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Emanuel County Veterans - Wreaths Across America, PO Box 323, Swainsboro, GA (2026)

08/31/2026

"Gary Mason presents Exchange Club Check to Veterans at the Library"

"The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Calvary Methodist Church, Monday morning, August 31, 2026, at 9:00. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding we had 53 in attendance. The Calvary Methodist Church missions Committee provided the outstanding breakfast for us this morning consisting of biscuits and gravy and jelly, mixed fruit with all the trimmings. They also provided the orange juice, grape juice, cranberry juice, apple juice, and coffee. The food was outstanding and we want to thank Calvary for doing this for the Veterans. Johnny introduced our newest veteran, Charles David Andrews. Charles is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and he served from 1976 until 1980. He was stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC, and Camp Hansen, Okinawa Japan. He was part of the 2nd FSSG at Camp Lejeune and 3rd FSSG at Camp Hansen. His highest rank was Sgt. E-5. Chair Johnny then called on Gary Mason for a special presentation to the "Wreaths Across America" project which he presented treasurer Scotty Nasworthy with a check for $500.00. Thanks to the Exchange Club for their donation. Chair Johnny then talked to us about our upcoming 30 gun drawing during the month of September each day. There will be a winner drawn for each day and its possible to win more than once on a ticket. Johnny also talked to the Veterans about the upcoming New Veterans Wall that is being constructed at the Veterans and 1st Responders Memorial Park later the year by November 7th. You can obtain a form at the library for your veteran's information to be placed on the wall. Then we heard from Veteran Terry Reynolds about the upcoming Wounded Warriors Retreat 15th Annual Sportsman's Banquet and Auction that is being held on October 8th at 5:00 p.m. at Beaver Creek Plantation. Advance tickets required. Call Terry Reynolds at 478-494-3758, Richard Driggers at 912-290-1108 or Nick Kraus at 912-687-6781."

Photo #1: Gary Mason presents Exchange Check to Veterans

Photo #2: New Veteran Charles Andrews

08/25/2026

Gary Mason, Spokesperson for Wreaths Across America, receives a generous donation from Swainsboro Exchange Club President Billy Cooler. Gary gave an update on Wreaths Across America today at the Club’s regular meeting. This donation will be used to place wreaths on deceased veteran’s grave sites who have no one to place one otherwise.

08/24/2026

"Youmans Speaks to Veterans at the Library"

"The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library, Monday morning, August 24, 2026, at 9:00. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding we had 44 in attendance. The Wedincamps provided the outstanding breakfast for us this morning consisting of biscuits and gravy and jelly, scrambled eggs, and grits, with all the trimmings. Shari Watt provided the orange juice, grape juice, cranberry juice, apple juice, and coffee. The food was outstanding and we want to thank the Wedincamps for doing this for the Veterans. Johnny introduced Erin Youmans from Georgia Southern University/East Georgia Campus who works in the Technology Department. Erin talked to us about AI. AI is technology trained to understand language and recognize patterns in huge amount of data of text and information allowing it to generate helpful answers. She works with GYSTC which is a learning ecosystem that brings K-12, higher education, and business and industry together. Erin told us that she has 2 grandfathers that were veterans of WWII and a great uncle that was a veteran of WWI. Most important is that she has a Revolutionary War Veteran ancestor, Colby Smith, that after the Revolutionary War moved to Washington County, GA from Chatham County, NC in 1800 and died their in 1835. Colby Smith has an estimated 100,000 descendants. Chair Johnny then talked to us about our upcoming 30 gun drawing during the month of September each day. There will be a winner drawn for each day and its possible to win more than once on a ticket. Johnny also talked to the Veterans about the upcoming New Veterans Wall that is being constructed at the Veterans and 1st Responders Memorial Park later the year by November 7th. You can obtain a form at the library for your veteran's information to be placed on the wall. Then we heard from Veteran Terry Reynolds about the upcoming Wounded Warriors Retreat 15th Annual Sportsman's Banquet and Auction that is being held on October 8th at 5:00 p.m. at Beaver Creek Plantation. Advance tickets required. Call Terry Reynolds at 478-494-3758, Richard Driggers at 912-290-1108 or Nick Kraus at 912-687-6781."

