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Moving helps Columbia County pupils learn Spanish
About two dozen pupils of Evans Elementary School leapt off their seats to perform a YMCA-like dance -- using their arms and legs to form the Spanish vowels they shouted.
Crafts and concerts part of weekend fun
Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 2:40 p.m. You can start your weekend off tonight with some clever crafts at the Christmas Made in the South Show at the James Brown Arena, or with some bluegrass and Americana music with the Steep Canyon Rangers at the Imperial Theatre.
Baby Murdered, Babysitter Charged
Columbia county investigators tell us that around Sunday at 7:30 p.m., Lawanda Tripp, who was the babysitter, ran across the street screaming for help.
Mother and son accused of killing neighbor will be tried separately
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 4:38 p.m. A Columbia County woman and her son accused of fatally beating her neighbor in March will be tried by different juries in separate trials.
Babysitter charged with murder in toddler's death
Columbia County Sheriff's Office tells 26 News a babysitter has been arrested for the murder of a 22-month-old. Investigators say Lowanda Tripp is in jail.
Columbia County deputies look for theft suspect
The Columbia County Sheriff's Office is looking for a suspect in two thefts from two different Walmarts.
Woman charged in child's death
Columbia County authorities arrested this afternoon a Martinez woman suspected of killing a toddler she was babysitting.
Martinez bookkeeper arrested on embezzlement charges
A Martinez bookkeeper has been arrested and charged with embezzling from a business.
Portion of Hardy-McManus Road closed Friday
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 5:02 p.m. A portion of Hardy McManus Road will be closed starting Friday morning.
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 2:10 p.m. A bookkeeper at a Martinez custom vehicle business was arrested Friday and charged with embezzling from the business.
More state budget cuts coming, warns Columbia County legislator
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 11:19 a.m. State agencies should start preparing themselves for $350 million more in state budget cuts, a Columbia County lawmaker said this morning.
Honor the dead by helping the living
If a picture is worth a thousand words, cartoonist B.J. Woods' cartoon today speaks volumes.
Columbia County test results positive
The results of standardized tests released Tuesday show generally good marks for Columbia County pupils.
Columbia County schools depending on business partners in tough economy
In today's economy some local schools are looking for more support, and many are turning to business partnerships.
SOA committed to Columbia County
Symphony Orchestra Augusta administrators addressed Columbia County's Community and Emergency Services committee looking to be designated the official resident symphony for Columbia County.
Tuesday rain could drench Ga. counties
Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 5:02 p.m. The National Weather Service is forecasting rain in the area during the upcoming days as Tropical Storm Ida prepares to hit land.
Evans student charged with bringing knife to school
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009 9:22 a.m. A Martinez teen was arrested Thursday after bringing a knife to Evans High School.
Richmond County School officials look into cutting Senior tax exemption
The Richmond County School System is looking into pulling the tax exemption from seniors to try to make up for millions of dollars in budget cuts.
Temporary Road Closures Announced For Columbia County
We have a couple of upcoming temporary road closures to tell you about in Columbia County.
New Publix opens in Columbia County
Wednesday's grand opening of Publix in Evans is the latest in a recent boom of grocery store openings in Columbia County.
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