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City office to reopen in new location

The City of Waynesboro's administration office will reopen to the public on Monday, April 5th at its new location, 615 N. Liberty Street. They are asking all customers to continue observing COVID-19 mitigation practices by wearing a mask and practicing social distancing. Customers can still pay their bills online by visiting www.waynesboroga.com and clicking on "Online Payments" in the bottom […]

Source: The True Citizen

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Missing man’s body is found

A Waynesboro man who had been missing since last Wednesday was found dead on Monday. Mike Jones, age 60 of 418 West 8th Street in Waynesboro, was last seen near his residence at approximately 8 p.m. on Dec. 16. Family members had told law enforcement officials that Jones may have been suffering

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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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Waynesboro native wins international superior service award

On July 18, during the Virtual 82nd Grand Conclave of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Waynesboro native Dr. Henry Hankerson was the recipient of the International Superior Service Award, one of the organization’s four prestigious Achievement Week Awards. The Superior Service Award is given to

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Obama to deliver DNC address from Philadelphia to underscore American democracy | The Atlanta Voice

Former President Barack Obama will deliver his speech to the nation Wednesday night from the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, a senior Democratic official tells CNN, with a location intended to underscore 'our very democracy is at stake' in this election. 'He will make a pointed

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More True Citizen pages are online

Additional years of The True Citizen are now available online thanks to the efforts of the Burke County Genealogical and Historical Society. Society president Carol Jones said this week, “I'm pleased to announce that we have digitized more of the Waynesboro True Citizen and the issues are now

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Memorials, lawsuit mark death anniversary of Ahmaud Arbery - Black News Channel

By RUSS BYNUM and ANGIE WANG Associated Press BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Family and friends walked in procession through the coastal subdivision where armed men chased and shot him in the street. Others joined his mother for a vigil at the rural church where he's buried. Lawmakers paused to remember him

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Brandy Reveals How Her Daughter Helped Save Her From Suicidal Thoughts | The Urban Daily

With the release of a new project, Brandy becomes more candid than ever.

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Portland protesters set fire to county government building - Black News Channel

By The Oregonian PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Protesters in Portland broke out the windows of a county government building, sprayed lighter fluid inside and set a fire in a demonstration that started Tuesday night and ended Wednesday morning with clashes with police, officials said. The fire at the

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Reebok & Khalid Kick Off “Write Your Legacy” Contest For Aspiring Singers | The Urban Daily

Yesterday (August 3rd) Reebok and Khalid kicked off their "Write Your Legacy" contest which allows anyone living in the U.S. to submit a 2 minute video to in which they explain what they want their legacy to be and blessing Khalid with a sample of their singing skills.

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Rihanna Is The Next Cover For Haper’s Bazaar | The Urban Daily

Rihanna stays winning. The superstar has been tapped for the cover the iconic fashion magazine Harper’s Bazaar for the September issue. Making home life look sexy, the Gray Sorrenti photographed shoot features Rhi Rhi posing in designer pieces from Chanel, Dior and Miu Miu along with looks from her

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Local accountant weighs in on new tax bill

Georgia State legislators passed HB 593 Tax Relief Act of 2021 Thursday. Signed by Governor Brian Kemp March 22, the act will take effect July 1, 2021, but will be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2022. Marc Micklewright of Rhodes-Murphy Income Tax Service in

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Editor: Participation in local government is arguably the most direct and effective way of influencing ones immediate environment, way of life and standard of living; at the City and County level, council and commissioner meetings provide a direct link to the running of your local community and

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Kentucky dad and daughter, 3, shot and killed while playing in ‘Frozen’ playhouse - TheGrio

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Mad Anthony’s Big Boom

It’s the final countdown and the City of Waynesboro’s Downtown Development Authority is just $60 away from hitting its goal for the Mad Anthony’s Big Boom Fireworks Extravaganza. According to DDA Director Don Lively, this week’s donations brought in another $1,600, sending the grand total of

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Michelle Obama Delivers Powerful Message at DNC

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Let’s talk about L – O- V – E

When asked about the upcoming holiday, Lauryn Utley, a five-year-old student at Waynesboro Primary School, gushed that her Valentine was none other than her Godfather, a man she apparently has wrapped around her little finger. What did other local children have to say when asked to weigh in on what

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Reggie Cannon Receives Backlash over Kneeling

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PEACE AND UNITY PARADE

The Peace and Unity Parade, honoring the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will be held Saturday, Jan. 16, through downtown Waynesboro beginning at noon. According to Sgt. Anthony Bennerman of the Burke County Sheriff’s Office, who is hosting the event, participants should line up at the

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STOP THE GUN VIOLENCE

On Sunday, June 7, the public is invited to put on their orange and meet in downtown Waynesboro for the annual Stop the Gun Violence Walk hosted by

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Barr announces 1,000 arrests in federal Operation Legend violent crime intervention - TheGrio

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China carries out first coronavirus-related execution

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City of East Point, V103 Atlanta partner to host 'Feed the Heroes' benefit concert | The Atlanta Voice

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Through the eyes of a child

Various fireworks shows lit up the skies across Burke County in celebration of the Fourth of July, like the Fireworks Extravaganza that had 7-year-old Noah Oglesby mesmerized on Saturday. The show, organized by Britt Marchman, takes place at the Waynesboro Country Club each year, overlooking the

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City approves rezoning request on Jones Avenue

Waynesboro City Council voted Monday night to approve a rezoning request that many Jones Avenue neighbors had been debating for

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Massive Beirut blast kills more than 70, injures thousands | The Atlanta Voice

A massive explosion rocked Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the city’s port, damaging buildings across the capital and sending a giant mushroom cloud into the sky. More than 70 people were killed and 3,000 injured, with bodies buried in the rubble, officials said. The blast struck with the

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Officer saves life of baby

A second Waynesboro Police officer has been recognized for saving the life of an

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Music Fest slated for Saturday

It’s all going down Saturday night: music, dancing and a chance to win $20,000 in cash. After months of planning and ultimately rescheduling in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Waynesboro Exchange Club’s annual Music Fest is just a few short days away. Gates open on Saturday, Oct. 3, at

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