Burke Happenings
      Youth Explosion 2007 Youth Explosion 2007 will be held at Padgett's Farm 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 8-9. AJ Reed will be the keynote speaker, and other appearances include Canton Jones, Melvin Adams (former Harlem Globetrotter), Shawn Patrick Williams, Dr. Kim Klaudt, Jack Williams...
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Saxon performs in Japan
      Courtland Saxon recently performed in Japan with the Gospel Voices of Jackson, Miss. The multi-ethnic choir consists of 18 members and were featured in a two-week concert circuit from May 16-29. Selections from the group included traditional, contemporary and Black gospel styles.
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Garden Club elects officers
     The Burkeland Garden Club's new officers were installed at the club's recent meeting. The 2007-2008 officers include, left to right, president Nancy Buttermark, vice president Jeanette Click, recording secretary Barbara Mercer, corresponding secretary Cindy Oellerich and treasurer Betty Black. Ann H...
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Waynesboro guardsman honored
     Sergeant Angdris Brigham, left, of Waynesboro, received a Defender of Freedom Certificate in recognition for his recent service in Iraq with the 214th Security Force. This was Brigham's second deployment to Iraq. Brigham, a fire control specialist with Battery A, 1st Battalion, 214th Field Artillery...
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The biggest loser
     Edward Thomas beat out 25 co-workers to become Burke Medical Center's biggest loser. During the 12-week weight loss competition, Thomas lost 18 lbs. and 3.5 percent of his body fat. He won more than $500 for his winning effort. Runners-up were Joyce Sapp and Denise Griffin who lost 14 lbs. each.
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Blood drive exceeds expectations
     Students in Beverly Tippens' health occupations class were thrilled after hosting a successful blood drive at Burke County High School in April. The class set a goal to obtain 40 units of blood but far exceeded their goal by collecting 76 units. Pictured are, from left, front row: Julie Criswell, He...
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Back in seventh grade
     Nick White, a 1999 graduate of Burke County High School, returned to his old seventh grade classroom at Burke County Middle School to talk to students about good behavior and respect for teachers. He's pictured with his former teacher Carol Clark and her current students Matthew Card and Eddie Saxon...
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Town & County
     Three members of Town & Country Woman's Club attended the state Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) meeting in Atlanta recently and brought back two awards - a "1737" award and certificate of recognition. Alice Montgomery also received first place for her smocking. The clubs donated $61,000 ...
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New set of wheels
     Brandi Utley and Eric Lodge stand next to the new bicycles they won in Waynesboro Primary School's Accelerated Reader Program. They were two of the students who earned in excess of 100 points which entered them in the drawing for the bikes, purchased by the school through a Wal-Mart grant. According...
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Brownies give back to community
      The Edmund Burke Academy Brownies worked all year to earn $250.00. Earlier this month, they gave it all back to their school to help build a new kindergarten/primary school building. Leaders say the girls made the contribution as "an expression of thanks for allowing them a place to meet, learn...
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Jurors drawn for Superior Court
      Jurors have been drawn for the April 2007 term of Superior Court criminal/civil session with Judge Duncan D. Wheale presiding. Jurors are to report Wednesday, May 30, at 9 a.m. The list of jurors includes Robin Y. Baxley of Waynesboro; Carol Ann Gresham, Keysville; Felisa D. Lewis, Waynesboro; A...
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Birth
      Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cox III announce the birth of their son, Joe Franklin, born Marcy 6, 2007 at Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon. He was born at 11:15 p.m. He weighed 8 pounds 6.9 ounces and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Johnson of Waynesboro and Mr. and Mrs. Joe...
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On target
     Six Burke County teens advanced in the Georgia SAFE program's Target Challenge Weekend at Rock Eagle 4-H center May 12. The boys, all juniors and seniors in the modified trap competition, were led by coach David Hogan, left. Qualifying for the state level competition were team members, second from l...
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