Dangerous intersection gets improvements
Following the death of two people on August 21 and after a request from the Burke County Sheriff’s Office, DOT crews have removed trees to improve visibility at the intersection of Highway 25 and Coleman Young Road. The BCSO said their data indicated that in the past five years there...
Sheriff threatens lawsuit to block budget
MARGARET ANNE BROGAN
thetruecitizen.margaret@gmail.com
The Burke County Board of Commissioners said that Sheriff Alfonzo Williams has stated his intention to file a restraining order to prevent the board from passing the FY26 budget, potentially shutting down the county government. The announcement was made during the called meeting Thursday, September 11. Williams initially requested the...
Motorcyclist killed after colliding with deer
MARGARET ANNE BROGAN
thetruecitizen.margaret@gmail.com
A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a deer and being struck by another vehicle on Highway 23 Monday morning, September 15. Barton Andrew Weitzel, 59, of Waynesboro, was driving westbound on Highway 23 between Jack De- Laigle Road and Hancock Landing Road at approximately 6:27 a.m. when a large...
Library to celebrate 20 years
MARGARET ANNE BROGAN
thetruecitizen.margaret@gmail.com
The public is invited by the Friends of the Library to join in celebrating the library’s 20th anniversary in its home at the Burke County Library on Hwy. 24 S. Saturday, September 27 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The celebration, titled “Turning The Page: 20 Years in Our New...
BCTC University session to be held Oct. 2
September 16, 2025
On Thursday, October 2 the Burke County Tax Commissioner’s Office will present Session #4 of Burke County Tax Commissioner University (BCTCU). Tax Commissioner Marian Jackson said that, “during this session we will discuss a subject that has been gained much attention, even prompting commercial ads - Title Fraud.” The session...
Teachers say they are overworked, underpaid and exposed to violence
TY TAGAMI
Capitol Beat News Service | September 16, 2025
Educators in Georgia’s public schools blame long work hours, low pay and misbehaving and even violent students for teacher shortages that undermine education, says the latest annual workforce survey from the largest teacher association in Georgia. Two-thirds of the 3,400 school district employees surveyed online in May by the Professional...
Health insurance changes coming to Georgia
TY TAGAMI
Capitol Beat News Service | September 16, 2025
Healthcare advocates warned Thursday that Georgia residents who have to find their own insurance in the government marketplace should expect significant rate increases next year. Insurance companies are filing rate increase requests with regulators, arguing that federal budget cuts and the end of COVID-19 tax credits are the main drivers,...
Founder’s Day
September 16, 2025
The Margaret Jones Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy observed its Founder’s Day (Sept. 10, 1894) on Saturday Sept. 10. The chapter also celebrated the birthdays of its president Nell Headley (l) and secretary Nell Mobley (r), who turned 90 that day.
Atlanta Gas Light offers safety tips for National Preparedness Month
SPECIAL TO THE TRUE CITIZEN | September 16, 2025
With hurricane season underway, and in observance of National Preparedness Month, Atlanta Gas Light is offering natural gas safety tips to help Georgia residents prepare for weather emergencies. According to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Georgia has faced 19 severe storm events in the past two years,...
Bears get a statement win on the road
BRANNON BRADDOCK
Jbraddo4@gmail.com | September 16, 2025
I said last week that if the Bears could hold Northside to fourteen points or under, they would win on the road, and that’s exactly what happened. Burke County, back under the command of Sean Vandiver at quarterback, took on the Eagles, winning 28-14. Sean Vandiver was 8/9 under center,...
Lady Bears volleyball team takes first loss of the season
BRANNON BRADDOCK
Jbraddo4@gmail.com | September 16, 2025
The Lady Bears lost their first match of the regular season last week in dramatic fashion against a strong Evans school. On Tuesday, the Lady Bears volleyball team traveled to 5A Evans for a non-region match. “Evans has a rotation that featured four players on the CSRA watch list,” said...
Spartans dominate both sides of the ball in 31-6 win over Glascock County
LILLY HERRINGTON
EBA Sports Contributor | September 16, 2025
The Edmund Burke Academy Spartans put together a dominant team performance Friday night at Rogers Field, defeating Glascock County 31-6. Behind a steady rushing attack and a defense that once again rose to the occasion, the Spartans controlled the game from start to finish. EBA struck early in the first...
Lady Spartans bounce back with a win
CARLY JOHNSON
EBA Sports Contributor | September 16, 2025
The Edmund Burke Academy varsity softball team (6- 6, 0-3 Region 4AA) defeated GSIC on Monday, making improvements since at disappointing loss at Thomas Jefferson Academy last Thursday. In their 12-4 loss against TJ, EBA held strong for the first three innings, Leila Eastmead, Lexie McNair, and Dailey Sylvester added...
Lady Bears softball goes 1-1
BRANNON BRADDOCK
Jbraddo4@gmail.com | September 16, 2025
After a cancelled game against Washington-Wilkes, the Lady Bears went 1-1 last week, staying undefeated in the region. In fact, this upcoming week will have major implications on their ability to win the region. Skip to the last paragraph for more information on that. The Lady Bears beat Josey in...
WHIMSY
Laura Reeves | September 16, 2025
I am no stranger to pain, but one thing about me is that I am not going to let any bad thing define me. I do feel like happiness is a daily decision. A whole lot of life is what happens between the big, exciting things and the truly terrible...
LOOKING BACK
September 16, 2025
20 YEARS AGO – SEPTEMBER 21, 2005 Co-sponsors of the first annual Boss Hog Cook-off Roy Chalker, Jr. of The True Citizen and Preston Conner of Southern Bank, congratulated Eugene “Pop” Cheeks as the grand champion of the event. Proceeds from the event were donated to the Downtown Organization of...

