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Some stories don't make headlines, but they do make news. Augusta Chronicle staffer writer shares every Sunday some of the things she's heard on the politics, pitfalls and possibilities of life in our town.
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Gas prices, shortages don't slow down city officials
Web-posted 09/28/08
That was the big question last week. It was like deja vu -- the '70s all over again. Long lines at pumps, fistfights. Made me want to get out my love beads and start baking my own bread again. One thing was definitely different from the '70s though. Back then, we didn't wait in line to pay $4 a gallon and feel lucky to get it.
City's big players not ready for stadium talk
Web-posted 09/21/08
Player-manager Deke "The Mayor" Copenhaver's dream of scoring big last week went afoul when five of the top prospects he thought had potential for the next level failed to show up for the game.
These boots were made for patriots
Web-posted 09/14/08
State Rep. Barbara Sims spent 26 hours in the Augusta in Army Boots program at Fort Gordon last week and came out an honorary second lieutenant with a renewed appreciation and respect for the military.
Speaking your mind can be trouble
Web-posted 09/07/08
So Commissioner Joe Bowles goes to the Richmond County Republican Party breakfast city gasoline usage, the abolition of God from the public schools, city employees and other matters while a tape recorder is running.
It seems everyone has expensive plans for Augusta
Web-posted 08/31/08
I hardly know where to begin with the Coliseum Authority, so I'll just start with what they did first. And that was vote to negotiate a letter of intent or contract with Atlanta promoter Jerry Dickerson for his consulting services for an 18,000-to-20,000-seat arena in downtown Augusta.
James Brown plaque gives arena reason to party
Web-posted 08/24/08
"Today, we dedicate a building. Tomorrow, we start putting life back into this structure. Our management team is on board as of today, and we start a new era. As you-know-who once said, 'Papa's got a brand new bag.' "
Vacations don't always mean rest, relaxation
Web-posted 08/03/08
OK, I missed you too last week. Our switchboard operator Pat Burton said some of you called to ask why there was no City Ink in last Sunday's newspaper. So that's why I'm writing this, although I'm still technically on vacation -- if you want to call it that.
Smaller tax increase is still increase
Web-posted 07/13/08
CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Fred "The Magician" Russell tried to sell this year's $24.68 property-tax increase as a reduction, and at least one TV reporter bought it and announced on air that property taxes were going down this year.
Dilapidated houses fill void of slow news week
Web-posted 07/06/08
Things were so slow at City Hall last week, WJBF-TV (Channel 6) reporter George Eskola was out showing pictures of dilapidated houses in Augusta again, and I was tracking down rumors about 10th District Congressional incumbent Paul Broun's telephone polls.
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