Health department will hold flu clinics in October
Time to prepare for flu season
By Anne Marie Kyzer Staff Writer
     It's that time again. Though it doesn't quite feel like fall yet, flu season will soon be here. Getting vaccinated now could make all the difference.
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Zoning ordinance may get makeover to include salons
By Elizabeth Billips Associate Editor
     Waynesboro hair stylists may be allowed to open shop in professional districts again.
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Will town lose popular boat ramp in process?
Midville needs new bridge over the Ogeechee
By Anne Marie Kyzer Staff Writer
     Fans of fishing on the Ogeechee River have taken advantage of the boat ramp next to the bridge in Midville for years.
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2007 DCP sign-up begins this month
From Staff Reports
     Enrollment for the 2007 Direct and Counter-cyclical Payment Program (DCP) began Oct. 1, 2006, and continues until June 1, 2007, according to Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns.
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Purse snatcher pleas after jury selected
By Anne Marie Kyzer Staff Writer
     A local man will serve 10 years in prison for mugging a 64-year old woman on her way to church in Waynesboro last year.
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Troopers release September stats
From Staff Reports
     Georgia State Patrol troopers from the Sylvania Post investigated four accidents in Burke County last month. According to SFC Sgt. Charles Bennett, those accidents resulted in three injuries, but no deaths.
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Family & Consumer Science News
Teach your child to save
By Michael Rupured Extension Family Financial Management Specialist
     How to get started? The old piggy bank is a fun and basic way to introduce little ones to the concepts of saving and managing money. But, around age eight you may want to introduce them to savings accounts and begin teaching them what banking is all about. Consider one of the many savings programs f
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Ho Hum ... Another Million-Dollar Home
The Seven Digit price tag is becoming more common
by paul rogers
     Many people think of a million dollar home as a fantasy, available only to the superprivileged or lottery winners. But the fact of the matter is more people than ever are buying homes worth in excess of $1 million, and the demand for such "high-end" homes is expected to go nowhere but up.
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Real Estate Transactions
     Burke County property transfers for Aug. 21-24. The date indicates when the transfer was recorded in the Burke County clerk's office.
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Burke Wildlife Team competes at statewide competition
Eight 4-H members travel to Rock Eagle
From Staff Reports
     Eight members of Burke County 4-H teamed up to participate in the Wildlife Judging Competition held at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. The Junior Team of Jennifer McDaniel, Brendan McManus, Cam Shepherd, George Shepherd and Jessy Summerford took third place honors. Jennifer McDaniel was ranked as eighth high
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The Ridge readies for new homes
     Local developers Steve Blackburn and David Hogan, both of Big Bend Investments, LLC, celebrated the opening of
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From the banks of Burke County
     Nearly four dozen nature lovers discovered Burke County from the banks of the Savannah River last weekend. After
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Library News
From Staff Reports
     Several activities are planned for the month of October at the Burke County Library.
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