'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...
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Extra help pays for students at risk
By Anne Marie Kyzer
      Sometimes a child just needs a little something extra ... a little extra nurturing, a little extra care. That's what Sam Adkins thinks, and apparently he's right. During his first year as principal at S.G.A. Elementary School, Adkins and several teachers and paraprofessionals showed what "somethi...
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Test continues to plague graduates
By Anne Marie Kyzer
      Some 224 graduation candidates were recognized at Burke County High School's graduation ceremony last week. While 180 graduates received diplomas, 44 were awarded certificates of performance instead, according to data from the school system.
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Local grad takes Mercer's top honor
From Staff Reports
      Christy Webb took home more than a Bachelor of Arts from the recent commencement at Mercer University. The Waynesboro resident received the top honor presented to an undergraduate of the university: the Louie D. Newton General Excellence Medal.
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Cities to enforce water restrictions
By Elizabeth Billips
      With no rain in sight, the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) is asking city officials to crack down on residents who won't follow state watering restrictions. In mid-April, Georgians were put on a Level 2 schedule that scales back outdoor watering and car washing to three days a week and pro...
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We did it!
      Edmund Burke Academy held its 36th graduation ceremony Monday, May 28, as parents, teachers, family and friends watched the Class of 2007 receive their diplomas. Casey Cox, left, and Hannah Harkins, two of the 39 seniors, share a triumphant moment.
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What if a plane crashed into Plant Vogtle?
      The Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Southern Nuclear Operating Company want to make sure that plant personnel and emergency response agencies know what to do if a plane actually did crash into the nuclear generating facility or if another disaster of such
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Vacation reading program begins
By MeShae Hankerson
      To kick off the 2007 Vacation Reading Program at area libraries, magical educator Chad Crews will be performing his "Reading Takes You Everywhere Safari Show." Crews is set to perform on June 1, at the Burke County Library at 10:30 a.m., the Midville Library at 2 p.m. and the Sardis Library at 4 p....
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Recipes from Louise
By Louise McClain Special to The True Citizen
      These light and tasty salads are summertime favorites and can become your favorites too. Pasta Crab Salad 4½ cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta 1 package (16 ounces) imitation crabmeat, flaked 1/3 cup each chopped celery, green pepper and onion ½ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise ½ ...
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