                    The mission of the Emanuel Medical Center is to provide patient-focused healthcare services which exceed the expectations of the people they serve. Since 1952, Emanuel Medical Center has worked diligently to fulfill its mission and serve a growing Emanuel County and area. This 119-bed acute care facility delivers care with sensitivity and world-class skills. The staff includes board certified physicians in the field of Family Practice, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Neonatology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Radiology and Orthopedics. The Department of Surgical Services is staffed by board-certified physicians who perform laparoscopic procedures as well as general, abdominal, gynecological, orthopedic, cataract and ear, nose and throat surgeries. The Nursing Home at Emanuel Medical Center serves as a refuge for those people who can no longer be cared for at home. With 49 beds, including 24 private rooms, the facility lets the elderly remain near the people they love in a happy and healthy environment. Adjacent to the hospital, physicians are just a few steps away. As a vital resource, Emanuel Medical Center constantly evolves to meet the changing needs of our community. For more information visit Emanuel Medical Center's website at www.emanuelmedical.org or call at 478-289-1100. |
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 Twin City, Ga. is located just 12 miles southeast of Swainsboro. Twin City is the home of George L. Smith State Park and the nearly 200-year old Rountree Cabin. Twin City is the second largest community in Emanuel County with a population of 1,752 people. The City has a mayor and city council government providing police and fire protection for its citizens.The community also has two schools, Emanuel County Institute (grades 6-12) and Twin City Elementary (grades Pre K-5). For more information on Twin City call City Hall at 478-763-2695 or 478-763-2555.  Stillmore, Ga. is located approximately 17 miles southeast of Swainsboro. Today, it is the location of Crider Poultry one of Emanuel County's largest industries. The town has a mayor/city council and 790 inhabitants. It is the home of David Emanuel Academy, a private school serving Emanuel and Candler Counties. During its heyday in the late 1800s, Stillmore was a railroad-lumber boomtown; it boasted the finest hotels in this section of Georgia; and it was the shopping, social, sports and education center. All that changed with the closing of the railroads. A trip down memory lane is still possible with a visit to the Stillmore Museum. Call City Hall for more information at 912-562-3529.  Adrian, GA. is located 19 miles west of Swainsboro on U.S. 80. A unique characteristic of Adrian is the "Z" shaped county line that separates Emanuel and Johnson counties which runs through the heart of downtown Adrian. This feature was created in a land dispute some 150 years ago. A mayor and city council serve a population of 579 people. Adrian School of Performing Arts is the center of the town's activities with students from Pre-K through 8th grade. One mile east of the community is the Ohoopee River, one of Georgia's most scenic rivers with it's soft white sandbars and clean black water. For more information call Adrain City Hall at 478-668-3376.  Even though there is no record of the incorporation, the City of Oak Park owes its existence to Hansel R. Williamson, a pioneer settler and large land owner in the area. Mr. Williamson set aside 26 acres of his estate to be sold as home and business sites for the town. He gave land for four churches, a school, depot and the railroad right-of-way. With a population of 366 people, Oak Park is served by a mayor and city council. Located approximately 3 miles south of I-16 on U.S. 1, Oak Park has a community house with playground, park benches and picnic tables.For more information contact Oak Park City Hall at 912-578-4115.  The City of Garfield has the designation of being named after President James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States. Just 15 months after the President's assassination, the city's name appears on state maps in 1883. For the last 60 years, pecans and pecan candies have been the major enterprise in Garfield. Atkinson Pecan and Atkinson Candies are the city's two largest employers. Garfield has a population of 152 people and is served by a mayor and city council. It is the home of the annual Wash Pot Festival held the third Saturday in May. Highlights of the festival include local favorite foods cooked in iron pots over wood embers, a parade, old cars and trucks, bands, floats and arts and crafts. For more information contact Garfield City Hall at 478-763-3264.  Located approximately 11 miles northeast of Swainsboro on Ga. Hwy 56, Summertown, Ga. was incorporated in 1906. The town received its name from the fact that in its earliest days-- it was in fact a "summer town." Early settlers in the area, particularly from Midville and and areas near the Ogeechee River, built summer homes there in order to escape the malaria-infested mosquitoes of the lowland areas. Today, Summertown has a population of 140 people. A mayor and city council serve the local citizenry. The town has a community house, lighted walking trail, playground equipment and picnic area. For more information on Summertown call 478-237-3422.  Chartered in 1903, The City Of Nunez was named for a member of one of the more prominent pioneer families of the area. Early records of the city have been misplaced or lost and much of the early history has been preserved only by word of mouth. Today, the City of Nunez has a population of 131 people. The City has a lighted walking trail, basketball court, playground area, picnic tables and restroom facilities. Located on Hwy 297, a mayor and city council serve as the city government. For more information of the City of Nunez call 912-562-3218 or 912-562-3701. |
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