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04/09/2025

04/09/2025

Georgia Power has announced that Lisa Hopper has been selected as the Waynesboro area manager in Georgia Power’s East Region, succeeding Suzanne Sharkey who recently retired.

Georgia Power has announced that Lisa Hopper has been selected as the Waynesboro area manager in Georgia Power’s East Region, succeeding Suzanne Sharkey who recently retired. In this role, she will be responsible for maintaining the company’s influence and presence and providing community leader...

04/09/2025

⛔️ ROAD CLOSED ⛔️

Trout Street at the pond.

Due to road deterioration on Trout St at the pond, the City Of Midville has permanently closed that section.

‼️ The road is unsafe! DO NOT DRIVE AROUND BARRICADES ‼️

Ivey Lane is still accessible by traveling west on Trout St from Kilpatrick St.

Residence of 309 through 369, and Love Hill Baptist Church will need to access Trout Street by entering and traveling east from South Railroad Street.

S Railroad St is accessible from S Jones St (Hwy 56 S) and/or W Lee St (Hwy 17 N).

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04/09/2025

Edmund Burke Academy can add yet another region golf championship to the school’s resume.

Edmund Burke Academy can add yet another region golf championship to the school’s resume. Although it’s been thirteen years since the Spartans won a region championship in golf, the school has more titles in this sport than any other. Last week, that number grew when the Spartans bested Gatewood...

04/09/2025

After blowing out the Jaguars 18-5 last Tuesday, the Spartan baseball team suffered a rare loss to them the following day.

After blowing out the Jaguars 18-5 last Tuesday, the Spartan baseball team suffered a rare loss to them the following day. Edmund Burke Academy will carry a 10-2 overall record into spring break and have plenty of time to put their second loss of the season behind them. During that game, the Spartan...

04/09/2025

The boys and girls track teams traveled to Lakeside last Friday for the Reese Hoffa pre-spring break invitational. The girls finished ninth, and the boys finished fifth.

The boys and girls track teams traveled to Lakeside last Friday for the Reese Hoffa pre-spring break invitational. The girls finished ninth, and the boys finished fifth. Stats for each team can be found below: Boys 100M: Ranquavious Morris (19th-11.97); Antoine Moore (21st-12.03); Ashton White (30th...

04/09/2025

The Burke County esports team has qualified seven teams across five titles for playoffs this year. In total, twenty students will move on to compete in the GHSA state tournament. Teams who made the cut include Street Fighters 6, Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8, NBA 2K, and Madden.

The Burke County esports team has qualified seven teams across five titles for playoffs this year. In total, twenty students will move on to compete in the GHSA state tournament. Teams who made the cut include Street Fighters 6, Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8, NBA 2K, and Madden. Playoffs start tomo...

04/09/2025

Last week was an exciting one for the Burke County baseball team, as they defeated Thomson in extra innings, essentially securing the region championship. Additionally, the Bears got revenge on Jenkins County, moving to 11-9 on the season.

Last week was an exciting one for the Burke County baseball team, as they defeated Thomson in extra innings, essentially securing the region championship. Additionally, the Bears got revenge on Jenkins County, moving to 11-9 on the season. The game of the week was against Thomson on April 1. This ga...

04/09/2025

April is National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month. Imaging plays a crucial role in cancer care from early detection, staging, guiding treatment and monitoring for recurrence. This month, Burke Health’s Justin Dixon sheds light on the various images that can be obtained at their state-of-the-art facility located in the recently renovated Burke County Library building, 412 W. 4th St.

April is National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month. Imaging plays a crucial role in cancer care from early detection, staging, guiding treatment, and monitoring for recurrence. This month, Burke Health’s Justin Dixon sheds light on the various images that can be obtained at their state-...

04/09/2025

The melodies that have floated through local bars and restaurants across the South East, carrying gritty and honest tales from the southern backwoods, are finally finding their permanent voice. Wrens musician, Brett Bartschi, is set to release his new EP titled “Woodsy Mix” on Friday, May 2.

