State court no-shows could get time in jail By Elizabeth Billips True Citizen Associate Editor State Court Judge Jerry Daniel is putting his gavel where his mouth is when it comes to attendance. Of the 70-odd defendants scheduled for state court last Wednesday, 11 percent didn’t bother to show up. Now, for their failure to appear on violations as petty […]

Georgia Power customers rates are going up By Elizabeth Billips True Citizen Associate Editor The wallets of Georgia Power customers will be hit once again if the company’s $550 million-a-year increase request is approved by the Public Service Commission. The proposed two-year increase comes less than two months after the commission approved a three-year $194 million one. That increase, which was […]

By Elizabeth Billips True Citizen Associate Editor Waynesboro Gardens Apartments could get an extreme makeover. Darien Lee of Ambling Development Partners appeared before city council Monday night, informing members his company hoped to purchase and completely renovate the Davis Road complex. Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting the project which, in turn, will facilitate the company’s application for housing tax […]

Council votes to amend alcohol beverage ordinance By Elizabeth Billips True Citizen Associate Editor For the first time ever, a non-U.S. citizen will be allowed to sell beer and wine in the city of Waynesboro. At their regular meeting Monday night, city council voted to amend their alcoholic beverage ordinance, making it possible for a “legal resident alien” to receive a […]