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New café to be created at city park transforming 'eyesore' derelict building

Newport, United Kingdom · Newport

New café to be created at city park transforming 'eyesore' derelict building

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Plans for a new cafe in Newport’s Tredegar Park have won the approval of city council planners.See the Story

Burke County Board of Education honors 591+ Years of Service - The True Citizen

Waynesboro, Georgia · Waynesboro

Burke County Board of Education honors 591+ Years of Service - The True Citizen

On June 3, 2025, the Burke County Board of Education honored over 591 years of service from retiring faculty and staff members. Retiring from Burke County High School were Sandra C. Johnson with 30 years and Deirdre Wade Roberson with 29 years. Frances Blackburn retired from Burke County Middle School with 32 years, and April M. West retired with 28 years. Retiring from Blakeney Elementary School were Nancy Dobson with 35 years, Cynthia Michele …Read Article

Dilapidated and neglected properties to be highlighted - The True Citizen

Waynesboro, Georgia · Waynesboro

Dilapidated and neglected properties to be highlighted - The True Citizen

Property deterioration and dilapidation are symptoms of neglect which affect not only the property owner, but their neighbors as well. Property values in a neighborhood can be seriously deflated because of the presence of unkempt yards, dilapidated buildings, inoperable and abandoned automobiles, etc. Periodically The True Citizen will be publishing photos of what we will Read Article

What’s Next? - The True Citizen

BOOTS ON THE GROUND – UNITED JUNETEENTH 2025 A musical celebration honoring the Henry Howard legacy and The Parade of Quartets will be held 1-4 p.m. June 28 at Noah’s Ark Baptist Church, 4466GA-80, Keysville. Performers include: Luther Wardlaw, Javonnie Jones, Sammy Cris, Guitar Vocalist, Gospel Tones, the Rev. Melvin Williams, U.S. Army Band, Sherry Puryear – Saxaphone & more. Refreshments will be served. The post What’s Next? first appeared o…Waynesboro, Georgia · Waynesboro Read Article

Sheriff seeks help after thief causes $200K in damage at airport

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New video shows a thief at a Burke County airport causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage by moving planes around a hangar and deputies are now asking for the public’s help.Burke County, Georgia · Burke County Read Article

Why are my ponds turning over? - The True Citizen

Open the article to view the coverage from The True Citizen -Waynesboro, Georgia · Waynesboro Read Article

Southern Co. quietly makes next-gen nuclear fuel history in Georgia

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Over a two-year span, the Southern Co.’s Plant Vogtle power complex repeatedly made history, potentially changing the entire economics of the nuclear industry with a new uranium fuel. In 2023, Georgia’s Vogtle brought online the nation’s first new nuclear reactor built from scratch in more than three decades. Last year, a second new reactor turned on, transforming Vogtle into the nation’s second-largest power station. Now, one of Vogtle’s legacy…Economy · Waynesboro Read Article

Bears on the hunt for literacy - The True Citizen

A total of 275 families participated in the Bear Hunt Literacy Initiative, a readingfocused scavenger hunt geared toward Burke County Pre-K through 5th grade students and families from April 7 through May 12. Kay Knight, a kindergarten teacher at Waynesboro Primary School, brought the Bear Hunt Literacy Initiative to life. Knight’s long-held dream to create an engaging way to connect students and their families through reading became a reality w…Waynesboro, Georgia · Waynesboro Read Article

Waynesboro residents express concerns about sewer project - The True Citizen

Waynesboro residents addressed their concerns with the ongoing sewer project at the Combined Beautification and Utilities Committee Meeting Monday, June 9. Several residents spoke to the utilities committee members about the lack of communication from the city, flooding during the recent rain, issues with sewer connections and the construction blocking driveways. Greg Coursey Jr., who lives on McIntosh Drive, addressed his concern with the lack …Waynesboro, Georgia · Waynesboro Read Article

Wimberly House STEM Camp - The True Citizen

The Wimberly House will be holding their annual STEM camp this summer for kids in the first through the fifth grade. The primary focus of this camp is STEM crafts, that is, science, technology, engineering, and math. This year, students will be using chemistry to make key chains, writing messages in invisible ink, creating launchers out of pool noodles, and more. In addition to the STEM projects, there will also be a variety of camp games each d…Waynesboro, Georgia · Waynesboro Read Article

Burke County Commission declines settlement in sexual harassment case involving the sheriff

Burke County Commission declines settlement in sexual harassment case involving the sheriff.Burke County, Georgia · Burke County Read Article

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