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The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is just $200 shy of its goal for this year’s fireworks show in Waynesboro. DDA Director Don Lively reported another great week of donations totally nearly $500. “Our community has come through for us again,” he said, “but I never had any doubts. Thanks to everyone who has made contributions, we will have another amazing […]

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