An expansion that will nearly double the size of a local manufacturing facility should bring 50 new jobs to the area. Officials at Evercare have signed off on an agreement to add building space and new product lines to its Waynesboro plant located on Burke Veterans Parkway. More...
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By Elizabeth Billips lizbillips@yahoo.com
A Waynesboro man was set up, robbed and shot three times. Just after midnight Saturday, Waynesboro police responding to reports of gunfire found Demario Lewis, 29, crawling along East 6th Street in blood soaked clothing. Investigator Claude Wade said he believes a woman called Lewis and asked him to meet her in a wooded area off an unpaved section of Hillhouse Street. More...
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Local youngsters found a fun way to beat the heat last week in the city park. Temperatures reached the upper 90s and are expected to approach 100 degrees by this week's end. Saturday, June 21, marks the first official day of summer. More...
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By Anne Marie Kyzer annemariek@thetruecitizen.com
Abundant rains have brought plenty of moisture but unexpected obstacles for farmers this planting season. While most producers are thankful for the showers, the wet spring has created challenges in planting, plant health and field conditions, according to Burke County Extension Coordinator Peyton Sapp. More...
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The grand jury has cleared a Waynesboro man of a vehicular homocide charge involving a toddler ... More...
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RV parks in the City of Waynesboro? It could happen. Monday night, city council considered changing the city's zoning ordinance to allow RVs on a "conditional basis. More...
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Economists and commentators have been watching for what they call "green shoots" on the economic landscape - signs that might indicate a turnaround in jobs, retail sales and manufacturing. We certainly see positive signs in the local economy. More...
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Young tennis enthusiasts honed their skills last week at Jane Quick's tennis camp. Kids still have lots of opportunities to take advantage of area sports camps. Quick's lessons will continue throughout the summer, and local instuctor John McDonald along with pro Leo Katz are conducting a tennis camp at Bide-A-Wee Plantation this week. More...
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Jurors have been drawn for the April 2009 term of Superior Court criminal session with Judge James G. Blanchard Jr. presiding. Jurors are to report 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 23. More...
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Donna Kay Robinson, 54, of Sardis, Ga., entered into rest Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at her home after an extended illness. Funeral Services were held Saturday, June 13, at 11 a.m. at Sardis United Methodist Church. The Rev. Steve Sirmons officiated. Interment followed at St. Mark Methodist Cemetery in Sardis. More...
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Applying Fungicides to Corn
The corn crop in Burke County is progressing nicely. There have been a few problems with nematodes, cool weather and fertility. For the most part, however, the crop looks alright. Disc ussions among county agents, farmers and extension specialists about whether to apply fungicides to our corn crop have begun. More...
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Records to be destroyed The Burke County Board of Education will destroy all student records relating to Special Education Services for individuals who attained the age of 22 during the period July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009. These records will be destroyed after Monday, Aug. 3, 2009. More...
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Fairfield Fairfield Baptist Church of Waynesboro will continue its annual revival, 7:30 p.m. nightly, Wednesday, June 17- Friday, June 19. Guest evangelist is the Rev. Moses Mims, pastor of First Ebenezer Baptist Church. More...
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The May meeting of the Burke County Board of Education honored more than 456 years of experience when retiring educators and Hubert Reddick, maintenance department, were recognized. Reddick retired with more than 22 years experience. Central Office retirees were assistant superintendent Dr. Ruby Saxon Myles with 35 years, Assistant Superintendent, Wilbert Roberts with 43 years, and Title I Director, Glennera Martin, with 44 years of service. Retiring from Waynesboro Primary School were Eunice Haynes with 32 years and Pam Tison with 30 years of service. Both Carolyn Mosher and Constance Parker are retiring with 34 years from SGA Elementary. Burke County Alternative School retiring educators were Mary Alice Robbins with more than 45 years and Andrew Jenkins with 37 years. Anita Hatcher and Ethel Williams are retiring from Burke County Middle. Hatcher retired with 29 years of service. Pat Roberts is leaving the Burke County High School with 35 years. Pictured are, from left, front row: Andrew Jenkins, Glennera Martin, Constance Parker, Anita Hatcher, Carolyn Mosher, Dr. Ruby Saxon Myles and Pam Tison; and back row: Wilbert Roberts, Pat Roberts and Mary Alice Robbins. Not pictured is Eunice Haynes, Ethel Williams and Hubert Reddick. More...
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Burke County Middle School has named the following students "Cubs with Character" for the month of May. These students exemplified the character traits of sportsmanship and cheerfulness. Pictured are, from left, front row: sixth graders Steve Dykes, Austin Jackson, Lakendria Kelly, Dylan Hanley, Abigail Snipes, Quairwan Cooper, Keylon Boyd and Angel Vickery; middle row: seventh graders Stephanie Cucci, Jordan Keller, Chelsey Mobley, Winston Rouse, Raven Crumbley, LaCourtney Wilkerson, Cordarrell Brown, Macie Saxon, Melanie Hudson and Jordan Streetman; and back row: eighth graders Joshua Boisson, Taylor Wise, Crystal Cullen, Therman Holmes, Dakota Flake, Cortney Scott, Kaneshia Clark, Kevin Greer, Dalton Hunter, and Destiny Prescott. Not pictured, Sarah Pignotti and staff member Delia Peel. Each student receives a free ice cream coupon, certificate and BCMS Cubs with Character bracelet. More...
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Waynesboro council to consider RV parks