Ida Lou Howard Lewis
September 16, 2025
Mrs. Ida Lou Howard Lewis, 89, of Hephzibah, Georgia, was born on November 27, 1935 and passed away peacefully at her home in Hephzibah on September 4, 2025. Mrs. Lewis will lie in repose on Friday, September 19, 2025 from 10:45AM-12:45PM at the church for viewing. Funeral services are scheduled...

Leroy Brown Jr
September 16, 2025
Mr. Leroy Brown Jr., 65, of Waynesboro, Georgia, was born on September 30, 1959 and entered into rest on September 7, 2025. Family visitation will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 12:00PM-2:00PM and public viewing will be held from 5:00PM-7:00PM at Phinazee & Son Funeral Home, located at...
Bradley Allen Fair-Taylor
September 16, 2025
Timothy James Taylor II and Kendall Madison Fair announce the birth of their cherished baby boy, Bradley Allen Fair-Taylor, born sleeping at 38 weeks September 11, 2025 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, TN. We spent so many months preparing for his arrival. Our family was not prepared to lose...

Michael McClain Scott
September 16, 2025
Mr. Michael McClain Scott, 54, of Waynesboro, Georgia, was born on January 16, 1971 and entered into rest on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Family visitation was held Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 12:30-1:00PM and public viewing was held from 3:00PM- 5:00PM at Phinazee & Son Funeral Home, located at 404...

Callie Lavette “Stew” Anthony
September 16, 2025
Ms. Callie Lavette “Stew” Anthony, 50, of Waynesboro, Georgia, was born on December 12, 1975 and entered into rest on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Family visitation will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 3:00PM-4:00PM and public viewing will be held from 5:00PM-7:00PM at Phinazee & Son Funeral Home,...
Jurors drawn for Superior Court
September 16, 2025
Jurors have been drawn for the September 2025 term of Superior Court, criminal and/or civil session. Jurors are to report at 9:00 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22 to the Burke County Judicial Center. The list includes: Elena Garcia, Blythe; Colby Byron Baker, Sardis; Cary Joanne Butler, Hephzibah; Gail Culpepper Webster, Waynesboro;...
Jurors drawn for Superior Court
September 16, 2025
Jurors have been drawn for the September 2025 term of Superior Court, criminal and/or civil session. Jurors are to report at 1:00 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22 to the Burke County Judicial Center. The list includes: David Lemuel Johnson, Waynesboro; Halei Nashay Lamb, Midville; David Thomas McCary, Waynesboro; Ernest Gary Swindell,...
BURKE EMA REPORT
September 16, 2025
The Burke County Emergency Management Agency responded to 134 patients’ calls during the week ending Sept. 14. Of those, 82 resulted in transports, including 50 to Augusta hospitals and six to other out-of-county hospitals. Thirty seven of the transports were determined to be emergencies and 45 were non-emergent. The agency...
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
September 16, 2025
September Revival Rosemont Baptist Church in Waynesboro will host its Revival 6 p.m. every Sunday Night in September. Guest speakers will be: Sept. 21 - Dr. Gerald Harris, former editor of the Christian Index; Sept. 28 - Dr. J. Robert White, former Executive Director of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board....
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