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Second ‘Water Boys’ shooting suspect cleared of murder

The murder and felony murder charges against 18-year-old Nametrius McClam have been dismissed, according to court documents filed Friday by District Attorney Jared Williams.

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing had become ‘more political’ and likely acted alone, authorities say

The suspect in custody in connection with the assassination of Charlie Kirk is a 22-year-old from Utah. Authorities have identified the suspect as Tyler Robinson.

House of Prayer defendants appear in court as more victims sought

Seven House of Prayer Christian Churches of America suspects made initial court appearances Thursday as authorities seek out more victims.

Columbia County Fire Rescue held a stair climb in remembrance of Sept. 11 on Thursday morning. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill

Photostory: Columbia County Fire Rescue hosts stair climb, ceremony in remembrance of Sept. 11

Columbia County Fire Rescue hosted its annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb with Remembrance Ceremony in honor of Sept. 11 on Thursday morning.

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Georgia lawmakers coming to grips with mill closings

Judge dismisses murder charge in Augusta ‘Water Boys’ killing, citing self-defense

West Lake raid tied to sweeping federal indictment of House of Prayer leaders

Georgia Cancer Center expands skin protection initiative to North Augusta

Charlie Kirk, who helped build support for Trump among young people, dies after campus shooting

Democratic candidate for governor leaving state Senate post

Your Weekly CSRA Business Digest

Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced this week that unemployment in Georgia has dropped 0.3 percentage points in February to...

Hephzibah Farmer Enjoys Teaching People about Food

Laurie Ritchie enjoys having guests at her Hephzibah farmhouse. Whether it’s a group of Girl Scouts or a farm to...

Masters Week Rentals Increase Property Values

Masters week home rentals have long been a source of income for local residents. The pandemic pushed the 2020 tournament...

Initial unemployment claims in Georgia holding nearly steady

The filing of first-time unemployment claims in Georgia was nearly flat last week, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday.

Scott’s House Ag panel probes USDA discrimination against Black farmers

The House Agriculture Committee on Thursday heard about how Black farmers have faced decades of racial discrimination in their dealings...

Analysis: Fringe Group Calls For “Canceling” The Masters Tournament

As Augusta prepares for a less than normal Masters Week which will be scaled down due to the ongoing pandemic,...

Georgia Legislators Race To Wrap Up 2021 Session

The final day of the 2021 legislative session, or Sine Die, is Wednesday March 31 and legislators are busy trying...

AU Professor Receives Knighthood for Service in Teaching French Language

An Augusta University French professor has been named Knight of the Ordre des Palmes Académiques, or the Order of Academic...

Georgia House Passes Expansion of Special-Needs Scholarships Program

A controversial bill expanding a state-funded school voucher program created in 2007 has cleared the Georgia House of Representatives by...

Isakson Bridge-Naming Measure Gains Final Passage in General Assembly

A resolution naming a bridge over a portion of the Port of Savannah in honor of former U.S. Sen. Johnny...

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