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Augusta Canal Seeks Extension of Federal Funding

Efforts are under way to extend federal funding for the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area. »

Paine College Loses Federal Loan Eligibility

The Augusta Chronicle reports the school did not change enrollment statuses or return unused aid to the government after some students withdrew in the 2010 fiscal year. »

Drought Taking Toll On Parts of Georgia

Forecasters say much of Georgia, including the eastern part of the state around Augusta, is already experiencing "extreme drought" conditions. »

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Augusta Man Drives $5,000 Shopping Cart Out of Store

Sheriff's officials in east Georgia are searching for a man they say drove a $5,000 motorized shopping cart out of a grocery store and hasn't been seen since. »

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Ga. Power sees rosier benefits in Vogtle expansion

Georgia Power is making a far rosier prediction of how the expansion of Plant Vogtle will affect ratepayers helping pay the $14 billion tab. »

Rep. John Barrow Buys Augusta Home

U.S. Rep. John Barrow is moving to a new Georgia city for the second time since the Democrat was elected to Congress eight years ago. »

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Payne: Augusta National to be ready despite storm

The chairman of Augusta National says he expects the course to be ready for the first round of the Masters on Thursday despite a "significant" storm that downed "several" trees and left several bunkers "completely washed out." »

Wind Topples Tents, Fencing at Masters Tournament

Officials at the Masters Tournament in Augusta delayed opening the grounds after thunderstorms with winds of up to 60 mph blew over some vendor tents and temporary fencing. »

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Body Found Under Boat Near Downtown Augusta

Authorities in Augusta are investigating the discovery of a body found underneath a pontoon boat in the Savannah River. »

Georgia Power Files Request to Drop Fuel Rates

Georgia Power has filed a request with state regulators to reduce fuel rates by 19 percent and total annual billings by about $567 million. »

Ga. Mother Charged in Death of Toddler's Drowning

Authorities say a mother has been jailed after her 2-year-old son was found dead in the family's backyard swimming pool in south Augusta. »

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Ga. Man Sentenced for Death of Military Officer

The Augusta Chronicle reports that Superior Court Judge Carl Brown sentenced 22-year-old Erik Williams on Wednesday with a consecutive sentence of 25 years for other crimes. »

New Starbucks Plant For Augusta

Starbucks is building a new plant in Georgia that will make its Via instant coffee and ingredients for Frappucinos sold both in Starbucks outlets and in grocery stores. »

Burke Man Crushed By Car He Was Working On

Authorities say a Georgia man was crushed by a car he was working on in the east Georgia town of Blythe. »

Roy Barnes, Glenn Richardson to Challenge Ga. Utility

The unlikely duo of ex-Democratic Gov. Roy Barnes and former Republican House Speaker Glenn Richardson are teaming up to challenge Georgia Power over a surcharge they say has cost ratepayers up to $100 million. »

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