Which came first, the rabbit or the egg?
SHELLIE SMITLEY
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The Easter bunny has become a prominent symbol of what many Christians consider to be the most holy day of the year. “The exact origins of this mythical mammal are unclear, but rabbits, known to be prolific procreators, are an ancient symbol of fertility and new life,” according to History.com...
Millen teens caught during combined agency manhunt
SHELLIE SMITLEY
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Officers from nearly three dozen agencies searched wooded areas in the vicinity of Hwy. 56 and Knight Road last week in search of two Millen teenagers who overpowered a Jenkins County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Brandon Davis, 14, and Corinthian Newton, 15, attacked Deputy Milo Perry in Burke County as he...
Waynesboro man arrested in Millen shootings
From Staff Reports
The Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI) has arrested and charged Raheem Whitfield, 28, of Waynesboro with felony murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. The charges are in connection with the Sunday, March 24, deaths of Tyrell Brown, 28, of Garfield and Maxine...
New judge to put a dimmer switch on headlight citation
SHELLIE SMITLEY
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Drivers in Waynesboro are not likely to receive a ticket for forgetting to dim their headlights. Waynesboro’s new Municipal Court Judge, E. Gary Beddingfield Jr., has made full circle, ending up right back where his judgeship career began. The City Council approved Beddingfield to take over the role vacated by...
Leading women to use their voices and be heard
SHELLIE SMITLEY
[email protected] | March 26, 2024
Editor’s Note: March is Women’s History Month. This year’s theme is centered on “women who advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion.” City Manager Valerie Kirkland is changing history for women who work for the city. Waynesboro’s first female city manager is a strong advocate for giving women a voice. She...
Local doctors share lifelong friendship
March 26, 2024
In lieu of National Doctor’s Day, March 30, Urologist Charles Coleman strolled down memory lane, reminiscent about Waynesboro’s medical community, and his lifelong friendship with pediatrician Dr. Shelley Griffin. Last fall, Coleman began practicing at 304 Jones Ave. in Waynesboro on Thursdays, a true homecoming for the Burke County native....
LIBRARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 26, 2024
Enter the Smokey the Bear reading challenge at the library, it starts April 1st -30th. Spring Break Events April 8th Smokey the Bear craft 10:30- 11:30 a.m. April 9th Nintendo Switch Games 1:30-3 p.m.and Build A Marshmallow Tower Competition from 3-4 p.m. April 10th The Little Mermaid Movie 1:30-3 p.m....
Happy hunting in Keysville
March 26, 2024
The Junior Concerned Citizens of Keysville hosted a community Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, March 24. Approximately, 60 children participated with about 25 parents and grandparents present for support. After the egg hunt, the kids played games such as tug-of-war, kickball and egg walk. Each child received a participation medal. They...
Service project enables flags to retire with dignity
SHELLIE SMITLEY
[email protected] | March 26, 2024
Gary Dean Johnson III, or Trey as he is known around town, has provided a dignified way for residents to leave their retired flags at the American Legion Post 120. Eligibility for Eagle Scout ranking requires a community service project. After asking some local businesses what they needed, 17-year-old Trey...
BCHS esports team continues stellar rookie season
BRANNON BRADDOCK
[email protected] | March 26, 2024
The Burke County esports team had a very busy week last week. Two teams had to play rescheduled matches, bringing their match total to nine matches over four days. Due to a scheduling conflict with their opponent, Appling County High School, The Burke County Madden team played a rescheduled match...
Bears basketball star signs historic scholarship withABAC
BRANNON BRADDOCK
[email protected] | March 26, 2024
Bryce Wimberly will make history as one of the first members of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s new basketball team. ABAC had a basketball team in the early-2000s but it had to be dismantled due to budget cuts. However, in 2024, they are set to make a return, and one of...
EBA Varsity Baseball team improves to 6- 3 record
March 26, 2024
The Edmund Burke Academy Varsity Baseball Team improved their record last week to 6-3, with wins over Augusta Prep and Trinity Christian School of Dublin. The week started on Monday with a 15-0 win at Augusta Prep. Senior Brayden Tindell struck out 10 Augusta Prep hitters in four innings of...
BCHS senior tight end signs to play football at Wofford College
BRANNON BRADDOCK
[email protected] | March 26, 2024
Harry started last week’s trend of signing to become a college student-athlete. Burke County senior and tight end for the football team, Harry Newton, signed a commitment to play college football at Wofford College out of Spartanburg, South Carolina. Harry has been playing football since he was about five or...