Photo #1: Erin Youmans speaks to Veterans

08/17/2026

"Capper Speaks to Veterans at the Library"

"The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library, Monday morning, August 17, 2026, at 9:00. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding we had 38 in attendance. The Beta Sigma Phi provided the outstanding breakfast for us this morning consisting of sausage biscuits, all the trimmings and assorted muffins. Shari Watt provided the orange juice, grape juice, cranberry juice, apple juice, and coffee. The food was outstanding and we want to thank Beta Sigma Phi for doing this for the Veterans. Johnny introduced Kaitlyn Capper who is in charge of the Genealogy Department in the Statesboro Regional Library and also assists the Franklin Memorial Library in their Genealogy department. Kaitlyn talked to us about all the items that were available for research in the genealogy department and also what has been going on in the area concerning America's 250 events. We have 2 new veterans that attended our Monday morning breakfast today. They are: Christopher Andrew Carter. Christopher served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the MALS 31 and was deployed during Desert Storm. He was stationed at Parris Island, SC, Camp Lejeune, NC and NAS Lemoore MCAS Beaufort. His highest rank was E-3. Also attending was Gerald Hall who served in the U.S. Army from August 5,1981 until June 15, 1984. He was stationed at Fort McPherson, Atlanta and Germany. His highest rank was E-4. Chair Johnny then talked to us about our upcoming 30 gun drawing during the month of September each day. There will be a winner drawn for each day and its possible to win more than once on a ticket. Johnny also talked to the Veterans about the upcoming New Veterans Wall that is being constructed at the Veterans and 1st Responders Memorial Park later the year by November 7th. You can obtain a form at the library for your veteran's information to be placed on the wall. We also heard good news about the newsletter being published by the Georgia Historical Society from their representative LaPortia Mosley about their first newsletter featuring the Veterans at the Library. Then we heard from Veteran Terry Reynolds about the upcoming Wounded Warriors Retreat 15th Annual Sportsman's Banquet and Auction that is being held on October 8th at 5:00 p.m. at Beaver Creek Plantation. Advance tickets required. Call Terry Reynolds at 478-494-3758, Richard Driggers at 912-290-1108 or Nick Kraus at 912-687-6781."

Photo #1: Kaitlyn Capper speaks to Veterans

Photo #2: New Vets L to R: Christopher Carter, Gerald Hall

08/10/2026

"Nasworthy Speaks to Veterans at the Library"

"The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library, Monday morning, August 10, 2026, at 9:00. With Veteran Scotty Nasworthy presiding we had 38 in attendance. Sheri Watt provided the outstanding breakfast for us this morning consisting of sausage, scrambled eggs, and honey bun cake.. Shari also provided the orange juice, grape juice, cranberry juice, apple juice, and coffee. The food was outstanding and we want to thank Shari for doing this for the Veterans. Scotty introduced the Director of Herrington Homestead, Nita Hardaway, who talked to us several weeks ago about the U.S. Flag that was destroyed along with the flag pole at the Homestead during Hurricane Helena. Scotty Nasworthy then presented her with a U.S. Flag to be installed on the new flag pole. Nita also thanked the veterans for the contributions that they made for the students plans for a trip to "Disney World" later in the year. If you would like to help with this trip, please send your donations to: Herrington Homestead, 8109 Hiway 297, Swainsboro, GA 30401. Scotty then talked to us about our upcoming 30 gun drawing during the month of September each day. There will be a winner drawn for each day and its possible to win more than once on a ticket. Scotty also talked to the Veterans about the upcoming New Veterans Wall that is being constructed at the Veterans and 1st Responders Memorial Park later the year by November 8th. You can obtain a form at the library for your veteran's information to be placed on the wall."

Photo #1: Veteran Scotty Nasworthy speaks to Veterans

Photo #2: Director Nita Hardaway receiving U.S. Flag

08/03/2026

"Sherrod Speaks to Veterans at the Library"

"The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday morning, August 3, 2026, at 9:00. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding we had 42 in attendance. We had an outstanding breakfast for us this morning consisting of breakfast casserole, honey bun's and watermelons. Shari Watt provided the orange juice, grape juice, cranberry juice, apple juice, and coffee. The food was outstanding. Our speaker this morning was the Emanuel County Probate Judge Chase Sherrod. Chase talked about his duties and what he could do for the veterans. He also discussed some items that he was pursuing for veterans. Johnny talked to us about the new Veterans Wall that is under construction at the Veterans and 1st Responders Memorial Park. Be sure and be on the look out for the flyer that you can use to honor your veteran on our new wall. Spots are on sale now. I have included the New Veteran Wall Flyer in this article and the form or you can pick up a form at the Franklin Memorial Library.

