The promise of a new day echoed from the streets of Washington, D.C., to the rural dirt roads of Burke County Tuesday. Barack Obama took the oath of office and became the 44th President of the United States and the first African- American to hold the nation's highest post. More...
Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.'s memory was celebrated and his call to action echoed during a ceremony at the city park Monday afternoon. Following the annual procession through downtown, the Rev. Peter Sparks of Watkinsville Missionary Baptist Church paid tribute to the progress Dr. King sparked through his efforts. Rev. Sparks also highlighted Dr. More...
The Burke County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education chose its leaders for the 2009 year at their January meetings held last week. Wayne Crockett was chosen to serve as chairman of the county commission, while Alphonso Andrews was voted vice-chairman. More...
The baby-boomers had their shot and the results were mixed. Bill Clinton will be remembered for an administration that succeeded on many fronts but was marred by his personal failings. George W. Bush, while widely recognized as an excellent husband and father, failed as president in ways too numerous to mention. More...
The Bears are looking for some region wins. The Burke County boys (7-6, 1-4) lost region ballgames to Washington County and Thomson over the weekend. But with both games lost in the last seconds, head coach Purvis Dukes maintains that his players have the ability to compete with any team in the region. More...
A Waynesboro man is tired of being burglarized ... and is willing to put his money where his mouth is. According to investigator Claude Wade of the Waynesboro Police Department, the victim's Savannah Avenue home was ransacked Friday morning after burglars broke a window near the front door. More...
David "Pops" Ray "Mac" McCracken, 79, of Hephzibah, Ga., entered into rest on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, at his home. He was born in Thomson, Ga., on Sept. 1 5 , 1 9 2 9 , to the late Bob and Mar- jorie Williams McCracken. Mr. McCracken retired after many years of working as a diesel mechanic. He was a veteran of the U.S. More...
Aphids can be found in wheat any time during the growing season. Factors such as the cold temperatures we have just experienced can affect the timing of their infestations. More...
Class of '90 The Burke County Comprehensive High School Class of 1990 will meet 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, at the Burke County Library. Call Pamala (Bell) Williams at 706-799-6290 or email amethyste_p@yahoo.com. Class of '89 The Burke County High School Comprehensive Class of 1989 will meet 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Burke County Library. More...
Williams Grove Williams Grove Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 36th Usher's Anniversary 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25. The Rev. Dr. David Kemp Sr. and Antioch Rock Creek Baptist Church ushers will be in charge of the service. More...
Dr. and Mrs. G. Al Wright Jr. are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Jonathan Wright, to Crystal Meredith of Evans. The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Donna Meredith and the granddaughter of Elbert and Katherine Russell of Evans. More...
Faith Christian Academy has released its honor roll list for the third six weeks grading period. Students named to the A honor roll are: First grade: Aaron Goodwin, Brenda Mancera, Ashton Phillips, Shelby Quick, More...
Public's help needed to solve burglaries