakthrough for the Falcons, who stand second in their region and are on track for a playoff berth.
   

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📸 Around Swainsboro

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Swainsboro

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★ Featured events ★

Monday November 9

• Commission Workshop →
  Emergency Operations Center, 110 E Moring Street, Swainsboro

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Other local events

Monday November 9

• Development Authority Meeting →
  Swainsboro-Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce, 102 South Main Street, Swainsboro

Tuesday November 10

• SHS FFA Sub-Area EMC CDE, Toombs Co Ag Center
  Emanuel County Swainsboro, GA 30401
  2:00 pm
• ????SHS Flag Football HOME vs Dodge Co.
  Emanuel County Swainsboro, GA 30401
  5:00 pm

Wednesday November 11

• Offices Closed (Veterans Day) →
  Swainsboro GA

Saturday November 14

• The Rattler at Cool Acres →
  Cool Acres Sporting Camp, 142 Cool Springs Road, Swainsboro

Monday November 16

• Commission Meeting →
  Emanuel County Courthouse, 125 S Main Street, Swainsboro
  6:00 pm

Tuesday November 17

• Keep Emanuel Beautiful Meeting →
  Franklin Memorial Library, 331 West Main Street, Swainsboro

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday November 9

• SPS - Canned Food Drive
  Emanuel County Swainsboro, GA 30401

Tuesday November 10

• Emanuel County Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Board →
  Emanuel County, GA Calendar
• K-2 Puppet Shows-
  Emanuel County Swainsboro, GA 30401
• SHS FFA Sub-Area EMC CDE, Toombs Co Ag Center
  Emanuel County Swainsboro, GA 30401
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Roses Discount Stores posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Swainsboro. Apply here.
• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Swainsboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Swainsboro here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Metter

• Police Report - 11/7/26 (statesboroherald.com)
• Southeast GA Health & Restaurant Inspections – Nov 1-7, 2026 (thegeorgiavirtue.com)
• Georgia High School Football Final Scores — November 6 (newsbreak.com)

Bartow

• Art in Bartow New Registry, Public Art Unveiling on Monday (wbhfradio.org)
• 21 Events To Know In Bartow County: Holiday Market, Bingo Night (patch.com)
• Taylor OKs land purchases, zoning (daily-tribune.com)

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Ok Swainsboro! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do you know that a wedding was emotional?" — Even the cake was in tiers. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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