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SNAP benefits began disbursing Tuesday

TY TAGAMI
Capitol Beat News Service

The one in eight Georgians who rely on food stamps to put meals on the table started receiving their money on Tuesday. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) said recipients who were supposed to receive deposits to their electronic benefit transfer cards last week will see the transactions post,...

Veteran’s Day Program

Rev. Keith Cox of Waynesboro First Methodist Church presents the Veteran’s Day address at the annual Veteran’s Day Program sponsored by American Legion Post 120 on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Local veterans, family members, community members and students attended the program.

“Black Friday”

DON LIVELY

This continues a series of articles that will feature shops, restaurants and other businesses, as well as upcoming events, in Downtown Waynesboro. The Annual Downtown Open House, sponsored by the Waynesboro Downtown Development Authority, will take place on Sunday, November 23rd, from 1PM until 5PM. For the past fifteen plus...

Sardis elects one new and one veteran council member

The City of Sardis, which chooses its city council members on an atlarge basis, returned veteran Rolene Oliver, who was the top vote getter with 102 votes. Newcomer Steven Trussell was the other winner, garnering 82 votes. Candidates Terry Winston and Joel Gladfelter followed with 69 and 47 votes respectively....

News

Tips to outsmart porch pirates and delivery scams

KELVIN COLLINS
Better Business Bureau
| November 12, 2025

The holidays are fast approaching, and with that come spikes in reports to BBB Scam Tracker regarding deliveryrelated scams and “porch pirates” – thieves who brazenly steal delivered items right off your front step or porch. Con artists are aware that many people anticipate package deliveries during this season, making...

Southern Bank issues clarification

November 12, 2025

Southern Bank, with local branches in Waynesboro and Sardis, announced last week that their Georgia branches would be sold to Palmetto Citizens federal Credit Union of South Carolina. In the interim, all branches will remain open. The sale is proposed, and not yet final.

Chamber will host annual Legislative Breakfast

November 12, 2025

The annual Legislative Breakfast, sponsored by the Burke County Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Thursday, December 4th. Chamber members will have the opportunity to hear directly from state leaders about key legislative issues that will impact our community and the state of Georgia. Chamber Executive Director Ashley Roberts...

Chamber event will study Artificial Intelligence

November 12, 2025

The Burke County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a “Lunch & Learn” on Thursday, November 20th to explore one of today’s most transformative topics—Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on local businesses. Chamber Executive Director Ashley Roberts said, “This session will touch on how AI is impacting businesses of all...

BCHS to host Curriculum Night

MARGARET ANNE BROGAN
thetruecitizen.margaret@gmail.com
| November 12, 2025

Step into your students shoes during the Burke County High School Title I Curriculum Night on Thursday, November 13, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Parents will have the opportunity to follow their student’s schedule, meet teachers, counselors and support staff, learn about various programs including tutoring, college and career...

Sports

Spartans dominate Flint River 28-6 to advance to State Championship

LILLY HERRINGTON
EBA Sports Contributor
| November 12, 2025

The Edmund Burke Academy Spartans delivered an all-around dominant performance Friday night at Rogers Field, defeating Flint River Academy 28-6 in the GIAA A State Semifinals. Behind a physical rushing attack and a relentless defense, the Spartans controlled the game from start to finish to punch their ticket to a...

Smash Bros Team A loses big match

BRANNON BRADDOCK
Jbraddo4@gmail.com
| November 12, 2025

The Burke County High School esports team is entering its last week of regular-season play. For those unaware, the high school esports league plays in two seasons, one in the fall and one in the spring. Each season lasts seven weeks with a two-week preseason. The fall season awards trophies...

Many Lady Bears receive region honors

November 12, 2025

Many members of Burke County’s 2025 Lady Bears region runner-up team made All-Region. Madeleigh James was named “Offensive Player of the Year” for Region 4 AA, while Alexa Beatty, Leigha Boynton, Alexis Mullis, and Malia Washington were named first team All-Region. Saylor Norton and Serenity Howard were named second team...

Bears secure second place in the region

BRANNON BRADDOCK
Jbraddo4@gmail.com
| November 4, 2025

This past Friday Night, the Bears played the Laney Wildcats in a game that had major postseason implications. Burke County and Laney had the same regular season and region record prior to Friday night’s game, and the winner would secure second place in the region and home field advantage for...

