Burke County residents, officials press Hephzibah over proposed annexation

WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Burke County officials and residents pressed Hephzibah leaders for details about the city’s proposed annexation of roughly 554 acres in north Burke County, raising concerns about local control, future development, tax revenue and fire protection.

The meeting was standing room only with several fiery back and forth comments between Burke County residents and Hephzibah Commissioners…

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