From Staff Reports The Burke County Board of Commissioners has scheduled several public hearings to set millage rates for 2005 property taxes. The board has proposed to increase the millage rates by 1.48 percent in unincorporated areas of the county, by 1.93 percent in the incorporated areas and by 10.4 in the fire district in order to fund the budgets […]
No increase in school taxes for sixth straight year
For the sixth straight year, Burke County residents will not pay higher property taxes set by the Board of Education. In a brief called meeting Monday, the board unanimously approved a proposed millage rate of 12.75 mils for the county’s education funding. While this rate does not balance the $34.4 million budget for 2006, the board was not willing to […]
Veterans honored for their sacrifices
Veterans salute as Legionaries Lewis Tinley and Mikell Small carry the flags during the posting of the colors at the Veteran’s Day celebration in Waynesboro last Friday. A crowd gathered on the courthouse lawn to pay tribute to the men and women who sacrificed for our country. J.D. Smith, Commander of American Legion Post 120, welcomed everyone on behalf of […]
Transit rates to hike
Even with the price of fuel declining, the Burke County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to raise the rates for Burke Transit and Burke County EMA ambulance service at its regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 8. Commissioner Wayne Crockett was absent from the meeting. There has not been an increase in rates for either service in recent years, according to county […]
Deputy resigns following allegations
A Burke County deputy resigned last week following alleged misconduct involving a 17-year-old girl. Cpl. Robert Wright, a 12-year veteran of the force, penned his letter of resignation amidst accusations that he’d made sexual advances toward the girl while giving her a ride home in his patrol car. Burke County Sheriff Greg Coursey said the case has been turned over […]
Developers tour Burke County
Close to 250 community and state leaders mingled last Thursday for Burke County’s annual Developers Appreciation Day. Around 60 participants, mostly non-locals, began the day with an interactive tour of Burke County High School (BCHS). While at the school, visitors caught a glimpse of the “Pride of Burke County,” BCHS band, Jean Williams’ chorale class and the technology lab. See […]
Al-Anon at St. Michael’s
From Staff Reports Al-Anon, a support group for persons who have been affected by the alcoholism of family members and friends, is now available at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Al-Anon is a companion group to AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) and is designed for those who have been affected by the drinking of a person close to […]
Security breach jeopardizes state employees’ information
Georgia state employees and teachers need to watch their bank accounts a little more closely after a security breach of state computer records. The Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) recently notified thousands of state employees and retirees that their personal information may have been illegally obtained from their 2002 State Health Benefit Plans. According to GTA, they discovered in April of […]
BOE concerned about athletes
At their monthly meeting last week, the Burke County Board of Education voiced their concern for student athletes who stay too late for practices during the week. Board member Willie Jordan introduced the issue, referencing complaints he had received from a parent about the activity buses not leaving the school until after 7 p.m. “The bottom line is that these […]
Developers Day
Close to 250 community and state leaders mingled last Thursday for Burke County’s annual Developers Appreciation Day. Around 60 participants, mostly non-locals, began the day with an interactive tour of Burke County High School. “It made a big impact,” said Jerry Long, Executive Director of the Development Authority of Burke County. “Everyone commented on how well-mannered the students were and […]
