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Fri., April 13, 2012 1:19pm
Two Georgia counties now are waiting on federal intervention to get district lines drawn for soon upcoming county and school board races. Lawmakers in Augusta's Richmond County and Metro Atlanta's Cobb County couldn't agree on new district maps.
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Tue., August 30, 2011 5:40pm
Project wish lists for Georgia’s 12 transportation regions are almost complete. In 2012, voters will decide whether to pay a penny sales tax to fund the work. The process of whittling-down the lists -- and convincing voters to support them -- is a challenge for municipalities trying to serve voters locally, and support the region.
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Wed., July 13, 2011 3:22pm
Several Georgia communities have shelters open to help people battle the heat blanketing the central and southern portions of the state. Augusta-area residents can find cool air in shelters in Columbia and Richmond counties. They’re open all summer, not just for this heat wave. And the City of Atlanta is also operating three neighborhood centers for those who need to escape the heat.
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Mon., May 9, 2011 2:54pm
Families in many Georgia schools will pay a bit more for school lunches beginning next school year. New federal regulations are forcing school districts across the state to raise school lunch prices by between a nickel and a quarter.
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Sun., March 27, 2011 5:04pm
The Democratic Party of Georgia held its state committee meeting in Augusta Saturday for the first time in many years. The meeting marks the opening of the party’s first field office outside of Metro Atlanta. Party leaders say the move signals a new direction for Georgia Democrats.
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Thu., October 28, 2010 2:34pm
Costco is coming to Augusta. Officials say it will bring new jobs and boost the local economy.
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Sun., March 14, 2010 1:52pm
Dr. Dana Bedden will take job as superintendent of schools in Irving, Texas
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Fri., November 6, 2009 3:29pm
Lawmakers in Richmond County are considering cutting a school tax exemption
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Tue., October 20, 2009 8:32pm
Mark Howard McClain was put to death by lethal injection at 7:24pm EDT. The
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Wed., September 23, 2009 3:57pm
Businessweek magazine ranks Augusta metropolitan among...
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