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New Boss Hog suits up for cook-off

When Lindsey Beazley Keller and Nan Palmer Lynch asked Mickey Stewart to take over the role of Boss Hog, Stewart didn’t hesitate to accept. The role was played for many years by Don Lively, but he gave it up after the last festival. “I am community oriented and I love this town and I said, ‘I would do it in... READ MORE >

Couple arrested in child molestation case

Choked with emotion, Assistant District Attorney Rex Meyers approached Judge Daniel Craig Friday, March 8 with details of an incident Meyers called the worst case file he has ever read. Brandon Bailey, 27, of Grovetown and Brittany Hodges, of Lake City, Florida, are accused of sexual crimes against an 11-year-old Waynesboro child. According to Meyers, it is alleged that Hodges,... READ MORE >

Candidates qualify for public offices

This year promises to be an interesting year of local elections. Running for County Commissioner District 3 are Republican Incumbent Evans Martin, Republican Candidate Pamelia Bartlett and Democrat Candidate George Wimberly. District 5’s Republican Incumbent CommissionerArt Lively will face off against Democrat Candidate Pamala Bell. Lastly, Democrat Incumbent Commissioner Lucious Abrams Jr. will run against Republican Candidate Rodney Braswell. Republican... READ MORE >

Local man’s signature exists on old money

Burke County native Judson W. Lyons served as Registrar of the Treasury under President William McKinley. Lyons was born on August 15, 1858, in Burke County. When he was 13 years old, his family moved to Augusta where Lyons was educated at the Augusta Institute. Lyons’ life consisted of an impressive political career. He was selected as a delegate to... READ MORE >

WAITING TO BE HEARD

Dozens of 2020 and 2021 indicted cases remain open while the court docket continuously fills with new charges. The following is the second installment of a recap of Burke County’s oldest cases yet to be heard. Jennifer Carter A grand jury indicted Jennifer Carter in January 2022 of exploitation and intimidation of a disabled elderly adult. She is accused of... READ MORE >

“Professional good-timer” headed to Boss Hog Cook-off

Self-proclaimed “Professional Good-timer,” Blaine Craft, promises a fun-filled evening Friday, May 10 during the Boss Hog Cook-off. Craft began playing the guitar when he was 8 years old. Although he enjoyed singing, he never displayed his vocal talents publicly. Experiencing a bit of cowboy life was a bucket list item. So, after he graduated in 2019 from Montgomery County High... READ MORE >

New strategic partnership helps ensure faster diagnosis at Burke Health

Integrity Diagnostics and Burke Health have officially joined forces to combine their expertise and resources in healthcare and electrodiagnostic services. The partnership aims to improve patient care, provide accurate results and help guide the decision-making process so that the best possible outcome of patient health may be achieved. “When I need my patients to have electrodiagnostic testing, they have previously... READ MORE >

Burke County High School honored for fundraising efforts

Burke County High School was recognized as a United Way top school fundraiser. The Oglethorpe Ballroom at the Augusta Marriott was filled with local business leaders and community volunteers who gathered for United Way of the CSRA’s Annual Campaign Celebration Tuesday, March 5th, 2024. Jay Johnson, Deputy Vice President of Contracts and Supply Chain at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions and... READ MORE >

BCPS students to receive certifications to better prepare them for employment

Burke County Public Schools received an $11,000 Workforce Preparedness Grant for OSHA 10 and CPR certifications. The funding, awarded through the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Department of Education, will allow at least 250 students to receive the OSHA 10 and/or CPR certifications over the next two school years. The OSHA 10 safety certifications will be conducted through... READ MORE >

WHAT’S NEXT? {in Burke Count}

Saturday, March 16 The public is invited to an Easter Egg Hunt at Railroad, next to the Southern Bank Pavilion, hosted by several local churches. The event kicks off at 11 a.m. with kids aged newborn to 5th grade hunting eggs at noon. The event includes free food provided by each church, and a people's choice chicken wing contest between... READ MORE >