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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 ... Communities in Schools (CIS) of Burke County is the best in Region 2. The local affiliate, headed up by executive director Deena Sams was chosen "Outstanding Local Network Affiliate" for the region, More ... Waynesboro Mayor Jesse Stone signed a proclamation from the Town and Country Woman's Club declaring March as Youth Art Month. More ... The Burke County Chamber of Commerce will hold a seminar focusing on marketing strategies for small businesses. The seminar will be held Wed., March 28, at 3 p.m., at the Burke County Public Library. More ... Congressman John Barrow (12th District) will be in Waynesboro hosting "Congress on the Corner" Saturday, March 24. His visit provides an opportunity for area residents to visit one-on-one with Rep. More ... The Sardis branch of the Burke County Public Library is only temporarily closed, and once it reopens in its new location, the public should be pleasantly surprised by the upgrade. For starters, the library will nearly double in size, according to library manager Elaine Sikes. More ... Commissioners want the public to know just how important planning for the future of Burke County is. Last week, during a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Community Assessment findings and the Public Participation Program, vice-chairman of the commission Wayne Crockett expressed his disappointment on the lack of participation during community workshops. More ... Q: I read an article in a national magazine explaining how to cut big bills. One tip was that local real estate taxes are supposed to be based on 50 percent of your property's value, not 100 percent. I called my city hall and they never heard of this. More ... Every year about this time, the International Builders' Show unveils "The New American Home" - a showcase project built using the latest design techniques, crammed full of the newest technology and big enough for a family of 12, their extended family and their assorted pets. More ... The Realtors I work with ask me to provide staging advice for their homeowners, as they know their clients can benefit from a home-sale preparation plan, and because they feel more comfortable having me deliver the advice. Teaming up with the homeowner, we walk through the house and come up with a plan for simplifying and updating the house to maximize the selling price. More ... Burke County property transfers for Jan. 4-10. The date indicates when the transfer was recorded in the Burke County clerk's office. Alan B. Johnson to Andrew T. Rachels, Jan. 4, 68th District, Boll Weevil Road, 97.72 acres, tax $127.50 Southern Pine Plantations of Georgia Inc. to Stephen H. Bekemeyer, Jan. More ... This week is National Agriculture Week. Agriculture in Georgia still remains the largest segment of its economy. Agriculture is not only a way to make a living; it's a way of life. Growing food and fiber, processing, packaging and transporting farm products all contribute to Georgia's agriculture. More ... Oglethorpe Power Corporation presented a $8,938,365 check to Burke County Tax Commissioner Cynthia McManus on Monday, March 19. More ... |
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