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Photostory: Parade honors veterans despite canceled ceremony

While the federal government shutdown forced organizers to cancel a popular Veterans Day observance Tuesday, Augusta’s annual Veterans Day parade paid tribute to the men and women who have served their country.

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Augusta Charter Review Committee to revisit key motions

The Augusta Charter Review Committee will meet again Thursday to revisit a list of postponed and unfinished motions from its last session on Oct. 30.

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U.S. Senate plan to reopen government could throttle a booming new industry

If Congress ultimately approves the legislation that the U.S. Senate adopted Monday to end the government shutdown, it could throttle the multibillion dollar hemp consumables industry.

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Augusta opens shelters as temperatures fall into 20s

Bundle up, because the first freeze of the season is headed for Augusta and much of the state.

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Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House

Government food program to begin disbursing Tuesday in Georgia, at two-thirds the normal amount

Grovetown City Council’s Ceretta Smith on the campaign for District 12

Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown

State tax revenues rise in October

In about face, Trump administration tells Georgia it will fully fund food program for the hungry

Augusta charter committee agendas set stage for clash over ethics, leadership

Augusta’s next set of charter review meetings will feature competing views on ethics and leadership as well as an array...

Georgia maintains momentum with company expansions

It was another boom year for Georgia, as businesses continued flocking to the state, burnishing its record as the No....

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.

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...