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Gun found at Westside High School after morning search

A firearm was confiscated at Westside High School on Tuesday morning after administrators intervened in an exchange of weapons between students, according to the Richmond County Board of Education.

Wimberly sworn in as District 4 commissioner after special election win

Lonnie Wimberly took the oath of office Monday as Augusta’s new District 4 commissioner after winning the Nov. 4 special election to fill the unexpired term of former Commissioner Alvin Mason, who resigned in June.

Doctors Hospital celebrates new freestanding ER hospital in Evans

Doctors Hospital of Augusta cut the ribbon on its new freestanding emergency facility in Evans, Monday.

GBI agent Kaitlyn Payne speaks to parents at CCSD forum. Photo by Drew Wall.

Columbia County’s second “Let’s Talk” forum focuses on digital safety

Columbia County families gathered in the Evans Middle School cafeteria on Monday evening for the district’s second “Let’s Talk” informational session.

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Broad Street section to be closed till Dec. 15

Lawmakers consider paring tax credits and exemptions to offset income tax cuts

Suspect identified in 2024 killing of victim in his Augusta home

Augusta nears budget deadline with deficit unresolved

Data center developer may apply to rezone under new district zoning

Something you may not have known: How the Blue Goose got its name

Most people from Augusta are familiar with The Georgia War Veterans Home, located in the heart of the medical district,...

Crime Map Oct. 29 – Nov. 5, 2023

During the week of Oct. 29 – Nov. 5, a total of 75 crimes were tracked by The Augusta Press...

Burt Jones announces ‘Red Tape Rollback’

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones unveiled a legislative push Tuesday aimed at reducing the size and scope of state government while...

WeWork seeks bankruptcy protection in stunning fall for a firm once valued at close to $50 billion

WeWork has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking a stunning fall for the office sharing company once seen as a...

Election Day: Arena sales tax, Grovetown, Blythe elections on ballot

Election Day is here and Augusta voters have one big choice to make: Whether to fund construction of a new...

Augusta Planning Commission votes in favor of proposed boarding house

The Augusta Planning Commission considered two related requests for a proposed transition home that proved contentious during its November meeting,...