O ld buildings in Burke County are finding new purpose thanks to funds from the special local option sales tax (SPLOST). The City of Midville used SPLOST funds to renovate its historical community house, which had fallen into disrepair in recent years. More...
Burke County's sole teen center is on the verge of closing. When federal funding for all abstinence-based education was slashed that included a $62,000 grant that's been footing the bills for Communities in School's Teen Scene on Davis Road. More...
Burke County's unemployment rate dipped for the first time in months. Preliminary April figures show the county's jobless at 1,024 residents, or 10.3 percent. That means more than 200 residents have found jobs since March when the unemployment rate topped out at 12.3 percent. More...
It's all fun and games for Beaver Sapp. The just-retired Georgia Power winch truck operator couldn't sit still for more than a week. So he now spends his days building sets of the outdoor game "Snake" he's grown to love. He's hoping his private production line will help save the local teen center he also loves. More...
It will be a shame if some combination of funding and volunteer help doesn't result in the continued operation of Communities in School's Teen Scene on Davis Road. Federal funding for abstinence-based sex education has been cut and programs like this will pay the price. That is, unless local agencies, governments and volunteers come forward to fill the void. More...
After winning their region and posting the best baseball record in school history, the Spartans fell one series short of advancing to the state championship. Their bid for a state title was not helped by multiple rain delays, road trip fatigue and a graduation ceremony in the midst of it all. More...
The rash of burglaries in Burke County continues. More than a dozen home and business owners reported burglaries in Waynesboro and across the county last week. More...
Mr. Billy Way Sr., a resident of Perkins, Ga., died on Sunday, May 31, 2009. He was 77 years old. Billy was preceded in death by is loving wife, Beverly Blanos Way, in October of 2008. The memorial service will be conducted on Wednesday, June 3, (today) at 3 p.m. in the chapel of The Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, Ga. The Rev. More...
I have not heard any real complaints about the recent rains we have had around the county. Hopefully we will have continued showers throughout the growing season. The rains did bring some troubles beyond flooded fields and planting challenges. Some wheat has begun to sprout in the fields. More...
Girl Scout Camp Burke County girls are invited to spend a week at summer camp, June 8-12, June 15-19 or June 22-26.The camp, located at Camp Tanglewood in Columbia County, is open to girls ages 5-17. The cost is $100 to $300, depending on the camp of choice. Some session choices include horseback riding, a performance camp, and an ecofriendly science camp. More...
Jones Grove Baptist Jones Grove Baptist Church will be hold Part 1 of their Father's Day program, 11:30 a.m., Sunday June 7. Minister Jeanette Harden will be the guest speaker. Guest speaker for Part 2 will be Evangelist Annette Williams at 11:30 a.m., Sunday, June 21. The ladies of Jones Grove are in charge of services for the month of June. The Rev. More...
Georgia entrepreneur purchases Waynesboro Huddle House
Waynesboro's Huddle House has a new owner. Entrepreneur and established Huddle House franchisee Dan King recently acquired four additional Huddle House locations, including the restaurant on Highway 25 South, and hopes to strengthen the presence and community connection of each. More...
A program that helps local parents earn their GEDs is back in business following a six month hiatus due to a lack of funds. Last June, Burke County's Even Start stopped offering classes when the U.S. Department of Education cut some $200,000 that had been allocated annually to run the program. More...
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