The percentage of juniors who passed the Georgia High School Graduation Test jumped more than 10 points this year at Burke County High School. Some 71 percent of the school's students who took the test this year for the first time passed, the highest number ever at the school. Last year, only 59 ... More...
Burke County residents can now be the voice for the voiceless - if they want to be. As the implementation of animal control has remained a highly debated issue for more than a year, both the Democratic and Republican parties want to know what taxpayers think. More...
A Burke County man was sent to prison for life plus 20 years for the murder of a suspected Athens drug dealer. Last week, Michael Bernard Jones, 37, was convicted of murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon following a four-... More...
There's a new boss in town, and they call her Dianne. The retired school teacher from McDonough teamed up with her husband Sam Grogan to steal Waynesboro's Boss Hog Cook-off and the state title that came with it. "I can't believe we finally did it," she says after hugging her partner and wiping ... More...
The list of Boss Hog Winners in each division are now listed on our website along with photo galleries from the entire weekend. Also, don't forget to vote on our poll of the week while you are there. Thanks to our photo gallery sponsors: Best Office Solutions, Deason's Insurance & Tax Services and... More...
Burke County continues to have problems with packed dumpsters and litter-covered roads, and now trash is piling up on private property. That property happens to be a historic cemetery - one that local folks have put time and money into preserving. More...
We learned this week that 71 percent of BCHS juniors who took the Georgia High School Graduation Test passed it on the first try. That compares to only 59 percent last year. In addition, more than 25 percent scored at the "pass-plus" level, which means they did exceptionally well. More...
There is a rose thief walking the street in Waynesboro. My neighbor has a rose bush inside her fence which can be reached over the fence. As soon as there are three or four roses open, the thief comes along and cuts them off. Maybe they are a cheap bouquet for his girlfriend. This has happened t... More...
The Bears needed a solid performance from their leading right-hander, and he didn't disappoint. Burke County High School senior Trent Hillis threw his way to two wins and helped the Bears advance to the second round of the AAA state playoffs last weekend. More...
A 16-year-old Hephzibah boy was arrested Saturday after he pushed his grandmother down and stole her prescription medication. According to a report filed at the Burke County Sheriff's Office, the boy broke into his grandmother's room and demanded her cell phone and medication. More...
Mrs. Cathryn Schmitt Rodriguez, 50, of Sardis, Ga., beloved wife of the late Franc isco Rodriguez, entered into rest Monday, May 12, 2008 at her home. She was born on Dec. 31, 1957 in Sylvania, Ga., to the late William Schmitt and Eva Lambert Schmitt. More...
As a garden plant, the sunflower is valuable for forming a background screen. A rapid grower, it reaches a height of 8- 12 feet in rich soil. This rapid growth could cause competition with other garden plants, especially by shading. Sunflowers can be planted between groups of shrubs, particularly... More...
Burke County High School will present its 17th annual Kaleidoscope Concert 7 p.m. Thursday, May 15, in the BCHS J.D. Smith Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. More...
Faith Evangelistic Faith Evangelistic Bible Church will hold the Armed Forces Day Gospel Hymn celebration with the SHOFAR Group Saturday, May 17, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited. Green Branch Breen Branch Baptist Church will celebrate its 136th church anniversary 2 p.m. Sunday, Ma... More...
Rosa M. Standford, formerly of Waynesboro, will be honored at a luncheon at Chicago State Univ ersity May 18 for her 47 years of service in education. Thirty- five of her 47 teaching years were in Chicago public schools. In 1908, Ms. Standford was born in Waynesboro. Her parents were Eunice Kel... More...
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