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News Articles: Augusta

Gov. Brian Kemp announces John King will serve as the Georgia Insurance Commissioner during the suspension of Jim Beck who faces charges of federal fraud.

Kemp Names New Insurance Commissioner During Beck's Suspension

Gov. Brian Kemp has named a new insurance commissioner to take over during the suspension of Jim Beck. John King will take over at the Georgia...

June 12, 2019
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By:
  • Robert Jimison and
  • Karlee Browder
Dekalb County CEO Michael Thurmond speaks during the I Will Vote Fundraising Gala Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Michael Thurmond Explores Overlooked Athens History

On this edition of Political Rewind, a conversation with DeKalb County CEO and Georgia historian, Michael Thurmond. In his book Thurmond brings to...

June 12, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Brian Kemp waves after being sworn in as Georgia's governor during a ceremony at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Gov. Kemp Begins Medicaid Waiver Expansion Process

On this edition of Political Rewind, Gov. Brian Kemp is working on building a new healthcare waiver system. The governor has hired a firm to draw up...

June 11, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Savannah's city plan consists of a series of wards, or streets and lots, laid out around a square. The existing civic center disrupts two such wards, with one of the squares reduced to a small strip.

Savannah Plans To Restore Historic Square

Savannah is taking steps toward restoring its historic city plan. The National Park Service last year called the city's historic landmark district ...

June 10, 2019
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By:
  • Emily Jones
Rep. Doug Collins (R-9) joins Political Rewind to talk through the current issues on Capitol Hill and his work as the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committe.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Rep. Doug Collins On Capitol Hill Issues, Washington Dysfunction

Today on Political Rewind, Rep. Doug Collins has found himself in the national spotlight as a key defender of President Trump and as the ranking member...

June 07, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
President Donald Trump, with first lady Melania Trump, is greeted by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and his wife Marty, as they arrive on Air Force One at Lawson Army Airfield, Fort Benning, Ga., Friday, March 8, 2019.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Fort Benning Could House Immigrant Children

On this edition of Political Rewind, federal officials visit Fort Benning to explore whether the massive military base would be a suitable location for...

June 05, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Political Rewind Town Hall in Cartersville, June 3, 2019. (L to R): Kevin Riley, Buddy Darden, Andra Gillespie, Julianne Thompson, Jim Galloway.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Cartersville Town Hall

On this edition of Political Rewind, we travel to Cartersville to speak with lawmakers and voters. What are the issues that matter most to the people...

June 04, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Author and New York Times Columnist David Brooks speaking with Bill Nigut about his new book 'The Second Mountain.'

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: David Brooks On Living A Moral Life

On this edition of Political Rewind, David Brooks is one of The New York Times most widely read and respected opinion writers. He’s a familiar presence...

June 03, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: State Ethics Commission Launches New Investigation

On this edition of Political Rewind, the new head of the State Ethics Commission has launched a large-scale investigation of organizations led by...

May 29, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Cargo At Port of Savannah

New Chair For Georgia Ports Authority

The Georgia Ports Authority has elected a new chairman. Augusta Construction company executive William D. McKnight will begin a term July 1.

May 28, 2019
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By:
  • Drew Dawson
Leon Brown stands by his tractor-trailer after making a delivery from a distribution center to the Port of Savannah, in Garden City.

Georgia Stops Voting By Felons Using Broadest Reading Of Law

Leon Brown is trusted enough to drive a tractor-trailer inside one of the nation's busiest seaports more than six years after being released from prison...

May 28, 2019
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By:
  • Associated Press
Tammy Smith of the Tybee Sea Turtle Project photographs a hole someone dug on the Tybee beach so she can warn people of the dangers such holes pose to sea turtles.

Advocates Remind Beachgoers: Make Way For Turtles

As Georgia's beaches fill up for Memorial Day, advocates are reminding people: respect sea turtles.

May 27, 2019
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By:
  • Emily Jones
Texas GOP Rep. Chip Roy objected to speeding the measure through a nearly empty chamber and complained that it does not contain any of President Donald Trump's $4.5 billion request for border wall funding.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Relief For Farmers Stalled By GOP Congressman

On this edition of Political Rewind, after months of delay, the U.S Senate approved a disaster relief package that would send relief money to Georgia...

May 24, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Chatham County Marine Patrol officers in two police boats

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  • News

Officials Offer Boating Safety Tips

Headed out on the water this Memorial Day weekend? Public safety officials have some tips to stay safe.

May 24, 2019
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By:
  • Emily Jones

New NAACP Chapter Planned For Suburban Augusta

A small group of mostly African American residents from Columbia County gathered in the sanctuary of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Grovetown over...

May 21, 2019
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By:
  • Drew Dawson
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