Augusta News

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 9:32 p.m. The initial findings of a second Augusta master plan will be reported tomorrow at Augusta Technical College.

The lights are out in parts of Augusta Wednesday morning. A hugh tree fell on Wheeler Road at Wellesly Drive, taking utility lines with it.

According to Lt. Scott Peebles, Monday morning, at about 9:40 a.m., the Richmond County Sheriff's Office responded to an attempted robbery at the Family Dollar, located at 1801 Central Avenue.

It's an organization traveling thousands of miles across the country, rallying against policies being pushed by the Obama/Pelosi/Reid administration.

Leaders of some Augusta groups are getting sick over proposed budget cuts. Arts and culture groups are going before city Commissioners, this week, making the case why they should not have their budget... Leaders of some Augusta groups are getting sick over proposed budget cuts.

Georgia Power's plans to expand their Plant Vogtle Nuclear plant are up for another hearing before the state Public Service Commission.

Richmond County Solicitor Harold Jones says Woody Merry didn't violate terms of agreement when he made a presentation to Augusta-Richmond County commissioners.

State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond said Monday that the Georgia Department of Labor's Augusta Career Center and the University of Phoenix will co-sponsor a career expo for employers, students and other job seekers in the area.

A hiring fair is being held on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 to fill positions at the Augusta and Gracewood campuses of the East Central Georgia Regional Hospital.

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 1:31 p.m. Augusta-Aiken Audubon will hold its 10th annual Auction for Education from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at the North Augusta Community Center.

A Jefferson County man is in jail accused of vehicular homicide. The Jefferson County Sheriffa s Office says Friday night a deputy tried to stop a car that was driving erratically outside of Louisville.

Participate in the 2009 Augusta Christmas Fantasy Parade. Parade entries are now being accepted in order to be a participant in the parade.

Woody's back, but has he gone too far this time? Political activist Woody Merry addressed city leaders at a public hearing on next year's budget, Thursday, but when his 4-minute time limit was up,... Woody's back, but has he gone too far this time? Political activist Woody Merry addressed city leaders at a public hearing on next year's budget, ...

About 20 members of NBC Augusta's storm spotter team spent part of their Saturday touring the National Weather Service Forecast Office.

WJBF News Channel 6 has confirmed that the Wachovia Bank, on Wheeler Road has been robbed.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who carjacked a woman in Augusta, on August 11th, on the 1300 block of Merry Street, around 1:19 a.m. Investigators say a black male approached a woman as she was exiting her vehicle in the driveway of her residence, located on the 1300 Block of Merry Street.

AUGUSTA, Ga.- The Augusta Solicitor's Office is looking into whether community activist Woody Merry violated a court agreement.

State Sen. Ed Tarver's next job is a done deal. The full U.S. Senate has confirmed him as the new U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.

What does Augusta want? The recent Augusta Commission elections had my heart pounding in ways that resembled a caffeine-driven, anxiety-induced, pre-exam, all-night study session.

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 2:26 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for the Augusta City Classic, formerly known as the CSRA Classic, which will be held Saturday at Laney Stadium.