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December 17, 2008  RSS feed
Santa Claus is coming to town
Edmund Burke Academy kindergartners were thrilled when Santa took time off to pay a visit during the school's annual Christmas program yesterday (Tuesday). From left, Hayden Oliver, Austin Layer and JC Ellison celebrate the big guy's arrival. More...
Junior college may put campus in Waynesboro
By Anne Marie Kyzer annemariek@thetruecitizen.com

Burke County residents who attend junior college may soon be able to skip the commute. East Georgia College (EGC) officials are interested in establishing a satellite campus in Waynesboro, according to college spokesperson Norma Woods. More...

Jobless rate still rising
By Elizabeth Billips lizbillips@yahoo.com

Georgia's unemployment rate is soaring at 7 percent, and Burke County's has risen to 9. According to figures released by the Georgia Department of Labor (DOL), nearly 75,500 laid-off workers filed first-time unemployment claims in November - up 54.7 percent from this time last year. More...

City council tables decision on retirement community
By Elizabeth Billips lizbillips@yahoo.com

A decision will have to wait on whether to give a Dunwoody developer the zoning change he needs to move ahead with plans for a retirement community. More...

Waynesboro Police

The following arrests and citations were reported by the Waynesboro Police Department for the past week: Sunday, Dec. 7 • Thomasina Lachell Smith, 29, of 803 Davis Road, Apt. More...

Football standouts receive trophies

Burke County football players who tallied big numbers this season for the Bears were recognized last week. Each of the standouts was named as an offensive, defensive or special teams player of the game for one or more of Burke County's contests this fall. The award was sponsored by William Mizell Ford and Best Country 94.9 FM. More...

 News
• National amateur invitational
Top dogs to compete at Smith Farms
The nation's best amateur shooting dogs will be in Burke County this weekend, along with their owners and handlers. The National Amateur Shooting Dog Invitational will be held in Shell Bluff, Dec. 19-21. More...
• Solicitor's office employee retires after 27 years
• article has image Reward posted for information on arson
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 Editorial
• The Little Christmas Tree That Decorated Itself
(Editor's note: The following Christmas story was written many years ago by the late Roy F. Chalker Sr.) Once upon a time, just before Christmas, there was a little tree, one of many, in a group being sold to eager families for their very own Christmas trees. More...
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 Sports
• article has image Burke County coach headed to Grovetown
A Burke County administrator has accepted the athletic director's position at Columbia County's newest high school. T o d d Booker, currently an assistant principal and quarterbacks coach at Burke County High, will head to Grovetown High School next school term. More...
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• article has image Lady Bears still reaching
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 For The Record
• Sylvania man jailed for sex crimes against teen
A Sylvania man has been jailed for fondling a Waynesboro teenager. William DeLaney Barrs, 35, was arrested last Tuesday on charges of sexual battery and cruelty to children in the third degree, as well as parole violation. More...
• Jailer arrested for second DUI
• Driver hits pole, fractures neck
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 Obituaries
• Mr. Robert Clinton Keesee Jr.
Mr. Robert Clinton Keesee Jr., 53, of Hephzibah, Ga., entered into rest Dec. 9, 2008, at Heritage Healthcare of the Old Capitol. Graveside Services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at Hillcrest Memorial Park with Pastor Ken Young officiating. More...
• Mrs. Helen Boardman Wimberly
• Mr. Sidney Griffin Jr.
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 Fields & Yields
• For peanut producers
Nominations sought for new award
A new award will recognize a young farmer excelling in peanut production. The Georgia Peanut Commission is accepting applications for Outstanding Young Peanut Farmer, which will be based on overall farm operation, environ- mental and stewardship practices and leadership and community activities. The winner will be announced at the 2009 Georgia Peanut Farm Show in January. More...
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 Burke Happenings
• Burke Happenings
Class of '90 The Burke County Comprehensive High School Class of 1990 will meet 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at the Burke County Library. Call or email Pamala (Bell) Williams at 706-799-6290 or amethyste_p@yahoo.com for more information. More...
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 Church News
• Church News
Watkinsville Watkinsville Baptist Church will hold a Christmas extravaganza 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20. Melaine Howard and Angela Bing will be worship leaders, and Sisters For Life will lead the praise service. Also, a candlelight service will be held Sunday, Dec. 21, with Sunday School beginning at 4 p.m. and communion following at 5. More...
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 People
• Birth
Jeniffer Jolene Grace Oglesby Joe Oglesby and Rosanna Bolton announce the birth of their daughter, Jeniffer Jolene Grace Oglesby, born Nov. 5, 2008, at 4:47 p.m. She was delivered at Burke Medical Center by Dr. Mark Gresham and weighed 4 pounds, 1 ounce. More...
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• article has image Jenkins, Wimberly honored for service
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