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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. »

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. »

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. »

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. »

Augusta Nurse's Stolen Laptop Contained Medical Records

Authorities say the records of more than 500 patients at Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics were on a laptop stolen during a burglary this year. »

Georgia Power Balks at Senate Solar Power Proposal

A Senate proposal that would clear the way for private property owners and businesses in Georgia to buy solar panels and power from a third party has several supporters. But one major opponent could make getting the legislation through this session a f... »

Northwest Georgia Solar Plant to Double Its Output

Georgia Power officials say the initial phase of the plant went online March 25, 2011, and is now at a capacity of about 350 kilowatts. »

Top-Secret Georgia Facility to Expand

A federal intelligence agency plans to expand one of the nation's top-secret surveillance centers at Fort Gordon. »

State Patrol chopper base to be moved to Augusta

Authorities say a Georgia State Patrol helicopter based in Thomson soon will have a new hangar and pad at Augusta Regional Airport. »

Court Sides with College on Couseling Case

A federal court has upheld a ruling that Augusta State University was within its rights to require a graduate school counseling student to keep her biblical views on gays to herself. »

Fort Gordon Expected to Lose 39 Civilian Positions

Fort Gordon is expected to lose 39 civilian positions as the Army eliminates more than 8,700 civilian jobs. »

Wal-Mart to Pay for Medical Costs in Syringe Case

A Wal-Mart Stores Inc. spokeswoman says the retailer will pay for any valid medical expenses for customers harmed in Tuesday's syringe incident. »

Construction Costs Rise for Plant Vogtle Expansion

Georgia Power executives say construction costs for the planned expansion of Plant Vogtle are $42 million over budget. »

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