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Augusta Commission makes parking progress but stalls on budget decisions

The Augusta Commission made no progress Tuesday on the 2026 budget but did move forward on plans to add temporary parking downtown.

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill

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Columbia County Board of Commissioners approves first reading of data center ordinance

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners approved the first reading for the proposed data center (D-C) ordinance.

RCBOE recognizes test score and graduation increases, approves new suspension recovery program

The Richmond County Board of Education (RCBOE) celebrated positive news during its regular meeting, Tuesday night.

Bond resolution and book concerns dominate Columbia County Board of Education meeting

The Columbia County Board of Education held another regular session on Tuesday evening at the Columbia County Board of Education office building.

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E-Z-GO unveils 2026 technology package featuring smart touchscreen and soundbar

Augusta motorcycle rider killed in Tuesday crash on Walton Way Extension

Gun found at Westside High School after morning search

Columbia County Crime Map: Nov. 9–16

Wimberly sworn in as District 4 commissioner after special election win

Doctors Hospital celebrates new freestanding ER hospital in Evans

Augusta woman found dead inside home from gunfire

An Augusta woman was found dead Tuesday afternoon inside her Maxwell Street home from gunfire, authorities said.

Aiken man wanted for breaking into convenience stores

The Aiken Department of Public Safety is requesting the community’s assistance in locating Joshua Dylan Powell.

Crime Map Sept. 24 – Oct. 1, 2023

During the week of Sept. 24-Oct. 1, a total of 71 crimes were tracked by The Augusta Press from the...

State Election Board defeats bid to offer voting with hand-marked paper ballots

The State Election Board late Tuesday unanimously rejected a proposal to let Georgians vote with hand-marked paper ballots in instances...

Georgia best state for business for 10th straight year

Area Development magazine has selected Georgia as the No.-1 state for business for the 10th year in a row, Gov....

Speaker McCarthy’s job at risk after House votes to move ahead with hard-right effort to oust him

Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s grip on the gavel was at serious risk Tuesday after the House voted to move ahead with a historic...

Aiken cop car stolen & wrecked by suspect after wild chase

Aiken County authorities have captured a suspect who stole an Aiken Public Safety vehicle Monday morning and then overturned it...

Sias appeals conviction to 11th Circuit Court of Appeals

The former Augusta commissioner in prison for destroying evidence and lying to the FBI has filed a new appeal claiming...

New Ellenton chief resigns as SLED probes domestic cases

The chief for New Ellenton Police Department has resigned as SLED investigates domestic cases between him and his wife, authorities...

Augusta-area coaches balance optimism, caution with GHSA’s approval of NIL deals for high school athletes

The Georgia High School Association voted during a Monday morning meeting to approve a bylaw that allows high school athletes...

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