The former Augusta commissioners and mayor at last week’s annual get-together at Sconyers Bar-B-Que represented at least 150 years of combined public service which is truly remarkable, considering there were only eight of them.
Sylvia Cooper, pinch hitting for John Clarke who’s out on medical leave, reviews the week in politics –and snow.
It’s that time of the year again–yes, time for Sylvia Cooper to name the Turkey of the Year.
Sylvia Cooper is back for another round or reporting and commenting on Augusta and a few other matters.
When I first read Augusta Mayor Hardie Davis’ proposed “Unlawful Discrimination Ordinance,” I wondered why. Why would anybody want to...
Splish, Splash! Some Augusta taxpayers think they’ll be taking a bath if they vote for the proposed $250 million SPLOST...
Augusta commissioners voted unanimously for a resolution Tuesday opposing Georgia Senate bills aimed at tightening up election laws. The bills...
A few years ago, I wrote that Augusta is a city of incongruities. It’s the Garden City but has a...
The last time the full Augusta Commission met, it was Groundhog Day, and a groundhog came out, checked his e-mail...
Homelessness is not where the heart is except for the bleeding hearts who think they can make it go away...
Just when you thought you’d heard the last of him, he’s back. Or will be when he speaks before the...
I’m not sure Augusta’s new City Administrator Odie Donald II will be a good administrator, but I am sure he’s...
Oh, this is my debut with The Augusta Press! It’s got to be good, but what can I write about? This...
January is the namesake of the Roman god of gates and doors, Janus, who had two heads facing opposite directions:...
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