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Welcome to the neighborhood: Here's when new Columbia County subdivision cuts the ribbon
Partners in a new 100-unit subdivision in Grovetown will officially cut the ribbon on the development in September. The ceremony for Stanley Martin Homes' Ferguson Farms will be at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 18, according to the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce. The public is invited. ...
Cold Case Arrest: Suspect charged 24 years after Georgia woman found stabbed to death in her home
LAFAYETTE, Ga. — Above video: Authorities announce arrest in Georgia cold case killing. More than 20 years after a Georgia woman was stabbed to death in her own home, authorities say they've captured the man responsible. On Friday, the Walker County Sheriff's Office announced that Clerence D. George, 63,...
Stabbing involving 'several' inmates at Charles B. Webster Detention Center in Augusta
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office confirmed a stabbing Thursday involving multiple inmates at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center. Richmond County deputies responded to the detention center at 10 a.m. Thursday for an aggravated assault incident between "several" inmates, according to a news release sent out at about 5:45 p.m. When deputies arrived,...
S.C. city gets first Ashley store as Broad River expands Augusta reach
FORT MILL, S.C. — Top 100 retailer Broad River Retail, which owns and operates Ashley stores in the Carolinas and Georgia, held a grand opening for its latest store in Aiken, S.C., on Aug. 29. Located at 2535 Whiskey Road in the Aiken Exchange Plaza, the store features Ashley’s...
Judge allows bond for deputy in fatal shooting of Ga. airman
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. - A judge allowed bond Thursday for a Florida sheriff’s deputy who was fired and charged with manslaughter after shooting a U.S. Air Force senior airman at the Black man’s apartment door. Former Okaloosa County deputy Eddie Duran, 38, faces up to 30 years...
Ga. athletes breaking barriers through adaptive sports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A group of Georgia athletes are breaking barriers through adaptive sports. Many of the athletes said they are playing for fun, for community and they are making a statement at the same time. To play the game of basketball, one needs to have drive,...
Georgia Historical Society Names Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Newest Honoree in Georgia Business History Initiative
(l-r) Dr. W. Todd Groce, former Representative Calvin Smyre, and Robert Bunch unveiling the historical marker. On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, the Georgia Historical Society (GHS) unveiled a new historical marker in Columbus as part of the Georgia Business History Initiative. Dedicated in partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, the marker shares the history of Anthem’s Georgia Plan and its significance to Georgia’s economic history.
Critics blast Georgia Power plan to burn wood for fuel as critics warn of costs, pollution
The Georgia Public Service Commission is set to vote Sept. 17 on Georgia Power’s proposal to burn wood pellets and other organic materials to generate energy and has raised environmental concerns and high costs being passed on to customers. State regulators heard testimony Thursday from Georgia Power officials about the utility company’s application to add […]
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