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Broad Street construction continues: New phase begins Monday

Construction along Broad Street is set to ramp up as a new phase of construction begins Monday.

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Former Republican Lt. Governor vows to fix ‘broken’ healthcare system

Former Republican lieutenant governor turned Democrat Geoff Duncan vowed to fix a “broken” healthcare system in a Thursday campaign stop in Augusta.

Third annual Unity Weekend by Umoja Village to celebrate community partnerships

A festive two-part event is coming back to the CSRA, this month, in the name of unifying the community.

Emphasizing the importance of bow control, CCSD Strings Academy Instructor Ms. Kim Chavous, leads teaches placement and movement of the player’s hand and wrist during the academy’s first beginner-level practice on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Brookwood Elementary School. Photo courtesy of Columbia County.

New Strings Academy helps Columbia County students discover the joy of music

Dozens of Columbia County students are picking up violins and cellos for the first time through a new district program designed to build confidence, discipline, and musical skill.

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Former RCSO deputy found dead on S.C. river bank

Augusta jeopardizes federal aid by failing to submit homeless data

Pineapple Ink Tavern announces closure

Belair Elementary celebrates National Pre-K Week with community reading event

Club Car donates golf carts to support local scouting programs

State tax revenues rise in September

Solar power and data centers a focus for Public Service Commission candidate

A solar power advocate who is running for a seat on Georgia’s energy regulation agency made his case without opposition...

Former RCSO deputy found dead on S.C. river bank

A man found dead Tuesday evening along the Congaree River in Columbia, S.C., has been identified as 38-year-old Addison L....

Augusta jeopardizes federal aid by failing to submit homeless data

Augusta’s resources to combat homelessness are drying up fast after the city failed to submit annual point-in-time data to HUD.

Pineapple Ink Tavern announces closure

Downtown Cuban-themed eatery Pineapple Ink Tavern announced its closing on its Facebook page, Wednesday afternoon.

Belair Elementary celebrates National Pre-K Week with community reading event

Belair Elementary School celebrated National Pre-K Week Wednesday morning with a literacy-themed community event that brought families, district leaders and...