Let's hope the Tubman Middle event isn't a quiet lonely affair.
Water regulations change for level-4 drought areas
Gov. Sonny Perdue eased outdoor watering restrictions Wednesday for the 61 level-four drought counties in north Georgia.
Beginning April 1, residents and businesses in those areas will be allowed to hand-water for 25 minutes per day on an odd-even schedule from midnight to 10 a.m.; new professionally installed landscape can be watered three days a week for as long as 10 weeks on a odd-even schedule; and persons wishing to water new professionally installed landscapes must register with the Outdoor Water Use Registration Program on the Urban Agricultural Council Web site at www.urbanagcouncil.com.
The announcement doesn't affect Richmond and Columbia counties, which are in a level-two drought, officials said. Their residents and businesses should continue to observe current restrictions: even addresses can water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays between midnight and 10 a.m.; odd addresses can water on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays between midnight and 10 a.m.; and no watering is allowed on Monday.
In both counties, new landscaping can be watered between midnight and 10 a.m. for 30 days, after receiving approval from the county. To obtain an exemption application for new landscaping in Richmond County, contact the Augusta Utilities Department at (706) 821-1852. In Columbia County, contact the water office at (706) 863-6928.
Charges hurled in open records fight
A judge will decide what to do about cross claims filed by the Association for Fair Government and the city's commission clerk.
On Wednesday in Richmond County Superior Court, Judge Carl C. Brown Jr. heard arguments over which side was being abusive in litigation surrounding the posting of public documents on the city's Web site.
The association's attorney, Robert Mullins, contended a counterclaim filed by Lena Bonner's lawyer, private attorney Benjamin Allen, was an attempt to muzzle the association.
Mr. Allen, who is being paid $275 an hour by city taxpayers, contended the association made false claims about Ms. Bonner in an attempt to intimidate and abuse her.
Scholarship event to honor musician
An event honoring the legacy of an area musician will also provide scholarships to young people.
The second annual Thomas L. Clark III Scholarship Fund gala will be held Sunday at Greater Young Zion Baptist Church, 405 Sand Bar Ferry Road.
At last year's event, four scholarships were awarded to Laney High School graduates. At least $7,000 in scholarships will be presented Sunday.
Tubman Middle will showcase work
Tubman Middle School is holding a parents night and student showcase Monday.
Parents are invited to hear new Principal Wayne Frazier speak and see what their children are working on in class.
There will also be information on state testing, free tutoring and after-school programs.
The event is scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Traffic Brief
- The Sixth Street railroad switch between Fenwick and Taylor streets will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday while crews conduct repair work, according to a Richmond County Engineering Department news release. Motorists can use Fifth Street, Seventh Street, Walton Way, Fenwich Street and Taylor Street as detours.
-- From wire and staff reports
Comments
Let's hope the Tubman Middle event isn't a quiet lonely affair.
I know for a fact that the on line records are changed at will.
Someone should investigate the lawyers charging $275 per hour at ARC tax payer expence. Is any lawyer realy worth $572,000 per year? Sounds like the good ole' boys in action once again.
Wow, I would LOVE to make $275 per hour, where do I sign UP???
DeborahElliot2--Keep in mind that you might have the expense of renting an office, paying for utilities in addition to those of your home, and paying the salaries of any assistants you have.
Not to mention education costs
You go to Law School.
Let Ms. Bonner pay for her own attorney!
HardCorp define "good ole'boys" (re: your 7:37am post).
We miss you Tommy.
jnharding, sometimes more than one home and utilities is on the expense list.
When is this area going to wise up and get warning sirens? They saved lives in some of the areas hit by tornadoes.
An alternative to sirens and NOAA radios is a cell phone text message system that would send emergency allerts to anyone who subscribes to the service. This was being considered at Virginia Tech after their disaster.
i don't think we have the cellphone text message capabilities but we have a land line reverse call system, although i don't know what it is called.
baroness--You are correct. Also I neglected to point out that on the days when you might only get paid for one hour and work an eight hour day you are being paid at a rate only slightly more than $34 per hour and you still have all the overhead expenses.
Pam Tucker said that an alarm system would not be economically feasible. It would cost around a $1,000,000 to install and they think we might rely on it too much. No system is infallible, I guess.
Augusta National Golf Club has an INCREDIBLE weather alarm system that works GREAT. Pam Tucker's point doesn't make sense. What are we relying on NOW, Pam? You see, in BUSINESS, folks don't need to form a COMITTEE to vote on a motion to aprove consultant to perform a STUDY to formulate a PROPOSAL to aquire a weather alarm installed after all bids are in, fought over..., BLAH BLAH BLAH. It has become painfully obvious that the vast majority of govt officials are good for NOTHING but SPENDING OUR MONEY on useless JUNK & then NOT spending on something that could and probably WOULD save lives.
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