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Statement from the Burke County Board of Commissioners - The True Citizen

Waynesboro, Georgia · Waynesboro

Statement from the Burke County Board of Commissioners - The True Citizen

The Burke County Board of Commissioners considered the process approved by voters under Amendment #1 on the November 2024 ballot, which aimed to limit increases in property values for those with homestead exemptions. Three public hearings were held to discuss the advisability of opting out of the new process. During these hearings, it was determined that, in addition to slowing […] We're sorry! This content is only available to online subscribe…See the Story

Bracelets for a Cause - The True Citizen

Waynesboro, Georgia · Waynesboro

Bracelets for a Cause - The True Citizen

Savannah and Tinslee Lewis, Hattie McMillan, Jackson and Allison Smith, Oakley Lively and Ally Stewart recently made bracelets and sold them to assist Edmund Burke Academy teacher, Brenda Chandler, who lost everything in a house fire recently. The group of seven raised nearly $150 to support Chandler with recovery expenses. Pictured is Tinslee Lewis as she presents the proceeds to […] We're sorry! This content is only available to online subscr…See the Story

Cates pleads guilty to federal gun charges - The True Citizen

Waynesboro, Georgia · Waynesboro

Cates pleads guilty to federal gun charges - The True Citizen

Waynesboro businessman Daniel Cates pled guilty in U.S. District Court last week to charges related to his arrest in 2024. In May 29, 2024 federal agents searched his home and business and found several dozen firearms which violated the terms of his probation. Cates appeared before Judge J. Randal Hall on February 13 and entered the plea which could result […] We're sorry! This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below…See the Story

Agriculture · Waynesboro

State lifts poultry suspension after flu outbreak

Two cases of avian influenza (HPAI) were discovered last month in commercial poultry flocks in Elbert County. That outbreak prompted the state agency to suspend poultry activities across Georgia including sales at auction, flea, or livestock markets, meet ups, swaps, and exhibitions. The order exempted the retail sale of poultry products including meat and eggs.See the Story

Waynesboro, Georgia · Waynesboro

Mayor’s Festival of Tree - The True Citizen

The Waynesboro City Council presented awards for the Mayor's Festival of Trees Competition during the monthly meeting Monday, January 27. Mayor James “Chick” Jones (pictured center) presented Shelley Broxton (pictured left), representing Esby's Collective, with the award for the most unique tree. Starr Clark (pictured right) accepted the People's Choice award on behalf of Clark Drug Company. We're sorry! This content is only available to online…See the Story

Waynesboro, Georgia · Waynesboro

Bird Dog Politics - The True Citizen

I will assume by now, you’ve probably heard about the controversary over a photo posted by a Burke County teacher a couple of weeks ago. The photo in question made the rounds on Facebook on a Saturday evening and was shared hundreds of times. It got so much attention that the Burke County School Superintendent, Dr. Angela Williams, issued a […] We're sorry! This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe to…See the Story

Waynesboro, Georgia · Waynesboro

CITY SEEKS NEW SPONSOR FOR FIREWORKS EVENT - The True Citizen

The sponsors of the annual Mad Anthony’s Big Boom Fireworks Extravaganza are looking for a new sponsor. Since 2013, Downtown Development Director Don Lively has raised the funds and put on the show that brings thousands of folks into town. The show annually takes place on the evening of July 3rd at the Burke County Recreation Department complex. “My board […] We're sorry! This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below …See the Story

Waynesboro, Georgia · Waynesboro

Shooting Dog Championship - The True Citizen

The Shooting Dog Championship was recently held at Di-Lane Plantation with 47 entries competing overa4dayperiod. TheChampionnamedwas Miller'sBringtheHeattrainedbyMike Tracy and Runner-Up named Silver Wing trained by Tracy Searinger. This Championship was officially renamed this year in honor of the late Jay Moser for his generous support of the Trials. We're sorry! This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or Subs…See the Story

Waynesboro, Georgia · Waynesboro

Lynch named to Mercer University Dean’s List - The True Citizen

Jailyn Lynch of Sardis, has been named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List at Mercer University. She is a senior at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. We're sorry! This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe today! The post Lynch named to Mercer University Dean’s List first appeared on The True Citizen.See the Story

Waynesboro, Georgia · Waynesboro

2024: The year in review-part three - The True Citizen

APRIL 3 A traffic stop in Waynesboro resulted in three arrests and the seizure of a large cache of marijuana. On Saturday the Burke County Sheriff’s Office posted on their Facebook page about the incident which took place near Savannah Avenue. Deputy Sheriff Mobley conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation. According to the report, a passenger in the […] We're sorry! This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login b…See the Story

Waynesboro, Georgia · Waynesboro

NOTICE - The True Citizen

In case of bad weather, the MLK Birthday events planned for Saturday, Jan. 18 will be postponed until the following Saturday, Jan. 25 We're sorry! This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe today! The post NOTICE first appeared on The True Citizen.See the Story

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