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May 30, 2007
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'FREEDOM IS NEVER FREE'
The memories of men and women who sacrificed for our country were honored Monday morning at the American Legion Post No. 120's Memorial Day Service. After remarks from Post 120 Commander J.D. Smith, County Commissioner Wayne Crockett and Waynesboro Mayor Jesse Stone, guest speaker Chief Warrant Off... More...
Jury to rule in jail hanging
By Elizabeth Billips

Next Friday, a jury will determine whether inmate Ezumer "Shorty" Palmer committed suicide in the Burke County Jail. Burke County Coroner Betty White will hold an inquest at the courthouse to examine evidence and question witnesses about Palmer's death. More...

Burke declared disaster area due to Easter freeze
By Anne Marie Kyzer

Burke County has been included in a disaster declaration due to freezing temperatures that struck Easter weekend. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's declaration makes producers in 158 counties in Georgia eligible for low-interest emergency loans. More...

Ranger warns of fire danger in Burke
By Elizabeth Billips

No burn' issued George Glenn snaps a twig from a dying pine and worries about forest fires. The chief ranger is still coughing from the two weeks he spent fighting the Sweat Farm Road fire in Waycross. He scoops up a handful of dirt behind the local Georgia Forestry Commission office and shakes ... More...

 News
•'A Place of Elegance'
As people strolled through Coradell's Wedding Chapel during its grand opening on Saturday, many echoed the same sentiment - "I cannot believe this is in Burke County." The chapel, which features a balcony, gazebo, deluxe honeymoon suites with Jacuzzis and an elaborate chapel with seating for 150, a... More...
•Extra help pays for students at risk
•Test continues to plague graduates
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 Editorial
•Welcome change
There are many of us who have felt from the beginning that the invasion of Iraq was a blunder of monumental proportions. There are millions more who have come to believe that, even if the initial reasons for going to war were valid, there is no reason to allow our troops to continue to be killed an... More...
•Cartoon
•RFD
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 Sports
•Athletes honored at banquet
Edmund Burke Academy held its annual spring sports banquet last Tuesday to honor athletes participating in baseball, track, golf and tennis. Members of the Lady Spartans basketball team who earned special recognition were, from left, Kasey Land, Most Improved and All-Region; Kitty Pierson, Christian... More...
•Grab and go
•Batter, batter … swing
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 For The Record
•IN MEMORY OF JOSHUA T. HUDSON
MISS ME, BUT LET ME GO It's been two years now It's so hard to let go. I still hear your voice I still can feel your touch. This is how I know you are the angel that watches over us. Love, Your Mom, Dad, Fran, Lloyd Jr., Timothy, Sharon, Kathan, Sherease and Cynthia Aunts and Uncles Granddad More...
•IN MEMORY OF BRYANT (PIG) SIMPSON
•Community mourns deaths of two children
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 Obituaries
•Mrs. Louise Godbee McGhan
Louise Godbee McGhan, 92, of Girard, Ga. passed away Thursday, May 17, 2007 in Baltimore, Md. Memorial graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 2, at Burke Memorial Gardens. The Rev. John Raborn will officiate. She was a daughter of the late W. King and Agnes D. Godbee of Girard... More...
•Mrs. Joie 'Emma' Allen
•Lt. McArthur Abrams
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 Fields & Yields
•Cotton prevented planting situation
In the Furrow
Dry soil conditions across Georgia have cotton growers in a pickle. It is recommended that cotton be planted by May 31 in the Coastal Plain of Georgia. Cotton is a very expensive crop to produce and many of these expenses occur prior to or at planting. Because of this current situation, not plan... More...
•Mosquito life cycle
•Skin-Safe Fun in the Sun Family & Consumer Science News
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 Burke Happenings
•Burke Happenings
Midville reunion All former students or teachers of Midville schools are invited to the Midville reunion Friday, June 8, at McKinney's Pond. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7. CPR training The Center for New Beginnings will hold CPR training 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, at Firs... More...
•Burke County Agricultural Calendar of Events
•Burke County 4-H Calendar Dates
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 Church News
•Church News
Brown Grove Brown Grove Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School Monday-Friday, June 4-8, from 6-8:30 nightly. The public is invited. First McCanaan First McCanaan Baptist Church will hold annual revival services today (Wednesday, May 30) through Friday, June 1, at 7:30 nightly. More...
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 People
•Cards of Thanks
With sincere hearts and deep appreciation, we extend to each of you a loving "Thank You" for all the love and generosity you have shown to our family during this time of loss. May God continue to bless you. The Bush Family Lottie Bush - Ruth Rev. John H. More...
•People in the News
•Getting better every day
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 School News
•Little grads
The children enrolled in the Burke County High School Preschool Laboratory completed their studies and will advance to school in the fall. The children celebrated with a graduation program Thursday, May 3, in the childcare lab. Pictured are, from left, front row: teacher Sheila Hudson, Corniyah Free... More...
•Middle school students honored
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