Akridge, Allen to unite in marriage
      Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Akridge of Swainsboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Autumn Nicole, to James Kenneth Allen II of Sardis, son of Elizabeth G. Allen and the late James K. Allen Sr. The wedding is planned for 5:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 2007, at Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church in Aline. A reception will immediately follow at the Swainsboro Country Club.
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Miss Sumner to wed Mr. Brantley
      Beside a breathtaking mountain stream and waterfall, Miss Christian Joelle Sumner will become the bride of Mr. Joseph Paul Brantley on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007. Miss Sumner's parents, Paula Garvin Currington and Clu Sumner, both of Millen, along with Mr. Brantley's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Brantley of Waynesboro, are pleased to make this announcement.
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Dukes, Powell to marry
      Tanesha Dukes and JD Powell Jr., both of Waynesboro, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Patricia B. Oliver (Tiny) and the late Abraham Maddrick of Waynesboro. The bridegroom-elect is the son of Lula Gray and JD Powell Sr. of Waynesboro.
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Births
      Amy Lynn Bowen Captain Eric and Ramona Bowen of Girard announce the birth of their daughter, Amy Lynn, born 4:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2007. She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents and great-grandparent are Earl and Nancy Godbee and Sally Godbee, all of Girard. Paternal grandmother is Trudy Sumpter of Sylvania, Ohio.
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Celebrating the Constitution
     Mary Hargrove of the Edmund Burke Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution stands next to Mayor Jesse Stone as he signs a proclamation commemorating Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week. September 17th marks the 220th anniversary of America's founding document. On that day in 1787, 12 state delegations approved the Constitution, and 39 delegates to the convention signed off on it. In honor of Constitution Week, the Edmund Burke DAR has displayed information about the document in the Burke County and Screven County public libraries, and promoted it through other avenues in the community.
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S.G.A. Character Cubs for August
     "Respect" was the character word at S.G.A. Elementary School for the month of August. Students were chosen by their peers and teachers, received a T-shirt from Planter's EMC, a certificate and were treated to a special dessert while dining on the stage along with principal Sam Adkins and the school's mascot. Respectful Character Cubs are, from left, front row: Noah Lee, Marissa Gomez, LeighAnne Russ, Lane Burnside, Daevon Givens, Kevin Weeks, Erica Gomez, Michael Boyd and Lance Jenkins; second row: Dalton Roberts, Tyrese Wright, Lee Riggs, Kenteira Jones, Jonah Matthews, Ashlynn Bell, Justin Allen and Tiara Cooper; and third row: Tazavior Hampton, Amanda Godbee, Alexandria Dickey, Cheyenne Westerman, Clayton Rogers, Shelby Davis, Abigail Tucker and assistant principal Tom Vanlandingham.
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BCMS Cubs with Character
     Burke County Middle School has named the following students "Cubs with Character" for the month of August. These students exemplified the character traits of punctuality, respect for self and respect for others. They are, from left, front row: sixthgraders Cameron Washington, Lee Moore, Alex Kelly, Shaquana Powell, Taylor Benning, Marquese Holmes, Malik Washington and Kadeshia Ready; middle row: seventh-graders Chasity Hall, Kari-Ann Lathrop, Joshua Boisson and Dalton Hukowski; and back row: eighth-graders Denise Godbee, Jessica Ahliel, Jamaree Smith, Shawn Abrams, Anthony Lassiter, Dennise Headrick, Tamichael Williams and Fay Barry. Not pictured are Caylan Key, Ahmad Gray, Muta' El, Joleshia Cooper, LaDon Walker and staff member Sharon Holloway.
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For the dogs
     Eighteen teenagers from Burke County High School's Interact Club spent Saturday washing cars for a cause. The club, which is sponsored by the Waynesboro Rotary Club and headed up by BCHS teacher Karen Reeves, has been partnering with the Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue for the past year. The funds raised will help pay for foster care and adoption services for animals rescued through the Old Fella group.
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Let the Good Times Roll
     Broadway performer and award winning New York cabaret star, Robert Ray brings his hit show "Let the Good Times Roll" to the Waynesboro Concert Series for one night only - Saturday, September 22 at 8 pm. The high-energy show kicks off the 2007-2008 series and will engage the whole family. At past performances in Atlanta, Moultrie and Highlands, NC, people have literally danced in the aisles to music made famous by Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Gladys Knight and Nat King Cole. The audience can expect to hear Ray and three of Atlanta's top cabaret performers, backed by a four-piece jazz ensemble as they pay tribute to some of American's best loved composers: Duke Ellington, George Gershwin and Johnny Mercer. The show will close with a rousing, sing-along gospel medley featuring favorites such as "Bridge Over Troubled Waters", "This Little Light of Mine" and "I'll Fly Away." Ray recently produced and directed "The 75th Anniversary of the Fox Theatre" in Atlanta and has produced 3 highly successful shows at The Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston. For ticket information, call 706-437-0023.
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Burke County FFA elects officers
From Staff Reports
      Burke County High School FFA members recently elected chapter officers for the 2007- 2008 school year. Hope Ward, a BCHS sophomore, was chosen by her peers to lead Burke County High School FFA as chapter president. Her goals for this year include being more active within the community and to also hold a chapter banquet so the members' accomplishments can be showcased.
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Community service celebrated by GCC
From Staff Reports
      Approximately 100 Georgia Clients Council (GCC) members and friends recently gathered to celebrate 31 years of community service and advocacy of the GCC. Waynesboro and Keysville members in attendance were Isabelle Harper (state secretary), Herman Brown, Talmadge Lodge, former State Rep.
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