Calendar of events - Columbia County News Times

7 February 2012, 9:12 pm

Calendar of eventsColumbia County News TimesFor information, call (706) 868-3303, or e-mail emergencymanagement@columbia In celebration of Black History Month, the Islamic Center of Augusta, 3416 Middleton St., Martinez, will show the movie The Prince Among Slaves at 6:30 pm Friday.... Read More »

Proposed tougher smoking ban goes back to Augusta Commission committee - The Augusta Chronicle

7 February 2012, 8:41 pm

Proposed tougher smoking ban goes back to Augusta Commission committeeThe Augusta ChronicleAugusta general counsel Andrew MacKenzie had sent out a revised ordinance with suggested changes from the last committee meeting before Tuesday. “All of the commissioners didn't get a chance to look at i... Read More »

Only on 12: Augusta fire chief on inspector accused of stealing fees - WRDW-TV

7 February 2012, 7:05 pm

Only on 12: Augusta fire chief on inspector accused of stealing feesWRDW-TVAUGUSTA, GA -- An Augusta fire inspector is off the job after being accused of stealing fees payed by local businesses. Augusta Fire Chief Christopher James is talking Only to 12 about the investigation. "Taking money from ta... Read More »

State seeks to halt $5.8 billion lien against Augusta judge - The Augusta Chronicle

7 February 2012, 6:32 pm

State seeks to halt $5.8 billion lien against Augusta judgeThe Augusta ChronicleBy Kyle Martin Georgia's attorney general has filed a motion in Richmond County to cancel a $5.8 billion lien against Superior Court Judge Carl Brown filed by an inmate he sentenced, court records show. The lien was ... Read More »

Augusta State softball hoping for better finish - The Augusta Chronicle

7 February 2012, 5:05 pm

Augusta State softball hoping for better finishThe Augusta ChronicleAfter sweeping two games against North Georgia during conference play, the Lady Jaguars fell to the Lady Saints in the Peach Belt Conference Tournament finals, and then to Flagler in the second round of the Southeast Regional.... Read More »

Augusta inmate who walked away from work duty caught in north Georgia - The Augusta Chronicle

7 February 2012, 4:39 pm

Augusta inmate who walked away from work duty caught in north GeorgiaThe Augusta ChronicleCharles Moore, 24, was apprehended about 6 pm Tuesday in Bartow County, Ga., Richmond County Department of Corrections Warden Evan Joseph said. Joseph said he believes Moore arranged for someone to meet him at ... Read More »

Georgia Chancellor: College mergers well - Rome News Tribune

7 February 2012, 4:35 pm

Georgia Chancellor: College mergers wellRome News TribuneIt includes merging Augusta State University with Georgia Health Sciences University and Waycross College with South Georgia College. Community leaders in Augusta applauded the plan while those in Waycross objected, even traveling to Atlanta t... Read More »

Residence One at William Lyon Homes' Augusta -- Where Bigger Is Better for ... - MarketWatch (press release)

7 February 2012, 3:51 pm

Residence One at William Lyon Homes' Augusta -- Where Bigger Is Better for ...MarketWatch (press release)The search for a perfect OC address ends and the future begins at Augusta. Families will discover the space they need, the prices they want and the established community they love. Showcasing... Read More »

Leaders discuss economic benefits of the arts in Augusta - The Augusta Chronicle

7 February 2012, 12:31 pm

Leaders discuss economic benefits of the arts in AugustaThe Augusta ChronicleBy Meg Mirshak Leaders of Augusta arts organizations met Tuesday for a community forum with the Georgia Council for the Arts to begin formulating a five-year strategic plan as funding for the arts begins to recover from dra... Read More »

Golf-landscape artist Linda Hartough to exhibit during Masters - WorldGolf.com

7 February 2012, 1:55 am

Golf-landscape artist Linda Hartough to exhibit during MastersWorldGolf.comHILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC -- Linda Hartough, world-renowned golf-landscape artist (www.hartough.com), will have a selection of her work displayed in a special golf-art exhibition to be held at the Morris Museum of Art in Augusta... Read More »