No one plans to die when they're 32. Demetria Washington didn't. So the wife and mother couldn't believe it when doctors gravely told her of the cancer that was attacking her liver. Six months ago, the former Burke County High School cheerleader was the picture of health. More...
The Burke County Sheriff's Office made Christmas even more special for local children during the fifth annual "Shopping with the Sheriff" held last Thursday. The event provides each child with $50 and gives them the opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts with sheriff's office employees. More...
Georgia Power customers will see their electric bills go up, but not as much as the company had planned. Last week, the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) nearly cut in half the rate increase proposed by Georgia Power. Under the approved settlement, the average Georgia Power residential cus... More...
Half way around the world, a smile spreads across an American soldier's face and he thinks about Burke County, Georgia. He's not from here, but his fan club is based in Sardis. S.G.A. More...
2008 promises to be a year of both hope and challenge. The American people are beginning to show signs of weariness caused by unending foreign conflict, an uncertain economy, threats to the environment, consumer product safety and high gasoline prices. And that is just the top of the list. More...
The Burke County Middle School Cubs are rounding out their regular season schedule in style. The boys basketball team (6- 2, 5-1) played its final home game of the regular season last Wednesday and tamed the South Effingham Middle School Mustangs with a 44-7 victory. More...
A Waynesboro man was shot Friday afternoon, and his girlfriend's teenager is accused of pulling the trigger. Sammie Habersham, 51, was rushed to Medical College of Georgia just after 1 p.m. with two gunshots wounds. More...
Sara G. Howell, 73, of Midville entered into rest Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, at Trinity Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Midville Baptist Church with the Rev. Scott McKinney officiating. Interment followed at Midville City Cemetery. More...
Acting Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner announced that USDA began issuing payments last week to tens of thousands of farmers and ranchers across the country who suffered losses because of natural disasters. More...
Citizenship Sunday A Special Fifth Citizenship Sunday will be held 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, at the John I. Blackburn Worship Center located at 4778 Quaker Road in Keysville. The event, organized by Westminster Presbyterian Church, will include information on voting rights and requirements and r... More...
Oak Grove Oak Grove Baptist Church will hold its New Year's Eve service 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31. The Rev. Walter Dukes Sr., pastor, invites the public. Franklin Covenant Franklin Covenant Baptist Church will hold Watch Night services 10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31. More...
The humans had no idea we were watching them. We are Santa's reindeer, and we watch the children in Burke County for Santa all year long. We stay hidden in the woods most of the day. We usually come out early in the morning and late in the evening. More...
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