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True Citizen Intern Absentee ballots and applications for the July 18 state primary are now available at the Burke County Board of Elections and Registration in the county courthouse. More ... Downtown volunteers say they aren't going to let a few unruly teens spoil the family environment of their annual events. More ... In cooperation with the Burke County Board of Education, Burke Community Partnership (BCP) is now able to offer a reduction of suspension time upon the completion of PASS, a parent training program. Parents Assuring Student Success (PASS) is offered to the public by BCP and is designed to give paren More ... While Medicare Advantage plans are legitimate and may save seniors money, some are complaining about the way insurance agents are getting them to enroll, according to the Burke County Senior Citizens Center and the CSRA Area Agency on Aging. More ... Governor Sonny Perdue unveiled a plan to address water needs and conservation in the coastal region of the state last week, and Burke County marks the northern border of the 24county area included in the plan. More ... If Wilbert Roberts needed a reason to smile as he packs his belongings in his office at Blakeney Elementary School, he's got it. More ... Jurors have been drawn for the April 2006 term of Superior Court criminal/civil session with Judge Duncan D. Wheale presiding. Jurors should report Tuesday, June 27, at 9 a.m. More ... From Staff Reports The Burke County Library, located at 130 Highway 24 South in Waynesboro, has received the following new books: More ... The Ogeechee Basin Celebration was held recently at Coleman Lake Restaurant with over 100 in attendance. Participants spent the afternoon exploring the river and its surroundings and learned about the work conducted by the Ogeechee-Canoochee Riverkeeper. Members and supporters of the organization learned about the steps being taken to reduce mercury levels in fish in the rivers, to educate the public on river conservation and stop other sources of pollution to our waterways. "It was a beautiful afternoon," said Chandra Brown, Riverkeeper/Executive Director, "and I really appreciate everyone's help in making it such a successful membership meeting and party. I really enjoy getting a chance to meet with other people who care about preserving our rivers and way of life, and I'm looking forward to the next party!" Pictured are, from left, Bill Easterlin, Lora Burns, Max Burns and Jim Abbot as they paddle the finger lake of the Ogeechee River. More ... Burkeland Garden Club spotlights Dorma Perry's beautiful yard at 401 Park Drive as Burkeland's Best for June. Daylilies and roses provide color now and the begonias bordering beds around the house will continue to provide color all summer for all to enjoy. More ... Stefan Rountree, a former Burke County High School student and stand-out football player, would have received his high school diploma with his classmates in May. However, a tragic car accident claimed his life in the midst of his senior year. Board of Education vice-chairman Willie Latimore, right, presented Rountree's diploma to his mother, Barbara Griffin, at the board's meeting last Tuesday. Rountree was a three-year starter on the defensive line for the Bears. He planned to attend college this fall and hoped to play professional football one day. More ... |
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