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Grovetown High's Hope Johnson crosses the stage to the cheers of the student body during their graduation ceremony at James Brown Arena.

Columbia County students receive diplomas

Nearly 1,600 seniors received diplomas during Columbia County graduation ceremonies Friday and Saturday, May 24 and 25.
By Scott Rouch, Valerie Rowell and Barry Paschal

Slideshow: Banjo-B-Que

Browse nearly 100 photos from Banjo-B-Que at Evans Towne Center Park on Friday.

Sand Gnats edge GreenJackets again

In Savannah, Ga., the Augusta GreenJackets couldn't hold a lead against the Savannah Sand Gnats for the second consecutive night, and lost 2-1.
By Staff Reports

John Gogick: What do you want in your Chronicle?

This newspaper has been evolving for 228 years. What are you looking for? What do you want?
By John Gogick

The Best, Brightest Future

The one constant The Chronicle has found in honoring the Best and Brightest, is the formula. Every one of these teenage role models is a product of the parents, teachers and other mentors in their lives.

Aiken County bookings

Review updated jail bookings and mug shots from the Aiken County detention center via our new Booked site.  

Crime data map released

A total of 182 crimes tracked by The Augusta Chronicle were reported to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office during the week of May 8-14, 2013. Violent crimes during the week included six robberies, one car-jacking and six aggravated assaults. 

Notable Area Deaths of 2013

A review of several from our area who have passed away in the first part of 2013.

Slideshow: Cotton Ball

Review almost 100 photos from Historic Augusta's Cotton Ball, held Thursday to raise money for the nonprofit.

City Ink: Bowles ambivalent about running for Senate seat

Last week former Augusta Commission member Joe Bowles said he'd announce plans to run for the District 22 state Senate seat next year when sitting Sen. Hardie Davis officially announces he'll run for mayor of Augusta. This week, he said his wife, Sandy, has "pretty much" talked him out of it.
By Sylvia Cooper

Families shoulder weight of deployment 

When Sgt. 1st Class Jamie Me­nard deploys from Fort Gor­don, the entire Me­nard family, which has endured four deployments in 10 years, becomes afraid for the worst.
By Wesley Brown
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Wolfpack hope for different fate in finals

Greenbrier doesn't really need an extra incentive. The opportunity is enough: Two wins from the program's sixth state title. However, the way last season ended, there might be a little added push.
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