Crossroads of the Great South

Author: ANDREA

2024 Fall Festival & Music Concert

Join us for the Annual Downtown Swainsboro Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat. Laura & Dale Rivers Band will be performing live at 7 PM.Food Trucks and Arts & Crafts will be set up at 2 PM – untilFall Festival and Trunk or Treat from 5 PM to 7 PMBoo’tiful Costume Contest 5 PM to […]

Downtown Swainsboro Earns Main Street Accreditation

The City of Swainsboro has been designated as a 2021 Accredited Main Street™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of accredited programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™. “We are proud to recognize this […]

Fireworks To Be Held July 4th

The Swainsboro Jaycees will host its annual Independence Day fireworks show at the Swainsboro – Emanuel County Recreation Department’s Billy C. Carmichael Complex on Sunday, July 4th. The fireworks will begin at dark.

Police Department Holds Annual Treasure Hunt

The Swainsboro Police Department’s Annual Treasure Hunt is taking place now through the month of June. Each day, an SPD Officer hides a specially painted rock displaying his or her badge number. Clues to the rock’s location will be posted on the Swainsboro Police Department Facebook Page. Once the rock has been located, the finder […]

Concert at The Boneyard June 25

Classic City Soul will take the stage at The Boneyard Pavilion at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 25th with a set list featuring your favorite classic Motown, Beach Music, Soul, and R&B songs. The free concert is hosted by the Downtown Development Authority. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and blankets. Downtown restaurants […]

Farmers Market to Begin June 12

Opening day for the Swainsboro Emanuel Farmers Market is scheduled for Saturday, June 12th. The market will be held every Saturday through October 23rd from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Farmers Market Shelter at The Boneyard in Downtown Swainsboro. For more information about the Swainsboro Emanuel Farmers Market or to become a vendor, […]

Splash Pad to Open May 29

The Splash-N-Sports splash pad located at the Billy C. Carmichael Recreation Complex will open on Saturday, May 29th. The splash pad, which was designed with kids in mind, will operate from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Sundays. The cost is $2 per person. Season passes […]

Pine Tree Festival Street Closures Announced

Street closures for the 2021 Pine Tree Festival have been announced. All closures will be in effect through May 8th at 5:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Please adhere to all closures and detour routes during the event. Closing Friday, May 7th at 2:00 p.m. South Green Street from West Main Street to West Moring Street. […]