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LOOKING BACK
10 YEARS AGO – JANUARY 5, 2011 The city of Waynesboro was looking for a new police chief after Chief Karl E. Allen announced his retirement. He had been with the department almost 15 years. Teenagers James Coleman of Waynesboro and Ariel Lagman of Keysville graduated from the National
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Time to spring forward
Local fire officials are reminding folks that “springing forward” this weekend is not just about changing clocks. Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 14, at 2 a.m., and Robert Parrish, Waynesboro’s Fire Chief, says it’s the perfect time for residents to change the batteries in their
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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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Library hosts vaccine/voter event
Greater Augusta’s Interfaith Coalition in partnership with the City of Waynesboro, Burke County, MCG/Augusta University Health and Burke Voters Leaders are hosting the GAIC/MCG Educate to Vaccinate and Voters Initiative to inform the public on the COVID-19 vaccine along with how to register to
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BCSO to host blood, toy drive
An upcoming blood drive will not only save lives but will benefit children who are victims of childhood cancer and other illnesses. The Burke County Sheriff’s Office will hold the drive with Shepeard Community Blood Center this Thursday, Sept. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the
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WPD, BCSO to hold Easter events
The Waynesboro Police Department (WPD) and Burke County Sheriff ’s Office (BCSO) are holding free Easter events for the community. On Thursday, April 1, the BCSO will have its fifth annual Easter Egg Event from 2-6 p.m. in the front parking lot of the sheriff’s office. This year’s event will be
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Friends and Fireworks
Siblings Samuel and Charlotte Story enjoyed pre-fireworks festivities playing with their friend Stella Neidlinger during the City of Waynesboro Downtown Development Authority’s annual Mad Anthony’s Big Boom. The children were all giggles as Winnie the dog provided entertainment leading up to the
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Mad Anthony’s Big Boom is Friday
Citizens of Burke County will gather Friday night for a longstanding tradition of celebrating this country’s independence together. Mad Anthony’s Big Boom Fireworks Extravaganza, sponsored by the City of Waynesboro’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA), will light up the sky overlooking Jonathan
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Waynesboro-Burke Concert Series
The Waynesboro- Burke Concert Series will begin its 41st season with a throwback to The Beatles — more specifically, to the one and only Paul McCartney. On March 13, the WBCS presents “Live and Let Die,” a full multimedia experience celebrating the music of Mc- Cartney, created by singer and
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LOOKING BACK
10 YEARS AGO – JUNE 9, 2010 Waynesboro Police Department Investigator Gene Boseman was placed on administrative leave while he was being investigated for alleged sexual harassment of two female coworkers. The retrial of Christopher Derek Chance, 23, for the 2008 shooting death of Simpson
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LOOKING BACK
10 YEARS AGO – OCTOBER 20, 2010 Bernard Walker of Augusta, a former nutrition specialist for the CSRA EOA, was indicted on federal charges of laundering grant money intended for low income children. He used Waynesboro businesses in his scheme, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office. After nearly
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Sponsored by Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association (MBLA)
Honaker to attend Young Leaders Conference
Harper Honaker from Waynesboro will join outstanding middle school students from across the nation this summer to take part in a unique academic and career oriented development experience, Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington DC. She is the daughter of Jenny Vandenbulcke and Dusty
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WHAT’S NEXT?
