True Citizen

08/08/2025

Press release regarding Ahmed Ismael.

08/07/2025

Please keep our friend and colleague, Scotty Womack and his family in your hearts and prayers.

View Martha C Womack's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

08/06/2025

According to statistics released by the Georgia Department of Labor, the unemployment rate for Burke County rose to 4.9% for the month of June, up from 4.6% in May. However, this represents a drop from 5.7% for the month of June, 2024. There were approximately 494 persons unemployed in June. This compares to 469 unemployed in May.

According to statistics released by the Georgia Department of Labor, the unemployment rate for Burke County rose to 4.9% for the month of June, up from 4.6% in May. However, this represents a drop from 5.7% for the month of June, 2024. There were approximately 494 persons unemployed in June. This co...

08/06/2025

The Waynesboro Rotary Club welcomed two new members Tuesday. Shown here are (l-r) club President Stephanie Platt, Ashley Roberts, sponsor of new member Ben Murdock of Queensborough bank, and new member Dorie Ford of Burke Health and her sponsor Jeff Richardson.

The Waynesboro Rotary Club welcomed two new members Tuesday. Shown here are (l-r) club President Stephanie Platt, Ashley Roberts, sponsor of new member Ben Murdock of Queensborough bank, and new member Dorie Ford of Burke Health and her sponsor Jeff Richardson. We're sorry! This content is only avai...

08/06/2025

This week’s eyesore stood proudly for more than 100 years at 107 East Ninth Street in Waynesboro. Today, just like its next door neighbor at 105 East Ninth, it stands in dilapidated condition while being overtaken by vegetation. The registered owner is Vaishali V. Patel of Savannah.

This week’s eyesore stood proudly for more than 100 years at 107 East Ninth Street in Waynesboro. Today, just like its next door neighbor at 105 East Ninth, it stands in dilapidated condition while being overtaken by vegetation. The registered owner is Vaishali V. Patel of Savannah. We're sorry! T...

08/06/2025

Georgia 4-H celebrated excellence during the 82nd Annual 4-H State Congress as top 4-H’ers from around the state gathered in Atlanta July 22-25.

Georgia 4-H celebrated excellence during the 82nd Annual 4-H State Congress as top 4-H’ers from around the state gathered in Atlanta July 22-25. State Congress includes the state-level Project Achievement and Leadership in Action contests, as well as recognition of youth development professionals,...

08/06/2025

In an effort to bring relief to Burke County residents battling the intense summer heat, the Augusta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., recently sponsored a successful fan drive, donating 50 brand-new box fans to senior citizens in need throughout the Waynesboro community.

In an effort to bring relief to Burke County residents battling the intense summer heat, the Augusta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., recently sponsored a successful fan drive, donating 50 brand-new box fans to senior citizens in need throughout the Waynesboro community. This eve...

08/06/2025

The Burke County Board of Commissioners discussed future issues to consider any unresolved FY26 budget issues during a combined called meeting and budget work session Monday, August 4.

The Burke County Board of Commissioners discussed future issues to consider any unresolved FY26 budget issues during a combined called meeting and budget work session Monday, August 4. The board began the meeting by voting unanimously to accept the lowest bid they received for road resurfacing that....

08/06/2025

The application for a recall petition against Sheriff Alfonzo Williams has been deemed legally insufficient due to a notarization issue.

The application for a recall petition against Sheriff Alfonzo Williams has been deemed legally insufficient due to a notarization issue. The application for a recall petition was initially approved by the Board of Elections, but following a petition from Sheriff Williams arguing that the notarizatio...

08/06/2025

A new district attorney has been appointed in the GBI investigation into the Burke County Sheriff’s Office use of grant funds that began back in May 2023.

A new district attorney has been appointed in the GBI investigation into the Burke County Sheriff’s Office use of grant funds that began back in May 2023. Ogeechee Judicial Circuit District Attorney Robert Busbee has been appointed following Augusta Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jared T. Will...

08/06/2025

The retail business, like many other professions, can be a seasonal endeavor. For obvious reasons, boutiques and florists and even restaurants do a higher volume of business around holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Valentine’s Day is normally a good sales time for most shops and eateries.

This continues a series of articles that will feature shops, restaurants and other businesses, as well as upcoming events, in Downtown Waynesboro. The retail business, like many other professions, can be a seasonal endeavor. For obvious reasons, boutiques and florists and even restaurants do a highe...

08/06/2025

The road to Walmart is being repaved with good intentions. Crews were out Tuesday, August 5, working to repave the Hopkins Corner entrance.

The road to Walmart is being repaved with good intentions. Crews were out Tuesday, August 5, working to repave the Hopkins Corner entrance. We're sorry! This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe today! Username Password * Remember Me Forgot Password