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Trees hit by lightning, knocked down in early morning storm
MIDVILLE, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Early morning thunderstorms knocked multiple trees down in Burke County on Tuesday. And in North Augusta, one tree was struck by lightning that knocked out power to a home, as well. In Burke County, four trees were down within 100 yards and a power line was...
Bulloch Juneteenth commemoration is Friday at Willow Hill
The Bulloch chapter of the NAACP and the Willow Hill Heritage & Renaissance Center will co-host "Juneteenth: A Freedom Commemoration" on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Willow Hill in Portal. The event begins at 6pm at 4235 Willow Hill Road, Portal GA, 30450. Back in 2005, the Willow Hill School, which was founded by former slaves in 1874, was put on the auction block. Twelve descendants of the school’s founders purchased the school to establish a museum and community center to honor the work of their ancestors. The Willow Hill Heritage & Renaissance Center now stands to preserve a piece of American History, create an appreciation of African American History, and promote an understanding of the school’s historical, social, and educational impact on the community, state of Georgia, and the nation. This makes it a very special place for the hosting of this commemoration event. All are welcome to join for this Juneteenth commemoration, which will include entertainment, a Juneteenth exhibit, a Willow Hill tour, food and drinks, and more. The event is family friendly and free to attend. Sponsors include the Georgia Southern College of Education, Jenkins County Medical Center, and Landon's Lawncare. For more information on the event, please contact bullochnaacpsecretary@gmail.com.
Power restored for hundreds in Millen after Monday morning storms
MILLEN, Ga. (WFXG) - As of Tuesday morning, Planters Electric Membership Corporation reports power has been restored to hundreds of members in Millen after Monday morning's storms. Georgia Power estimated power outages to be restored by 12:30 p.m. Monday. As of 7:15 a.m. Monday, Planters Electric Membership Corporation reports 499...
Georgia hospital CEO to exit for dual COO, CFO role
Antoine Poythress has shared plans to exit his role as CEO of Millen, Ga.-based Jenkins County Medical Center to become COO and CFO of Effingham Health System in Springfield, Ga., effective Aug. 12. In his new role, Mr. Poythress will report directly to Effingham's CEO Fran Witt, DNP, and help...
Man charged after deadly Burke County 2023 crash
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 59-year-old man has been charged after a woman was killed in a traffic accident in October in Burke County. It happened around 6:40 a.m. on October 4 on U.S. 25 at Hadden Pond Road north of Waynesboro, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Levert Jackson...
June 17th-21st Solid Waste Schedule
All City offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen on Thursday, June 20th. Our Solid Waste Schedule will be as follows below:. If you have any questions, please contact Public Works at 706-554-8033 or City Hall at 706-554-8000.
Georgia Man Arrested on Stolen Motorcycle After High-Speed Chase
🛑 The Gist: A high-speed chase through Burke and Richmond Counties culminated in the arrest of Aaron Sosa, who was found with a stolen motorcycle and narcotics, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office reported. 🚔 The Details:. Deputy Embrick Baxter attempted to stop a black motorcycle with no...
GBI arrests 26-year-old man in child molestation investigation
ATLANTA – A 26-year-old Georgia man has been arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation during an investigation into child molestation. The GBI has arrested and charged James Ryan Burkes, age 26, of Sylvania, Georgia, with Child Molestation, Sexual Battery Against a Child Under 16, and Battery. On February 12, 2024, the GBI was requested by the Screven County Sheriff’s Office to investigate allegations made against Burkes of child molestation.
Overdose deaths decreasing in Georgia for the first time in over a decade, report shows
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A new report from the CDC found that overdose deaths are down across the country and here in Georgia, though some local families are fighting for stronger overdose laws. Reports show Georgia deaths are down nearly 6%. This is the first change in an...
Burke County’s ‘Operation Heat Wave’ results in multiple traffic stops, arrests
BURKE COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – On Friday May 31st, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conducted concentrated patrols to curb criminal activity in various neighborhoods to kick off the start of summer. The following is a result of the operation: […]
Miss Dickerson, Mr. Gay to exchange vows
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Moore of Winder and Mr. and Mrs. Greg Dickerson of Braselton are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Sydney Dickerson of Braselton, to Rhett Clifford Gay of Twin City. Mr. Gay is the son of Cliff and Judy Gay of Twin City.
Hikers on Afton Mountain gifted Trail magic
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Hikers trekking across the Appalachian Trail were gifted with a little trail magic on Friday, June 7. There was fruit, pasta, water, and more waiting at the top of Afton Mountain for those passing through. Members of the Appalachian Long Distance Association set up the goods,...
Waynesboro Residents Charged with Fentanyl-Related Death Under New Law
Two Waynesboro residents have been charged in connection with a man’s fentanyl-related death under Georgia’s new “Austin’s Law.”. The Burke County Sheriff’s Office says 36-year-old John Paul Cates was found dead in his home on Pine Needle Road in Waynesboro on May 28. Investigators said there was evidence of opioid use, methamphetamine and cocaine.
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