THE MASTERS AND MIDLIFE



(Reprinted from 2008) A strange phenomenon occurs around these parts every year in early April. It descends with plenty of fanfare. It affects people who normally don’t participate in the activity that’s at the center of the phenomenon. I’d venture to guess that ninety percent of the population around here give very little thought to it during the other fifty-one […]

THE STRAW THAT BROKE…



Most of us have heard the expression: “The straw that broke the camel’s back.” It is an idiom that alludes to a proverb describing a seemingly minor or routine action, which causes an unpredictably large and sudden reaction because of the cumulative effect of small actions. It is an old proverb dating back at least to the 17th century. The […]

SPRING CLEANING



I’ve never quite understood the “schedule” of springtime, like why Easter sometimes falls in March and other times we celebrate the holiday in April. For me, I’ve just always paired the first of April with the beginning of the spring season. It’s obviously upon us now, even if some nights see temperatures that fall into the 30s and we head […]

LOOKING BACK

{this week in Burke County history}

10 YEARS AGO – APRIL 9, 2008 Georgia Power officially committed to the construction of two new units at Plant Vogtle. Judge John H. Ruffin was honored with the unveiling of his portrait in the courtroom of the Burke County Courthouse. Judge Ruffin, a Burke County native, had served as a Superior Court Judge and the Georgia Court of Appeals. […]

Ralph L. Powell



Ralph L. Powell, 87, husband of Pauline Cooper Powell, entered into rest March 30, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. Funeral services were held Monday, April 2, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. from First Baptist Church of Waynesboro, 853 N. Liberty Street, Waynesboro, GA, with Dr. Al Wright officiating. Interment was private. Mr. Powell, son […]

Shirley Rogers



Shirley Rogers of Waynesboro, 82, entered into rest Tuesday, April 3, 2018. She was born in North Augusta to the late Florence and Russell Newell and moved to Burke County in 1960. She was very artistic with arts and crafts, especially needlework and painting. During the 1960s and 1970s, she made a lot of wedding cakes. Shirley was a University […]

Sandra Quick Minick



Entered into rest in Choctaw, OK on Monday, March 12, 2018, Sandra Quick Minick, 67. Mrs. Minick was a resident of Augusta a graduate of Augusta College and a Registered Nurse. Family members include her son: Jay Minick; grandchildren: Taylor Peel, Addison Damm, Jake Minick, Malary Damm, and Henry Minick. She was preceded in death by her daughter: Amy Damm; […]

Carey Wayne Daniel



Carey Wayne Daniel, 44, of Waynesboro, entered into eternal rest on March 29, 2018. He is the son of Larry and Glennis Daniel and Cathie and Perritt Rabun of Waynesboro. By profession he was a Licensed Masters Social Worker with his bachelor’s degree from Augusta University and a master’s degree from the University of Southern California. His adult career focused […]

Minnie Ruth Mobley Griffin



Mrs. Minnie Ruth Mobley Griffin, entered into rest on March 29, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2018 at Townsley Chapel A.M.E. Church, 252 Eagle Street, Savannah GA. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Smith Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 9751 Ga. Hwy 23 South, […]

Allie Van Walker



Mrs. Allie Van Walker of Gough entered into eternal rest March 30, 2018. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 7, 2018, 1:00 p.m. at St. Clair Baptist Church, 124 William Tinley Rd, Keysville, GA 30816. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Her loving and devoted family will cherish her memories. Visitation will be Friday, April 6, 2018 from 1:30 […]