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Broad Street arson suspect held on $45,000 bond

A man accused of setting fire to two historic buildings on Broad Street and bragging about it remains behind bars after a Richmond County judge set his bond at $45,000.

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Broad Street construction continues: New phase begins Monday

Construction along Broad Street is set to ramp up as a new phase of construction begins Monday.

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Former Republican Lt. Governor vows to fix ‘broken’ healthcare system

Former Republican lieutenant governor turned Democrat Geoff Duncan vowed to fix a “broken” healthcare system in a Thursday campaign stop in Augusta.

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Solar power and data centers a focus for Public Service Commission candidate

A solar power advocate who is running for a seat on Georgia’s energy regulation agency made his case without opposition Wednesday when his opponent declined to participate in a broadcasted debate.

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State tax revenues rise in September

Crisis communications firm approved for downtown Augusta construction

Data center, library guidelines dominate comments at Board of Commissioners meeting

House Republicans consider more funding for public health

Shutdown looms over large federal population

Group forms to demand transparency from Columbia County government

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...