Under the Georgia Animal Protection
Act, pet owners must provide basic necessities for animals in their care. Waynesboro officers will issue a citation for each violation with a fine up to $375. Fines for second and third offenses are $750 and $1,000, respectively.
1) Adequate food and water
2) Tags showing vaccinations are up to date More...
They say it would devastate downtown, or at the very least divert foot traffic and patrons away from the heart of the city.
Waynesboro business owners are working to convince Burke County Commissioners that a new judicial center should be located downtown and not on the outskirts, if it’s built. More...
A South Carolina man paid $41,250 for a five-gallon pot.
It wasn’t just any pot that sold Saturday at a Burke County auction.
It was a storage jar crafted, dated and signed by Dave the Potter on Dec. 11, 1855. More...
A Waynesboro Police officer was arrested by state troopers last night (Tuesday).
According to jail officials, Jonathan Cates was booked in at 8:20 p.m. on a single charge of racing.
According to Police Chief Karl E. Allen, Georgia State troopers were called in after an accident .... More...
Again this year I am getting some calls on controlling armadillos. The armadillo’s diet generally consists of earthworms, insect larvae, and tender roots and shoots. On rare occasions, they will find a ground nesting bird’s nest and eat the eggs. They cause damage by rooting in lawns, golf courses, vegetable gardens, and flowerbeds. More...
Social Security, created by FDR in the midst of the Great Depression, recently turned 75.
If she were a person, this 75-year-old would probably appreciate the monthly check, which keeps 13 million elderly Americans out of poverty. More...
The Bears may have lost their opener, but they showed off a defense that is ready to contend this year.
Burke County High School traveled to Milledgeville last Friday to play Baldwin High for the first game of the season. The Bears lost 14-8, the closest margin they have ever played the Braves. In the two previous seasons, Baldwin beat Burke County 28-14 and 17-7. More...
The following persons are wanted on outstanding arrest warrants. Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to call
the Burke County Sheriff’s Office at 706-554-2133.
NO PHOTO AVAILABLE Melaine Evette
Collins, 33;
Wanted since
Aug. 2009
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Phyllis Mae Hankerson Burns died Monday, Aug. 23, 2010. Her funeral service was Saturday, Aug. 28 at 1 p.m. at Mt. Zion C.M.E. Church in Waynesboro with the Rev. Clifford Marks officiating.
Interment was in the church cemeter.
Phinazee and Son Funeral Home, 554-5500. More...
Retired Educators
The Burke County Retired Educators Association will hold its Welcome Meeting 3 p. m., Thursday, Sept. 9, at the Burke County Senior Citizens Center. All education retirees are invited to attend. More...
Bottsford Spring
Bottsford Spring Baptist Church will celebrate their 94th usher’s anniversary 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 5.
The Rev. Isiah Kirkland and Live River and Givens Grove Baptist Church are in charge of the service.
Seed of Faith More...
Brad and Morgan Edenfield announce the birth of their son, Robert “Liam,” born 12:34 p.m., Aug. 24, 2010, at Burke County Medical Center.
He weighed 8 pounds, 5.5 ounces and 19.5 inches long. He was delivered by Dr. Mark Gresham.
Grandparents are Robert “Shorty” and Sue Edenfield and Jimmy and Ginny Franks, all of Waynesboro. More...
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