I f they had hesitated, he would have died.
That’s what a Statesboro optometrist says about three Burke County motorists who are being hailed as heroes.
Brian and Lisa Wingate and her mother Brenda Drews were all honored at the Burke County Court House last Friday, more than 10 months after they pulled the unconscious doctor from his burning truck. More...
A former jailer was arrested after allegedly trying to supply inmates with marijuana, but will only be charged with a misdemeanor.
Carlton Whitehead, 61, was arrested by GBI agents Friday – more than a year and a half after he was fired from the Burke County Sheriff’s Office after a suspicious package was spotted in the back of his pick-up in the jail parking lot. More...
A trailblazing lawyer, judge and civil rights pioneer from Burke County, John H. “Jack” Ruffin Jr., died Friday after collapsing at his home in Atlanta. More...
She would prefer to quietly help children with special needs and their families without the recognition.
But Sarah Ashe couldn’t escape the limelight last Thursday at the Burke County Chamber of Commerce annual meeting.
Ashe was named Citizen of the Year for her tireless devotion to helping children in Burke and neighboring counties. More...
They’ve devoted countless hours and substantial funding to youth development, fighting cancer, ministry and community events in Burke County for almost two decades.
Though their main gig is selling cars and trucks, William Mizell Ford and its employees have generously contributed to causes across the county. More...
A second suspect will be charged in the Jan. 10 hold-up at McDonalds.
Waynesboro police are in the process of taking out warrants for Kadeem Leonard Wilkerson, 19, of Waynesboro, who ... More...
After more than 20 months of arguments and delays, the Waynesboro City Council has finally signed off on their new charter.
Only four of the six council members are behind the adoption, however, making rejection from local legislators a likely scenario. More...
Burke County Middle School has another trophy to add to its case.
The Lady Cubs have nabbed the Coastal Empire Region Championship title on the basketball court. After going 6-2 during the regular season, the girls defeated South Effingham 47-17 for the region trophy.
The BCMS girls are coached by Larrell Lewis and Mia Lakes. More...
Burke County property transfers for July-August 2010. The date indicates when the transfer was recorded in the Burke County Clerk’s office.
• Estate of Naomi E.Delbec aka Naomi H. Delbec Nail to Virginia L. Campbell, 64th GM district, map and parcel # S02- 163 in Sardis, July 24, tax $20 More...
Benjamin Frederick “Fred” Story, passed away Jan. 26, 2010 in San Jose, Costa Rica.
A memorial service was held in San Jose, Costa Rica on Thursday, Jan. 28. Arrangements for a memorial service in South Carolina are incomplete, but will be announced when details become available.
Fred was born May 9, 1952 in Waynesboro, Ga., and spent his early years here. More...
Burke County is well known for producing cotton, peanuts, corn and other row crops. More recently attention is being drawn to dairy production in the area. Burke County has nine dairies that represent slightly more than 14 percent of the $84.2 million total farm gate income. Not only do we have a growing dairy industry, we have some top quality producers as well. More...
Retired Educators
The Burke County Retired Educators Association will meet 3 p. m., Thursday, Feb. 4, at the Burke County Senior Citizens Center.
All members are encouraged to be present to celebrate Heart Month.
Haiti relief effort More...
Ward Grove
Ward Grove will have its Black History program 11 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 7.
Mary Robinson of Fellowship Baptist Church will be the worship leader.
Devotional leaders will be Ike Hodge and John Mack.
The public is invited. The Rev. Judson Scott is pastor.
Second Hopeful More...
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis L. Millians of Hiawassee and Mrs. Janet Green Allen and the late Tommy J. Allen Sr. of Hephzibah announce the engagement of their daughter, Dana Ashleigh Allen, to George Philip Rhodes, son of Mrs. Vivian Rhodes of Augusta and the late George Pressley Rhodes. More...
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