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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

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Landlords Win Big as Eviction Ban is Overturned in Federal Court

Judge Dabney L. Friedrich of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that the Centers for Disease...

Mask Wearing Requirements Changing in Aiken

Visitors to Aiken will no longer be required to wear a face mask. Aiken City Council voted Wednesday night in...

Georgia AG Denies Discrimination in State’s Controversial New Election Law

Republican Attorney General Chris Carr is asking a U.S. District Court judge to toss out a lawsuit that claims Georgia’s...

Superior Court Issues Injunction Against City In Fire Chief Search Case

The city of Augusta must halt its search for a new fire chief until its representatives abide by the open...

Georgia Supreme Court Returning to In-Person Sessions

The Georgia Supreme Court will resume conducting oral arguments in person beginning June 9, Chief Justice Harold Melton announced Wednesday.

Kemp Signs Paid Parental Leave for State Workers, Teachers

State employees and teachers will be able to take up to three weeks of paid parental leave under legislation Gov....
The Augusta mayor's office is in city hall, also known as the Augusta-RIchmond County Municipal Building. A bill calling for a referendum on giving Augusta’s mayor a vote cleared a state senate committee Monday, passing 4-2 along party lines.

Augusta Commission Approves CARES Act Funding for Homeless Prevention

Augusta commissioners voted Tuesday to direct $613,988 in federal Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to combat...

Georgia Tourism Officials Working to Help Industry Rebound from Pandemic

The Georgia Department of Economic Development launched a multi-pronged campaign Monday to help the state’s tourism industry recover from losses...

New Leadership and a Major Announcement in North Augusta

A ceremony at Monday night’s regular council meeting brought North Augusta a new mayor, one new councilmember, two returning members...

Chief Judge in Augusta Judicial Circuit Resigns

Judge Carl Brown has resigned effective June 30, 2021, citing health and family reasons. The resignation is part of an...

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