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BCSO Receives State and Federal Grants

Posted on November 21, 2019

At its Nov. 13th meeting the Burke County Commission accepted new grants on behalf of the sheriff’s office totaling $247,190.92 for 2019. The grant funding will provide for assistance with salaries, vehicles, maintenance and other related needs of the sheriff ’s office thanks to the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and the Waynesboro Housing Authority.  Vist The True Citizen for more of this story

Georgia Sheriff's Deputy Receives Medal of Valor for Life-Saving Act

Posted on November 8, 2019
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp presented the Medal of Valor to Burke County Sheriff's Deputy Eric Madison Wednesday for his split-second decision that saved the life of a kidnapping victim. Continue Reading →

Burke County deputy receives Medal of Valor for life-saving act

Posted on November 6, 2019
A Burke County Sheriff’s deputy was honored Wednesday for his split-second decision that saved the life of a kidnapping victim last summer. Continue Reading →

Deputy Eric Madison receives Medal of Valor

Posted on November 6, 2019
On Wednesday, Georgia’s Governor Brian Kemp presented a Burke County deputy the highest honor offered to law enforcement. Before the judge took the bench on Tuesday, one of the new Burke County courtrooms was filled with local leaders, law enforcement and Georgia’s Governor. The ceremony was held to recognize a handful of sheriff’s office promotions and to present Deputy Eric Madison with the Medal of Valor.“ Continue Reading →

Three arrested in Burke County following joint drug operation

Posted on October 29, 2019
Three Burke County residents were arrested following an operation by local and federal law enforcement agencies. Continue Reading →

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