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Andy Bonifay taking over as TJA’s new head of school
After two years teaching in the classroom and coaching on the baseball diamond at Thomas Jefferson Academy, Andy Bonifay is taking over as its new Headmaster. “We identified early on that Mr. Bonifay had a lot of the characteristics that would make a good leader,” said former head of school Cathy Tiner. “This year they went through the process of posting the job and accepted applicants from outside the school. I was excited to see someone from within our school who wanted to take a leadership role. After the interview process Mr. Bonifay was narrowed down and that’s who the board selected.”
Washington County stops contraband drop at state prison
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Washington County Sheriff's Office stopped an attempted contraband drop at the state prison in Davisboro earlier this week, according to a press release from the sheriff's office. They say it happened Monday night when "a vigilant deputy" noticed some suspicious activity near Washington State...
Burke County’s ‘Operation Heat Wave’ results in multiple traffic stops, arrests
BURKE COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – On Friday May 31st, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conducted concentrated patrols to curb criminal activity in various neighborhoods to kick off the start of summer. The following is a result of the operation: […]
Austin's Law aiming to curb rise in fentanyl related deaths
Austin’s Law was put into effect on April 31st. The purpose is to press serious penalties on those involved in fentanyl related deaths, aiming to curb the alarming rise in opioid-related fatalities. The Burke County Sheriff’s arrest was the first one in the state of Georgia under the new...
Hikers on Afton Mountain gifted Trail magic
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Hikers trekking across the Appalachian Trail were gifted with a little trail magic on Friday, June 7. There was fruit, pasta, water, and more waiting at the top of Afton Mountain for those passing through. Members of the Appalachian Long Distance Association set up the goods,...
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