BCHS Bears baseball loses a nail-biter
BRANNON BRADDOCK
[email protected] | March 26, 2024
The Bears were slated to play three games against the Cadets last week. Their first was on Tuesdays, and they were scheduled to play a doubleheader on Friday. The double header was postponed and is waiting to be rescheduled. Facing Benedictine is always a tough thing to do. They do...
LOOKING BACK
March 26, 2024
20 YEARS AGO – MARCH 31, 2004 Waynesboro City Administrator Jerry Coalson said the council would hold a special meeting to discuss final passage of a liquor by-the-drink ordinance. The 17 page ordinance was created by piecing together certain aspects of other Georgia cities’ ordinances. Pansy Godbee announced she would...
Bird Dog Politics
BEN ROBERTS
[email protected] | March 26, 2024
Bird Dog Politics was borne out of frustration. If I had to tell you with “what” exactly, the list is rather long and extensive. But one of the frustrations that has always landed at or near the top of that list is the inability of our elected and local government...
Don Lively
March 26, 2024
The title of the article kind of intrigued me. 8 Traits That Define a True Manly Man. I usually pass on such sillily titled pieces. I was taught in journalism school a hundred years ago that trite titles were for National Enquirer-type rags, not for seriously written commentary. But these...
Florine Oglesby Zorn
March 26, 2024
Florine Oglesby Zorn, 76, entered into rest Monday, March 25, 2024, at her residence. She was born on April 5, 1947, in Jenkins County to the late John and Rozzie Bragg Oglesby. Florine retired from Bell South after 35 years of service. Following her retirement, she worked in the pharmacy...
Willie Mae Brown Walker
March 26, 2024
Ms. Willie Mae Brown Walker, 75, of Waynesboro, Georgia, was born December 24, 1948. She entered into rest on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Family visitation will be held Friday, March 29, 2024 at 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Phinazee and Son Funeral Home, 404 West 8th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830....
Authur Furse, Jr.
March 26, 2024
Mr. Authur Furse, Jr., of Augusta, Georgia was born September 4, 1940 and entered into rest on Friday, March 22, 2024. Funeral services will be announced at a later date. Phinazee and Son Funeral Home is in charge of the services.
Thank you
March 26, 2024
No two words have ever been spoken more sincere than when they truly come from the heart. We speak those words today with sincere gratitude. The family thanks you for all acts of love, sympathy, prayers and kindness during the illness and passing of our beloved Oscar A. Jenkins Jr....
Charlie Wasden
March 19, 2024
Charlie Wasden, 71, entered into rest Friday, March 8, 2024 at home after his battle with cancer. He was a native and lifelong resident of Millen, Georgia. Charlie was a loving son, brother, husband, and father. He was always devoted and faithful to his family and friends. He touched the...
Meeting addresses increased death rate in Burke County
SHELLIE SMITLEY
[email protected] | March 26, 2024
On March 28, an expert study of local death rates and cancer will be released to the public at a meeting at the Burke County Library at 4 p.m. The study will reveal that the death rate in Burke County, which was 19% above the U.S. death rate before Vogtle...
BURKE EMA REPORT
March 26, 2024
The Burke County Emergency Management Agency responded to 111 patients’ calls during the week ending March 17. Of those, 68 resulted in transports, including 45 to Augusta hospitals and one to another out-of-county hospital. Thirty seven of the transports were determined to be emergencies and 31 were non-emergent. The agency...
Driver of Brier Creek accident found at fault
March 26, 2024
An investigation determined the driver of the vehicle that wound up in Brier Creek was at fault for traveling too fast for conditions and failing to maintain the lane. Cori Craft, 32, of Savannah, was traveling northbound on Murray Hill Road in a 2003 Toyota Sequoia when she lost control...
WHAT’S NEXT? {in Burke County}
March 26, 2024
Thursday, March 28 The Burke County Library will host an Easter egg hunt at 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. for children ages 0-6 and 7-12 year-olds at the library. Thursday, April 4 Burke County Retired Educators Association will meet at 3 p.m. at the Burke County Senior Citizens Center. Guest will...
Lenten Services
March 26, 2024
The Burke Black Churches Benevolent Association will observe the 40-day Lenten season with 7 p.m. services weekly, beginning on Wednesday. Each service is hosted by a different church and led by a guest pastor from another. March 27: Phillip Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Alvin Jenkins Jr. of Mt....
Burke County 4-H’ers competed at Cloverleaf District Project Achievement in Candler County
SAVANNAH KENNEDY
County Extension Educator | March 26, 2024
4-H is helping students face their fears and become good public speakers. Public speaking is a skill that can be used in every walk of life. From job interviews to teaching, and customer service to civic club presentations, everyone has to speak in public at some point. 4-H prepares students...
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