Susan McCord

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Monday, June 17, 2013

Businessman questions hiring preferences

In a Thursday email to commissioners and the media, A.K. Hasan said Turner Construction project manager Jennifer Henderson made the "bold announcement" at the pre-bid conference that Turner would ...
By Susan McCord

Friday, June 14, 2013

Most missed garbage pickups resolved

Augusta Solid Waste Director Mark Johnson said most of the missed pickups from the city's new garbage service have been addressed.
By Susan McCord

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Augusta firefighter's tweet draws national attention, controversy

Augusta firefighter Andre Lacey questioned the citizenship of an 11-year-old boy who sang the national anthem on Tuesday at Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat.
By Susan McCord

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

New Augusta traffic bureau proposed

Motorists charged with minor traffic offenses in Augusta may no longer have to face a judge in Richmond County State Court.
By Susan McCord

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Augusta trash hauler calls in help

Advanced Disposal has called in the "cavalry" to assist the city's move to once-a-week garbage, recycling and yard waste collection, but missed pickups and other issues remain.
By Susan McCord

Monday, June 10, 2013

Heery extension fails in committee, 2-2

A vote by an Augusta Commission committee on Monday failed to extend the contract of Heery International and its subcontractors.
By Susan McCord

Officials tour riverwalk

The Augusta Commission got a firsthand look Monday at maintenance and safety issues along what the Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau said is the city's third-most-popular tourist attraction.
By Susan McCord

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Committee to revisit Heery contract

The Augusta Commission's public services committee will revisit a $1.6 million contract extension for Heery International and its two subconsultants Monday after a vote on the extension was ...
By Susan McCord

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Garbage change getting trashed

The city's 311 service line has been swamped with calls about missed garbage pickups to the extent they're hiring three temporaries to assist, according to 311 Manager Kellie Walker.
By Susan McCord

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Mason defends use of Heery tickets, money

Augusta Commissioner and 2014 mayoral hopeful Alvin Mason is defending his acceptance of Heery International Georgia Dome skybox seats and Atlanta Braves tickets and Heery's direct contributions ...
By Susan McCord

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Commission votes to renegotiate ambulance contract

The Augusta Commission reversed course on emergency medical service in the city Tuesday, voting 6-4 to suspend an ongoing request for proposals from ambulance firms and instead have the city ...
By Susan McCord

Commission delays Heery contract extension

Augusta Commission The voted unanimously Tuesday against granting construction management firm Heery International and two subconsultants a two-year contract extension, instead referring the ...
By Susan McCord

Monday, June 3, 2013

Tuesday vote on Heery unlikely

Several Augusta Commission members say they want more information about the city's longstanding relationship with Heery International  before a vote to extend the group's contract for two ...
By Susan McCord

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Consulting doesn't come cheap

Heery International and its two "subconsultants" - Gallop and Associates and Dukes, Edwards and Dukes, headed by State Rep. Winfred Dukes, D-Albany - have annual 4 percent rate increases built ...
By Susan McCord

Friday, May 31, 2013

Sheriff meets with crossing guards

Sheriff Richard Roundtree had agreed to meet with the school crossing guards after they voiced concerns about new reductions being made to their paid holidays, but he stood firm on the decision.
By Susan McCord

Garbage service changes start Monday

Augusta households are days away from a significant shift in their household routines, and many remain displeased.
By Susan McCord

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Committee action aids mills campus plan

Augusta's plan to develop a Mills Campus and Cultural Campus to support the growth of Georgia Regents University got a little push Tuesday when a commission committee authorized spending $300,000 ...
By Susan McCord

McLeod says he won't run for U.S. Congress seat

Count Wright McLeod officially out of the 2014 race for U.S. Congress.
By Susan McCord

Monday, May 27, 2013

Housing hire up for vote at commission

A new Augusta Housing and Community Development hire goes before the city's administrative services committee for approval.
By Susan McCord

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Skittlez nightclub could be closed

The Sheriff's Office has requested the Commission consider suspending, revoking or placing on probation Skittlez nightclub's business, alcohol and dance hall licenses based on a complaint ...
By Susan McCord
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