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Mayor Garnett Johnson keeps tradition rooted with annual sweet potato giveaway

Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson begins his annual sweet potato giveaway Thursday.

Augusta motorcycle rider killed in Tuesday crash on Walton Way Extension

A fatal crash on Walton Way Extension claimed the life of a 29-year-old Augusta man Tuesday afternoon, according to the Richmond County Coroner’s Office.

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.

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

District 2 Commissioner Jim Steed takes oath of office

A Town Wings on thin ice for thawing methods

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

Aiken County’s Capt. Abdullah receives Strom Thurmond Award for excellence

Aiken County Sheriff Michael Hunt announced Friday that ACSO Capt. Eric Abdullah was awarded the Strom Thurmond Award for Excellence...

Augusta man killed after fight outside Broad Street store

An Augusta man was fatally shot following a fight with another man Thursday night outside Mom & Pop’s Convenience Store...

Former Trump lawyer pleads guilty in Georgia election subversion case

Attorney Kenneth Chesebro pleaded guilty in Fulton County Superior Court Friday to illegally participating in an attempt to overturn Georgia’s...

GAME DAY: Here are the five high school football games we’re watching and predicting

Three more weeks remain in the regular season, and clarity is happening with each game. There are some hefty matchups...

Columbia County Board of Commissioners recognizes Parks, Recreation and Events for receiving national accreditation

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners recognized the Parks and Recreation Department for receiving national accreditation during the meeting on...