Ministries group lends a helping hand for cleanup
MARGARET ANNE BROGAN
thetruecitizen.margaret@gmail.com
Volunteers from Christian Aid Ministries are completing their five-hundredth clean-up project in the Burke County area during their final week stationed in Waynesboro. Christian Aid Ministries Rapid Response Services is an aid organization composed primarily of Amish and Mennonite volunteers who provide aid to areas in crisis. Volunteer teams have...
BOC honors Abrams
MARGARET ANNE BROGAN
thetruecitizen.margaret@gmail.com
The Burke County Board of Commissioners honored Lucious Abrams’ nineteen years of service at the November monthly meeting, Tuesday, December 10. Chairman Terri Lodge Kelly spoke on behalf of the board before presenting Abrams with a plaque commemorating his time serving as commissioner. “You are always willing to listen to...
Sheriff responds to recent resignations
ROY F. CHALKER JR.
rchalker@bellsouth.net
The Burke County Sheriff’s Office has issued a statement in regard to the recent resignation of 10 deputies. Monique Williams, BCSO Public Information Officer, said last week: that, “Staff changes in law enforcement, particularly during an election season, are not uncommon. It happens all over the country.” She added that,...
Burke 4-H competes at area and state forestry contests
Meridith Meckel
County Extension Agent | December 17, 2024
Every year, one judging competition 4-H kids love to compete in is the Forestry Judging Contest. Forestry Judging consists of: Tree Identification, Tree Measurement Estimation, Compass and Pacing and Insects, Diseases and Disorders. The state contest also includes Forest Site Evaluation. In the Tree Identification part of the contest, students...
4H competes at Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging meet
SAVANNAH KENNEDY | December 17, 2024
Burke County’s Cotton Boll and Judging team participants, traveled on October 30th, 2024, to Statesboro to compete at the district area contest. The Southeast District 4-H Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging Contest teaches students to make good decisions when spending money on everyday items and helps them appreciate one of...
HB581- Homestead Exemption
DEBORAH BENNETT
Millen News editor | December 17, 2024
(Editor’s Note: Voters across the state, including local voters, approved HB518 in the November General Election. The bill provides for significant changes impacting local governmental revenue and taxpayers as it relates to property taxes. This is the second in a series of articles on the changes.) The second component of...
Kemp says Helene relief top priority for General Assembly
DAVE WILLIAMS
Bureau Chief
Capitol Beat News Service | December 17, 2024
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Dec. 10 that he will unveil a disaster relief package for Georgia victims of Hurricane Helene next month during the first week of the 2025 legislative session. The initiative will include both budgetary proposals and a legislative component, Kemp told returning and newly elected members of...
Live nativity with a twist
MARGARET ANNE BROGAN
thetruecitizen.margaret@gmail.com | December 10, 2024
The Waynesboro First Methodist Church is hosting a live nativity on Sunday, December 15, but with a twist - it’s a drive-thru. The church has hosted live nativity scenes in previous years, but this year, they wanted to expand the event and its reach within the community. “This year the...
BCHS esports team competes in state championship
BRANNON BRADDOCK
Jbraddo4@gmail.com | December 17, 2024
In 2023, esports coaches Jesse Ruffin and Brannon Braddock stood before the school board, seeking approval to start Burke County High School’s very first esports team. In the spring of 2024, they held their first official season with a small handful of students. In that season, only two teams qualified...
BCHS boys and girls get wrestling wins
BRANNON BRADDOCK
Jbraddo4@gmail.com | December 17, 2024
The BCHS wrestling team had two matches this week. The boys traveled and participated in two matches, while the girls only participated in one. Unlike the boys, the girls have already participated in a handful of matches this year, including traveling to Toombs County. The boys, however, officially started their...
Bears and Lady Bears make easy work of Jenkins County
BRANNON BRADDOCK
Jbraddo4@gmail.com | December 17, 2024
This past Saturday, the boys and girls basketball teams held their first home games of the season against neighboring Jenkins County. Neither team really struggled against the War Eagles as the boys were able to secure a 73-38 win. The girls absolutely dominated, however, winning their game 61-5. For the...
Spartans win two, lose one
TRES BRAGG
tbtruecitizen@gmail.com | December 17, 2024
After easy victories over David Emanual Academy and Glascock County, the Edmund Burke Academy Basketball Team fell to powerhouse Brentwood 61-25 Saturday night. The Spartans now boast a 3-2 overall record. During the three-game stretch, Wyatt Carey had twenty-nine points with six rebounds and five steals. Blake Reddick scored twenty-two...
