A former First National bookkeeper will spend up to four years in prison and the rest of her life paying back the more than halfmillion dollars she stole. Last Friday, Linda Burch appeared in a federal courtroom in Augusta, accompanied by her husband, adult children and nearly two dozen family members, friends and neighbors. More...
I n just three years of competitive motocross racing, 13-year-old Dalton Quick of Waynesboro has powered his way to victory. Dalton frequently made the 100 mile trek to Durhamtown Plantation in Union Point to practice and compete in the 2008 Motocross Fall Series Championship. More...
They can be seen everywhere - teenagers with the earphones to their MP3 players dangling from their lobes. They're listening at the mall, on the street and in the car. Now, they're being encouraged to listen to MP3 players at Burke County High School. More...
Jimmy Dixon ended a distinguished career as a member of the Burke County Commission last month, retiring after more than 14 years of service. Family, friends, business owners, public officials and community members came out in droves on Saturday to honor Dixon at a reception at Augusta Tech. More...
After a couple of disappointing weeks on the basketball court, the Bears are back to winning ballgames. Burke County's boys topped West Laurens High School 68-55 last Friday for a region win. Head coach Purvis Dukes said the time is right to get back on track after losing some close region games. More...
Lillie Mae Hammond, 97, of West Palm Beach, Fla., went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 25, 2009. Graveside services will be held at Historic Bark Camp Baptist Church Cemetery, Midville, Burke County, Ga., on Friday, Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. W.T. Hammond Jr. will officiate, Jennifer Hammond Wilson will provide singing. More...
PTSA Burke County Middle School will hold a community PTSA meeting 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Girard. Refreshments will be served, and BCMS parents are encouraged to attend. Parent University S.G.A. Elementary School will hold its ninth annual Parent University Thursday, Jan. 29, at the school. Registration begins at 4:50 p.m. More...
Empowerment Center Everlasting Life Christian Empowerment Center will hold its annual Victorious Faith Conference 2009 Thursday and Friday, Feb. 12-13, at 7 nightly, at 602 Myrick St., Waynesboro. The theme is Operation PUSH (Pursuing the Promises Until Something Happens). More...
The family of the late James Frank Hall acknowledges and appreciates all acts of kindness and condolences expressed during our time of bereavement. May God's peace and love be with you. More...
If students and parents want a say in next year's school calendar, now is the time to speak up. The Burke County Board of Education will soon adopt a calendar for the 2009-2010 school term but not before putting three options up for a vote among students, More...
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