Plant sale The Burke County Master Gardners will hold their annual plant sale Friday, April 30, from 3-6 p.m. at the Southern Bank Pavilion, 855 Liberty St., Waynesboro. Senior food market The Golden Harvest Food Bank, Waynesboro Deliverance Evangelistic Church and the Waynesboro Homeless Taskforce
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Shooting causes crash on bypass
No one involved had been identified at press time, but a shooter caused a head-on collision when he fired into a car travelling east toward Walmart on the Waynesboro bypass. A little before 7 a. m. Tuesday, the Waynesboro Police Department and the Burke County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call
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Online farmers market is open
The online farmers market run by Augusta Locally Grown (ALG) has opened its newest location in Waynesboro. The 60-plus farmer/producer market will increase fresh-food locally grown access into Waynesboro and the surrounding communities. Customers will be able to order products ranging from
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Blanchard retires
The Burke County Sheriff’s Office and local community came together last week to celebrate the retirement of Chief Deputy Lewis Blanchard, following a career that spanned 30 years. Blanchard was presented with a certificate from the FBI recognizing him for his many years of service in law
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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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New physician opens office
Waynesboro has a new physician. Dr. Preeti Rebecca Poley, with Retina Institute of the Southeast (RISE), has opened her practice at 115 Dogwood Drive, across from the Burke Medical Center. Dr. Poley is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and fellowship-trained in Vitreoretinal
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Christmas parade back on the books
After further thought, the City of Waynesboro Downtown Development Authority has reconsidered the cancellation of the annual Christmas parade and put it back on the calendar. The event will still take place as originally planned, on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 1 p.m., but DDA Director Don Lively says
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Seasonal Sculpture Garden Technician
The Walker Art Center is seeking a seasonalSculpture Garden Technician. This part-time, temporary position offers a great opportunity to learn about the care of great sculptures in Minnesota's iconic Minneapolis … Source
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Baxley retires, Parrish new chief
After a career that’s spanned nearly 48 years, Waynesboro Fire Department Chief Ronnie Baxley has decided to retire. “I woke up this morning at 5 a.m. like I do every day, but I didn’t have anything to do,” Baxley said with a laugh Tuesday afternoon, his first official day of retirement. He hinted
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DINNER, CLOTHING GIVEAWAY ON SATURDAY
Members of the Waynesboro Homeless Task force have been busy planning another event to aide the homeless and hungry and will present their love offering this Saturday, Sept. 26. The group is sponsoring both a dinner and clothing giveaway. Lottie Higgins, who serves as the chair for the task
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Valerie Kirkland is new City Manager
Waynesboro has a new City Manager. Interim manager Valerie Kirkland was unanimously approved for the permanent position at Monday night’s council meeting. The Girard native is an Honor graduate of Burke County high School and has Bachelor of Science Degree in Administrative Services from Valdosta
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Cash needed for Mad Anthony’s Big Boom
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
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SoulBean CoffeHouse
The community came together recently to celebrate the ribbon cutting of SoulBean CoffeeHouse in Waynesboro. Owners of the new coffee shop were joined by Chamber members, community leaders and officials, friends and family. SoulBean, located at 106 East 6th St., is open daily 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and
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LOOKING BACK
10 YEARS AGO – JULY 7, 2010 Three political newcomers qualified to run against veteran members of the Burke County Board of Education. Ruby Saxon Miles opposed Willie Jordan in District One, Larry Preston, Jr. announced he would run against Willie Lattimore in District Two and Ashley Moore took on
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WHAT’S NEXT?
Drive-thru Food Distribution Golden Harvest Food Bank will host a drive-thru food distribution Saturday, Aug. 21 from 10 a.m.-12 noon at Burke County Head Start, 518 College St., Waynesboro. Distribution is open to all GA residents. Shelf stable food, frozen meat and produce will be provided. To
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CHRISTMAS CAROLS AT THE COURTHOUSE
Students from the Waynesboro Mennonite School will be performing Christmas carols in front of the historic courthouse in Waynesboro on Wednesday, Dec. 23, for the community. Principal Kendall Myers said the group will start around 10:45 a.m. and will sing various songs for approximately 20 minutes
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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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LOOKING BACK
10 YEARS AGO – APRIL 27, 2011 Gov. Nathan Deal signed the City of Waynesboro’s new charter into law, replacing the outdated 1971 document. In addition, the governor approved legislation setting up staggered terms for members of the Burke County Commission. Montres Kitchens led the BCHS Bear track
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