The melodies that have floated through local bars and restaurants across the South East, carrying gritty and honest tales from the southern backwoods, are finally finding their permanent voice. Wrens musician, Brett Bartschi, is set to release his new EP titled “Woodsy Mix” on Friday, May 2. The...

04/09/2025

For the first time since the 70s or 80s, every building on Liberty Street between 6th Street and 7th Street is occupied by a shop, a restaurant or a business.

For the first time since the 70s or 80s, every building on Liberty Street between 6th Street and 7th Street is occupied by a shop, a restaurant or a business. The graphics above illustrate the growth of the downtown since 2012. That year, for the annual Downtown Open House, held on the Sunday before...

04/09/2025

The Development Authority of Burke County annually hosts potential new industries during the Masters Tournament.

The Development Authority of Burke County annually hosts potential new industries during the Masters Tournament. The tournament presents a unique opportunity to showcase the county to project managers looking for a location to establish or expand production. Authority Executive Director Austin Stacy...

04/09/2025

A gas line rupture on Wednesday, April 2, closed a large portion of Highway 56 South for two days last week, requiring multiple agencies to assist while Georgia DOT made repairs.

A gas line rupture on Wednesday, April 2, closed a large portion of Highway 56 South for two days last week, requiring multiple agencies to assist while Georgia DOT made repairs. The gas line ruptured between Byne Sunshine Road and Steiner Place Road. Burke County Sheriff’s Office was notified aro...

04/09/2025

NextEra Energy Resources is hosting an open house to inform the public about the proposed Alba Oak Energy Storage project on Tuesday, April 15 at Venue 720 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

NextEra Energy Resources is hosting an open house to inform the public about the proposed Alba Oak Energy Storage project on Tuesday, April 15 at Venue 720 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. NextEra Energy is the owner of the first solar farm to be established in Burke County, White Oak Solar, located off....

04/03/2025

EBA Boy’s Track Results

The Edmund Burke Academy Boy’s Track Team posted seventy-five team points during last week’s meet at Gatewood Schools in Eatonton. Matthew Hood was Edmund Burke’s highest scorer at the meet with twenty points. Those points were courtesy of his first place finishes in both the shot put and discuss throws. Lukas Reindl racked up eleven points for the Spartans by finishing third in the 3200m run and fourth in the 1600m run. Aden Hickman had a third place finish in the long jump and seventh place finish in the 200m dash. William Reindl was sixth in the 800m run and sixth in the shot put. Blake Reddick finished third in the 110m hurdles, while Ryan Reddick had a fourth place finish in the 300m hurdles. Cohen Felix finished fifth in the 200m dash and eighth in the high jump. Bryce Chancey posted a sixth place finish in the triple jump and an eighth place finish in the long jump. Edmund Burke’s strongest relay event was the 4x800m relay that consisted of Asher Hammett, Blake Reddick, William Reindl and Lukas Reindl. The group finished in fourth place. Bentley Fitzgerald, Nash Parker, Blake Reddick and William Reindl had a sixth place finish in the 4x400m relay. Aden Hickman, Sam Hickman, Bryce Chancey and Cohen Felix posted a seventh place finish in the 4x100m relay.

04/03/2025

BURKE COUNTY: State Route 56 is scheduled to close about five miles southwest of Waynesboro on Thursday at 8 a.m. for utility crews to make repairs. The route is expected to reopen later in the day with a plate in place and a reduced speed limit.

Detour: SR 56 to Story Mill Rd., Story Mill Rd. to SR 24, SR 24 to Vidette, SR 305 to Rosier, Rosier Rd. to SR 56

04/02/2025

Georgia Women’s Action for New Directions (WAND) hosted a community meet and greet at Phillip Grove Baptist Church on Saturday, March 29, to give citizens the opportunity to hear from local community leaders and connect with local resources.

Georgia Women’s Action for New Directions (WAND) hosted a community meet and greet at Phillip Grove Baptist Church on Saturday, March 29, to give citizens the opportunity to hear from local community leaders and connect with local resources. Georgia State Representative L.C. Myles, Burke County Sh...