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September 6, 2006  RSS feed
Could it be gone for good?
UGA considers sale of Midville agricultural research facility
Yesterday marked Carey Cobb's 21st anniversary as an employee of the agricultural research facility near Midville. He hopes to retire there. More...
Suspicious box falls from sky
By Elizabeth Billips Associate Editor

The bomb squad came to Burke County for the second time in three days - this time, to check out a white box that fell from the sky. More...

Mule, barking dog cause mayhem
By Elizabeth Billips Associate Editor

Two men, a mule and two cars took a licking in a series of events set off by a barking bulldog. More...

Memorial service to be held Sept. 11

From Staff Reports A memorial service for 9/11 will be held at the city park Monday, Sept. 11, at noon. More...

County employees to see hike in health care cost
By Diana Royal Staff Writer

Burke County employees will pay for a 12.5 percent increase for health care cost this year. More...

 News
• For Boss Hog
People's Choice tickets on sale Friday
Thirty ribs-lovers can buy their way into the Boss Hog limelight, beginning Friday. More...
• Star Search returns to Exchange Club Fair
• BURKE Outdoors
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 Editorial
• Time for action
It looks like public officials will have to step in and attempt to solve a problem that should have already been handled by private citizens. More...
• Looking Back
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 Sports
• article has image Quarterback injured in loss to Jefferson County
Hammett to start against Gamecocks
Despite it's quick start Friday night, the Burke County Bears failed to capitalize on several turnovers and lost 20-10 to Jefferson County. Moreover, the Bears lost starting quarterback Michael Simpson. More...
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 For The Record
• Midville councilman accused of pulling gun
Midville's mayor pro tem could face charges after a teenager accused him of pulling a shotgun during an argument in the middle of town last week. More...
• Officer injured in arrest attempt
• Waynesboro Police
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 Obituaries
• Mrs. Mary Grace McNorrill
Mary Grace McNorrill, 93, of Waynesboro entered into rest Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006 at Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. More...
• Mrs. Helen Melinda Lewis Jiles
• Mrs. Alma Waddell Griffin
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 Fields & Yields
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Defoliating cotton has begun
Proper defoliation and harvest timeliness is critical in getting the most from your crop. Currently less than 250 acres have been defoliated in More...
• Burke County Agricultural Calendar of Events
• article has image Home & Garden Tips
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 Burke Happenings
• Burke Happenings
Retired educators meet Ann Patterson, president of the Burke County Retired Educators, invites all members and prospective members to attend the initial meeting 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at the Senior Citizens Center. More...
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 Church News
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Ward Grove Ward Grove Baptist Church will celebrate its 24th ushers anniversary 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10. More...
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 School News
• BCHS develops heat guidelines for outdoor activity
By Anne Marie Kyzer Staff Writer Burke County athletes know one thing for sure right now- it's hot outside. More...
• Burke County SAT scores below state average
• article has image BCMS Cubs with Character
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