Proposed tougher smoking ban goes back to Augusta Commission committee

7 February 2012, 8:35 pm

A tougher smoking ban for Augusta is headed back to committee, but advocates for the ordinance say it is not a setback.... Read More »

University System of Georgia chancellor: College mergers going 'well'

7 February 2012, 7:50 pm

ATLANTA - The consolidation of eight public colleges into four - including Augusta State University with Georgia Health Sciences University - is on track, the University System of Georgia chancellor told the state Board of Regents on Tuesday.... Read More »

Augusta RiverHawks players visit patients at Medical College of Georgia Children's Medical Center

7 February 2012, 6:24 pm

Augusta RiverHawks defenseman John Kearns plays chess with 17-year-old Josue Negrete during a visit with teammates to the Medical College of Georgia Children's Medical Center.... Read More »

Augusta State softball hoping for better finish

7 February 2012, 5:02 pm

The Augusta State softball team enters the season with last season's disappointing finish fresh in their minds.... Read More »

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

7 February 2012, 4:02 pm

The inmate who police said escaped from work duty in Augusta on Monday has been caught.... Read More »

Leaders discuss economic benefits of the arts in Augusta

7 February 2012, 12:27 pm

The Georgia Council for the Arts held a community forum Tuesday to discuss a five-year strategic plan.... Read More »

Aiken County, SC Shooting Suspect Shot And Killed His Girlfriend Earlier Today

4 February 2012, 10:43 pm

A 21-year-old pregnant woman was fatally shot in the head this morning at an apartment complex on Washington Road in Augusta, Georgia. The victim was identified as Cayce Vice, who lived at The . . .... Read More »

Data analysis shows attendance counts in Richmond, Columbia counties and Georgia

4 February 2012, 9:14 pm

An analysis of Georgia Department of Education data by The Augusta Chronicle shows that Richmond County students who scored at the highest levels on the 2010 Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests generally had higher rates of attendance than the state average, and were neck-and-neck with their high-... Read More »

BlackVoices History Quest, Black History In Your Backyard: Augusta, Georgia Edition

4 February 2012, 6:34 am

Today's edition of Black Voices Black History Quest is based in Augusta, Georgia.... Read More »

Fitch Affirms Augusta Regional Airport (GA) PFC General Revs; Outlook Revised to Stable

31 January 2012, 10:19 am

Fitch Ratings affirms its 'BBB-' rating on Augusta, Georgia's $13.4 million of outstanding passenger facility charge and general revenue bonds . Fitch also affirmed its 'BBB-' $6.2 million of outstanding general revenue bonds .... Read More »