Photo #1: Sherrod speaks to veterans at the Library

Photo #2: New Veteran Wall Flyer

Photo #3: New Veteran Wall Form

07/28/2026

"Veterans at the Library Post 5 new U.S. Flags at the Veterans & 1st Responders Memorial Park"

"A Special service was held for the 5 U.S. Service members who have died in the Iran Conflict at 9:00 Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the Veterans & 1st Responders Memorial Park in Swainsboro, GA. Those service members are: CMDR Gabriel Edwards, USN, Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, USA, 1Lt. Tyler J. Feehan, USA, Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, USA and Sgt. Michael E. Swinton, USA. These 5 service members make 45 U.S. Flags that the Veterans at the Library are flying at the Park since August 2021 when we posted the 13 U.S. Flags for those service members who were killed at Abbey Gate in Afghanistan. A prayer was said, then comments were made, a military salute was given and a closing prayer was said. Thanks for their service."

Photo #1: Veterans at the Library Posting 5 U.S. Flags.

07/28/2026

"Citizens Bank donates to WAA"

"To help kick off our 2026 Wreaths Across America project, the Citizens Bank of Swainsboro had members of the Veterans at the Library come to their bank and pick up a check for $500.00 to help place wreaths on some veterans graves that do not have anyone to pay for them a Christmas Wreath. The Citizens Bank of Swainsboro is an annual supporter not only financially but through their student advisory board assisting placing wreaths throughout the counties cemeteries. The banks student advisory board has representatives from all 3 local high schools, Swainsboro High School, Emanuel County Institute and David Emanuel Academy. This year we will be placing over 2,500 wreaths on veteran's graves on December 19, 2026, in some of the more than 180 cemeteries in Emanuel County. If you would like to donate to the WAA, please contact Scotty Nasworthy at 478-455-3264 by text or phone, or email him at [email protected] / [email protected] or by mailing a check to Scotty Nasworthy, 97 Oak Chapel, Kite, GA 31049."

Photo #1: From L to R: Dess Smith III, President Citizens Bank Zack Frye, Gary Mason, Johnny Tapley, Wayne Canady.

07/27/2026

"Kirby Speaks to Veterans at the Library"

"The Veterans at the Library held their weekly meeting at the Franklin Memorial Library Monday morning, July 27, 2026, at 9:00. With Chair Johnny Tapley presiding we had 40 in attendance. J. W. Investments provided the outstanding breakfast for us this morning consisting of sausage biscuits and blueberries/strawberries/apples. Shari Watt provided the orange juice, grape juice, cranberry juice, apple juice, and coffee. The food was outstanding and we want to thank the J. W. Investment Company for doing this for the Veterans. Downtown Development Authority Director Melisa Kirby was our speaker this morning and she talked about the Karrh Theatre and what is happening their. She also talked about the building next door to the theatre that the City just purchased that will be used along with the Karrh Theatre. She also mentioned that the new digital "marquee" will be installed this week in front of the theatre. We had 2 new veterans to attend the Veterans at the Library breakfast this morning. They are: Joseph "Keith" Hart and Gladys Collins. Keith served with the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Underwood and the USS Samuel Elliot Morrison and in Mayport, FL. He also was deployed during to the War on Terror. His highest rank was E-5. Gladys served with the Georgia Army National Guard as a member of Company A, 878th Combat Engineer Battalion in Swainsboro, GA from 1976 to 1980. Her highest rank was E-4. The Veterans at the Library also participated in the children's reading program at the Library this month and the Library had a drawing for two bicycles which were donated by the Veterans at the Library. The winners were Russell Cayler and Mahalia Foster. Congratulations to them both. Johnny talked to us about the new Veterans Wall that is under construction at the Veterans and 1st Responders Memorial Park. Be sure and be on the look out for the flyer that you can use to honor your veteran on our new wall. Spots are on sale now. You can pick up a form at the Franklin Memorial Library.

Photo #1: Kirby speaks to veterans at the Library

Photo #2: 2 new veterans.

Photo #3: 2 bikes given away by Veterans.

07/21/2026

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