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Swainsboro, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • See which recent arrests involved Swainsboro officers this week.
  • Swainsboro’s Britney Nguyen celebrates new Mercer business degree
  • How a 60-foot tower pushed Swainsboro athletes past their limits.

Also on today's calendar: MAGIC HUNKS® AUSTRALIA TAKEOVER IN SWAINSBORO, GA, USA!!.

Today's riddle: What has to be broken before you can use it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A couple of heavy t-storms, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Cloudy, a couple of t-storms, temps: high: 82, low: 71.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. JAIL: 6.17.26 (emanuelcountylive.com) — Emanuel County’s latest jail report lists recent arrests and releases tied to agencies including the Swainsboro Police Department and the sheriff’s office. Charges range from probation violations and drug offenses to aggravated assault and DUI, giving residents a snapshot of current local law-enforcement activity around Swainsboro.
   

2. Local residents graduate from Mercer University (emanuelcountylive.com) — A Swainsboro resident, Britney Nguyen, has earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Mercer University’s School of Business, joining more than 2,200 graduates honored in May ceremonies. The university highlighted local students from across the region who completed degrees during the 2025–2026 academic year.
   

3. SHS student-athletes rise to the challenge at Tiger Challenge 2026 (emanuelcountylive.com) — Swainsboro High School athletes recently spent a day at Georgia Southern University tackling leadership and team-building challenges like a 60-foot rappel tower. Coaches and JROTC leaders say the Tiger Challenge program is boosting confidence, communication, and teamwork for Swainsboro students, with plans already forming for an expanded follow-up event this fall.
   

4. Miss Durden, Mr. Attebery plan November wedding (metteradvertiser.com) — A local family with roots in Swainsboro is celebrating an upcoming wedding as Metter natives Judsi Durden and Tucker Attebery plan to marry in November 2026. Tucker is the grandson of Dean and Joan Martin of Swainsboro, and both he and his bride-to-be are Metter High graduates now working in healthcare and utilities.
   

5. TCSG Honors Calhoun's Legacy (theadvancenews.com) — Southeastern Technical College president Larry Calhoun, former leader of Swainsboro Technical College, has been honored with the Technical College System of Georgia’s Legacy Award as he prepares to retire July 1. State leaders praised his decades of service, record enrollments, and efforts to expand career academies that help students across Georgia access technical training and better job opportunities.
   

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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: An egg (Thank you LaJean D. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Swainsboro

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Swainsboro

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.