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August 22, 2007  RSS feed
STORM DAMAGE
Friday evening's storm tore through much of Burke County leaving plenty of damage in its path. Above, hail accumulates in a yard in northern Burke County. Strong winds blew the Strawberry Patch stand, at right, from its roadside location on Highway 25 into a nearby field and ripped limbs from trees causing damage to many local homes. Lightning was the cause of several fires reported in the area, and many residences and businesses experienced temporary power outages as a result of the storm. More...
Testimony begins in Palmer retrial
By Anne Marie Kyzer Staff Writer

A Burke County man standing trial for the murders of his wife and step-daughter may have intended more victims. Testimony during Willie Palmer's retrial, which began Monday, indicated that he attacked the mother of three of his children the day before Brenda Jenkins Palmer and Christine Jenkins were found dead in their Vidette home with gun shot wounds to their heads. More...

For Waynesboro office
Former mayor takes on former vice-mayor
By Elizabeth Billips Associate Editor

Two political veterans will face off in the Waynesboro mayor's race Nov. 6. With qualifying beginning next Wednesday, the city's former mayor George DeLoach will be pitted against its former vicemayor Pauline Jenkins. More...

Former clerk indicted on racketeering charge
By Elizabeth Billips Associate Editor

A former magistrate's office clerk turned herself in to deputies on charges of theft by taking and violation of the Georgia Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). Nichole Hammock, 34, was booked into jail last Wednesday and released on a $28,900 property bond. More...

 News
• article has image Two-hour parking limit approved for downtown
After two years of asking for help, downtown merchants will finally get some parking relief. Monday night, Waynesboro City Council unanimously approved the second reading of a parking ordinance that sets a two-hour parking limit in the heart of downtown and keeps big rigs off right-of-ways. More...
• County commission may lend a hand to Old Fella
• Local helps veterans through fundraiser
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 Editorial
• New leadership coming
It was both a surprise and a disappointment to learn that Mayor Jesse Stone and veteran City Councilman Neal Leonard will not be seeking re-election this year. Both men have made significant contributions to the city during their tenure. More...
• Correction
• article has image Political Cartoon
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 Sports
• Scrimmage changed to Thursday
Regular season play begins Aug. 31 in Jefferson County
Burke County fans will get to see their boys in action one night earlier than expected. The scrimmage against Warren County has been moved to Thursday, Aug. 23, at 7 p.m. The game was originally scheduled for Friday. The Bears' first regular season game pits them against Jefferson County High School. More...
• article has image Local equestrian among best in world
• article has image Good weigh to end summer
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 For The Record
• Teen wrecks during chase
A 15-year-old in a stolen pickup was injured during a police chase. Around 2 a.m. Tuesday, Sardis police officers tried to pull over the teen when they spotted him driving a truck with no tag. The teen reportedly sped away and was traveling at a high rate of speed on Gordon Road when he overturned. More...
• From the Blotter
• No evidence found in search for murder victim
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 Obituaries
• article has image Mrs. Vera Frances DeLaigle
Mrs. Vera Frances DeLaigle of Waynesboro entered into eternal rest on Aug. 17, 2007 at University Hospital in Augusta, Ga., after a brief illness. Funeral services were held on Sunday Aug. 19, at 2 p.m. at Robertson's Heritage Chapel, Waynesboro, with the Rev. Karen Zeigler of the Hiltonia Methodist Church and the Rev. More...
• Mrs. Betty Whisnant
• article has image Mr. Keith Blair Harris
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 Fields & Yields
• article has image In the Furrow
Monitor Ponds for Oxygen Depletion
Oxygen depletion is the most common cause of fish kills in ponds. Several ponds have already experienced this troubling situation in Burke County this August. It can occur from April through November, but is most common in July, August and September. The hot weather during these critical months can trigger oxygen depletion. More...
• article has image Home & Garden Tips
• article has image Family & Consumer Science News
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 Burke Happenings
• Burke Happenings
Cullen reunion The 50th Cullen reunion will be held Sunday, Sept. 2, in the old S.G.A. school lunchroom located at the corner of Burke Street and Ellison Bridge Road in Sardis. Registration will begin 10 a.m., and lunch will be served at noon. More...
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 Church News
• Church News
Botsford Botsford Baptist Church will have its revival Monday-Thursday, Aug. 27-30. Fellowship dinner is at 6 p.m., and services begin at 7 p.m. Jerry Chaddick of Spirit Trust Ministries of New Orleans, La., will be the guest speaker. Ken and Janice Widener will present special music, and a nursery will be provided. The Rev. Wayne Dixon, pastor, invites the public. More...
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 People
• article has image Back from Iraq
Lance Corporal Joshua DuMars USMC (3rd Battalion, 6th Marine) arrived back in the states Thursday, Aug. 9, after a seven-month deployment in Iraq. He was welcomed home by his family at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, N.C. Pictured are DuMars (center) with his wife, Amanda (left) and his mother, Jill. More...
• article has image 4-Hers attend State 4-H Council
• article has image People in the News
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