Waynesboro police are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the man who robbed Sonic at gunpoint Friday morning. According to investigator Claude Wade, a masked man walked into the fast food kitchen just before opening time, then forced two employees into a back ... More...

Ice cream lovers now have a good excuse to grab a spoon and dig in. Every time they pick up a carton of Blue Bell Creameries' newest flavor, Centennial Cupcake, they'll be helping the 4-H Club. More...

Last week's event honoring Georgia Court of Appeals Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr. produced a gathering of legal firepower unprecedented in this county. More...

I drive to Augusta three to four times a week on Highway 25 - why are there no workmen on the first six to seven miles going north? Can someone explain to me why a DUI carries more of a fine and punishment than someone caught with the possession of illegal drugs. More...

The Lady Cubs have done it again. For the third straight year, the Burke County Middle School girls track team won the Coastal Empire Region championship, beating out nine other schools for the title. More...

Three cousins were shot Friday night when someone opened fire on their van with an assault rifle. According to Police Chief Karl E. Allen, the most seriously injured was 20-year-old Coleman Hankerson who was shot in the back. More...

Waynesboro, Ga. – Mr. W.H. “PeeWee” Harper, Sr. 96, husband of the late Mrs. Fannie McNorrill Harper entered into rest Saturday, April 12, 2008 at the Burke County Medical Center. Graveside services will be held (today) Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 4:00 P.M. in Burke Memorial Gardens with Reverend W... More...

Container gardening has been practiced by different cultures for thousands of years. The Egyptians, Greeks and Romans all realized the benefits of planting in containers. Containers are ideal for planting when ground space is unavailable or undesirable. Tender plants can be moved indoors in incl... More...

First National Bank and Good Day Café are teaming up to support the Center for New Beginnings. This Thursday, they'll host a putting tournament outside the downtown restaurant - with all the green going to the non-profit center, which provides therapy for autistic and other special needs ... More...

Johnson Grove The S&B Deacon Brotherhood Union of Johnson Grove Baptist Church in Hiltonia will celebrate its 20th anniversary 4 p.m. Saturday, April 19. The public is invited. Brown Grove Brown Grove Baptist Church will celebrate the 10th pastoral anniversary of the Rev. Clary Dishmond Jr. 2 ... More...

Kenny Clarke and Pam Herrington of Millen and Marie Lank of Statesboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Tami Christine Clarke, to Craig Allen Brackin, son of Harold and Joy Brackin of Millen. The wedding is planned for 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at West Millen Baptist Church, wi... More...

Local Relay for Life teams gave youngsters something to cheer about recently. The Waynesboro Primary School and Antioch Rock Creek Baptist Church teams sponsored a cheer clinic March 15 to raise money for their American Cancer Society's annual campaign. The Burke County Middle School cheerleaders sp... More...