Augusta Canal Seeks Extension of Federal Funding
Apr 23Efforts are under way to extend federal funding for the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area. »
Efforts are under way to extend federal funding for the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area. »
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. »
Forecasters say much of Georgia, including the eastern part of the state around Augusta, is already experiencing "extreme drought" conditions. »
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. »
Georgia Power is making a far rosier prediction of how the expansion of Plant Vogtle will affect ratepayers helping pay the $14 billion tab. »
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. »
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." »
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. »
Authorities in Augusta are investigating the discovery of a body found underneath a pontoon boat in the Savannah River. »
Georgia Power has filed a request with state regulators to reduce fuel rates by 19 percent and total annual billings by about $567 million. »
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. »
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. »
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. »
Authorities say a Georgia man was crushed by a car he was working on in the east Georgia town of Blythe. »
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. »