Subscribe
LogIn
AU LogIn
Subscribe
Support
LogIn
AU LogIn

Featured Article: Crime & Courts, News

Warrenville man arrested in Circle K murder

The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office has announced an arrest in connection with the shooting death of a man found outside a Circle K convenience store late Monday Investigators said 37-year-old Darrell Jamell Hogan of Warrenville has been arrested and charged with murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime in...
Participants in Augusta's award-winning MACH Academy tennis and youth development program got a round of applause Tuesday as the Augusta Commission approved a budget that eliminated all funding for MACH and numerous other non-government organizations. Staff photo by Susan McCord

Featured Article: News, Politics & Government

Augusta approves no-tax-increase budget using one-time funds, deep cuts

Reconvening for a third time Tuesday, the Augusta Commission approved a balanced 2026 budget without a property tax increase, relying instead on one-time funding transfers and deep cuts to city departments and non-government organizations.

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill

Featured Article: News, Politics & Government

Board of Commissioners approves resolution asking for local legislation to provide homestead tax relief grants

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution asking the local legislative delegation to sponsor legislation regarding homestead tax relief grants.

Featured Article: News

New extended stay hotel proposed behind Family Y

A tract of land behind Augusta’s Family YMCA Team Headquarters is site of an upcoming extended stay hotel.

Follow @AugustaPress

Most Popular

Five RCSS schools exit state improvement list for students with disabilities

Food Lion feeds charitable foundation awards grant to United Way of the CSRA

Augusta man dies after moped crash during sheriff’s office pursuit

Man found dead near Circle K in Aiken County; Investigation underway

Columbia County Crime Map: Dec. 7–15

Downtown zipline and climbing tower project survives historic review

Johnson Resigns From Redistricting Committee at Commission Meeting

Jordan Johnson resigned from the redistricting committee at the Oct. 5. Augusta Commission meeting.

Commissioners Vote To Delay Action on Fresco Cafe’s Distilled Spirits’ Permit

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners met Oct. 5.

Augusta Group Protests Process to Replace Disgraced District Four Commissioner

Members of the Richmond County Neighborhood Alliance expressed disdain for the process that allowed for Alvin Mason’s appointment to the...

Georgia Avenue Site is a Done Deal for North Augusta Public Safety

The final vote has been taken and North Augusta City Council stands firm on building the new public safety headquarters...

Richmond County Booking Highlights

Georgia Ranks High in Food Deserts and Insecurity, Senators Told

Georgia has one of the highest densities of so-called food deserts in the nation, several experts told a state Senate...

Fed Report Links Vaccines to Reduction in Georgia COVID Cases

A new report shows COVID-19 vaccinations may have helped prevent roughly 5,100 new COVID-19 infections and 700 deaths among seniors...

Submerged Car Reported in Augusta Canal; Water Rescue Team Called Out

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has responded to a report of a submerged vehicle in the Augusta Canal.

Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Seizes 18 Pounds of Marijuana & Stash of Guns from Augusta Apartment

Narcotics officers made a big bust last week at Wheeler Woods apartments in Augusta, seizing over 18 pounds of marijuana...

McDuffie County Plane Crash Kills Two

A plane crashed in McDuffie County this morning killing the two people on board.

Showing 11241-11250 of 13000 results