March 13, 2010
False alarms costly
Waynesboro police burn about 300 hours a year responding to hundreds of false alarms caused by misused and malfunctioning security systems, most repeatedly at city school buildings, according to a review of response records.
March 09, 2010
W’boro council votes not to cap taxi rates
The Waynesboro City Council voted Monday not to impose maximum fees on taxi services in Waynesboro.
March 08, 2010
Bogus alarms, tourism items on council table tonight
The Waynesboro City Council could move two projects ahead tonight during its regular business meeting.
March 05, 2010
Council challenger reveals campaign
Economic development, investment into education and improved senior services are the focus of Robert Johnson Jr.’s campaign for the Waynesboro Ward C City Council seat, he said Thursday.
For W’boro schools, threat of layoffs subsides
Waynesboro Schools Superintendent Robin Crowder said Thursday that the school district is looking at significantly fewer professional and support staff layoffs in the 2010-11 budget than previously thought.
March 03, 2010
Comission favorable toward design guide
The Waynesboro Planning Commission will likely consider forwarding a downtown design guide to the City Council at an April meeting.
Competition in Ward C
Just two hours before the filing deadline for Waynesboro’s May election, a new candidate entered the City Council’s Ward C race.
Council election features 2 races
The Waynesboro City Council’s conservative faction will lose none of its majority muscle and might even strengthen it in the spring election.
March 02, 2010
Second candidate running in Ward C
A second candidate has announced his bid for the Waynesboro City Council seat in Ward C.
February 24, 2010
Smith to hold ‘open forum’
Lorie Smith wants to get it straight from the citizens’ mouths.
February 23, 2010
Waynesboro School Board searches for revenue sources
The Waynesboro School Board took two steps Monday night designed to partially offset a budget shortfall for next year that is estimated to be at least a $2.6 million.
February 21, 2010
$35K for tourism spending on table
The Waynesboro City Council on Monday will decide whether to spend $35,000 to revamp their tourism Web site and brochures.
February 18, 2010
Shortfall on horizon for Waynesboro
More than half-way through the 2010 fiscal year, the city of Waynesboro faces a modest estimated shortfall of $183,319, the city’s finance director told the City Council in a work session Wednesday.
February 16, 2010
W’boro City Council work session agenda
The Waynesboro City Council work session has been moved and an agenda published.
February 13, 2010
New candidate enters Ward C race
Waynesboro City Councilwoman Nancy Dowdy will face opposition if she seeks reelection this year.
