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January 3, 2007
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A look into the world of renowned shooting-dog trainer, Harold Ray
By Elizabeth Billips Associate Editor
It was a clear October night in 1959 when the skinny 17-year-old stumbled off the southbound Greyhound in front of Johnson’s Service Station. He’d sat on that bus for two solid days, twiddling his thumbs through stops in every two-bit town from Maryland to Georgia. More...
2007 brings new teen driving law
By Diana Royal Staff Writer

With the new year comes a new law for Georgia teens – one that could save their lives but might weigh heavily on their parents’ pocketbooks. Joshua’s Law went into effect on Monday, and with its passage, no drivers under the age of 17 can obtain a Class D driver’s license without first completing ... More...

A fresh start

Christian Shane ZaRyan Evans claimed the honor of the first baby born in Burke County in 2007. Ivie Evans gave birth to her baby boy by cesarean section at 8 p.m. Monday night. Grandparents Curtis and Tasha Jones couldn’t be more proud of their first grandbaby. “I’ve been wanting a grandbaby for a ... More...

 News
•Local minister teaches a skill, passes on an appreciation
As he looks around his wood shop, Rev. Henry Erwin eyes creations that others can’t see. Beyond the dust dancing and the sunbeams, he sees lamps, bowls and picture frames waiting for him to carve them from the large slabs of wood and weathered logs leaning about his backyard haven. More...
•IRS begins implementing extenders legislation; works to help taxpayers
•Midville residents to see tax hike
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 Editorial
•President Gerald R. Ford
The death and national mourning of former President Gerald R. Ford was largely overshadowed by other events over the New Year holiday weekend. More...
•Looking Back
•Political Cartoon
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 Sports
•Bears ready for heart of the season
Gearing up for the push through the region-heavy part of the basketball season, the Burke County Bears took their 8-0 record to Bluffton, S.C. and played some of the best teams in the Southeast. They went 1-2 at the Bluffton Holiday Tournament Dec. 28-30. More...
•Marchman leads team to championship
•First deer
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 For The Record
•Arrests expected in Sardis drive-by
One man was hit in a drive-by shooting last Wednesday, and two others were injured in fights involving bricks, bottles and cue sticks. Deshaziur Rouse, 25, was shot in the forearm while standing outside the Social Club in Sardis. More...
•Grounded beef
•Police on hunt for armed robber
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 Obituaries
•Mrs. Tommie J. Frazier
Mrs. Tommie J. Frazier, 71, of Waynesboro died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006 at Burke Medical Center. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, in the Chapel of DeLoach-Kennedy Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Dixon officiating. Interment followed at Burke Memorial Gardens. More...
•Mr. Gerald Willard “Bill” Aldridge
•Mr. Olin M. Blackstone Sr.
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 Fields & Yields
•In the Furrow
Review B.t. Refuge Guidlines for Corn
Corn producers need to review the refuge guidelines before making final corn variety selections. This issue has arisen due to demand and the limited seed supply of many corn varieties for the 2007 growing season. More...
•Dixon named to attend HOBY leadership seminar
•Burke County Agricultural Calendar of Events
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 Burke Happenings
•Burke Happenings
Genealogical society The Burke County Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, at the Burke County Library. The speaker will be Ginger Bolton, whose presentation will be about the World War II Veteran Oral History Project. The public is invited. More...
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 Church News
•Church News
Roberson Grove Roberson Grove Baptist Church will hold “Talk Time” beginning with a 9 a.m. breakfast Saturday, Jan. 6. Jeff Price of Humana Medicare and Medicaid in Atlanta will be the special guest. The Rev. Alvin Lewis Jr., pastor, invites the public. More...
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 People
•The way the cookie crumbles
Employees of First National Bank (FNB) of Waynesboro got out their aprons to help Wimberly House’s after school program. The bank staff personally donated everything from soccer balls to notebook paper to help fulfill the program’s Christmas wish list, More...
•Youmans wins UDC essay contests
•Waynesboro residents receive Gartland Service Awards
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 School News
•Students invited to participate in state Habitats for Wildlife poster contest
What are vibrantly colored and depict the theme “Habitats for Wildlife: Make a Difference in Your Own Schoolyard?” – the 17th Annual Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest entries. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), The State Botanical Garden of Georgia ... More...
•Wal-Mart awards grants
•Educators get A+ grants
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