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🌱 What health inspectors found at Tasty Swainsboro on South Main Street

Swainsboro, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Swainsboro! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What health inspectors found at Tasty Swainsboro on South Main Street
  • How a roadside fire led a lieutenant to serve Swainsboro
  • How East Georgia’s final graduating class changes Swainsboro’s hometown college

Today's riddle: Why did the boss deny a raise to the can of paint? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 90, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tasty Swainsboro LLC in Swainsboro receives a 69% on their recent health inspection (thegeorgiagazette.com) — A recent state health inspection gave Tasty Swainsboro LLC on South Main Street a 69, citing issues like undercooked chicken, improper food storage, and lack of proper sanitizing. Some problems were corrected on-site, while others still need fixes to meet safety standards. Local diners may want to follow future inspections to see how the restaurant responds.
   

2. Saluting one of our heroes: Allen Farley (emanuelcountylive.com) — Swainsboro residents get a closer look at Lieutenant Allen Farley, who serves with the Swainsboro Fire Department and trains for everything from hazmat to water rescues. He shares how a roadside fire near Thomson inspired his career, what the job really demands, and why serving this community’s emergencies never feels routine.
   

3. East Georgia State College graduates final class (wsav.com) — Swainsboro hosted a milestone commencement as 125 students became the final class to graduate under the East Georgia State College name before full consolidation with Georgia Southern University. Local leaders highlighted the town’s role in founding the college and emphasized new degree options and seamless transfers now available through Georgia Southern. The campus will continue operating as GSU-East Georgia, serving the community under its new banner.
   

4. Virginia Tech lands biggest commitment in seven years, now has Top-20 recruiting class (on3.com subscription) — A standout Swainsboro-area defensive back, Chase Johnson from Emanuel County Institute, is part of Virginia Tech’s rising Top-20 football recruiting class, giving local fans a direct connection to a major ACC program. The story centers on four-star quarterback Peter Bourque’s commitment to the Hokies and outlines how several highly ranked prospects, including Johnson, are reshaping Virginia Tech’s 2027 recruiting outlook.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Planning future projects and thinking of renting a tiller or some type of mechanized equipment?
    Make that contact to 811 at least 3 business days before your project begins, not the day you rent your equipment. Plan ahead! (Nextdoor )
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Swainsboro. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Swainsboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Swainsboro here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he didn't apply himself. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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