Dec 31, 2024 · The events of 2024 will be remembered and talked about for many years to come, along with a name - “Helene.” There was the withdrawal of a sitting president from his reelection campaign, causing an upheaval in national politics and culminating with the re-election of Donald Trump. Local politics had some unusual aspects as well,

City Council approves cemetery debris removal. MARGARET ANNE BROGAN [email protected]. The Waynesboro City Council discussed debris pickup, HB581 and voted to accept several properties that were donated to the city at the city council meeting Monday, January 27.

Jan 7, 2025 · MARCH 6 What was initially reported as an armed robbery at the Vidette Store, now looks to be staged by Sunilkumar and Pareshkumar Chaudhari, identified as store employees. “Investigators uncovered evidence suggesting that the entire event was staged by the Chaudharis and attempts to reinterview them have proven unsuccessful as the two have reportedly left the state, and their current <a ...

Jan 14, 2025 · It was kind of surreal, reading the ad. The ad featured a very familiar picture of the cover of a very familiar book. The author’s name was also familiar as was the publishing company and the cover artist. The headshot of the handsome fellow who wrote the book, staring out from the back flap, was

Dec 31, 2024 · Floyd Driver Heatwole, age 63, of Hephzibah, GA, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Piedmont Augusta Hospital, with his family by his side. He was born December 5, 1961, in Harrisonburg, VA to the late Nelson and Florence Driver Heatwole. On December 15, 1984, he married Denise Bontrager. He leaves behind three daughters and

Dec 31, 2024 · Mrs. Blossom Lewis, 96, of Waynesboro, Georgia, was born on April 10, 1928. She transitioned from this earthly life on December 29, 2024 at her residence. Arrangements will be announced at a later date. Phinazee & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the services.

Dec 31, 2024 · I was awakened to the sound of rain this morning. It’s Sunday, a day that offers time for rest and quiet reflection. Quite often, on Sunday mornings, I’m either in the woods or on a body of water somewhere, but this morning, the rain …

Dec 31, 2024 · Ms. LaToya Natashia Watson, 43, of Augusta, Georgia, was born on December 16, 1981. She transitioned from this earthly life on December 23, 2024 at Doctor’s Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. Family visitation will be held Friday, January 3, 2025 from 12:00 -1:00 p.m.at Phinazee and Son Funeral Home, 404 West 8th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830.

Dec 17, 2024 · (Editor’s Note: Voters across the state, including local voters, approved HB518 in the November General Election. The bill provides for significant changes impacting local governmental revenue and taxpayers as it relates to property taxes. This is the second in a series of articles on the changes.) The second component of HB581 creates a new statewide base-year homestead exemption that ...

Jan 21, 2025 · A Waynesboro man was sentenced to life in prison for aggravated sodomy of an autistic man following a night of bar-hopping in Augusta. Late Thursday, a Burke County jury found Robert Lee Mapp Jr., 54, guilty of the 2021 incident involving a then 23-year-old victim.