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Keysville Nursing Home receives Excellence in Action award after ranking in top 5 percent By Elizabeth Billips L ois Parrish didn't like nursing homes. When she was just a girl, her mother, a gospel music performer, would drag her along every weekend to sing for the old folks. "It was terrible," she recalls, glancing back toward Keysville Nursing Home where she spends most of her days now. "I remember p... More ... Hasan announces candidacy for state house seat By Anne Marie Kyzer Staff Writer The race to represent Burke County and portions of Richmond County in the Georgia House of Representatives will have more competition the next go round. A.K. Hasan of Augusta has announced his intentions to run for the District 123 seat, which is currently held by Gloria Frazier of Hephzibah. Fra... More ...
The "Skinner House" came down piece by piece Monday afternoon, as a bulldozer picked through the architecture, demolishing the home's hardwood flooring and wrought iron railings, much to the dismay of several onlookers. More ... Outlook for next growing season appears green By Anne Marie Kyzer Staff Writer As Burke County farmers develop budgets for next year, they're seeing something unusual - a profit. For the first time in about a decade, commodity prices have reached a level that should deliver returns on variable costs for most major row crops, if prices continue as economists predict. More ... Company seeks to spread more sludge in Burke County EPD accepting public comment By Anne Marie Kyzer Staff Writer An Arkansas-based waste management company is looking to bring more wastewater treatment sludge to Burke County. Terra Renewal Services has submitted an application to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to add nine additional sites, which include 719 acres. More ... Jurors drawn for Superior Court Jurors have been drawn for the October 2007 term of Superior Court criminal/civil session with Judge Carl C. Brown Jr. presiding. Jurors are to report Monday, Dec. 3, at 10 a.m. The list of jurors includes Porschea Charnae Kenchen of Waynesboro; Cartina Marie Hankerson, Waynesboro; Thomas Mack ... More ... Rosemont to present Christmas musical drama From Staff Reports Rosemont Heights Baptist Church will present a musical drama this weekend that creatively reinforces the significance of Christmas. More than 70 choir and church members are involved in bringing the performances to the community. More ...
The second annual Christmas Open House was held at Ogeechee Pottery in Midville last Saturday and Sunday. Wade and Pam Franklin, left, package pottery items purchased by Eddie Taylor of Waynesboro. The Franklins said the turnout was good and they look forward to next year's event. More ...
Local business owners and community leaders gathered at Frames & Things recently for conversation and breakfast treats for Coffee Before Hours. More ...
Burke County deputies fingerprinted more than 60 local youngsters at Wal-Mart Saturday, including 10-year-old Ashely Diaz who is pictured with Sgt. Dedric Smith. Sheriff Greg Coursey said the free service was offered as a community service. More ... Commissioners honored for senior programs From Staff Reports The Burke County Board of Commissioners was recently recognized for its commitment to senior citizens by the CSRA Coalition of Advocates for the Aging. More ... Time running out to earn tax credits on home energy improvements From Staff Reports Taxpayers may be eligible for tax credits of up to $500 if they've improved their home's energy efficiency this year. But they better hurry since the improvements must be made no later than December 31. More ... Snow in the forecast for Christmas on Liberty By Diana Royal Staff Writer Downtown Waynesboro will have a snowy surprise this Friday, Nov. 30, for the annual Christmas on Liberty Square. Bring a carrot, a scarf or anything creative to First Liberty Market and decorate your own snowman at the DOOR (Downtown Organization of Retailers) sponsored Winter Wonderland. More ...
Wilkins-Hagood House 207 East 8th Street The Wilkins-Hagood House was built by Major William Wilkins between 1880 and 1890 when he moved from Louisville to Waynesboro to be closer to his daughter. The house is now owned by the First United Methodist Church and is used for church functions. Created in the shades of Monticello with the dom... More ... Do Not Call List is free for Georgians From Staff Reports The Georgia Public Service Commission reminds consumers there is no charge to be on the Georgia Do Not Call List. But, the Commission continues to receive checks from consumers wishing to have their telephone number(s) added to the list. More ...
By Anne Marie Kyzer Staff Writer A popular Christian quilt display will be presented this Saturday as part of a Christmas luncheon hosted by the Edmund Burke Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolu- tion. More ...
Junior Girl Scouts from Troop 734 in Sardis recently baked ten batches of "Best Ever Dog Cookies" and donated them to Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue. The girls had a great time baking these treats that "smelled good enough to eat". More ...
The Georgia Client Council and Waynesboro City Council Ward 2, represented by member-elect Herman Brown and member James "Chick" Jones, teamed up to donate Thanksgiving dinner to several local families. More ...
Citizens of Georgia Power (Waynesboro) got an early present for the 2008 Relay for Life Campaign. CGP gave the American Cancer Society an early boost of $2,500 to begin the 2008 year. More ...
Former resident Roy Chance helped make Thanksgiving happy for a few Burke County families, with a little help from Burke Community Partnership (BCP). More ...
Beverly Tippens' Health Occupations class hosted a blood drive at the high school Monday, Nov. 12. Collecting 55 units of blood, the students were very excited about their great success and all the people they would be helping. More ... |
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