The Morris Museum of Art opened its doors to the public on the Augusta Riverwalk and the public responded enthusiastically. Top Featured Tags: – Georgia News Press Release Distribution Service
Augusta mayor, community partners to hold back-to-school drive
Mayor Hardie Davis, along with Commissioner William Fennoy, Hudson Memorial CME Church and the Augusta Local Complete Count Committee, will be hosting a back-to-school drive Saturday.Residents can complete the 2020 Census and register to vote at the event, as well as enjoy food, music, community resources and partake in a school supply giveaway.”I am asking…
Man injured in Waynesboro shooting
A man was injured in a Thursday night shooting in Waynesboro.According to the Burke County Sheriff’s Office, officers responded to the area of Grubbs and Walker streets where the victim told them he had been shot and robbed.The man was reportedly taken to AU Medical Center for appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries. Top Featured Tags:…
Georgia joins $60 million legal settlement with C.R. Bard
ATLANTA — Georgia has joined a 48-state legal settlement requiring C.R. Bard Inc. and its parent company to pay $60 million for the deceptive marketing of transvaginal surgical mesh devices.Thousands of women implanted with surgical mesh have made claims that they suffered serious complications resulting from the devices, including erosion of mesh through organs, pain…
Sept. 25, 1899: C.T. Walker said farewell, but is still remembered
The Rev, C.T. Walker’s contributions were remarkable. Top Featured Tags: – Georgia News Press Release Distribution Service
Work on Peach Orchard Road railroad crossing to require off-site detour
A detour will be set up starting next week on Peach Orchard Road for work on the railroad crossing near Tobacco Road.According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, ATC Site Construction, in collaboration with Norfolk Southern, will repave the Peach Orchard Road railroad crossing between Highway 88 and Tobacco Road. Starting Monday at 8 a.m.,…
Aiken County schools report 18 new COVID-19 cases; down to 181 quarantines
Aiken County Public Schools reported 18 new confirmed coronavirus cases among its students and staff between Sept. 13 and 19.Spokesman Mike Rosier said there have been 58 cases between Aug. 23 and Sept. 19. Total quarantines among students and staff have dropped by 14 down to 181.The school district does not report exact numbers from…
Rally for USC Aiken coach canceled at his request
A rally to show support for USC Aiken baseball coach Kenny Thomas has been canceled after he asked organizers not to do it.The rally, organized by USC Aiken student Andrew Stone and state Rep. Melissa Oremus, R-Aiken, was to take place Friday at the USC Aiken Convocation Center. Thomas has received backlash over comments made…
Man fatally shot late Tuesday in Augusta
A man was shot and killed overnight in Augusta.Carl Collins, 29, was shot at least one time on Old Barton Chapel Road and was later pronounced dead at Doctors Hospital. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were dispatched to the 2400 block of Old Barton Chapel Road in reference to a shooting and found Collins…
Sept. 23, 1958: Larry Mize, Augusta native and Masters champ born this day
The only Augustan to win the Masters was born this day. Top Featured Tags: – Georgia News Press Release Distribution Service
Georgia Republicans appeal ruling extending deadline for absentee ballots
ATLANTA — The Georgia Republican Party joined the Republican National Committee Tuesday in appealing a federal court decision requiring the counting of absentee ballots received up to three days after the Nov. 3 election.U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross ruled last month that mail-in ballots that are postmarked by Election Day must be counted if they…
Drive-through oil change chain coming to Augusta
Take 5 Oil Change is opening the first of several Augusta-area stores in December. Top Featured Tags: – Georgia News Press Release Distribution Service
Evans named No. 1 on Best Places to Live list by Money
Finance magazine Money announced Tuesday that Evans took the No. 1 spot on its Best Places to Live list.The list features 50 towns and cities where the economy, job growth, and housing market remained strong despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The magazine looked at towns and cities with a population of at least 25,000 and removed…
Ed Tarver cites experience in refusing to withdraw from Senate race
Ed Tarver says he’s not dropping out of the U.S. Senate race.The Augusta attorney and former federal prosecutor said Monday he can make the runoff in the 21-candidate race Nov. 3 and win the seat Jan. 5.”We must have a candidate in the runoff who can win based upon his or her demonstrated record and…
Kirby: An old favorite returns, others depart
The drinks are on me these days. Top Featured Tags: – Georgia News Press Release Distribution Service
Richmond County deputy who was dragged during a traffic stop has been released from hospital
A Richmond County deputy who was dragged by a vehicle and injured during a traffic stop has been released from the hospital.Deputy Keith Inman was released from Doctors Hospital on Sunday, according to the sheriff’s office.On Sept. 2, Inman was conducting a traffic stop on a white 2012 Hyundai Equus at Augusta West Parkway and…
Longtime Richmond County deputy dies from COVID-19 complications
A longtime Richmond County deputy has died following complications of COVID-19.According to the sheriff’s office, Sgt. Charles Norton passed away Sunday at Eisenhower Army Medical Center. This is the agency’s first line-of-duty death attributed to the virus.Norton worked at the sheriff’s office for 22 years, after being hired in April 1988. He was assigned as…
The Way We Were: Appling’s Willie Hawes, a legend of longevity
Time seemed to pause for Willie Hawes. Top Featured Tags: – Georgia News Press Release Distribution Service
Augusta poll workers determined despite pandemic
While some are skipping this year’s elections because of COVID-19 concerns, other Augusta poll workers say most are determined to present the same in-person voting experience they and their voters love.Richmond County is likely to see the largest number of voters ever, around 100,000, participate in the Nov. 3 vote, Elections Director Lynn Bailey said.While…
Richmond County extends closure of Laney High School due to COVID cases
Richmond County School System has extended the closure of Lucy C. Laney High School through Sept. 22, due to coronavirus activity. The school is scheduled to reopen on Sept. 23 for face-to-face instruction.There are currently four students with positive COVID-19 test results and 41 in self-isolation. No employees have tested positive but two are currently…
Aiken leaders asking for $600M SRS plutonium settlement to be distributed to only three counties
The Aiken Municipal Development Commission is asking South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson to ensure that all the money from the $600 million federal settlement regarding plutonium storage at Savannah River Site is distributed only to Aiken, Allendale and Barnwell counties.According to a letter sent to Wilson Thursday, the commission “strongly” believes those three counties…
Aiken County schools selling online tickets for athletic events beginning Monday
The Aiken County Public School District announced a partnership that will allow them to offer contactless ticket sales to middle and high school sports events starting Monday.According to a release, the school system has partnered with GoFan, an industry leader in online athletics ticketing, to allow schools to offer more professional ticket-buying experience.”Our families, sports…
