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Columbia County Library System to hold first meeting Thursday

The Columbia County Library System will hold its first meeting on Thursday, Nov. 6.

Augusta man arrested following Finish Line Café shooting that injured two

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the Oct. 25 shooting that injured two people at The Finish Line Café on Wrightsboro Road.

One dead after shooting on Deen Avenue on Tuesday morning

One person has died following a shooting on the 2700 block of Deen Avenue in Augusta on Tuesday morning, according to authorities. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene around 7:35 a.m. after receiving reports of a shooting on the street, which is near Lumpkin Road. Deputies found a victim suffering from at...

Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84

Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84.

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Augusta Planning Commission votes in favor of proposed manufacturing warehouse near airport

Regional bands take center stage at Richmond County’s annual Battle of the Bands

Food safety flops: three local kitchens miss the mark

Uncertainty still hangs over federal program that feeds the hungry

Augusta man wanted after brutal brick attack at Halloween party

New details in double murder-suicide: Augusta woman killed her sister, stepfather, herself

Charter panel backs audit department, eyes other changes

Augusta’s Charter Review Committee voted unanimously Thursday to recommend creating an internal audit department.

Judge Penny Brown Reynolds launches statewide campaign in Augusta

Faith leaders, elected officials, and community members gathered at Antioch Baptist Church Thursday morning as Judge Penny Brown Reynolds officially...

Two Richmond County schools named Georgia Title I Distinguished Schools

The Georgia Department of Education has recognized two Richmond County magnet schools as 2025 Title I Distinguished Schools, placing them...

Legislators hear more about changing Georgia election law

State lawmakers wrapped up another marathon hearing on Georgia’s election procedures Thursday, ahead of possible legislative changes next year.

Augusta charter committee expected to vote on independent audit department

Augusta’s Charter Review Committee could take a big step Thursday toward strengthening government transparency and accountability.

Homestead exemption questions are on the ballot for Columbia, Richmond counties

As voters in Columbia and Richmond counties head to the ballot boxes for the Nov. 4 election, each county has...

Grovetown approves two deeds of dedication at October city council meeting

The Grovetown City Council, during its October meeting Tuesday night, approved two deeds of dedication to the city.

Lanes will be closed in Columbia County.

Lane closures scheduled on Lewiston Road next week

Contractors with E.R. Snell will continue work on the Lewiston Road widening project next week, with temporary lane closures and...

More students graduating from Georgia public colleges, universities

The number of students who earn a degree at a public college or university in Georgia keeps rising.

Woman targeted by fake officer in Augusta traffic incident

Richmond County authorities arrested a North Augusta man for impersonating a police officer following a traffic stop reported earlier this...

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