🌱 What investigators still need from Swainsboro neighbors after this tragic homicide

Hi Swainsboro! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What investigators still need from Swainsboro neighbors after this tragic homicide
• Which Emanuel County legal deadlines are coming up for Swainsboro residents?
• How did Swainsboro’s Emanuel Medical Center earn a four-star Forbes rating?

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

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 53 and low of 34 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 64, low: 44.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 69 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Swainsboro Community Shaken by Homicide of Local Woman as Man Is Charged with Malice Murder (hoodline.com) — Swainsboro residents are reeling after 34-year-old Amber Nichole Fields was found dead in her home on North Coleman Street Extension, prompting a Georgia Bureau of Investigation homicide probe. A 40-year-old Swainsboro man has been charged with malice murder, and investigators are urging anyone with information to contact GBI tip lines as the case moves toward review by the Middle Judicial Circuit District Attorney.
   

• Wednesday, December 10, 2025 (thecrossroads.news) — Several new Emanuel County legal notices may affect Swainsboro residents, including multiple estate creditor calls, a name-change petition, probate filings, and foreclosure sales tied to property near Swainsboro. Deadlines in mid-to-late December and an early January courthouse sale date mean anyone with potential claims or objections should review these details promptly.
   

• 11 GA Hospitals Among Best In U.S. In New Forbes Ranking (patch.com) — Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro has earned a four-star rating in Forbes’ first-ever Top Hospitals list, placing it among Georgia’s top-performing facilities. The ranking reflects strong outcomes, best practices, value, and patient experience compared with thousands of hospitals nationwide.
   

📸 Around Swainsboro

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Swainsboro

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Vidalia Boys Varsity Basketball @ Swainsboro
  Swainsboro High School, 689 S Main St, Swainsboro
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Toy Drive Ends
  Emanuel County Swainsboro, GA 30401
• SMS Band: UGA Midfest Band Festival
  Emanuel County Swainsboro, GA 30401
• ??SHS vs Vidalia HS (HOME)
  Emanuel County Swainsboro, GA 30401
  4:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• ??SHS vs Jefferson County (HOME)
  Emanuel County Swainsboro, GA 30401
  5:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Commission Meeting
  Emanuel County Magistrate Court , 125 S Main St , Swainsboro
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Keep Emanuel Beautiful Meeting
  Franklin Memorial Library , 331 W Main St , Swainsboro
  5:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• SHS Band Winter Concert
  SHS auditorium
  7:00 pm

📣 Swainsboro Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• RTCA Girls Varsity Basketball @ DEA
  David Emanuel Academy , 602 N Fourth St , Stillmore
  6:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Toy Drive Ends
  Emanuel County Swainsboro, GA 30401
• SMS Band: UGA Midfest Band Festival
  Emanuel County Swainsboro, GA 30401
• ??SHS vs Vidalia HS (HOME)
  Emanuel County Swainsboro, GA 30401
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Swainsboro. Apply here.
• Enmarket posted a job opening for Kitchen Associate in Swainsboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Swainsboro here.

🗞 Nearby News

Metter

• Here comes Santa Claus! (metteradvertiser.com)
• MHS Beta Club earns top honors at National Convention (metteradvertiser.com)
• Tree dedicated to honor Polly Porter (metteradvertiser.com)

Bartow

• Two charged after Powell woman found dead in Georgia (wate.com)

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: I could get canned for this!
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