City Hall Now Open
City Hall is now open for public access. Follow these social-distancing procedures when visiting: Please enter from the front door only. A maximum of 10 people will be allowed in the building at one time. Please follow the line and stand on the yellow dots. Only one person per transaction will be allowed one each […]
Local Coronavirus Updates
Information regarding the operation of local government offices during the Coronavirus outbreak is listed below. This list will be continuously updated. Last update: 6/1/2020 Statewide Shelter In Place Executive Order: Empowering A Healthy Georgia – June 11, 2020 Executive Order: Renewal of Public Health State of Emergency – May 28, 2020 Executive Order: Reviving A […]
Local Business Updates
Due to the Coronavirus, many local businesses are adjusting their daily operations. Below is a list of changes implemented by local businesses. Operations are subject to change. Because things are changing quickly during this time, Facebook pages are linked to most businesses below to aid in confirming operating procedures. To have your business added to […]
Downtown Swainsboro Receives 2019 National Main Street Accreditation
The City of Swainsboro has been designated as an accredited Main Street America™ program and Georgia Classic Main Street program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. Each year, the National Main Street Center and its partners announce the list of accredited Main Street America programs to recognize their exemplary commitment […]
Santa to visit area neighborhoods on Christmas Eve
Once again, Jolly Saint Nick will visit Swainsboro neighborhoods for the fifth year. Santa has been in touch with Chief Mike Strobridge and the Swainsboro firefighters, requesting their assistance in guiding his annual trip to visit the good children. Santa will once again ride upon his highly decorated No. 7 Sleigh. Beginning at 5 p.m., […]
Historic Theater Renovation
On November 19, 1934, William M. Karrh opened the Dixie Theater in the 100 Block of North Green Street in Dixie Theaterdowntown Swainsboro, Georgia. The theater was considered one of the finest of its kind, featuring major cinematic releases and Vaudeville attractions. Mr. Karrh went on to build several other theaters in nearby towns; however, […]
Changes to Requirements for Business License in the City of Swainsboro
Effective January 1, the 2017 City of Swainsboro Business License Application form requires that all Business License holders in the City of Swainsboro must display the name of their business directly on the building in which the business is located, or on signage immediately in front of the business in accordance with City of Swainsboro Comprehensive […]
SOULfest: Celebrating African American Culture
Preparations are in place for the inaugural SOUL Fest: Celebrating African American Culture on March 3, 2012. Activities will run from 12:00 Noon until 7:00 p.m. in downtown Swainsboro. The event is intended to honor, educate, and commemorate the many contributions that African Americans have made toAmerica andEmanuelCounty. The SOUL Fest: Celebrating African American Art and Culture is organized […]