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augustachronicle.com > story > news > 02/21/2026 > when-can-children-legally-be-left-home-alone-in-georgia-what-we-know > 88780033007

Is it illegal to leave a child home alone in Georgia? Here are the laws

19+ hour, 28+ min ago  (327+ words) Whether it's because you're working over the weekend or because spring break is on its way, there may be reason for you to consider letting your child stay home alone without adult supervision. But can you get in trouble for…...

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augustachronicle.com > story > entertainment > dining > 02/17/2026 > diamond-cuisine-judy-millers-new-augusta-restaurant-serves-comfort-food > 88709673007

Augusta Eats: Judy Miller went from nurse to restaurateur with Diamond Cuisine

4+ day, 7+ hour ago  (108+ words) Judy Miller, a former nurse, has opened Diamond Cuisine in downtown Augusta, fulfilling a dream to serve 'fine dining comfort food'. Augusta Eats: Judy Miller went from nurse to restaurateur with Diamond Cuisine Judy Miller likes to do things a…...

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augustachronicle.com > story > news > 02/14/2026 > trumps-georgia-poll-numbers-ahead-of-2026-midterms-impeachment-fears > 88664633007

Trump's approval ratings down in Georgia. Will he be impeached?

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (393+ words) There's a lot of debate around impeachment going into these midterms, with over 170,000 signatures on the petition led by non-partisan group Blackout The System. However, as laid out by ABC News, many Democrats are more focused on reclaiming the House....

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augustachronicle.com > story > news > state > 02/10/2026 > georgia-lawmakers-target-data-centers-to-protect-electricity-ratepayers > 88592602007

Georgia lawmakers move to protect ratepayers from data center related power hike

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (289+ words) ATLANTA " With affordability a top concern of voters, Georgia lawmakers are moving to insulate electricity ratepayers from costs driven by demand from power-guzzling data centers. Late last year, the state Public Service Commission authorized a Georgia Power request to expand…...

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augustachronicle.com > story > news > local > 02/07/2026 > augusta-boy-with-brittle-bone-disease-honored-with-fleet-of-miracles-trucks > 88553531007

Augusta boy with brittle bone disease loves face on 'Fleet of Miracles' trucks

2+ week, 19+ hour ago  (131+ words) Coale Peace, a 7-year-old Augusta boy with brittle bone disease, is featured on a truck raising awareness for Children's Miracle Network. Augusta boy with brittle bone disease loves face on 'Fleet of Miracles' trucks Coale Peace, 7, was all smiles Friday…...

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augustachronicle.com > story > sports > high-school > 02/04/2026 > augusta-student-athletes-signing-to-play-at-the-next-level > 88510291007

Augusta student athletes commit to college on national signing day

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (188+ words) It's national signing day around the country for high school student-athletes. Many of the talented players around the Augusta area have signed on the dotted line to spend the next four years at various colleges across the country playing the…...

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augustachronicle.com > story > news > 01/29/2026 > alex-pretti-memorial-vigil-near-augusta-va-wellstar-mcg-on-wednesday > 88411503007

Alex Pretti remembered in Augusta vigil outside VA, Wellstar MCG

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (300+ words) If you were driving near 15th Street and Walton Way yesterday afternoon and were curious about a mass of people standing along the road, here's the answer: About 100 Augusta-area activists gathered to memorialize Alex Pretti, who was shot during a protest…...

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augustachronicle.com > story > news > traffic > 01/20/2026 > augusta-announces-more-roadwork-tells-drivers-to-expect-delays-construction-parking-detour-csx > 88264996007

Don't know where to turn? Use these detours to avoid Augusta roadwork

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (146+ words) To bring back diagonal parking by Jan. 24 on the 900 block of Broad Street, crews are scheduled to pave the block's inside lanes, the city of Augusta recently announced. Work will close the inside ... Don't know where to turn? Use these…...

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augustachronicle.com > story > entertainment > dining > 01/20/2026 > italian-restaurant-owner-says-fresh-is-best-and-customers-keep-coming > 88219450007

Augusta Eats: Aroma's Italian Grill owner says consistency key to success

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (86+ words) See how this new Italian restaurant owner finds ways to spend more time with his family while managing his business. Augusta Eats: Aroma's Italian Grill owner says consistency key to success Oscar Moreno had a successful career as a business…...

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augustachronicle.com > story > news > 01/10/2026 > these-19-new-georgia-laws-will-go-into-effect-in-2026 > 88104447007

New Georgia laws for 2026. What will impact the state in the new year?

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (227+ words) Nearly 20 Georgia laws took effect Jan. 1, bringing changes to courts, insurance rules, health care access, consumer protections and license plates. New Georgia laws for 2026. What will impact the state in the new year? Nearly 20 new Georgia laws are now in…...