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Burke County Emergency Communications Merger

Burke County Emergency Communications have merged.  Organizations include the following:  Waynesboro Police Department, Burke County Sheriff's Office, Sardis Police Department, Midville Police Department, Burke County Fire/EMS a...

Monthly Fire Safety Tips: Grilling Safety

There's nothing like outdoor grilling.  It's one of the most popular ways to cook food.  But a grill placed too close to anything that can burn is a fire hazard.  They can be very hot, causing burn injuries. &a...

Attraction Spotlight: Burke County Family Y

Opened in 2019, this beautiful, state-of-the-art facility features the excellent equipment, fitness spaces and wellness programs the Y is known for, plus the CSRA's largest water park at 22,000 square feet!  Stay cool this summer in the ...

Burke County Farmers Market Returns

The Burke County Farmer's Market has returned!  Get your fresh seasonal produce every Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at the Southern Bank Pavilion at 855 Liberty Street in Waynesboro.  Featured items include peaches, plums, squash, cabba...

Call Before You Dig This Spring/Summer

Did you know?  You must contact 811 if you plan to...

-Plant a Tree

-Install a Fence

-Put in a retainer wall

-Anchor a swing set

-Remove tree stumps or roots

-Dig a hole for a mailbox

-Drive in landscaping stakes

Safe digging is everyone's respo...

Water Safety Tips

Community swimming areas and pools can be fun for the whole family over the summer months.  They can also be a place where kids develop self-confidence, lifelong skills and healthy habits.  Safety is critical to keep pool time safe and f...