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March 21, 2007  RSS feed
Harley pleads guilty to murder
A former local elementary school teacher has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty for the murder of her husband. Tracy Harley of Millen was scheduled to stand trial this week in Jenkins County for the April 2006 murder of her husband Steven, who coached T-ball in Burke County. More...
DEPUTY CRITICALLY INJURED

A Richmond County deputy was resuscitated and airlifted to Medical College of Georgia after his patrol car slammed into a tree on Allen Road Tuesday morning. Deputy Eric Sikes, 24, who lives in Burke County, was driving to work around 5 a.m. when he lost control of his vehicle and hit a tree. More...

Plant Vogtle
Petitioners gain voice in permit hearing
By Anne Marie Kyzer Staff Writer

Groups opposing expansion at Plant Vogtle will have their say at a hearing on possible new reactors. A panel of judges has ruled that five groups, which jointly filed their petition, have a stake in the issue and have a right to be heard at the hearing, according to Scott Burnell, spokesman for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). More...

Crocketts named Ag Family of the Year
By Elizabeth Billips Associate Editor

When they're not tending brood cows and operating their tractor dealership, the Crockett family can sit back and celebrate. Last Thursday, they were named the 2007 Agricultural Family of the Year. The honor was announced at the Burke County Chamber of Commerce's Agricultural Appreciation Cook-Out as dozens of friends and fellow farmers rose to give them a standing ovation. More...

Grand jury indicts 28
By Elizabeth Billips Associate Editor

The Superior Court grand jury recently indicted 28 defendants, including three teenagers accused of serious crimes. Joshua Ellison, 17, was indicted for his alleged role in a Dec. 27 beating near the Social Club in Sardis. According to the original incident report, Ellison and a friend, Deshazier Rouse, were accused of beating a 19-year-old in the face with bricks and beer bottles. More...

 News
• In Waynesboro
New ordinance will shut gate on aggressive dogs
Waynesboro's animal control ordinance could get some real teeth put into it this May. City council is planning to adopt a vicious dog ordinance that will put more responsibility on the owners of potentially dangerous dogs. More...
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 Editorial
• Alfred Steadman
When Alfred Steadman died last week at the age of 91, Waynesboro lost part of its bedrock. A wounded and decorated veteran of World War II, Mr. Steadman was a native and life-long resident of Waynesboro. He was a business, civic and church leader throughout his long and productive life. More...
• New Dog Law Welcome
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 Sports
• article has image Bears gear up for region play Friday
It's time for the Bears to show the region what they can do on the diamond. The Burke County High School baseball team (7-4) kicks off region play Friday against Liberty County High School. Head coach Todd Booker said his team is ready. He threw four pitchers in the Bears' 8-0 victory over Jefferson County High School Monday for warm-up, and he liked what he saw. More...
• First TaylorMade/Adidas Invitational big success
• article has image Bears hard to beat on the track
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 For The Record
• Fires may be linked to Jefferson arsonists
Somebody kept Burke County firefighters busy last week, and EMA Chief Rusty Sanders wants to know who. Between Wednesday night and Saturday morning, firefighters were called to the Hephzibah and Keysville areas seven times for fires in fields, woods and abandoned homes and trailers. More...
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• Father shot in home invasion
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 Obituaries
• article has image Mr. Daniel Roger Kennedy
Daniel Roger Kennedy, 72, of Waynesboro entered into rest on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at U n i v e r s i t y Hospital in Augusta. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 16, at Harmony Methodist Church in Glennville, Ga., with Dr. More...
• Mr. John A. Flakes
• Mr. Daniel Neal Johnson
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 Fields & Yields
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Here come the pond weeds
Concerned pond owners have started calling our office regarding undesirable weed growth in their ponds. It's that time of year when folks start making regular visits to their favorite fishing hole, picnic spot, or place for relaxation. Warmer water temperatures bring new life to a pond as plant material begins to grow along with the spawning seasons of bass and sunfish. More...
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 Burke Happenings
• Burke Happenings
Bake sale St. Michael's Episcopal Church will hold a bake sale 9- 11 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at St. Michael's Parish Hall, 515 Liberty St., Waynesboro. The sale will include treats made from scratch such as cakes, pies, cookies, Mrs. Shirley's famous offerings, cheese balls, shrimp balls, appetizers and frozen casseroles ready to bake. More...
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 Church News
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Priest serves in Waynesboro while on sabbatical from South Africa
Father Christian Alimaji has lived where denomination divides families and church affiliation can mean death. From N i g e r i a to Ireland, he's served as a miss i o n a r y in the most hostile settings during his 19 years as a priest. But for now, Father Alimaji, Father Chris to his parishioners, is enjoying the "culture of love" he's found in Waynesboro. More...
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 People
• article has image Cook, Huddleston to marry May 26
Homer and Brenda Cook of Carrollton announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney, to Eric Huddleston, son of Earl and Cindy Huddleston of Waynesboro. The wedding is planned for 5 p.m. May 26, 2007 at Carrollton Presbyterian Church in Carrollton. More...
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 School News
• article has image Highschoolers get jumpstart on college
High school senior Lynette Clay knows she wants to be a nurse one day, and she's getting a jumpstart on her goal. As she learns about how to order supplies and medical tests in her Health Unit Coordinator high school class, she's also potentially earning credit at Augusta Technical College. More...
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