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MCG layoffs a potential side effect
Web-posted 08/28/08
Cuts in Medicaid payments could trigger layoffs at Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics as the state tries to fill a budget hole.
Augustan witnesses country's 'rebirth'
Web-posted 08/28/08
The cheers coming from the diverse and impassioned delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Denver this week reminded Frank Williams of where he was 45 years ago today.
Budget puts golf courses, parks in peril
Web-posted 08/28/08
ATLANTA --- The state of Georgia might get out of the golf business -- shifting several courses to private ownership. It's also considering closing as many as six parks and seven historic sites, part of a broad effort by the Department of Natural Resources to shed expenses and comply with budget cuts ordered by Gov. Sonny Perdue.
Preparing to set sail
Web-posted 08/28/08
Jim Farrelly, of Augusta, shows where the centerboard will go on a Melonseed sailing skiff he is building. The Melonseed skiff is a reproduction of a late 19th century boat designed in New Jersey for duck hunting.
Suspect admits drilling in ceiling
Web-posted 08/28/08
A Richmond County maintenance worker facing peeping Tom charges admitted to drilling two holes in the ceiling of a restroom at the Richmond County Law Enforcement Center, authorities said Wednesday.
15-year-old convicted on burglary charge
Web-posted 08/28/08
A 15-year-old Augusta teen accused of taking part in a burglary that turned into a shootout was acquitted of all charges except burglary Wednesday.
Leaders say economy is prospering
Web-posted 08/28/08
AIKEN --- The city of Aiken and Aiken County are not suffering from the economic woes that are affecting the rest of the country. In fact, things are good and poised to get even better.
School-community link in works
Web-posted 08/28/08
Richmond County Superintendent Dana Bedden, searching for ways to strengthen ties with the community, proposed Wednesday establishing an education foundation to foster greater support for the school system.
Governor rallies for voting, Broun
Web-posted 08/28/08
Americans must make it a priority to vote in this year's national elections, Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue told local Republicans during a Wednesday fundraiser for U.S. Rep. Paul Broun.
Tour alters Miss Augusta's path
Web-posted 08/28/08
Not until stepping behind the scenes and into what reigning Miss Augusta Laura Stone calls the "innards" of a hospital did she consider who makes sure the ventilators run when power goes out.
One software glitch, 60,000 delayed fliers
Web-posted 08/28/08
CHICAGO --- When a computer system that distributes flight plans nationwide came rolling to a halt Tuesday because of a software glitch, so did airplanes on tarmacs from Orlando to Chicago.
Judge wants members off school board
Web-posted 08/28/08
ATLANTA --- A state administrative judge recommended Wednesday that four members of the embattled Clayton County school board be removed from office for violating Georgia's open meetings laws and ethics code.
Army opens prep school for dropouts to fill ranks
Web-posted 08/28/08
FORT JACKSON, S.C. --- Austin Swarner left high school to care for his mother while she fought a losing battle with cancer. Tony Brown wanted to begin supporting himself and left two classes shy of a diploma.
Ryberg: Council exploited loopholes
Web-posted 08/28/08
COLUMBIA --- State Sen. Greg Ryberg, R-Aiken, says the Lower Savannah Council of Governments exploited legislative loopholes before Tuesday's election, and he plans to push for tighter restrictions when the South Carolina General Assembly convenes next year.
Program aims to protect forests from gypsy moths
Web-posted 08/28/08
CHARLESTON, W.Va. --- Having nibbled the leaves off 75 million acres of hardwood forest in the Northeast since 1970, European gypsy moths are munching their way across U.S. forests while the even more destructive Asian gypsy moth has been detected in western states.
Corrections
Web-posted 08/28/08
Because of a reporting error a list of holiday closings in Wednesday's edition inaccurately stated Friday was a student holiday in Columbia County schools.
Rants and raves
Web-posted 08/28/08
RANT FOR GOV. PERDUE: Thanks for screwing state employees again. Just what the heck are we suppose to do? We have not received any kind of break, and now you took our LITTLE raises. I wish you had to live on what we are living on.
Kid of the Day
Web-posted 08/28/08
Jessica Haynes, of Augusta, is today's Kid of the Day.
Wise water use
Web-posted 08/28/08
You can water today if your home address is an even number in Columbia and Richmond counties, which are under Level Two restrictions.
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