Jenna Martin

Authorities are looking for DeShawn Demetrius Lowe, 27, who is accused of shooting a man Thursday morning on Second Avenue in Augusta.

MAU Workforce Solutions is celebrating 40 years in Augusta by completing extensive renovations on its building at the corner of Greene and Fifth streets.

National Hills residents voiced concerns about an apartment complex proposed nearby on Alexander Drive.

Local real estate developer Joe Todd sees the importance of building community relationships as he develops communities.

Richmond County sheriff's Deputy Alton Creech was critically injured Thursday afternoon when he crashed his personal motorcycle on Interstate 20.

A North Carolina fast-food chain, Cook-Out, will open at 1801 Walton Way near Augusta's medical district.

Interior renovations, of about $2 million, started last week on the area's first Wal-Mart Neighborhoold Market in Martinez.

Construction on a two-level, 23,000-square-foot H&M store is expected to begin this fall in the Augusta Mall. It will open next spring.

The recent string of downtown violence is not thwarting Augusta's Downtown Development Authority efforts to revitalize the urban retail sector.

Many shoppers wait until the last minute to make Mother's Day purchases. This year, Americans are expected to spend about $20 billion on Mother's Day.

Dean and Denise Dozier, who have spent 25 years in disaster and emergency management, have started a Kona Ice venture, serving shaved ice and donating some of their revenue to local organizations.

Chris Gurley owns Sunrise Grill in Martinez and North Augusta. His sister, Becky Corley, has recently come on board as manager at the North Augusta location. 

A three-month police initiative aimed, in part, at lowering the number of driving-under-the- influence offenses has had some sobering effects, according to local bar owners.

Paul Garrett has operated K & N Mobile Distribution Systems in the Augusta area since late March. The mobile parts store is operated out of a fully stocked truck.