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Augusta supervisors to take up veterans resolution again: THE AGENDA
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (552+ words) The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will take up a resolution honoring veterans for the third time on Wednesday, June 10. The resolution was first discussed in April and again in May by the supervisors. Wayne Supervisor Scott Seaton was not…...
Augusta University School of Public Health holds 6th annual Rural Health Fair
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (40+ words) Migrant workers were able to get foot exams, carotid artery checks, a blood pressure clinic, and a diabetes risk assessment. Migrant workers were able to get foot exams, carotid artery checks, a blood pressure clinic, and a diabetes risk assessment....
Augusta County ends historic era with new courthouse
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (667+ words) VERONA " The relocation of the Augusta County government offices out of Staunton is complete. The supervisors and Augusta County officials have made a ritual of celebrating milestones in the project, including when they approved the approximately $62 million contract with Branch…...
Family fights Georgia Power substation moving onto cattle farm
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (320+ words) A family-owned cattle farm says they're fighting Georgia Power's efforts to acquire some of their pastureland to build an electrical substation. Kyle and Emily Newberry, who own the 70-acre farm in Silver Creek, say the substation would severely impact their…...
Augusta commissioners approve temporary moratorium on new data centers
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (140+ words) Augusta commissioners approved a temporary moratorium for new applications for data centers at their meeting on Tuesday. .. AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) " Augusta commissioners approved a temporary moratorium for new applications for data centers at their meeting on Tuesday. This moratorium, which…...
Georgia charter school advocates push for more facility funding after legislative session
1+ week, 5+ day ago (269+ words) ATLANTA (WJBF) " Now that the 2026 legislative session has wrapped up, some education advocacy groups are shifting their focus toward next year's budget discussions, calling for increased funding support for Georgia charter schools. Charter schools in Georgia are tuition-free public schools…...
Salvation Army of Augusta holds annual 'Compassion in Action' Luncheon
1+ week, 5+ day ago (42+ words) The Salvation Army of Augusta hosted its "Compassion in Action" awards luncheon on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at the Kroc Center. The Salvation Army of Augusta hosted its "Compassion in Action" awards luncheon on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at the Kroc Center....
Data centers under discussion at Augusta Metro Chamber luncheon
1+ week, 5+ day ago (60+ words) Thursday afternoon, the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce hosted an economic luncheon where members learned more about data centers from experts, including how data centers impact the communities they're in. Thursday afternoon, the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce hosted an…...
Pizza Hut turns back time with retro look at these Georgia locations
1+ week, 6+ day ago (175+ words) Pizza Hut wants to take customers down memory lane with a retro look now available at 155 stores around the country. The list includes several in Georgia. The popular pizza chain says guests will get the full experience with the classic…...
Sports with Sam: Georgia Tech earns no. 2 seed in NCAA Baseball Tournament, Bulldogs make history
2+ week, 1+ day ago (84+ words) Georgia Tech secures its highest seed since 2005 and will host the Atlanta Regional. Georgia Bulldogs celebrate their first SEC tournament title and prepare to host in Athens. Georgia Tech secures its highest seed since 2005 and will host the Atlanta Regional....