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The U.S. District for the Southern District of Georgia courthouse in downtown Augusta. File/Staff

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Alleged House of Prayer ringleader gets sick before decision on bond

With millions in unreported income and an identity unknown to the government, alleged House of Prayer Christian Church mastermind Rony Denis will remain in jail without bond. 

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Data center rezoning won’t be reversed, could end homestead exemption, says Columbia County

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners (BOC) will not be considering reversing its vote to rezone parcels of land in Appling to make away for data centers, said BOC Chairman Doug Duncan, Tuesday night. Columbia County resident Alan Wyatt, when he spoke before the BOC during the meeting’s public comment portion, contended that the public...

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Savannah River Site expands construction for plutonium facility

The Savannah River Site (SRS) has opened new construction areas to speed up work on the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (SRPPF), part of a national effort to restore the United States’ capacity to produce plutonium pits—essential components of nuclear weapons.

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Georgia high court decision ends Fulton prosecutor’s participation in case against Trump

The Georgia Supreme Court on Tuesday shut the door on Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ election interference case against Donald Trump and his supporters.

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Palm print leads to arrest in 20-year-old Augusta murder

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Citizens speak out against data centers, library guidelines after Columbia County votes down solar farm

Allen co-sponsors bill to stop sudden post office closures after Surrey Center announcement

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A ribbon cutting was held for Huey Magoo's on Wednesday morning. Staff photo by Skyler Andrews

Florida-based Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders hosts ribbon-cutting for its first restaurant in Augusta restaurant

Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders cut the ribbon on its first Augusta location, Wednesday morning off Jimmie Dyess Parkway, across from...
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Richmond County School Board a step closer in setting millage rate

The 2025 millage rate proposed in Augusta that includes just over a 5% increase in property taxes is likely a...

Augusta Technical College appoints new dean of the School of Business, Cyber and Design

Augusta Technical College has announced the appointment of Dr. Ken Blair as Dean of the School of Business, Cyber and...

Former CDC leaders worry about the agency’s direction, impact on public health

Former leaders of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gathered at the Georgia Capitol Tuesday at the invitation...

Woman wanted for threatening to bomb Columbia County courthouse over son’s arrest

Authorities are searching for Katrena White, who is wanted in connection with a felony charge of making terroristic threats after...

Harlem High student arrested after stun gun, pepper spray found in backpack

A Harlem High School student was arrested Tuesday after police discovered a stun gun and pepper spray in her backpack...
Interim General Counsel Jim Plunkett, lower left, speaks to Augusta commissioners and Mayor Garnett Johnson during Tuesday's meeting.

Augusta may liquidate housing to cover shortfall

Augusta may sell off some assets to help cover this year’s $11 million shortfall, starting with the department blamed for...

Katie Allen addresses school budget and other issues at Grovetown Library town hall

Transparency was a major theme during District 4 Columbia County Board of Education (CCBOE) representative Katie Allen’s town hall at...

Paving upper Broad Street sections begins

Paving sections of Broad Street downtown begins this week on the closed section of Broad from 15th Street to St....
The Columbia County Board of Commissioners approved a proclamation declaring September 2025 as National Recovery Month. District 3 Commissioner Michael Carraway presented the proclamation to Judge Jim Blanchard during the meeting on Tuesday. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill

Board of Commissioners recognize September as National Recovery Month

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners approved and presented a proclamation declaring September 2025 as National Recovery Month. 

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