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RCSO: Shots heard during Deans Bridge manhunt came from concerned homeowner

A Richmond County deputy’s attempt to stop a vehicle Wednesday afternoon led to a brief manhunt on Dean Bridge Road, according to RCSO Chief of Staff Lewis Blanchard. At approximately 3:45 p.m., a deputy tried to conduct a traffic stop near Magnolia Drive, just south of Church Street. Chief Blanchard said a subject exited the...

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Grovetown man dies after motorcycle collides with Jeep

A Grovetown motorcyclist was killed Tuesday night in a crash with a Jeep along Jimmy Dyess Parkway, according to Columbia County authorities.

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Augusta faces $21 million budget gap as administrator proposes tax hike, cuts

A projected $21 million shortfall means the Augusta Commission faces tough choices as it finalizes the 2026 budget.

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Augusta’s new ‘2035 Plan’ aims to turn downtown into lived-in, green, cross-river community

A sweeping new blueprint lays out how downtown Augusta — together with North Augusta — plans to turn its riverfront core from an event-driven destination into a thriving, lived-in community.

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MIS Committee approves moving forward with Columbia County Library System appointments

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Grovetown man fatally stabbed on Washington Road; Suspect sought

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Pediatric surgeon honored at grand reopening of Children’s Hospital of Georgia

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Burke sheriff withdraws motion to seal, moves forward with lawsuit against county

Attorneys for Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams say they’re withdrawing a motion to seal court documents and filing a writ...

Christine nominated for Trump appointment

Maj. Gen. Bobby Christine has been appointed by President Trump to serve as Judge Advocate General.

Columbia County library to continue using reshelving guidelines after vote

The Columbia County Library’s current, controversial book reshelving guidelines are set to stay in place after a vote was made...

Georgia unemployment rate declines slightly

Georgia’s unemployment rate fell slightly in April to 3.5%, seven-tenths below the national jobless rate, the state Department of Labor...

Teen dead after apparent pool drowning

An 18-year-old North Augusta man was found dead in the family swimming pool Wednesday evening. 

Barricaded subject surrenders following domestic violence incident

North Augusta Public Safety Officers peacefully arrested a barricaded subject following a domestic violence call Thursday.

Planning for ninth Augusta SPLOST under way

The penny may be going away, but the one-penny sales tax is not.

A Parker's Kitchen is proposed for to take the place of the Walgreens at the intersection of Washington Road and Bobby Jones Expressway. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill

Board of Commissioners approves variance request for Parker’s Kitchen

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners approved a variance request for the proposed Parker’s Kitchen at the intersection of Washington...

Subdivision proposed on Richmond Hill Road

Another residential subdivision has been proposed for south Augusta, this one at a nearly five-acre parcel adjacent to both the...

State DOT completes Hurricane Helene recovery

It took the Georgia Department of Transportation seven months to finish clearing the massive amounts of debris Hurricane Helene left...

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