This summer Burke County 4-H decided to form a Food Challenge Team once again. Teams are comprised of 2-4 students in the 6th ...

Hurricane Helene hit Burke County in the early morning hours of Friday, September 27, leaving the county with the most ...

Many people were awake during the night of the storm. The howling winds and ripping debris were enough to keep even the most ...

Before the hysteria set in by Hurricane Helene, Burke County High School softball was cruising through their season. They secured first place in region following a doubleheader against Laney on ...

The Burke County High School esports team began its first full year during the week of September 23. Prior to the games that count, they played in two weeks of preseason games, going 19-5 across all ...

The Republican-controlled State Election Board Friday approved a controversial change in election rules requiring counties to hand-count the number of ballots cast at polling places on Election Day.

Southern District of Georgia U.S. Attorney Jill E. Steinberg reminds residents to be wary of disaster-related fraud in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s destructive path. “Like moths to a flame, scam ...

It can happen when you least expect it – your credit card is declined! In some cases, you might not have enough money in your account, or you forgot to tell your bank you’re traveling abroad. But if ...

Burke is among 41 Georgia counties eligible for federal funding after President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for the state in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The Biden ...

Georgia’s EMCs are reporting 184,000 members without power as of 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. That was down from approximately 435,000 following the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene. In Georgia’s ...

As with any major catastrophe, fear of looting sets in almost immediately. Flashback to COVID-19, the racial unrest events, and the amount of looting that took place in major cities across America, ...

Mr. Larry Evans, of Waynesboro, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Phinazee and Son Funeral Home is in charge of ...