Test scores take a big leap
      We learned this week that 71 percent of BCHS juniors who took the Georgia High School Graduation Test passed it on the first try. That compares to only 59 percent last year. In addition, more than 25 percent scored at the "pass-plus" level, which means they did exceptionally well.
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Boss Hog Made the Big Leagues
      Competitors, sponsors, vendors and attendees are already looking forward to next year's Boss Hog Cookoff. That's because, by all accounts, this year's event was extremely well planned and carried out. Waynesboro has quickly risen to prominence in the world of big-time competitive barbecue events.
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Looking Back
      10 years ago: May 13, 1998 The Burke County Chamber of Commerce named the Henry Hopkins III family "Farm Family of the Year" at its annual Agricultural Appreciation Dinner. Former BCHS football star Mercedes Hamilton was named a captain of the University of Tennessee team.
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RFD
By Bonnie K. Taylor General Manager The True Citizen
      "Y'all have the hospitality down perfect. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Thank you!" I believe these comments from one of the participants summed up the sentiments of all who attended the Boss Hog Cook Off Friday and Saturday at Mr. Golf Carts Distribution Center.
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HIGH SCHOOL REUNIONS
Marshall Singeltary
      My friend, Bill, dropped by the office the other day. He and I have known each other since high school. Bill occasionally drops by when returning from visiting his mother in Millen. He now lives in Augusta, and we have had fun renewing our friendship.
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THE DRAFT FOR GOVERNOR
Bill Shipp
      The directors of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce should hire professional headhunters right now to interview candidates for governor in 2010. The decision of anticipated gubernatorial aspirant Johnny Isakson to remain in the national political realm and run again for U.S. senator is a terrible bl...
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OLD SCHOOL DAYS
Don Lively
      The two old brick buildings are at the center of a controversy over what to do with them but to me they represent a huge part of my past. My elementary and junior high schools, still looking dignified years later. Driving by the buildings now I'm reminded that I met people my first day of school ...
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THE SEXINESS OF FEARLESSNESS
Dixie Divas
      Flipping through the pages of People magazine, I saw where a guy with whom I once spent a week in Hawaii had been named as one of sexiest men in America. W e l l , imagine that. The memories of those ten days we spent snorkeling off the coast of Kaui then shopping and sunning in Maui came tumbl...
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Letters to the Editor
      Weekend events here compare to the best of best Editor: This community had two events this past weekend that brought attention to our area. Botsford Church sponsored a service by the Squire Parsons Trio that was an inspiration to all fortunate enough to have been in attendance.
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