A stone monument on Liberty Street marks the historical site; it stands in front of the Golden Pantry (formerly Kwik Stop).

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,799 people, 1,991 households, and 1,339 families residing in the city.

On February 2, 2010, President Obama was expected to announce a total of $8.3 billion in federal loan guarantees to build and operate a pair of nuclear reactors in Burke County by Southern Company, an Atlanta-based energy company.

The conditional commitment is for loan guarantees that would apply to future borrowings related to the construction of Vogtle units 3 and 4.

[citation needed] The Burke County Museum traces the area's history, from plantation life to the establishment of agribusiness.

The Bears won the 2011 state football championship against the Trojans of Peach County.