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

Economy · Waynesboro

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…Read Article

Waynesboro residents express concerns about sewer project - The True Citizen

Waynesboro, Georgia · Waynesboro

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 …Read Article

Bears on the hunt for literacy - The True Citizen

Waynesboro, Georgia · Waynesboro

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…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

BCHS honor graduate achieves perfect attendance k-12 - The True Citizen

Burke County High School honor graduate, Kaliya Collins, received an award for perfect attendance spanning from kindergarten to senior year at the Senior Honors Night Thursday, May 15. Collins, the daughter of John and Valorie Collins, was the only student to receive the honor. She credits her achievement to her passion for school and her parents’ help and encouragement. “We always tried to lead by example and teach her that being dependable and…Waynesboro, Georgia · Waynesboro Read Article

Burke General Store to build new facility - The True Citizen

The Burke County Development Authority has announced the sale of a 6-acre parcel of land to Burke General Store, where they plan to construct a new facility. The press release shared by the Burke County Development Authority states, “This strategic investment marks a significant milestone for both the company and the community, reinforcing Burke County’s number one industry of agricultural business, and economic growth.” Construction of the new …Waynesboro, Georgia · Waynesboro Read Article

Door-to-Door Construction Scams Return to Ottawa This Spring

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Ottawa police are warning homeowners to be vigilant this spring as door-to-door construction scams return to the region — a perennial problem that doesn't seem to be going away.Waynesboro, Georgia · Waynesboro See the Story

Boss Hog Cook-off was “biggest ever” - The True Citizen

This year’s Boss Hog State Championship Cook-off was the fattest yet, with record attendance despite the rainy weather. “Optimus Swine,” of Williamsburg, Virginia won the Kansas City Barbeque Society competition, besting 41 other professional teams with the highest collective score for chicken, ribs, pork barbeque and brisket. More than 75 certified judges from all over the country traveled to Waynesboro to blind score the teams on taste, appear…Waynesboro, Georgia · Waynesboro Read Article

Burke County 4-H wins at the State Wildlife Judging contest - The True Citizen

Burke County 4-H had five junior teams, one senior team, and an individual compete at this year’s 4-H State Wildlife Judging contest on April 27 at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. The Burke County junior team A won first place in the competition. A Team members were Betsy Murray, Brayden Evans, Isabella Jenkins, and Lucy Lane. Team B placed second; those members were Maggie Lane, Norah Coursey, Ava Poeth and Gracelyn Jenkins. Team C placed fifth at the c…Waynesboro, Georgia · Waynesboro Read Article

BCHS named GHSA Region 4-AA Literary Champions - The True Citizen

Burke County High School was named GHSA Region 4-AA Literary Champions Saturday, March 8, and advanced to the state level. Burke County High School hosted the event with BCHS Theatre Teacher Jennifer Oglesby serving as the coordinator and BCHS Chorus Teacher Rebekkah Crose assisting. Students competed in multiple categories and won the following: Zoey Oglesby, Dramatic Interpretation; Daniel Callahan, Humorous Interpretation; Zoey Oglesby and Da…Waynesboro, Georgia · Waynesboro Read Article

City of Waynesboro participates in Georgia Cities Week activities - The True Citizen

April 21-26, 2025, The City of Waynesboro along with other Cities across Georgia, celebrated “Georgia Cities Week”. The theme of this year’s Georgia Cities is “Imagine the Possible”. Cities provide the services and infrastructure to help businesses grow and set the stage for events where families and individuals can gather as a community.” To celebrate “Georgia Cities Week”, the city held a variety of events throughout the week. Volunteers came …Waynesboro, Georgia · Waynesboro Read Article

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