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Broad Street demolitions get OK with performance bond for hotel

Plans to demolish three buildings on Broad Street and use the land for temporary parking advanced Thursday under strict conditions.

Augusta Canal Authority launces new accessible kayak ramp at Mill Village Trailhead

The Augusta Canal Authority celebrated its new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant kayak ramp, Friday afternoon.

Columbia County schools respond to assault, weapon possession incidents

The Columbia County School District confirmed two separate student incidents on Thursday, with administrators at Lakeside High School and Evans Elementary each sending letters to parents emphasizing safety and accountability.

DA Clears RCSO deputies in October shooting that left deputy wounded, suspect critically injured

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has received official clearance from the Regional Force Investigation Team and District Attorney Jared T. Williams regarding the actions of Deputies Victor Rodriguez and Cpl. Amanda Donald during the Oct. 2 shooting involving 20-year-old Dalyn Dewayne Elder.

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Doctors Hospital celebrates new training space for resident physicians

Community honors deputy 14 years after his death

Georgia Supreme Court hears cases that could shape the future of roads, car sales and child custody

New details: RCSO deputy admitted dating gang Member in Oxycodone theft case

Three arrested in Augusta gang raid, including murder suspect

Endorsements roll in as Augusta District 4 special election heats up

Lincolnton Pharmacy Tapped to Give COVID-19 Vaccinations

Independent Pharmacist Bryce Allfrey got an early Christmas present that will not only keep on giving—but may save lives. In...

Pardon Me . . . Trump Could Wade Into Uncharted Territory

Editor’s Note: This is a news analysis intended to help contextualize important issues of the day so our readers can better...

Columbia County Schools To Host Job Fair

The Columbia County School District will host a job fair for bus drivers, nutrition assistants and custodians on Jan. 14...

The New Savannah Lock and Dam maintains the pool of water flowing through downtown Augusta. Staff photo by Scott Hudson.

Augusta Mayor Says Lock and Dam Is A Priority

At Thursday’s meeting of the Augusta/Richmond County Commission and the Georgia state legislative delegation, Mayor Hardy Davis made it clear...

The shelves are almost bear at Shepeard Blood Center. Photo courtesy Shepeard Blood Center

Need for Blood Donations Continues During Pandemic

COVID-19 has changed a lot off things, but it hasn’t touched the need for blood donations, according to Shepeard Community...

Lott Tapped to Be Legislative Floor Leader

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – Rep. Jodi Lott of Evans is among those Gov. Brian Kemp has named...

North Augusta Man is Killed in Shooting at Rivers Edge Apartments

An Aiken County man was killed Thursday evening in a shooting at Rivers Edge Apartments in North Augusta, authorities said....

3rd Augusta Suspect in Barbershop Killings was the Victim in Prison Leash Photo

You may recognize the third suspect who was arrested Wednesday in the Nov. 23 barbershop murders in Augusta. Cortez Berry,...

Augusta Murder Suspects are Captured After Fleeing Deadly Shooting at Rocky Creek Apartments

Richmond County authorities made quick arrests in the county’s first homicide. Kentwain Moody, 25, of Hephzibah, and Shakeyla Faulks, 27,...

Augusta Man is Killed Inside His Apartment in County’s First Homicide of 2021; 2 in Custody

Augusta has recorded its first homicide of 2021 after a young man was shot to death overnight at Rocky Creek...

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