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Several Republicans weighing challenge to Barrow

SAVANNAH, Ga. - Now that Rep. John Barrow has turned down a campaign for the U.S. Senate, the challenge ahead for the Deep South's last white Democratic congressman will be to defy the odds a ...

By Russ Bynum

Monday, May 20, 2013

Commission vote on downtown parking expected

Whether downtown businesses and the public are allowed unlimited public parking on Broad Street faces a likely vote by the Augusta Commission on Tuesday.

By Susan McCord

Sunday, May 19, 2013

School crossing guards' pay again reduced

After winning their summer unemployment benefits back in a recent statewide decision, Richmond County School Crossing guards are now having their workdays and pay cut by the Sheriff's Office.

By Susan McCord

Friday, May 17, 2013

Georgia DOT identifies 9,000 surplus properties

ATLANTA -- One state agency may have found a way to cope with limited appropriations and almost limitless expenditure needs, selling surplus property.

By Walter C. Jones

Thursday, May 16, 2013

S.C., Georgia senators voice MOX support

COLUMBIA - Republican senators from South Carolina and Georgia want the Obama administration to keep funding a program to turn weapons-grade plutonium into commercial nuclear reactor fuel.

By Meg Kinnard

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Parking resurfacing as issue for downtown merchants

The recent sight of chalk marks on tires - a sign the Richmond County Sheriff's Office is planning to enforce the two-hour limit on downtown parking - and the reappearance of warning signs has ...

By Susan McCord

Ga. hospitals lining up to offer residencies

ATLANTA - The number of hospitals willing to hire and instruct medical residents is growing, putting the state on the way to meeting its goal of 400 new positions, a Board of Regents committee ...

By Walter C. Jones

Regents OK GRU renovations, planning

ATLANTA - Two renovation projects at Georgia Regents University got the go-ahead Tuesday from the University System of Georgia's Board of Regents which also approved the drafting of a new master ...

By Walter C. Jones

Monday, May 13, 2013

Augusta Commission grills fire chief

Fire Chief Chris James was back in the hot seat Monday over two recent departmental mishaps and the city's request for proposals from ambulance providers.

By Susan McCord

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Mother's Day special for new Paine grad

Gov. Nathan Deal spoke Sunday to 123 graduates at the Paine College Commencement Convocation.

By Travis Highfield

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Mason announces plans to run for mayor

Downtown Augusta incidents put spotlight on safety

By Sylvia Cooper

Air ambulance company will drop tax dispute

Officials for an Augusta air ambulance company say they will no longer dispute a $98,000 bill for property taxes, which was paid last month by the company's new owners.

By Steve Crawford

Friday, May 10, 2013

Arguments made in Augusta battle over health insurance

The legal battle over which company will manage Augusta city employees’ self-insured health insurance fund entered into the closing rounds Friday.

By Sandy Hodson

Huckaby to speak at chamber breakfast

Organizers of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce breakfast on May 15 are hoping University of Georgia Board of Regents Chancellor Hank Huckaby's speach isn't overshadowed by recent GRU ...

By Barry L. Paschal

Barrow 'optimistic' about Savannah port

U.S. Rep. John Barrow told constituents Friday he is 'optimistic' that an expansion of the Savannah River port will be completed.

By Meg Mirshak

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Council could reopen Augusta EMS zone

The regional council that governs emergency medical services gave Augusta and Gold Cross EMS until August to develop a plan for ambulance calls or it will reopen EMS zoning for Richmond County.

By Susan McCord