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May 24, 2006  RSS feed
A day to remember
The soldier above bows before a cross that reads "We Served" on the lawn of the Burke County Court House. The soldier's silhouette was handcrafted by Bob Glisson and donated to the American Legion Post 120 as a tribute to our nation's veterans. Members of Post 120 placed the soldier next to the vete More...
Leaders sign resolution for possible State Patrol Post in Burke County
By Elizabeth Billips True Citizen Associate Editor

If we build it, the troopers will come. Georgia State Troopers from Post 21 need a new headquarters, and local leaders are speculating about building it in Burke County. More...

Wife, alleged lover charged with murder of her husband
By Diana Royal True Citizen Staff Writer

Less than a week after her alleged lover was arrested for her husband's slaying, Tracy Harley has also been charged with the murder. More...

Pomp and circumstance

Members of the class of 2006 celebrated their graduations with hugs and smiles. At left, Edmund Burke Academy graduate Lauren Lively receives her diploma from her father, Bill, a school director, Monday. In the background are Kristen Salter, Brittany Walden and Haylie Watson. Hats were off to the gr More...

Memorial Day closings

In observance of Memorial Day, all City of Waynesboro offices and Burke County offices will be closed Monday, May 29. More...

Georgia Power plans to increase rates to cover fuel costs
By Anne Marie Kyzer True Citizen Staff Writer

Georgia Power customers may see a bigger bill soon due to changes in their fuel cost recovery rate. More...

 Editorial
• Remembering those who gave their lives
Too many people celebrate Memorial Day as the beginning of summer rather than a day of solemn observance. Many private and public swimming pools open for the first time on Memorial Day weekend. More...
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• Looking Back
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 Sports
• article has image BCHS spring athletes honored at banquet
Burke County student athletes were honored last week at the 2006 Spring Sports Award program. The event was held at the high school Monday, May 15. Athletes in tennis, golf, baseball and track and field were honored as well as all senior athletes. More...
• article has image EBA Spring Sports Award Banquet
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 For The Record
• article has image New scam looks to take advantage of lottery fever
People looking to win big in the wake of the discovery of a $2.5 million lottery ticket should watch out for a new scam, said Waynesboro Police Chief Investigator Gene Boseman. More...
• article has image Foot beat keeps the peace downtown
• Roadblock nets 8 DUI arrests
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 Obituaries
• Mr. Alvin H. McClain Sr.
FUNERAL HOMES WAYNESBORO Mr. Alvin H. McClain Sr., 80, of Alexander passed away Thursday, May 18, 2006, at home with his family at his side. More...
• Mrs. Annie Edge Brown
• Mr. Joe C. Bottoms
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 Fields & Yields
• article has image In the Furrow
COOL CONDITIONS SLOW PLANT GROWTH
Growing conditions for cotton and peanuts along with most spring crops has been unfavorable for the past three weeks. The month of April was very warm, but May has been much cooler. Fortunately, More...
• Burke County Agricultural Calendar of Events
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 Burke Happenings
• Burke Happenings
Legal help Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) staff will be in Burke County 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at the Waynesboro Senior Center, 717 W. 6th St., Waynesboro, to meet with senior citizens wanting free legal help, on a first-come, firstserve basis. More...
• Cards of Thanks
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 Church News
• Church News
Love Hill The Love Hill Baptist Church will hold annual revival services 7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, May 29June 2. More...
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 People
• article has image Glisson, Edenfield to marry June 10
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Glisson Sr. of Waynesboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Victoria, to Raymond Todd Edenfield, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Edenfield of Waynesboro. More...
• article has image A&W One-Stop on South Liberty wins national award
• article has image Waynesboro native finds his niche in the Navy
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 School News
• High school students will dress a bit neater next school term
The Burke County Board of Education decided that high school students should dress a bit neater next school term. More...
• article has image S.G.A. awards students at honors ceremony
• article has image Chadwick to perform at local libraries
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