I have loved the outdoors all of my life, but as I continue to age, thankfully, it seems to get better and better. When I was younger I worried about how many fish I caught or how many birds were put in the bag. My perspective has changed these days, Iu2019m still quite capable of catching fish and shooting birds, […]
Attendance at this yearu2019s Waynesboro Exchange Club Fair increased by more than 15% over last year, with more than 7,000 people passing through the gates during the five-day event. According to Exchange Club member Robert Parrish, the fair drew 932 more attendees than in 2025, when total attendance reached 6,116. The event welcomed 1,009 visitors on Tuesdayu2019s opening night, followed [&...
The Waynesboro-Burke Concert Series will celebrate the legendary women of country music with an upcoming performance of Rhinestone Cowgirls: Legendary Ladies of Country Music. The concert is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 6, at the Burke County Office Park Auditorium. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with the performance beginning at 7 p.m. Featuring three powerhouse vocalists, the show pays tribute
Jack Travis BethelWalker St., AugustaOct. 24Safekeeping for New Mexico State Police Antwan Javon BonnerMagnolia Acres, WaynesboroOct. 23Sexual exploitation of children (2 counts) Keysonya Patrina BushEast Boundary, AugustaOct. 23Safekeeping for Grovetown PD–FTA, traffic offense Terrance Rodriquez CallesHwy. 23 S., SardisOct. 20Criminal trespass (FV battery–FV (1st offense) misdemeanor Stevon Antonio ClarkOakland Ave., AugustaOct. 23Probation violation–misdemeanor̵...
The Burke County Museum will have trick or treaters over for some Halloween fun. Museum Director Leah Carter said, u201cWe will be out front of the museum on Friday October 30 from 3:00 to 5:30. Please join in the fun! Parking is free in the back.u201d We're sorry! This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or […]
I've had an interest in politics since the long ago days when Daddy used to load up his family to join a motorcade for whatever candidate that he was supporting for Governor of Georgia. The ones I remember most were rallies for Carl Sanders who was the state's chief executive from 1963 until 1967. Those political parades would have several […]
A Waynesboro man is dead following a high speed pursuit involving the Georgia State Patrol. Waynesboro resident Tom Ellison died early Sunday morning, October 25th, near the Augusta airport, in the area of Doug Bernard Parkway and Dixon Airline Road. According to the GPS reports of the incident, a trooper attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Ellison who initially […]
The Edmund BurkeAcademy Cross Country team wrapped up an outstanding season with an impressive showing at the State Championship, held at Middle Georgia State University in Macon, Georgia. The Lady Spartans highlighted the meet with a third-place team finish and an All-State performance. Leading the way for the Lady Spartans was Emme Chance, who finished ninth overall, earning prestigious All-State
Despite one reschedule and two losses last week, the Burke County esports team had a solid showing, winning four games across three of their titles. They began their win streak on Monday in Marvel Rivals, a game they’ve struggled to play well in this season. However, this was their best “team win” in the title this year, as they communicated […]
Joseph Fredrick Oglesby, Sr., 75, passed away on Friday October 23, 2026, at his residence. He was born on August 21, 1951, to the late Thomas Jefferson Oglesby, Sr., and Juanita Barefield Oglesby. Joseph was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who will be truly missed by his family and […]
Sardis-Girard-Alexander Elementary School (SGA) was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best elementary schools in Georgia for the 2027 school year. The school was ranked 289th out of 1260 Georgia elementary schools placing them in the top 23rd percent. The overview of SGA offered by U.S. News & World Report read as follows: 'SGA […]
The Edmund Burke Academy Spartans battled their way to a hard-fought 34-26 victory over Pinewood Christian Academy Friday night, setting the stage for a region championship showdown against Briarwood this Friday at Rogers Field. After trailing 6-0 in the first quarter, the Spartans rallied behind an outstanding performance from Sam Hickman, who accounted for all five EBA touchdowns. Hickman rushed
Winners of Miss EBA Pageant, from left, are Tiny Miss EBA: Olivia Hurst, Little Miss EBA: Allison Smith, Petite Miss EBA: Emersyn Quick, Young Miss EBA: Elizabeth Boynton (not pictured), Jr. Miss EBA: Abbie McClain, Miss EBA: Emma Whinghter. We're sorry! This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe today! Username Password * Remember Me […]
The Burke County Emergency Management Agency responded to 103 patients’ calls during the week ending Oct. 25. Of those, 70 resulted in transports, including 50 to Augusta hospitals and three to other out-of-county hospitals. Thirty six of the transports were determined to be emergencies and 34 were non-emergent. The agency also answered 15 fire calls during the week. They included […]
While the end of daylight saving time means shorter days and earlier sunsets, it also brings an extra hour of sleep when clocks fall back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1. According to Robert Parrish, Fire Chief of the Waynesboro Fire Department, the twice-yearly time change also serves as an important reminder for residents to check their home’s […]