BCHS cross country team wins region championship

BRANNON BRADDOCK
Jbraddo4@gmail.com
| November 4, 2025

The Burke County High School cross country team ran in and won the Region 4AA Cross Country Championship this past Saturday. In all, five athletes ran: Tristen Beatty, Cortez Hankerson, Max Story, Aaron Harrell, and James Cobb. While they are region champions, they were two points shy of qualifying for...

Editorial

CHANCES

Laura Reeves | November 12, 2025

Every now and then, a movie line lodges itself so deeply into my frontal cortex that it starts to shape how I decide to live: “You think life goes on forever? You think behind every chance there’s another chance and another one and another one? It’s the worst kind of...

Political Cartoon

November 12, 2025

WE’LL BE FINE

Don Lively | November 12, 2025

I had just arrived at work and had pulled into a parking space that happened to be nose-tonose with a young co-worker. She didn’t notice me because she was quite busy. She finished brushing her hair and then went to work on her sweater with a lint roller. By the...

Obituaries

Carol “Dean” Babb

November 12, 2025

Carol “Dean” Babb, 79, entered into rest Saturday, November 1, 2025. He was born on October 18, 1946, at home in Midville to the late Hulin Bert and Marion Penrow Babb. He was a member of East Burke Baptist Church. He loved fishing, cooking, and growing a garden and he...

James “Jim” Lamar Gray

November 12, 2025

Waynesboro, GA – James Lamar Gray, 78, husband of Shirley Fowler Gray entered into rest on Monday, November 3, 2025, at his residence. Memorial services will be held at Believer’s Gospel Chapel on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 11 o’clock, 3565 Peach Orchard Rd. Augusta, GA 30916-5966 Family will receive...

Rev. Earnest Lee Rucker Sr

November 12, 2025

Rev. Earnest Lee Rucker Sr. was born May 6, 1953, in Midville, Georgia to the late Mr. Allen and Mrs. Lila Mae Rucker. On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia, God called Earnest home. Reverend Earnest Lee Rucker, Sr. was Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Sardis, where...

Geraldine Cullen Stokes

November 12, 2025

Geraldine Cullen Stokes, 87, entered into rest Saturday, November 8, 2025. She was born in Sardis to the late Wyatt Arthur and Ida Lee Chance Cullen. She was a member of Sardis Methodist Church. Geraldine loved to help her husband, Leon, with the little league baseball teams that he coached....

Walter “Gene” Ward

November 12, 2025

Walter “Gene” Ward, 88, passed away November 9, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in 1937 to Walter and Catherine Mobley Ward in Waynesboro, where he remained his whole life. He graduated from Waynesboro High School in 1954 and joined the Army National Guard the following...

For The Record

BCSO assists in burglary suspects apprehension

November 12, 2025

The Burke County Sheriff’s Office took part in a multiagency effort which resulted in multiple burglary arrests Monday. On November 10, 2025, at approximately 1:25 p.m., the BCSO requested the assistance of the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office in locating several burglary suspects at the Yo Mart Store located at 5131...

PAWS & REFLECT PET CREMATION

November 12, 2025

Back in 2008, my wife and I opened Paws & Reflect Pet Cremation because we understood something simple but undeniable: pets are family. Not “almost family”—completely, fully, heart-and-soul family. Anyone who’s ever loved a dog or cat knows how deep that bond runs. A pet doesn’t care about your job...

BURKE EMA REPORT

November 12, 2025

The Burke County Emergency Management Agency responded to 113 patients’ calls during the week ending Nov. 9. Of those, 77 resulted in transports, including 43 to Augusta hospitals and five to other out-of county hospitals. Forty of the transports were determined to be emergencies and 37 were non-emergent. The agency...

Burke Happenings

LOOKING BACK

August 20, 2025

20 YEARS AGO – AUGUST 20, 2005 Southern Nuclear Operating Company officially informed the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission that it has selected Plant Vogtle for evaluation for possible new generating units. One of the county’s five public schools failed to meet Adequate Yearly Progress criteria required by the No Child...

Church News

CHURCH NEWS

November 12, 2025

OUR POLICY This section is a complimentary service for Burke County churches hosting free public services. We will run your church news for two weeks. Church bake sales, yard sales, out-of-county events or events with an admission fee may be included for $10 per week, paid in advance. Email announcements...

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