Big first quarter deficit doesn’t stop Lady Spartan
TRES BRAGG
tbtruecitizen@gmail.com | December 17, 2024
After trailing Brentwood 19-5 after the first quarter, the Edmund Burke Academy Lady Spartans found their groove and mounted a comeback that led to victory. It seemed as nothing was going in Edmund Burke’s favor last Saturday when they faced off against rival Brentwood School in Murray Gymnasium. Thankfully for...
LOOKING BACK
December 17, 2024
20 YEARS AGO – DECEMBER 22, 2004 Burke County farmer Lucious Abrams was hoping to find a kidney donor. The 51 year-old was on a waiting list for a transplant but was facing a wait of three to four years. The Burke County Board of Education approved a policy to...
TWAS? OR WAS?
Don Lively | December 17, 2024
(Reprinted by request. With sincere apologies to the heirs of Clement Clarke Moore.) It was a week before Christmas all over the Blessed South, Southerners were buzzing everywhichaway, dirt roads and rural routes. From Wal-Mart to Macy's, from Target to Sears, Looking for bargains before the dollars disappeared. (Oh wait,...
Henrietta Sturdivant Hillis
December 17, 2024
Henrietta Sturdivant Hillis, born October 23, 1928, the last surviving child of Alex and Ruthe Sturdivant of Girard, GA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 15th, 2024. She was 96. She was preceded in death by her 4 sisters, Pauline, Winnie Pearl, Hazel, and Josie; her 2 brothers,...
Alfred Lambert
December 17, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Alfred Lambert, 67, of Waynesboro, Georgia, who entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Born on August 10, 1957, Alfred’s spirit will be cherished by all who knew him. Family visitation will be held on Friday,...
Hosey “Peanut” Dukes, Jr.
December 17, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Hosey “Peanut” Dukes, Jr., 54, of Graniteville, SC, who entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 13, 2024. Born on July 24, 1970, Hosey’s spirit will be cherished by all who knew him. Family visitation will be held...
Marie Elizabeth Allen
December 17, 2024
Marie Elizabeth Allen, 95, entered into rest Tuesday, December 3, 2024. She was born on August 22, 1929, in Adel, GA to the late Otto and Carrie Hayes. She has lived in Plant City FL, Riverdale, GA, and moved to Sardis, GA in 1985. Marie worked as a school crossing...
John Marshall Jackson
December 10, 2024
Mr. John Marshall Jackson of Waynesboro entered into rest at his home Wednesday, December 4, at the age of 84. Born in Statesboro, Georgia on December 25, 1939, he was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. John L. Jackson. John Marshall graduated from Statesboro High School in 1958...
Republican electors certify Trump’s victory
DAVE WILLIAMS
Bureau Chief
Capitol Beat News Service | December 17, 2024
Georgia's Republican presidential electors formally cast their votes for former President Donald Trump Tuesday in a ceremony at the state Capitol. The 16 electors, consistently largely of local GOP leaders, met on the same day electors in every state cast their votes either for Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris,...
BURKE EMA REPORT
December 17, 2024
The Burke County Emergency Management Agency responded to 115 patients’ calls during the week ending Dec. 15. Of those, 80 resulted in transports, including 41 to Augusta hospitals and five to other out-of-county hospitals. Thirty nine of the transports were determined to be emergencies and 41 were non-emergent. The agency...
BURKE COUNTY JAIL BOOKING DEC. 9-15
December 17, 2024
Joseph Brandon AmersonBennock Mill Rd., AugustaDec. 11Trafficking in methamphetamine Cecelia Rebecca BenitezPeach Orchard Rd., HephzibahDec. 10Theft by shoplifting - merchandise - misdemeanor (2 counts) Dawn Renee BenitezPatton Dr., Jackson, SCDec. 10Theft by shoplifting - merchandise - misdemeanor (2 counts) Shontrece Evette BonnerMagnolia Acres, WaynesboroDec. 15DUIrefusal; failure to stop at stop...
What’s Next?
November 6, 2024
Thursday, Nov. 7 Burke County Retired Educators Association will meet at 3 p.m. at Burke County Senior Citizens Center. Guest speaker will be Probate Judge Ashley Moore Jr. Monday, Nov. 11 American Legion will honor all Veterans 11 a.m. at the American Legion Post 120, South Liberty St., Waynesboro. BCHS...
CHURCH NEWS
December 17, 2024
OUR POLICY This section is a complimentary service for Burke County churches hosting free public services. We will run your church news for two weeks. Church bake sales, yard sales, out-of-county events or events with an admission fee may be included for $10 per week, paid in advance. Email announcements...
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