I was 20 when the newspaper hired me as a proofreader. It wasn’t long after they gave me the opportunity to be a reporter, and then, I got what the journalism folks refer to as a beat. Mine? Covering ...

Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams, who was indicted on corruption and bribery charges by a federal grand jury, issued a public statement on social media. In it, he addressed “family, friends, ...

Last week The True Citizen reported that Georgia Power’s taxable property in the county has been overstated for the last few years. This error has resulted in a ...

After nearly 25 years as county manager, he’s attended his final commission meeting and descended the courthouse steps for the last time. During Tuesday’s meeting, commissioners thanked Merv Waldrop ...

The Burke County Family Y has announced that it will host a School's Day Out Camp next month. The event will take place on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2026 at the Y from 9am until 4pm. The theme of the camp ...

Georgia Power has recalculated the total value of its property in Burke County, resulting in a reduction of approximately $2.8 billion. Burke County officials said this week that the reevaluation ...

A real estate company that gave homeowners money in exchange for a pledge to use its services when they sold their homes decades later has been ordered to pay $1 million to hundreds of Georgians. MV ...

Family & Friends Day Antioch Rock Creek Missionary Baptist Church will hold its Family and Friends Day program 3 p.m. Saturday, May 23. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Bobby G. Williams Jr. The Rev.

A real estate company that gave homeowners money in exchange for a pledge to use its services when they sold their homes decades later has been ordered to pay $1 million to hundreds of Georgians. MV ...

The Burke County Recreation Department recently hosted the softball all-stars state tournament, welcoming 19 teams to the community. Burke County’s teams enjoyed a strong showing in the tournament, ...

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As Burke County celebrates America’s 250th birthday, one local church commemorated that milestone three years ago. Botsford Baptist Church, in the Shell Bluff community, was originally established in ...