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North Augusta nightclubs closed

Two private after-hour bars in North Augusta, The Spot and The Shack, have been shut down by the county’s building inspector for code violations.

01/20/10 - 10:55pm

Braves 2B Johnson agrees to new contract

KISSIMMEE, Fla. - The Atlanta Braves have agreed on a one-year contract with second baseman Kelly Johnson, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing.

02/18/09 - 4:50pm

Ga. Senate passes salmonella bill

ATLANTA - The Georgia Senate unanimously passed a bill to toughen up the state's food safety laws in response to the deadly salmonella outbreak linked to a South Georgia peanut plant.

02/18/09 - 2:05pm

Four in custody after break-in, thefts at southside flea market

Authorities have arrested four people in connection with a Tuesday break-in at an Augusta flea market. Darrious Jackson, 19, of North Augusta, and Brandon Helm, 17, of Hephzibah, each face charges of burglary and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, according to Richmond County Sheriff’...

02/18/09 - 3:40pm

Augusta bank robbery suspect now charged with Aiken holdup

A man arrested Friday in the robbery of an Augusta bank has now been charged with an Aiken holdup. According to a statement released this morning by the Aiken Department of Public Safey, Alex Rodger III, 61 of Lithonia, Ga., is charged with armed robbery and possession of a firearm by a convicted ...

02/18/09 - 12:28pm

Homestead tax relief restored

ATLANTA – Georgia will find the money for a homeowner tax break after all.

02/17/09 - 7:15pm

Isakson launches bid for second term

ATLANTA - U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson got an early jump on the 2010 election, announcing his bid for a second term.

02/17/09 - 2:10pm

Pupils won't face drug charges

AIKEN - Prosecutors say two 10-year-old boys who tried to trade marijuana to their South Carolina elementary school classmates for bubble gum or desserts won't face drug charges.

02/17/09 - 1:44pm

Pupils won't face drug charges

AIKEN - Prosecutors say two 10-year-old boys who tried to trade marijuana to their South Carolina elementary school classmates for bubble gum or desserts won't face drug charges.

02/17/09 - 1:38pm

Changes in regional mental health care outlined in Savannah

SAVANNAH -- Savannah and Columbus will split $6.5 million in new state money to remake Georgia Regional Hospital campuses and programs in each city as part of the state's new mental health system.

02/17/09 - 11:37am
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