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BCHS educator receives $25,000 Milken Educator Award

MARGARET ANNE BROGAN
thetruecitizen.margaret@gmail.com

The air was thick with anticipation as prominent community figures, state education professionals, students and members of the press gathered in the Burke County High School gymnasium for a mystery assembly, Friday, November 21. Following an electrifying performance from the high school band and routines from the cheer squad that...

DeWayne Otto Meeks arrested in multi-county operation

DEBORAH BENNETT
Millen News editor

A 2-week-long search for De- Wayne Otto Meeks, wanted by law enforcement in Burke, Jenkins, and Screven counties and by the State Board of Pardons and Parole, came to an end in Bulloch County on Nov. 23rd. Meeks was discovered hiding at a 6405 Brooklet Denmark Road residence during surveillance...

WPD looking for suspect

ROY F. CHALKER JR.
rchalker@bellsouth.net

The Waynesboro Police Department is asking for help in locating Thomarus White. White is wanted for allegedly tampering with evidence in connection to the shooting death of Kennarius McBride at the Sunoco convenience store on Nov. 13. Jalen Floyd Cox, who was identified on surveillance video of the shooting was...

GEORGIA HUNTERS FOR THE HUNGRY

The Georgia Hunters for The Hungry (GHFTH) program allows hunters the opportunity to give back in a big way! Hunters can participate in giving venison, the ultimate highprotein, low-fat, organic meat, to those less fortunate. “With a couple of more months left in Georgia’s deer season, now is a great...

News

Armando’s is open!

November 25, 2025

Waynesboro’s newest restaurant, Armando’s Grill and Pizzeria, opened last week. Located at 1008 North Liberty Street, the new establishment offers a full line of Italian specialties, pastas and pizzas.

MAGNOLIA SPRINGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS

November 25, 2025

Saturday, Nov. 29th Ft. Lawton Tour – 10-11 a.m. . Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a hike to Camp Lawton’s 161-year-old earthen fort. Along the way, we will discover more about this Civil War prisoner-of-war camp built to hold 40,000 prisoners. Admission to History Center is included. Registration...

A piece of history – gone

DON LIVELY | November 25, 2025

One of Waynesboro’s most historic houses is no more. The two-story structure at 821 Myrick Street was built around 1865, shortly after the end of the Civil War. Originally known as “Yesteryear”, the house was built by Judge J.W. Carswell, a prominent citizen of Burke County who was also the...

Scenes from Downtown Open House

November 25, 2025

"The Annual Downtown Development Authority's Downtown Open House was very successful with shoppers from all over the CSRA and beyond coming into Waynesboro. One merchant reported a group of shoppers who came all the way from Charleston after reading about the event on social media."

Veterans honored

November 25, 2025

The American Legion Scott McBride Post 270 and Auxiliary Unit 270 held a Veterans Appreciation Program on November 16,2025 at Mount Olive A.M.E. Church, Waynesboro, GA. The highlight of the program was special recognition given to the United States Armed Forces. Presenters included Legionnaire Louia Sapp, Commander Jim Reeves, Post...

Sports

BC Bears to face Rockmart in the Elite Eight

BRANNON BRADDOCK
Jbraddo4@gmail.com
| November 25, 2025

Last Friday night, the Bears and all of their fans traveled to Decatur, Georgia, to face off against the #7 team in the state, Columbia. Before Friday night’s game, the Eagles were 5-6 on the year and on a fivegame winning streak. However, the Bears rolled in and were able...

EBA Spartans takes State Runner-Up title

LILLY HERRINGTON
EBA Sports Contributor
| November 25, 2025

The Edmund Burke Academy Spartans left everything on the field Friday afternoon at Mercer University in the GIAA A State Championship, fighting until the final whistle in a 23-12 loss to Robert Toombs Christian Academy. Despite falling behind early, the Spartans showed resilience and heart, clawing their way back into...

Two BCHS esports teams lose in the first playoff round

BRANNON BRADDOCK
Jbraddo4@gmail.com
| November 25, 2025

The Burke County High School team had three teams qualify for playoffs across three different titles. Their Super Smash Bros A Team finished the regular season #31, punching their ticket to the playoffs with an overall record of 5-3. Their Marvel Rivals team did the same, with an overall record...

Bears advance to the second round of state football playoffs

BRANNON BRADDOCK
Jbraddo4@gmail.com
| November 18, 2025

Last Friday night, the Bears welcomed the Sonoraville Phoenix into the Bear Den for the first round of the state playoffs. The Phoenix entered the contest 5-5 on the year, but they had some threats in major offensive positions. Namely, their quarterback and wide receivers had chemistry, and they displayed...

Three esports teams qualify for state playoffs

BRANNON BRADDOCK
Jbraddo4@gmail.com
| November 18, 2025

Out of their eight possible teams, three of the BCHS esports teams qualified for state playoffs, making it the third straight season that at least one team has clinched a postseason appearance. All three of these teams come from different titles: Super Smash Bros, Marvel Rivals, and Rocket League. The...

