MACON, Ga. – Cliff Collins received the Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) 4th District Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) Excellence in Agriculture Award during the recent GFB 4th District Annual Meeting.

This summer, Burke County 4-H revived its Food Challenge program, forming a senior team for the first time ever, alongside a junior team. Teams are made up of 2–4 students, with juniors competing in ...

On September 28, the Burke County High School class of 2026 took a trip to Atlanta to watch the Atlanta Falcons game. The trip, spearheaded by assistant principal Maurice Boyd and a host of other ...

You may have seen on a recent Facebook post that Burke County High School is hosting its own little mini game every day. The high school recently posted the attached photo with the caption: “Students, ...

Brenda Sue Stanford Willis, age 63, of Waynesboro and formerly of Vidalia, died Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Orchard Health & Rehab in Pulaski following an extended illness. She was born on March 1, ...

Motherhood is the hardest thing I’ve ever done—and the best. People don’t tell you when you’re pregnant that you’ll cry, worry, and be exhausted. They don’t mention that postpartum depression can feel ...

Brian Wingate, 50, entered into rest Thursday, October 2, 2025. He was born in Augusta and has been a longtime resident of Burke County. He worked as a mechanic in industrial maintenance. Brian was ...

Waynesboro Exchange Club members who have 25 or more years of service were recognized by the Regional Exchange Club President, Rhonda Busby, and National President - Elect, Fussell Hughes. Pictured, ...

Jacob Matthew AshKeysville-Hephzibah Rd., Hephzibah Sept. 30Theft by taking--motor vehicle, felony (2 counts); safekeeping for Jefferson County SO--probation violation x2 Margaret Latrell BosticFair ...

The week-long Georgia primitive weapons deer hunting season begins Sat., Oct. 11. Last year, nearly 6,000 deer were harvested by over 26,000 hunters, according to the Georgia Department of Natural ...

Lady Bears Softball went 2-2 in the past week, with wins over ARC and Hephzibah, but tough losses against Thomson and Screven County. Last Wednesday, Thomson secured the region title with their second ...

The Edmund Burke Academy Spartans hosted the Brentwood Eagles on Friday night for Homecoming, falling 35-7 in a hard-fought matchup. While the final score didn’t go their way, the Spartans continued ...