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April 25, 2007
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The Lady Bears claimed two region championships this past week, securing their spots in the state competitions for track and golf. The Burke County High School girls' track team ran away with their region title Saturday, posting nearly double the points of the runners-up. Lequita Brady is shown run... More...

While the Burke County Board of Commissioners voted not to have animal control, one South Carolina woman is determined to see it enforced here. Lisa Williams has gone as far as to question the religious beliefs of county administrator Merv Waldrop since the commission's April meeting. More...

The GBI is almost finished investigating two high profile cases in Burke County. According to Gary Nicholson, Special Agent in Charge of the Thomson GBI office, he will soon begin compiling case files on the two cases - an alleged rape at Burke County High School and an alleged theft at the Burk... More...

If Seth Paulk were the mayor of Waynesboro, he'd try to get more businesses to open downtown and he'd provide the police with search dogs. He'd also put more focus on the town's rich history and work hard to renovate older buildings. More...

Woodland Terrace apartments could get a facelift in 2008. Monday, Ben Elbe of Rea Development Company told city council the 30-unit complex will be completely remodeled if the Georgia Department of Community Affairs awards them tax credits for the project. More...
The True Citizen has a birthday this week. Its first issue was on April 28, 1882 - 125 years ago this Saturday. The newspaper was started by the Sullivan brothers, local printers, as "a new candidate for public favor. More...
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The region track meet lasted two days, but by the end of the first, the Lady Bears practically had the trophy in the bag. By the time the first race was over on Saturday, there was no chance another school could catch the girls from Burke County. The other teams were left racing for second. More...
A hunt for stolen railroad ties led Norfolk Southern employees to what might have been a makeshift dog fighting ring. Employees found their cross ties last Wednesday in a wooded section of the right-ofway behind the Lee Street housing project. The ties were stacked to make a small wall and had a... More...
Dr. Charles Newton McGee Sr., 84, of Sardis, beloved husband of the late Lelia Josey McGee, entered into rest S a t u r d a y , April 21, 2007 at Sunrise Assisted Living. Family and friends were asked to assemble for the graveside services at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, at Sardis Baptist Church C... More...
BCMS The Burke County Middle School council meeting will be 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26, at the school. For more information, contact the school at 706-554-3532. Virginia Tech Tragedy The staff of DeLoach- Kennedy Funeral Home in Waynesboro and Hephzibah would like for you to sign the register... More...
Sunrise - November 21, 1919 Sunset - April 24, 2006 It has been one year since God called you home. I miss you very much. Your Loving Sister Lottie Lewis and Family More...
It's spring and now is the time to stock up on those sweet Vidalia onions. Vidalia onions are best when eaten during their short season from April to mid- June. However, they may be stored by placing them in old, clean, sheer pantyhose. Just tie a knot between each onion, hang in a cool, dry, well-... More...

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