Editorial

THANKSGIVING

Laura Reeves | November 25, 2025

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. First of all, because it happens at the most premium time of the year. Thanksgiving is the calm between Halloween and Christmas. It is focused on food, family and football, and I love all three. By Thanksgiving, Daylight Savings Time is over. The first freeze...

Political Cartoon

November 25, 2025

LOOKING BACK

November 25, 2025

20 YEARS AGO – NOVEMBER 30, 2005 Burke County Road Superintendent Jesse Burke defended the county’s practice of occasionally doing work on Plant Vogtle property. He said, “They (Georgia Power) do far more for us than we do for them. It’s a trade-off and it has been going on for...

Obituaries

Joyce Johnson

November 25, 2025

Joyce Johnson, 76, entered into rest Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Brentwood Nursing Home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 14, 1949, in Statesboro, GA to the late James Riggs and Daisy Deal Riggs Edenfield and has been a longtime resident of Waynesboro. She was known for...

Brian McClain, Sr.

November 25, 2025

Brian McClain, Sr., 53 entered into rest Saturday, November 22, 2025. He loved spending time with his family and friends and was always the life of the party. He loved telling jokes and stories to entertain those around him. Brian liked to watch the Atlanta Falcons and the Georgia Bulldogs....

Doris C. Griner Lee

November 25, 2025

Doris C. Griner Lee, 83, entered into rest Wednesday, November 19, 2025. She was born in Albany to the late Marion and Camilla Daniel Griner and has been a longtime resident of Waynesboro. She was a homemaker and her primary focus was her sons and her beloved husband, J.T., who...

Aisha Mo’net Griffin-Norman

November 25, 2025

Mrs. Aisha Mo’net Griffin-Norman, 21, of Waynesboro, Georgia, was born on May 13, 2004 and entered into rest on Friday, November 21, 2025. Family visitation will be held on Friday, November 28, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM and public viewing will be held from 4:00 PM to 6:00...

Patricia Ann Proctor

November 25, 2025

Ms. Patricia Ann Proctor, 69, of Hephzibah, Georgia, was born on September 3, 1956 and entered into rest on Monday, November 17, 2025. Funeral services were held Monday, November 24, 2025, 2:00 PM at McKinney Branch Baptist Church, 2919 River Road, Waynesboro, Georgia 30830. Interment was held in the church...

For The Record

Jurors drawn for Superior Court

November 25, 2025

Jurors have been drawn for the October 2025 term of Superior Court Criminal and/ or Civil session. Jurors are to report at 9 a.m. Monday, December 8 to the Burke County Judicial Center. The list includes: Berdie Lee Hicks, Waynesboro; Trudy Ann Wieber Jackson, Waynesboro; Ashley Miracle Williams, Waynesboro; Jordan...

Hollingsworth files lawsuit against Sheriff Williams

ROY F. CHALKER JR.
rchalker@bellsouth.net
| November 25, 2025

Another lawsuit has been filed against Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams. Traci Hollingsworth of Waynesboro filed the action in the United States District Court, claiming that on May 22, 2025 the sheriff and Investigator Martrell Williams sought and obtained an arrest warrant for Mrs. Hollingsworth after she “sent Burke County...

BURKE EMA REPORT

November 25, 2025

The Burke County Emergency Management Agency responded to 112 patients’ calls during the week ending Nov. 23. Of those, 80 resulted in transports, including 49 to Augusta hospitals and four to other out-of county hospitals. Forty one of the transports were determined to be emergencies and 39 were non-emergent. The...

Burke Happenings

LOOKING BACK

August 20, 2025

20 YEARS AGO – AUGUST 20, 2005 Southern Nuclear Operating Company officially informed the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission that it has selected Plant Vogtle for evaluation for possible new generating units. One of the county’s five public schools failed to meet Adequate Yearly Progress criteria required by the No Child...

Church News

CHURCH NEWS

November 25, 2025

Sunday School Union Anniversary Westminster Presbyterian Church, Waynesboro, will celebrate its Sunday School Union Anniversary Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Michelle Hayes of Munnerlyn and Asbury United Methodist churches. The public is invited. Annual Christmas Program McKinney Branch Baptist Church will present its annual...

School News

BCHS inducts new Beta Club members

November 25, 2025

Burke County High School recently inducted 41 new members into its local chapter of the National Beta Club. The purpose of the organization is to promote leadership, honesty, morality, service, and ethical conduct among students. Beta Club is committed to recognizing and improving student leadership skills and encouraging them to...

Exchange Clubs Students of the Month

November 25, 2025

These students were recognized as Exchange Club’s students of the month and are eligible for the Exchange Club’s Youth of the Year Scholarship.

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February 18, 2025

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