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Redwood says Bon Air, Richmond Summit renovations complete

After years of complaints tied to the Bon Air and Richmond Summit apartments, the attorney for Redwood Housing said Tuesday major renovations are complete.

Sex offender allegedly tried to meet child in Evans; Predator Poachers involved

A registered sex offender from Hephzibah has been arrested again after authorities say he attempted to meet what he believed was an 11-year-old child for sex in Evans.

Columbia County Board of Commissioners vote 3 to 2 in favor of proposed quarry in Grovetown

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners approved rezoning more than 400 acres in Grovetown to make way for a proposed quarry, Tuesday night, after vocal opposition from residents.

Augusta officials discuss the SPLOST 9 package during a meeting recess Tuesday.

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Augusta Commission approves SPLOST 9 list

Under the wire Tuesday to get a sales tax package on the May 19 ballot, the Augusta Commission restored several big ticket items and approved a $375 million slate of spending.

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Paine College president to be inducted into Morehouse International Hall of Honor

State report says data centers a boon to economy despite tax giveaway

Lawmakers to pay for Georgia income tax cuts by trimming tax breaks; here are some of the $30 billion in state tax credits and exemptions

RCSO deputy jailer fired, arrested for repeated sex with female inmate

Nearly 100 question proposed polling place changes that could move 1 in 7 Richmond County voters

Columbia County residents raise data center concerns at citizen-led town hall

The cooling tower of Plant Vogtle’s Unit 3 is under construction in the background.

COVID-19 delays Plant Vogtle expansion

by Dave Williams, Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – Georgia Power is putting off some of this year’s milestones in the construction...

Dennis Murray is shown Dec. 11 (holding the ballons) for his other son’s birthday. His trip to the Stars & Strikes for his 13-year-old son’s birthday on Dec. 26 ended in a shooting.

Stars & Strikes Shooter Explains: I was Being Stomped On by 11 People

The Augusta barber who shot a man Dec. 26 inside the Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center said he was...

Augusta Mayor Meets With U.S. Surgeon General

Augusta Richmond County Municipal Building. Staff Photo

Augusta Commissioners Support Judicial Split with Columbia County

Augusta commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to draft a resolution supporting Columbia County’s push to split from the Augusta judicial Circuit,...

PPP Taxation Confusion Cleared Up With New Legislation

On Dec. 27, 2020, Congress passed legislation that cleared up questions regarding the previous round of Payroll Protection Program loans,...

Jarris Kennedy is accused of wrecking a stolen tractor trailer filled with stolen medication.

Convicted Felon Wrecks Truck loaded with Stolen Medicines

A tractor-trailer wreck made headlines last week in Augusta for blocking Sand Bar Ferry Road and for a small fuel...

Masters to Host Fewer Patrons This Year

The Augusta National is planning to reduce the number of patrons allowed at the Masters Golf Tournament in April, Chairman...

Columbia County Adopts PAC Fee Schedule

The Columbia County Commission gave final approval at its Jan. 5 meeting to the fee schedule for the new Performing...

Rick McKee sits with his sketches at his desk. The former editorial cartoonist with "The Augusta Chronicle" has created a new comic strip, "Mt. Pleasant," which launched in newspapers

From Politics to Mt. Pleasant: Former Editorial Cartoonist Launches New Comic Strip

After two decades of creating editorial cartoons for The Augusta Chronicle, artist Rick McKee has started his own comic strip...

Two construction workers labored Christmas Week to help the owner open his dual concept restaurant next to The Soul Bar in the former Blue Sky Kitchen.

People in the downtown Augusta area will get to sample two new restaurants in the Spring of 2021

A favorite go-to meal for frugal college students is set to be the main course at a new restaurant scheduled...

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