Stories by Barry L. Paschal

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Columbia County rejects townhomes

Columbia County commissioners Tuesday rejected a rezoning that would have built townhomes on a failed professional development.
By Barry L. Paschal

Monday, May 20, 2013

Deputy was at fault in fatal crash

Traffic investigators say an off-duty Richmond County deputy was at fault in the motorcycle crash that killed him.
By Barry L. Paschal

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Greenbrier track star to run for UGA

Greenbrier High School's Jeremy Harden held a signing ceremony Wednesda to celebrate his commitment to attend the Unversity of Georgia on a track scholarship.
By Barry L. Paschal

Chancellor defends Azziz as 'change agent'

Georgia Board of Regents Chancellor Hank Huckaby, speaking to the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, said he, like GRU President Ricardo Azziz, was hired to shake things up in higher education.
By Barry L. Paschal

Friday, May 10, 2013

Huckaby to speak at chamber breakfast

Organizers of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce breakfast on May 15 are hoping University of Georgia Board of Regents Chancellor Hank Huckaby's speach isn't overshadowed by recent GRU ...
By Barry L. Paschal

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Tax hike on table for Columbia County schools

When the Columbia County school board meets next week, a tax increase likely will be discussed as a means of narrowing a projected budget shortfall.
By Barry L. Paschal

Road-race rules closer to approval

Columbia County commissioners Tuesday approved first reading of an ordinance that will require more notice, and possibly charge fees, for events that require public streets to be blocked.
By Barry L. Paschal

Evans treasurer charged in missing $250,000

The former treasurer of an Evans neighborhood association has been charged with stealing more than a quarter-million dollars from the organization.
By Barry L. Paschal

Friday, May 3, 2013

Budget reviews show drastic differences in outlook

While Columbia County school officials are wrestling with an expected budget deficit of more than $4 million, county commissioners might look at adding employees.
By Barry L. Paschal

Kingston brings campaign to Augusta

The third Georgia Republican congressman to enter the 2014 race for U.S. Senate took a swing through Augusta on Friday afternoon.
By Barry L. Paschal

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Rezoning for Martinez townhome project approved

Despite objections from nearby residents, Columbia County's Planning Commission approved a plan to rezone a dormant Martinez office plaza for a 25-unit townhome complex.
By Barry L. Paschal

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Office park could be rezoned for homes

A failed office park project in Martinez could get new life as townhomes if Columbia County's Planning Commission approves rezoning.
By Barry L. Paschal

Monday, April 29, 2013

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Columbia County chamber honors women

Kathy Tuckey, programming director of the Alzheimer's Association of Augusta, was named the Columbia County Businesswoman of the Year by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce.
By Barry L. Paschal

Columbia County adds day to next year's spring break

Students and teachers in Columbia County will have an additional day next year to recover from Masters Week.
By Barry L. Paschal

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Schools study student use of electronic tablets

Most Columbia County students likely use some electronic devices in their lives outside school, and the system is studying how to allow their use in the classroom.
By Barry L. Paschal

New rules for fundraiser races might be tweaked

Columbia County officials continue to study a proposal to formalize rules for fundraiser races that use county roads.
By Barry L. Paschal

Monday, April 22, 2013

New rules could put brakes on races

Organizers of fundraiser races that use public streets might have to get permits and pay fees under an ordinance up for discussion Tuesday in Columbia County.
By Barry L. Paschal

Friday, April 19, 2013

Augusta Prep hopes can thefts don't kill chances in contest

August Prep is asking for donations of aluminum cans after much of its haul for a recycling competition was stolen.
By Barry L. Paschal

Doors open to new Alzheimer's facility

University Health Care Systems opened The Windsor House on Friday. Part of Brandon Wilde, the facility will provide a home for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia.
By Barry L. Paschal
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