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Maybe, maybe not...
Photo ID requirement in limbo just days before the primary election
     Unless a judge's restraining order on Georgia's voter ID bill is overturned before next week's primary, voters won't be required to show a photo ID at the polls.
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Voters head to polls for primaries Tuesday, July 18
     Burke County voters will head to the polls next Tuesday for the primary elections, but they won't have many decisions to make when casting votes for area offices. None of the candidates for district and local offices have any opposition in the primary election.
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STATEWIDE OFFICES
     REPUBLICAN Governor Ray McBerry and Sonny Perdue (Incumbent)
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Morgue reopened, deputy coroners sworn in
     Deputy coroners have been sworn in, and the morgue is now in business.
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For homeowner hopefuls
Housing fair set
     Waynesboro city officials are on the hunt for prospective homeowners.
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From the Blotter
     Rocked by a raccoon Police responded to a report that a 50-year-old man hit his 46-year-old sister with a dead raccoon at their home on Hillhouse Street last Friday.
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On Fourth
Gun, drugs found on teens
     Three teens were arrested on the Fourth of July for assorted gun and drug charges.
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City employee jailed for gasoline theft
     A City of Waynesboro employee was arrested and fired for charging more than $5,000 in gas to the city.
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Reward offered in mirror mystery
     A local pharmacist wants to know how burglars made off with his massive antique mirror - and he's offering $500 for some insight.
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Missing boy found unharmed
     A 6-year-old Waynesboro boy, who was reported missing last Thursday, was found safe and sound later that afternoon.
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Waynesboro Police
     The following arrests and citations were reported by the Waynesboro Police Department last week:
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Custody dispute ends with suicide threat
     A Waynesboro man was taken for mental evaluation after he held his young son hostage and threatened suicide during an argument with his estranged wife.
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Carpeting: It's Right Back Under Your Feet
     In recent years, hardwood has become synonymous with quality flooring in upscale homes and apartments, except in certain rooms like kitchens and bathrooms where tile and stone often are preferred because of their practicality when food and water are present.
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REAL Ask Our Broker andA Q
I'm on the Lookout for Assumable-Loan Properties. Why are They So Scarce?
     Q: I'm a motivated buyer looking for assumable nonqualifying
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Add On? Move Out? What Should We Do?
     As families grow and people accumulate goods, as incomes rise and the need for extra nontraditional space like a media room suddenly becomes imperative, homeowners are faced with a common decision: Move out or add on. It would be nice if
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Max Burns to judge
Registration extended for Dog Day contests
     Registration has been extended for all five competitions at next Thursday's "Dog Day of Summer."
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State tax-free holiday set for August 3-6
     Governor Sonny Perdue announced that Georgia teachers will be able to use their $100 gift cards during the state's tax free holiday. The 2006 tax-free holiday begins at 12:01 a.m., Thursday, August 3 and continues until midnight, Sunday, August 6. It combines last year's two taxfree shopping periods
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A Hoppin' Good Time
Burke County Library's Frog Jumping Contest
     The Burke County Library held its annual frog jumping contest Friday, July 7. Local children brought their frogs to the library to compete for $50 in cash. To win the prize, the frogs worked against the clock to beat the other frogs to the finish line. Madison Fouche and Bradley Sikes, pictured left
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