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19-year-old wanted in Carswell murder

Investigators are seeking the public’s help in locating a man they believe is behind the murder of 33-year-old Brian Carswell. Tommie Raquest Tennyson, 19, is wanted by the Burke County Sheriff’s Office and is considered to be armed and dangerous. Carswell’s body was found just after 5:30 on the morning of Jan. 6 when deputies responded to Spread Oak Road […]

Source: The True Citizen

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Asking the tough questions

True Citizen Publisher Roy F. Chalker Jr. fires off the questions during a candidates forum held last week in partnership with the Burke County Chamber of Commerce. Chalker served as moderator of the event, which was attended by several candidates for local and state races, and topics of discussion

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Blood drive in Burke on March 18

Shepeard Community Blood Center is teaming up with the Burke County Sheriff’s Office to host another local blood drive. The blood mobile will be at the sheriff’s office, located at 225 Highway 24 South, Thursday, March 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Donors are asked to wear masks during their

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Final election results from June 9 primary

After a tumultuous election night, precincts across the state of Georgia have finished counting absentee ballots in the primary and are reporting final numbers for various races. Here in Burke County, the results matched the predictions from last Tuesday evening, with Alfonzo Williams hanging on to

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Commissioner Turner places item on agenda to advertise for legal representation

The Greene County Commission held its regular monthly meeting Monday, September 14, 2020 at 3:30 pm. Prior to any action taken on the agenda, Commissioner Lester Brown raised concerns about item 11 on the agenda which had not been proposed and discussed in the commission’s work session held the

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Mathews named EMA Director

Burke County has a new Emergency Management Agency Director. Interim Director Chief Steven Mathews was appointed to the position during Tuesday night’s regular commission meeting at the recommendation of county administrator Merv Waldrop. Commissioner Evans Martin made the motion, which was

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Burke Chamber seeking Citizen, Business of the Year nominations

Do you know a local business or citizen whose dedication to Burke County should be recognized? The Burke County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for Citizen of the Year and Business of the Year. “I think we can all agree that 2020 is one for the record books,” said Burke County

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The Georgia Department of Public Health showed a total of 308,221 confirmed COVID-19 cases for the entire state as of Tuesday afternoon, including 6,677 deaths and 27,490 hospitalizations. On Tuesday, 1,017 newly confirmed cases were reported as well as 73 deaths and 96

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BCPS releases statement concerning school year

One thing is for sure — the 2020-2021 school year will be another unique, unpredictable 180 days. Last week, the Burke County Board of Education met to discuss plans for the upcoming year and came away with a number of decisions: one to postpone the start of school until Aug. 17, another to operate

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Two local men arrested in Texas on drug charges

Two men with Burke County connections were arrested in Mitchell County, Texas last Wednesday after marijuana and cocaine worth approximately $1 million was found in their pickup. According to information published in the Colorado City Record newspaper and from Mitchell County Sheriff Patrick

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Five arrested in holiday break-ins

Instead of ringing in a new year on Thursday, some folks were busy breaking into homes and automobiles in both Girard and Waynesboro. On New Year’s Eve morning around 6 a.m., Burke County deputies responded to the 200 block of Brigham Landing Road in reference to a burglary. According to

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Sheriff will lead some WPD investigations

A new directive issued at the Waynesboro Police Department means local officers will now call on the Burke County Sheriff ’s Office to take the lead on certain violent crime cases. The directive, issued to all WPD staff on July 1, states the BCSO Criminal Investigative Division is to be called

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‘PJs with Timbs on Y’all So New York’: Fans Swoon Over Angela Simmons and Son SJ In Matching Christmas Onesies

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Simmons household. On Sunday, Dec. 6,Angela Simmonsshared a series of adorable posts of herself and […]

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According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, Burke County has had a total of 2,309 COVID cases since the beginning of the pandemic. This number includes 1625 confirmed cases and 684 instances in which antigens were found which indicated an earlier infection. The agency also reported

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Sally’s rains cause flooding here

While Burke County was spared from the destruction Hurricane Sally wreaked across the Southeast, heavy rainfall did lead to flash flooding in some local areas. Amylia Lester, spokesperson for the Burke County Emergency Management Agency, said that just before the flash flood warning hit on

