Sep 26, 2009 | Augusta Chronicle
Admission free Saturday to Georgia state parks
If you're in need of a cheap getaway, Georgia's state parks and historic sites are open at no charge on Saturday, as part of National Public Lands Day.
Wrightsville man killed in church construction accident that injured 4 others
One construction worker was killed and four others were hurt Wednesday in an accident at the Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Hancock County.
FHS graduate Edwards featured in Duvall, Spacek film
Linds Edwards, inspired to become an actor after seeing a Brad Pitt movie, produced quite an audition tape that eventually landed him a big-time movie role.
Barrow visits Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce
Public approval of the President's health care reform plan is slipping. A new CBS poll shows it fell 6 points since July.
Lamar, Strother wed at Union Baptist on June 6
Lydia Brooke Lamar of Washington, Ga., and Bruce Albert Strother, of Thomson, exchanged vows Saturday, June 6, 2009, at 6 p.m. at Union Baptist Church in Thomson.
Chief hopes to fill officer's position
Thomson Police Chief John Hathaway is again confronted with a shortage of officers.
Chief hopes to fill officer's position
Thomson Police Chief John Hathaway is again confronted with a shortage of officers.
Thunderstorm Warning for Two Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northern Hancock and northeastern Putnam counties until 2 a.m. At 12:42 a.m. NWS Doppler radar indicated a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing nickel-sized hail and damaging winds of up to 60 m.p.h. These storms were located along a line extending from 22 miles ...
Parks ready for national fishing week
National Fishing Week is June 6-13 at Georgia state parks. Many around the state provide fishing equipment.
Cuts affect nearby state parks
A series of steep budget cuts announced today for Georgia state parks and historic sites will affect several popular areas in the east Georgia region that includes Augusta.
Danville doctor killed in Georgia crash
A Danville doctor died in a car crash on Saturday about six miles outside Crawfordville, Ga., a spokesperson with the Georgia Department of Public Safety has confirmed.
Smith: Get charmed by Union Point
If you come here, you must have a reason. There are not that many reasons to travel from Greensboro to Washington or from Maxeys to Crawfordville - unless you live in these parts.
Man killed in collision with tractor-trailer A 66-year-old Augusta man died Thursday after his car crossed the center line on Washington Road and collided head-on with a tractor-trailer. Columbia County Coroner Vernon Collins identified the victim as Glenn Radford Cox, of the 2400 block of Norton Drive, who was pronounced dead at the scene about ...
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Williams of Crawfordville, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Virginia Lea Hudson to Matthew Scott Power, son of Mr.
Benson, