Monday, April 30, 2012

Traina campaigns for commission

Augusta's troubled public transit system was the backdrop Monday for Denice Traina, the latest candidate to declare she's seeking the District 1 City Commission post.
By Susan McCord

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Digital is priority for candidates

Some but not all of the candidates for Richmond County sheriff are embracing the digital age as part of their campaign strategy.
By Steve Crawford

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Sheriff calls decision a 'relief'

After phone calls from judges, commissioners, ministers and just about everyone in Augusta urging him to run again, Sheriff Ronnie Strength announced last week it will not happen.
By Summer Moore

City Ink: Some candidates are not as they seem

By now, most folks know that four candidates have announced they want to be Richmond County's next sheriff, and, it would appear, social-worker-in-chief.
By Sylvia Cooper

Sheriff candidates look to primary

Although there have been a few elections in the past decade, there hasn't really been a race for Richmond County sheriff in 12 years. This time the race is on.
By Steve Crawford

Friday, March 16, 2012

Silas announces sheriff bid

Sheriff's Lt. Robbie Silas announced his candidacy for Richmond County sheriff at the Democratic Party headquarters on Friday.
By Bianca Cain Johnson

Ivey announces run for sheriff

Sheriff's Lt. John Ivey, a 32-year veteran of the sheriff's office and the Augusta Police Department, announced his bid for sheriff Friday morning.
By Steve Crawford

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Roundtree announces bid for sheriff

Richmond County schools Public Safety Lt. Richard Roundtree announced his formal entry into the race for sheriff Thursday from the front steps of Beulah Grove Baptist Church.
By Steve Crawford

Monday, March 12, 2012

Sunday alcohol sales possible April 1

Sunday package sales of package alcoholic beverages are possible in Augusta as soon as April 1.
By Susan McCord

Sunday, March 4, 2012

July elections could favor GOP

If history is any judge, moving Augusta's commission elections from November to July will result in fewer voters - and fewer Democrats - deciding who runs the city government.
By Steve Crawford

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Pros and cons of Sunday alcohol sales

Augusta citizens will be able to vote for Sunday alcohol sales March 6th, which is also Super Tuesday.
By Susan McCord

A brief history of the special purpose local option sales tax

Special purpose local option sales tax gives counties the option to impose a 1-cent sales tax with revenue to be used for capital improvement projects.

Sunday alcohol sales on ballot

Sunday alcohol sales have passed handily in 105 Georgia jurisdictions, including Grovetown, which is the only city on the Georgia side of metro Augusta to permit sales.
By Susan McCord

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

Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012

Local hopefuls report fundraising

Knowing a win won't come cheap, the campaigns for three Republicans seeking to unseat 12th District Democratic Congressman John Barrow reported raising amounts already hitting six figures.
By Susan McCord

Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011

Elections set for Tuesday

Election day will be a quiet one in Richmond County, with the only elections taking place in the small cities of Hephzibah and Blythe.
By Susan McCord

Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011

Several Augusta districts change in proposed maps

The boundaries of Augusta Commission and Richmond County school board districts 1-5 undergo substantial changes in maps generated by a consultant hired to redraw the lines based on 2010 census data.
By Susan McCord

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Neglected Ga. horses find greener pastures

 DANIELSVILLE, Ga. -- Rescued horses at the Rocking W Farm, near Danielsville, have a whole human family who sees to their needs.
By Erin France

Monday, June 27, 2011

UGA students record oral histories of Hart County

HARTWELL, Ga. - University of Georgia students are working to preserve the oral history of Hart County through recorded interviews with elderly residents.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Recount doesn't change vote

The results of a recount for the Columbia County Commission's District 4 race were the same as the Tuesday election: Bill Morris wins by 23 votes.
By Donnie Fetter
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Gamecocks bounce back in SEC baseball tournament

Adam Matthews went 3 for 4 with two RBI as South Carolina built a five-run lead and then held on to defeat Auburn 5-3 Thursday in the third round of the Southeastern Conference baseball tournament.
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