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Feds charge former Georgia lawmaker for allegedly faking COVID-19 job loss
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (472+ words) Former state Rep. Karen Bennett faces federal charges for allegedly obtaining $13,940 in fraudulent pandemic unemployment benefits. Prosecutors allege Bennett claimed COVID-19 work disruptions while receiving paychecks from the General Assembly and a church. The government is seeking a money judgment…...
21-year-old shot, killed in Augusta Monday morning
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (98+ words) The Richmond Sheriff's Office and the County Coroner's Office responded to the 500 block of Hines Street Monday morning in for a reported shooting. 21-year-old Thaddeus Kirkland of Hephzibah was found ... AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) " The Richmond Sheriff's Office and the County…...
Augusta budget approved by battle could rage on
3+ week, 7+ hour ago (54+ words) Augusta city leaders use deep cuts to avoid a property tax increase but the impact on services and programs has some leaders waiting to revisit the decision ... Augusta city leaders use deep cuts to avoid a property tax increase but…...
Georgia island becomes a 'Christmas wonderland,' Southern Living says
3+ week, 16+ hour ago (225+ words) If you get a chance to go down south this holiday season, it's worth the visit. Earlier this month, Southern Living published an article about Jekyll Island titled "this Georgia island turns into a Christmas wonderland with 2 million lights and…...
Augusta passes budget with cuts and no tax increase
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (46+ words) Augusta commissioners reduce a massive shortfall in the 2026 city budget with deep spending cuts eliminating the need for a property tax hike ... Augusta commissioners reduce a massive shortfall in the 2026 city budget with deep spending cuts eliminating the need for…...
Permit process snags Augusta zip line park project at Fifth Street bridge
4+ week, 1+ day ago (56+ words) The plans for a zip line park at the Augusta Pedestrian Bridge are no longer flying high, as Georgia raises concerns about the impact on the historic span ... The plans for a zip line park at the Augusta Pedestrian Bridge…...
Augusta Training Shop sees surge in orders after feature on the 'Kelly Clarkson Show"
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (36+ words) A local nonprofit shop is receiving national attention after being spotlighted on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' this week. A local nonprofit shop is receiving national attention after being spotlighted on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' this week....
Make cuts or raise taxes to keep the Sheriff's budget increase Augusta commissioners can't do both
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (70+ words) Augusta leaders are still looking at a seven million dollar shortfall the same amount as the budget increase for the Sheriff's Office but city leaders haven't decided on a tax hike or a budget cut ... Augusta leaders are still looking…...
Third time no charm as Augusta fails approving 2026 budget
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (54+ words) Augusta commissioners at a tax and cut impasse when it comes to approving the 2026 budget as city leaders fail to find the right formula for approval ... Augusta commissioners at a tax and cut impasse when it comes to approving the…...
Augusta budget battle rages on
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (48+ words) Augusta leaders going into overtime to try and find agreement to balance the 2026 budget 'Two-Speed Economy'Luxury Cruise Executives Say The Wealthy Have 'Great Jobs, Bank Accounts' & Low-Income Hous ... Augusta leaders going into overtime to try and find agreement to balance…...