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By Rich Lamance Special to The True Citizen Senior leaders often call the son of a Sardis woman, and those who serve with him, a part of the next "greatest generation." Army Pfc. Daniel C. More ...
Waynesboro resident Laura Stone came out near the top in last weekend's Miss Georgia pageant. The reining "Miss Southern Heartland" won the preliminary talent contest with Khachaturian's Toccata on the piano, then went on to finish as fourth runner-up Saturday night. On Sunday, she slid into t... More ... Burke unemployment rate increases By Elizabeth Billips lizbillips@yahoo.com Burke County's unemployment rate edged to 10.7 percent in May with 1,065 residents out of work. The rate is up .5 percent since April when 1,011 were unemployed. Last May, 850 residents were jobless and the unemployment rate was 8.4 percent. More ... Looking Back 10 years ago: June 30, 1999 Burke County School Superintendent Doug Day had his contract extended through June 30, 2002 by the board of education. He had served in the position since 1988. Esteller Jones, Burke County's oldest citizen, died at Brentwood Terrace Health Center at the age of 117. More ... BBB Small Business Advice: HOW TO AVOID SIX COMMON ADVERTISING OFFENSES By Kelvin Collins President/CEO, Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia & the CSRA Small business owners often have to add the title of Advertising and Marketing Director to their long list of duties and may not be aware of the various laws regarding common advertising claims. More ...
By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor The Bo Ginn Aquarium will stay open after all. The Jenkins County Development Authority (JCDA) dropped a lifeline to the aquarium at Magnolia Springs State Park after learning it was slated for closure by the State Parks Division of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) due to state budget cu... More ... Planters EMC accepting grant applications From local non-profits From Staff Reports A weak economy is often tough for non-profit groups. Donations may be slow and fundraisers a little less fruitful than before. One local organization, however, is eager to help and invites non-profits in Burke County to come their way for assistance in funding their programs. More ...
Kathy Sturkie thanks Paulette Black after getting the first autographed copy of her new cookbook, "The Best of Paulette's Best," as Darlene Rabitsch, owner of Pickett Fence, looks on. The cookbook, which can be purchased at Pickett Fence and Pineland Bakery, features 200 recipes including some of Pa... More ... |
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