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augustachronicle.com > story > news > politics > elections > 01/06/2026 > sixth-challenger-announces-run-for-augusta-congressional-seat-chris-stephens-democrat > 88049772007

Sixth election challenger emerges for Augusta's seat in Congress

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (173+ words) A fifth Democrat has officially entered the field to challenge the congressional seat of incumbent U.S. Rep. Rick Allen. Chris Stephens of Augusta announced his candidacy for Georgia's 12th Congressional District in a statement released Tuesday. Social media accounts began teasing his…...

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augustachronicle.com > story > news > 10/24/2025 > sinners-reissued-to-movie-theaters-in-georgia-where-when-how-much > 86837520007

These Georgia movie theaters will show 'Sinners' around Halloween. How much are tickets?

These Georgia movie theaters will show 'Sinners' around Halloween. How much are tickets?2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (375+ words) Halloween is normally vampires' biggest time of the year, but they became a smash over the summer with Michael B. Jordan's hit movie "Sinners." Now, the vamps are going to be even bigger as the film is reissued for a limited…...

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augustachronicle.com > story > news > crime > 10/02/2025 > gunfight-in-augusta-leaves-sheriffs-deputy-and-suspect-wounded > 86471773007

Richmond County deputy, gunman shot during foot chase after armed robbery in Augusta

3+ mon, 5+ day ago   (162+ words) A Richmond County sheriff's deputy and a suspect were shot early Thursday following an armed robbery at an Augusta gas station. Authorities said Elder ran again, this time behind the Outback restaurant, where he fired at another deputy, Cpl. Amanda…...

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augustachronicle.com > story > business > 09/29/2025 > augusta-area-might-have-right-criteria-for-jack-in-the-box-restaurant-hamburgers-tacos > 86376346007

Is the Augusta area the right place for a Jack in the Box? Here's what developers look for

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (383+ words) More than a year after The Augusta Chronicle first reported that an undisclosed developer wanted to spring a Jack in the Box restaurant onto the Augusta area, an executive for the iconic fast-food chain said recently that the investor is…...

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augustachronicle.com > story > sports > high-school > 09/29/2025 > augusta-area-flag-football-players-to-watch-ahead-of-the-2025-season > 86350336007

Here are 45 Augusta-area high school flag football players to watch ahead of 2025 season

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (139+ words) With the flag football season set to start on Sept. 30, here's some of the top players in the Augusta-area that you should keep an eye on. Here are 45 Augusta-area high school flag football players to watch ahead of 2025 season Flag…...

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augustachronicle.com > story > business > 09/10/2025 > thirst-trap-drinkers-developers-keep-coffee-popular-in-augusta-area-starbucks-dunkin-dutch-bros > 86049574007

While it's hot: Augusta area's coffee shops serving up economic success

While it's hot: Augusta area's coffee shops serving up economic success3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (132+ words) Commercial real estate experts say coffee shops are a hot investment in the Augusta area. Several new coffee brands, including Dutch Bros., are planning to expand into Georgia. Coffee is still hot ... While it's hot: Augusta area's coffee shops serving…...

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augustachronicle.com > story > sports > 09/05/2025 > check-out-our-week-4-scoreboard-for-augusta-high-school-football > 85887831007

Scores: Augusta-area high school football scoreboard for Week 4

4+ mon, 2+ day ago   (199+ words) Week 4 of Augusta high school football is here and along with it are some of the first region games of the year." Westside (2-0) is hosting Richmond Academy (0-2), who's on the hunt for its first win of the season. Similarly, Evans…...

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augustachronicle.com > story > sports > 08/28/2025 > north-augusta-offensive-lineman-malcolm-gastons-recruiting-journey-2026-georgia > 85768110007

How North Augusta 2026 OL Malcolm Gaston transformed into a Division-I prospect

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (941+ words) In the penultimate game of Malcom Gaston's sophomore season at North Augusta, the interior offensive lineman faced off against an undefeated Midland Valley team with a defensive line composed of all seniors. Despite the loss, Gaston held his own against…...

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augustachronicle.com > story > news > 08/25/2025 > us-news-world-report-ranks-augusta-areas-best-public-high-schools > 85816656007

These 5 high schools in, around Augusta are the best in GA, U.S. News & World Report says

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (147+ words) There are dozens of high schools across the Augusta area, and it's their job to get young students ready for adulthood. So who is doing the best job? Last week, U.S. News & World Report released its list of the best high…...

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augustachronicle.com > story > news > local > 08/18/2025 > new-u-s-attorney-in-georgia-sworn-in-at-augusta-courthouse > 85711562007

New U.S. Attorney for Southern District of Meg Heap Georgia sworn-in at Augusta courthouse

New U.S. Attorney for Southern District of Meg Heap Georgia sworn-in at Augusta courthouse4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (226+ words) ATLANTA - A former district attorney in the state court system was sworn in Monday as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Attorney General Pam Bondi appointed Margaret "Meg" Heap to the post effective Monday. The swearing-in ceremony took place…...