Editorial Board: Richmond County Sheriff remains absent amid spree of violence
Other than making a joint announcement with the FBI, the sheriff has been almost as absent from the public as the now disgraced Augusta mayor.
Editorial: Why the watchdog role of the press matters
The press has a purpose: to protect the public's right to know.
Editorial Board: Sheriff’s office to blame in Natalie Paine investigation
A Special Master appointed by the Georgia Supreme Court has already ruled that Paine had no role in the taping of a suspect in the custody of the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and his attorney, which is a serious violation of the suspect’s civil rights.
Editorial Board: Transparency is first step to reducing school violence
The Richmond County school system’s posture of concealing information and hoping nobody asks needs adjustment.
Editorial: City chooses to reward incompetence
The Augusta Press believes it's time for the Augusta to clean up its act where the Parks and Recreation Department is concerned.
Editorial: The public and the press must work together to help local government become more transparent
An open and transparent government is one of the bedrocks of a democratic society. Augusta-Richmond County’s leaders have taken the worst possible posture towards openness with the public.
Editorial: Steven Kendrick campaign for mayor ended Tuesday
Mayoral candidate Steven Kendrick’s press conference announcing a development project at the Regency Mall site was ill-advised will likely prove harmful to his campaign for mayor.
Vote incumbent for Columbia County School Board races
Columbia County is known for having some of the best schools in the state. The recent issues brought up by the candidates challenging the incumbents for the school boardÂ
The Augusta Press announces its endorsements in the 2022 local primary elections
The Augusta Press has made some hard choices in deciding which candidates to endorse in the local primaries in Columbia and Richmond counties.
Editorial: County Commission is mayor’s keeper
It is time for the county commission to restore citizens' trust in local government.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor – Writer is disappointed in coverage of Columbia County parents’ allegations regarding materials in school libraries
Writer is concerned about the lack of coverage of conflict in Columbia County over holdings in the public school libraries.
Letter to the editor: Confederate monument can, and should, be moved to a different location
Michael Gallucci believes the city's Confederate monument can and should be moved somewhere other than Broad Street.
Letter to the editor: Left should leave Natalie Paine alone
Lee Benedict of Martinez believes the left should leave Natalie Paine alone.
OPINION: Letter to the editor
Commisioner Brandon Garrett encourages faith in leaders to bring Regency Mall project to fruition.
Opinion: Letter to the editor
Doug Lively believes Richmond County DA Jared Williams has made a dangerous decision.
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