Kaelin Davis, 5, spent the day hauling in bream with his dad, Deandré Davis, at a fishing derby sponsored by the Triple Hook Bass Anglers. The Saturday event at Padgett's Retreat brought together local youth and some of the area's most knowledgeable fishermen. For more photos, see page 23. More...
At a time when local unemployment figures are in doubledigits, an industry concerned about a shortage of workers may sound odd. But that's exactly what Southern Nuclear officials are citing as one of the main reasons for a program held this week for local students. More...
"So what's up between me and you?" That was the line that started it all. Marcus Washington, a fifthyear senior linebacker at the University of Georgia, has a different story to tell than most football players on the team. He has a wife, Selecia, and two children, MJ (Marcus Junior) and Mimi. More...
A new gym and youth facility will give kids somewhere to go. On Tuesday evening Waynesboro's Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) unanimously approved plans for an expansion at First United Methodist Church. The multi-purpose building will be constructed in two phases, beginning with a preschool, Sunday school, kitchen and youth facilities. More...
In this week's "Over the Fence" an anonymous reader has volunteered to assume ownership of Jones Lake, if the city council wants to give it away. The only suggestion we have for the reader is, be careful what you wish for. The lake has been causing headaches for city officials and private property owners for over half its 50- year existence. More...
Final applications are now being evaluated for the Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball Camp. The camp is by invitation only for boys and girls ages 10- 19. Past participants include Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan, Vince Carter, Jerry Stackhouse, Grant Hill and Antawn Jamison. More...
The trial of a man accused of raping a 10-year-old girl ended without a verdict last week. A mistrial was declared when a juror realized during deliberations that she had served on the grand jury that indicted 20-year-old Marquis Rollins two years ago. More...
Aniston Ruth Zipperer, age 27 days, of Girard, Ga., passed away on Friday, June 19, 2009 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. Graveside Services were 11 a.m. Monday, June 22, at the Hurst Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Jones officiating with burial following the service. More...
Celebrate Dairy Month All Summer Long: Eat More Ice Cream!
Having spent thirteen years as a county agent in what is considered "Georgia's Dairy Capitol," I could not let the month of June go by without writing about Dairy Month. I wondered how much you know about Burke County's dairy industry. You may be surprised to know how important the dairy industry is here. More...
Retired Educators The Burke County Retired Educators Association will hold a planning workshop, 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, at the Burke County Library. Members are asked to bring their handbooks. More...
Harvest Harvest Baptist Church will have its Jubilee 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 26. The Marksman Quartet from Murrayville will perform, and Mark Wheeler will be the guest speaker. Refreshments will be served following the event. More...
Teens in Communities in School's summer leadership camp danced the day away. The campers received ballroom dancing and etiquette lessons and were put to the test during a formal dinner and dance at Coradell's Wedding Chapel. Above, Treneishyia Phillips, Eric Owens Jr., Dusti Long, Travis Jackson, Kalee Jones and Jonathan Jackson show off their waltz. More...
A shuffle among administrators in Burke County schools will become effective when the new fiscal year begins July 1. The Burke County Board of Education (BOE) approved the changes to assistant principal and instructional coordinator positions at all the schools earlier this month. More...
Trustee escapes from jail