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August 27, 2008

WELCOME HOME CHARLIE BATTERY

The homecoming of Charlie Battery was celebrated Sunday afternoon at a ceremony held in Waynesboro. The Georgia Army National Guard Battery C 1/214th Field Artillery unit recently returned from a 12-month deployment. The soldiers spent about nine months in Iraq, where they were assigned to Camp Bucca to monitor detainees, according to unit commander Capt. Clint Johnson. More...

School employees to take fewer trips

BOE conflicts on cuts

By Anne Marie Kyzer annemariek@thetruecitizen.com

Burke County Public Schools officials are putting the brakes on discretionary travel this year, but expenses may still increase. Superintendent Linda Bailey said she has already put employees on notice and won't be rubber-stamping many optional trips. More...

Biofuel research growing in Burke County

By Anne Marie Kyzer annemariek@thetruecitizen.com

Research in Burke County could help local farmers cash in on the green energy revolution. The University of Georgia is studying crops for biofuel production at its research center outside of Midville. Since the Southeast Georgia Research and Education Center was brought back in full force, scientists have harnessed funding to study crops best suited for energy production. More...

Breaking News

•	Waynesboro resident killed in jet ski accident

A Waynesboro woman died around 6 p.m. when her jet ski went over the Savannah River dam... More...

•	Jeremy Long denied bond

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News

•	Ag research center reopening celebrated

Burke County is officially back on the map for major agricultural research. The revival of the Southeast Georgia Research and Education Center near Midville was celebrated last Wednesday by University of Georgia officials, scientists and area farmers at a grand reopening ceremony. More...

•	Barbeque, free health fair slated for Aug. 30-31

•	Celebrity Waiter Night to wage battle between sexes

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Editorial

•	Governor takes gold in the blame game

If finger pointing were an Olympic sport, Georgia has a serious gold medal contender under the Capitol's gold dome. Faced with a revenue shortfall, Governor Sonny Perdue has postponed payment of the homeowners tax relief grants, a $428 million budget item, to local governments. More...

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Sports

•	Bears open season against Effingham County Friday

The Bears need to toughen up Friday night. Burke County High School will play the season opener against the Effingham County Rebels, and head coach Eric Parker said his team needs to get physical if they want to beat the AAAA school. More...

•	Spartans prepare for battle

•	One-point disappointers

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For The Record

•	'Catfish' wanted by police

Waynesboro police need the public's help netting a man they call "Catfish." Arthur "Catfish" Tolbert is wanted on a felony arrest warrant for allegedly stealing numerous tools from a local woodworker and pastor earlier this summer. More...

•	Teen injured in accidental shooting

•	Augusta robbery tied to Burke residents

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Obituaries

•	Mr. Thomas B. Cates, Jr.

Mr. Thomas B. Cates, Jr., age 71, of Waynesboro, Ga., entered into eternal rest at his residence on Aug. 19, 2008. Mr. Cates was a native of Burke County, the son of the late Kathleen Chaplin Cates and Thomas Burton Cates Sr. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and the American Legion both of Waynesboro. Mr. Cates was a veteran of the U.S. More...

•	Mrs. Mary Cline

•	Mr. Richard T. Harper

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Fields & Yields

•	In the Furrow

Peanut Water Requirements

A lot of the local peanut crop is in the very critical water requirement stage during the month of August. The recent rains have helped improve crop conditions. Most have welcomed the rain and look forward to more. Especially if their fungicide and insect control programs were up to par. More...

•	Burke County Agricultural Calendar of Events

•	Home & Garden Tips

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Burke Happenings

•	Burke Happenings

Bake sale The women's group of Vidette Methodist Church will hold a bake sale 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at Harveys Supermarkets. Items include cakes, pies, brownies and more. Proceeds benefit Linda Horton, who is in need of a liver transplant. More...

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Church News

•	Church News

Noah Ebenezer Noah Ebenezer Central Baptist Association will meet 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at Jones Grove Baptist Church. The Rev. James Strowbridge is the moderator, and the Rev. Melvin Habersham is pastor. More...

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People

•	Jameson Inn continues to satisfy customers

The Jameson Inn hotel brand was once again ranked No. 1 in customer satisfaction nationwide in its segment through the second quarter of 2008, according to the Market Metrix Hospitality Index (MMHI). Jameson Inn has earned this ranking every year for the past four years. More...

•	Delivering students more than 45 years

•	Books, buses, business

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