On Thursday, April 23rd, with assistance from officers from the Sardis Police Department, Burke County Sheriff's deputies arrested Benjamin Evan Fitzgerald of Sardis. Fitzgerald had been reported by ...

Burke County Public Schools to announce that online registration for the 2026- 2027 school year is now open! This process is for all NEW STUDENTS enrolling in Pre- Kindergarten through 12th grade. • ...

On Monday, April 27th, at 3:15 p.m., a violent incident at the McDonald’s at 1400 N. Liberty Street resulted in two arrests. The incident also involved a short police pursuit of one of the suspects ...

Torian Demetrius Adger W. 36th St., Savannah April 26 Safekeeping for Chatham County Justin Jarrod Dupree Ridgewood Dr., Augusta April 25 Possession of methamphetamine; simple battery; criminal ...

Recardo Wilcox caught the 6 lb. bass while fishing at the Jones Lake across from El Cheapo.

After a long spring break, the Burke County High School Bears and Lady Bears tennis teams hit the grind again, practicing for the upcoming state tournament. Last week, they played a match against ...

Retired veterinarian, Dr. Bruce Gradous, recently celebrated his 95th birthday.

The camp will run from June 1 through July 31 and is open to children ages 5 – 12. Executive Director April Parker said Monday that the program will include, “big adventures and bigger imaginations, ...

Burke County Airport has experienced a remarkable surge in activity during Masters Week, marking a milestone in its ongoing transformation. According to Adam Flakes, Burke County Manager, the ...

Carol Benson Murray, age 90 of Burkeland Road, Waynesboro, Ga. died April 8, 2026 in the Burke Medical Center. The funeral service was held on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Burke Memorial ...

Friends of Magnolia State Park Meeting – 6:30-7 p.m. Interested in becoming a Friend of Magnolia Springs State Park volunteer? Community efforts include park beautification, programing, trail ...