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Texas Lobster Takeover
Armadillos multiply along with problems for homeowners
Troy Smith wakes up at 3 a.m. and throws on some clothes. Rifle in hand, he walks out the back door of his Huntington Place home and hears a rustle. Smith takes aim at the trouble-making intruder and fires. He's dead on target. More...
On His Own Two Feet
Local boy receives help from Shriners Hospital
By Diana Royal Staff Writer

A chance meeting at a fish fry produced a miracle for Jennifer Wilson and her 5-year-old son, Landon Moats. More...

Infant's death to be re-examined
By Diana Royal Staff Writer

Infant Kenyoun Tyrekee Mack has been dead now for more than four years, and the case involving his death is still pending. In September 2007, the case was brought before State Court Judge Jerry Daniel, who now says his court will reexamine it after learning the infant's death was caused by other reasons than those stated in court. More...

2007 Empty Stocking Fund Goal: $25,000

This past week's contributions include: Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Roberts, $100 In memory of Vera Umpleby, $100 Week total: $200 Money to date: $22,085.60 Send donations to: Waynesboro Jaycees' Empty Stocking Fund P.O. More...

 News
• article has image Bird dogs sniff out trail to Burke
Burke County's bird dog population will increase exponentially this week as the annual field trials begin at Di- Lane Plantation. The Georgia Field Trial Association will begin running the Georgia Derby Championship today (Jan. 2), according to secretary/ treasurer Nell Mobley. More...
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 Editorial
• A candid assessment
Looking back over the last four years, I want to thank the citizens of Waynesboro for allowing me the opportunity to serve them as their mayor. I also want to thank the members of City Council, volunteer board and commission members, the City's administrative staff, and the City's dedicated employees for making this a period of progress for Waynesboro. More...
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 For The Record
• Teen shot, then arrested
A Sardis teenager who was accidentally shot by his father on Christmas day has been arrested for aggravated assault. Daniel Nelson, 16, was transported to the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) around 2 p.m. Christmas after a fight with his father ended in gunfire. More...
• Teenage gunman still sought
• Pedestrian hit on Highway 305
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 Obituaries
• Mrs. Eleanor B. Johnson
Mrs. Eleanor B. Johnson of Waynesboro, wife of Mr. Charlie E. Johnson Jr., entered into rest Monday, Dec. 24, 2007 at the University Hospital. Memorial services were held Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Waynesboro with the Rev. Marshall Singletary officiating. More...
• Chester R. Nash, Sr.
• Bruce Lee Anderson Jr.
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 Fields & Yields
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Pneumonia in Beef Cattle
Changes in temperatures and moisture levels over the past 2 weeks have increased the risk for pneumonia in cattle across Burke County. The term pneumonia means inflammation of the lungs. The disease process will result in damage to the animal's lungs that will reduce its ability to breathe, reduce feed intake and increase feed conversion. More...
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• Burke County 4-H Calendar Dates
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 Burke Happenings
• Burke Happenings
Bring one for the chipper Drop your live/dead Christmas trees off at your convenience at the Georgia Power Headquarters Office on Woodland Road in Waynesboro to be recycled. This environmental service project is sponsored by the Citizens of Georgia Power, Waynesboro Chapter. More...
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 Church News
• Church News
San Clair Missionary The San Clair Missionary Baptist Church deacons will present "Working Within the Twelve Tribes," 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19. The Rev. Dr. David Kemp Sr. and Brinson Hill and Rock Creek Baptist churches will be special guests. More...
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 People
• article has image Couple celebrates wedding anniversary
Thomas and Gloria Bates celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with family and friends on Friday, Dec. 21, 2007. More...
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 School News
• article has image DARE Graduations
BES Essay Winners Among the winners of the DARE essay contest at Blakeney Elementary School were, left to right, first row: Brenda Bell, Caleb Mallard, Treyben Roberson, Oshjiah Cancer, Jessica Taylor and Corporal Cindy Crocker; second row: Sgt. More...
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