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A different kind of camp

The Burke County Recreation Department has been busy delivering summer camp to children across the county over the past few weeks through its camp in a box

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Celebrities & cowgirls

Major events in Burke County saw great attendance last week, providing not only a good time for patrons but also a chunk of change that’ll benefit the entire community. On Thursday, local “celebrities” bussed tables for tips to help support Downtown Waynesboro. At top Elizabeth Billips helped earn

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Drive-thru flu clinic this Saturday

As the Christmas season is also flu season, the G. Lamar Murray Public Health Center (formerly the Burke County Health Department) is offering a simple way for folks to get their flu shots. This Saturday, Dec. 5, the department will hold a drivethru clinic from 9-11 a.m. at the office, located at

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New Relationship Alert! Angela Simmons Has A New Boo, Boxer Daniel Jacobs

Angela Simmons is back in the dating game and has a new boo. She unveiled the mystery man on Instagram and everyone is wondering who he is.

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Carolyn Hatcher

Carolyn Hatcher, 67, entered into rest Friday, August 14, 2020. She was a native of Anderson, SC and has been a resident of Burke County since 1988. She was a member of East Burke Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a son, Rusty Johns. She is survived by her husband, Kenny Hatcher; three

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African American History Month

Burke County Improvement Association joins with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History commemorating the 2021 African American History Month with the theme “The Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity.l The black family has been a topic of study in many

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W.H. Harper Jr., dies at age 89

W.H. “Dub” Harper Jr. died Wednesday, July 15 at the age of 89. Until his retirement due to declining health a few years ago, he was a fixture in Burke County banking and economic development for over 60 years. He joined the Bank of Waynesboro in the early 1950s and remained with the institution

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The Georgia Department of Public Health showed a total of 272,697 confirmed COVID-19 cases for the entire state as of Tuesday afternoon, including 5,733 deaths and 24,847 hospitalizations. On Tuesday, 2,287 newly confirmed cases were reported as well as 105 deaths and 243

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Vaz says Neita-Robertson tweet defamatory, demands apology

Cabinet minister and Member of Parliament for Portland Western Daryl Vaz is demanding an apology from Queen's Counsel Valerie Neita-Robertson for what he described as defamatory statements made about him on her Twitter page.

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Open-air forum on allyship this Saturday

Burke County native Leah (Smith) Savant, The Activist Artist, will present an Open- Air Forum on Allyship: Impacting Communities and Circles of Influence, at Pendleton King Park this Saturday, June 27, from 9-10:30 a.m. Savant says, “The forum aims to strengthen relationships between black people

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Local woman tests traditional expectations

Editor’s note: In 1987, the United States Congress designated March as Women’s History Month after the National Women’s History Project petitioned for the expansion of the week-long observance. Women’s History Month is a time to reflect on the historical contributions of women and to highlight

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CAMP IN A BOX | The True Citizen

Beginning next week, local children will have the opportunity to participate in a unique summer activity — the Burke County Recreation Department is offering camp in a box. “We really wanted to give kids something fun to do, especially since we cannot be together,” said BCRD Program Manager Dylan

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County approves solar farm

Burke County Commissioners cleared the way last week for construction of a 390- acre solar farm on property in the northwest section of the county. The property, known locally as the Buster Templeton Place, is situated on the east side of Springhill Church Road near its intersection with Hephzibah

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Angela Simmons' new boyfriend is boxer Daniel Jacobs - TheGrio

Angela Simmons, 32, is dating champion boxer Daniel 'Miracle Man' Jacobs, 33, after many public break-ups. Simmons announced the news... View Article The post Angela Simmons' new boyfriend is boxer Daniel Jacobs appeared first on TheGrio.

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'Check on Angela': Romeo Miller Posts Photos with New Boo, Fans Bring Up Alleged Ex-Flame Angela Simmons

Romeo Miller stunned his fans on Friday by announcing he was officially off the market after uploading a stream of photos with his new girlfriend, Drew

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Commission seeks salary increase

At their monthly meeting next week, Burke County commissioners will consider a proposal to increase their salaries. The proposal, which has appeared in an ad in The True Citizen, shows that each commissioner currently makes $7,653.25, a little less than $150 per week. The chairman position comes

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