Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012

Outsourcing HR services on agenda

Augusta commissioners will further consider the prospect of outsourcing all human resources services to Automatic Data Processing during a Monday committee meeting.
By Susan McCord

Analysis: Politics of education is complex

ATLANTA - Two of the biggest issues to emerge in this legislative session both involve education: the HOPE Scholarship and charter schools.
By Walter C. Jones

Columbus hospital partners with Macon med school

COLUMBUS, Ga. -- Macon, Ga.-based Mercer University School of Medicine is partnering with The Medical Center and St. Francis Hospital on a two-year doctor training program.

Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012

Commission needs lesson in love

Mayor Deke Copenhaver wants the commission's Code of Conduct, so the public won't know just how much they hate each other.
By Sylvia Cooper

Friday, Feb. 10, 2012

Early primary voting begins Monday

The so-called Super Tuesday presidential preference primary isn't until March 6, but early voting for the primary begins Monday in Richmond County.
By Steve Crawford

Springlakes project could cost county

The bonding company for a Martinez drainage project might not pay Columbia County for unfinished work.
By Donnie Fetter

Gingrich leads latest Ga. poll

ATLANTA - Former congressman Newt Gingrich is leading among voters in the state he represented for two decades, and ex-Sen. Rick Santorum is second in a poll released Friday.
By Walter Jones

NRC denies request for delay

A day after a vote to license new reactors at Plant Vogtle, the NRC rejected a petition from groups seeking a seven-day delay before the expansion is allowed to proceed.
By Rob Pavey

Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012

James to run for probate judge

Attorney Harry James pledged Thursday to "de-mystify" Richmond County's Probate Court if he is elected judge in November.
By Kyle Martin

NRC approves Vogtle reactors

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the first-ever combined operating license that will authorize both the construction and operation of two new reactors at Plant Vogtle.
By Walter Jones and Rob Pavey

Former fire inspector arrested

A former Augusta fire inspector was arrested Thursday morning in connection with the theft of more than $1,000 in inspection fees, authorities said.
By Steve Crawford

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012

5 years for Hyde Park plan

Relocating about 110 families from the Hyde Park neighborhood will take up to five years, but it will happen, Augusta Housing and Community Development Director Chester Wheeler said Wednesday.
By Susan McCord

Lawyer to seek probate post

Attorney Harry James will announce Thursday that he plans to run for probate judge.
By Kyle Martin

Former mayor to release novel

Bob Young, who in January became president of the Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy, is also releasing his first novel.
By Rob Pavey

Southern Nuclear awaits NRC approval for Vogtle project

On Thursday, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is scheduled to vote on whether to affirm Southern Nuclear's quest for a combined operating license that would authorize both the construction and ...
By Rob Pavey

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012

Tougher smoking ban goes back to committee

A tougher smoking ban for Augusta is headed back to committee, but advocates for the ordinance say it is not a setback.
By Tom Corwin

Parking deck deal moves forward

A stalled parking garage management deal that triggered a call for an outside forensic audit moved forward Tuesday, with assurance that the landowner will donate land beneath the new parking deck ...
By Susan McCord

Former health building renovation approved

Columbia County commissioners approved a nearly $200,000 bid Tuesday to renovate the former Evans Health Department building.
By Donnie Fetter

Mixed-income development filled fast

The Augusta Housing Authority's first mixed-income housing development reached its rental capacity three months after the first residents moved in and about two months ahead of the target date.
By Meg Mirshak

GHSU plans new Ronald McDonald House

ATLANTA -- The Georgia university system approved construction of a new Ronald McDonald House at GHSU.
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