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Federal judge allows Piedmont retirees’ benefits claim to proceed

A class action lawsuit filed by more than 200 Piedmont Healthcare retirees moves forward after a federal judge declined to dismiss a key part of their case.

VIDEO: Grovetown train collides with stuck 18-wheeler, no injuries reported

A train struck an 18-wheeler Friday at the railroad crossing at Katherine Street and Old Wrightsboro Road in Grovetown.

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Broad Street arson suspect held on $45,000 bond

A man accused of setting fire to two historic buildings on Broad Street and bragging about it remains behind bars after a Richmond County judge set his bond at $45,000.

Elderly North Augusta man was dead for months; Daughter charged with murder

Edgefield County investigators made a grim discovery Thursday morning when they found the body of 78-year-old James Wheeler, a North Augusta man reported missing in June. His daughter has now been charged with his murder.

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Former Republican Lt. Governor vows to fix ‘broken’ healthcare system

Third annual Unity Weekend by Umoja Village to celebrate community partnerships

New Strings Academy helps Columbia County students discover the joy of music

Solar power and data centers a focus for Public Service Commission candidate

Former RCSO deputy found dead on S.C. river bank

Augusta jeopardizes federal aid by failing to submit homeless data

Hephzibah father on trial for infant son’s death

Opening statements begin Tuesday in the murder trial of Daveon Jonquavious Wood, the 22-year-old Hephzibah father accused of killing his...

Local man accused of DUI in crash that killed stepson’s girlfriend

A Jefferson County man is facing charges of DUI and homicide by vehicle after a crash in Appling Friday night...

Turpin Hill plan, Charter Review resolution go before Augusta Commission

A revitalization plan for South Turpin Hill aims to transform the historic neighborhood with new housing and infrastructure while attempting...

Proposed solar farm rezoning to go before Board of Commissioners

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will discuss multiple rezoning requests at the meeting Tuesday evening.

Long-awaited coffee bar Emil’s has grand opening

Emil’s, the new café at the corner of Broad and Ninth Streets, has opened after more than seven years in...

Augusta to mark one year since Hurricane Helene with commemoration event

The City of Augusta and Mayor Garnett L. Johnson will host a one-year commemoration of Hurricane Helene, the devastating Category...

Health insurance changes coming to Georgia

Health-care advocates warned Thursday that Georgia residents who have to find their own insurance in the government marketplace should expect significant rate...