Santa to Visit Swainsboro Neighborhoods Christmas Eve
On Tuesday, Dec. 1, Chief Mike Strobridge received a very important letter from the North Pole. Once again, Jolly Saint Nick will visit the good boys and girls of the Swainsboro neighborhoods for the sixth year. Santa has asked Chief Mike Strobridge and the Swainsboro Firefighters to assist in guiding his annual trip to visit […]
City Hall Holiday Closures
Swainsboro City Hall will be closed December 24th and 25th in celebration of Christmas, and January 1st in observance of New Year’s Day. Utility payments may be placed in the drop box at City Hall or they may be paid online by clicking here.
City Hall Closed Nov. 26-27 for Thanksgiving
Swainsboro City Hall will be closed November 26th & 27th in observance of Thanksgiving. The drop box will be open for utility payments, or they may be made online by clicking here. City Hall will reopen on Monday, November 30th at 9:00 a.m.
Swainsboro Christmas Parade Cancelled; Other Activities Planned
After careful consideration, the planning committee for the Swainsboro Christmas Parade has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Christmas Parade. With the continued spread of COVID-19 within the community, the parade committee is working to organize other Holiday activities that the public can enjoy while social distancing. Planned activities include a Holiday-themed Drive-In […]
City Hall Closed Veterans Day
Swainsboro City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. The drop box will be open for utility payments, or they may be made online by clicking here. City Hall will reopen on Thursday, November 12th at 9:00 a.m. To all those who have served, and those who continue to […]
Garden Club to Rededicate Blue Star Highway Marker
The public is invited to attend Seedling Garden Club’s rededication of the Blue Star Memorial Highway marker. The ceremony will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Veterans Day, in front of the Emanuel County Courthouse.
DAR Places Flags at Patriots Park
The Governor David Emanuel – Adam Brinson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has placed American Flags around Patriots Park in honor of Veterans Day. Thank you to our local DAR chapter for continuing this annual project.
Downtown Fountain Turns Purple for Alzheimer’s Awareness
The Patriots Park fountain in downtown Swainsboro displays a purple hue in observance of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Thank you to the Swainsboro-Emanuel County Parks & Recreation Department for dyeing the fountain to help bring awareness to this disease.
Guidelines for Trick-or-Treating
Due to the continuing threat of COVID-19, the City of Swainsboro is recommending all Halloween activities observe a strict safety protocol including masks, social distancing, and hand sanitization. This is especially important for door-to-door trick-or-treating. Many homes may choose not to participate, and the wishes of those residents must be respected. Please observe all traffic, […]
Downtown Fountain Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
The Swainsboro-Emanuel County Parks and Recreation Department has continued its annual tradition of dyeing the fountain at Patriots Park pink in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.