Local preschoolers gave us an earful when asked for their thoughts on the "mushy" stuff. The little lovebirds told us when to get married and what special gifts to give on Valentine's Day. Third- and sixth-grade students across the county also spilled on what makes their sweeties so sweet and offered advice on how to keep your spouse happy. See their responses on page 23. More...
At least two gunmen opened fire during a big fight at the Social Club in Sardis. According to Sardis Police Chief John Finley, a Sardis man and teenager got caught in the gunfire, which apparently followed a fight between two feuding groups from Sardis and Waynesboro. More...
The man who murdered Edmund Burke Academy's former headmaster will probably die behind bars. After a five-day trial in Richmond County Superior Court, Paul F. Blevins was found guilty last week of the 2007 murder of educator Danny L. Jones. More...
Hard times have hit the housing market here. Since Jan. 2, Burke County deputies have delivered 59 eviction notices to renters who have fallen behind on their payments. "The numbers are astronomical," Major Larry Lewis said on his way to oversee an eviction at Briarwood Apartments. "Our work has tripled in the last year. More...
An Augusta attorney has been hired to serve as the county's legal aide. Commissioners unanimously chose Barry Fleming of the Fulcher Hagler law firm to fill the spot which was left vacant upon the resignation of longtime county attorney Preston B. Lewis Jr. More...
While Georgia education officials are celebrating progress on advanced placement exams, Burke County students have nearly doubled the state's pass rate. Last week, the College Board, which administers the exams, released 2008 figures showing 16.3 percent of Georgia students who took AP exams scored at mastery (3 or above). Georgia's pass rate ranks it 15th in the nation. More...
Coach Purvis Dukes hoped his Bears would peak at the right time, and it looks like they won't disappoint him. The Burke County boys (13- 6, 6-4) toppled two teams ranked among the state's top 10 in the AAA coaches poll. Both teams had defeated Burke County previously in the season. More...
By Elizabeth Billips lizbillips@yahoo.com Two Waynesboro women were jailed following a street fight involving a hammer and box cutter. It happened last Tuesday morning after Annie Lee McLendon, 48, and Jacqueline Denise Holmes, 41, got into an argument at a traffic intersection on East Ninth Street. More...
Mr. James L. Hamilton of Hephzibah, Ga., entered into rest on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, at MCG in Augusta, Ga. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Palmer Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Smith officiating. More...
Blood drive The Shepeard Community Blood Center bloodmobile will be at the Wardlow building Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 1-6 p.m. Donors should bring their donor card or picture ID. Visit www.shepeardblood.org for more information. More...
Bark Camp Bark Camp Baptist Church will hold a Celebration of Love, 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14. The public is invited, and babysitters will be available for all children. Roberson Grove The youth ministry of Roberson Grove Baptist Church will hold a black history program 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15. More...
It's the 13th of February, the day you were born, It's been eight years since you left us, can you believe we're still torn? Apart that is, because you were always here, But a place in my heart tells me you're always near. More...
Filters installed on Burke County school buses last week should help residents breathe a little easier. Burke County Public Schools' transportation department was awarded a $240,729 grant to install diesel particulate filters, also called catalytic converters, on school buses that did not already have the technology. More...
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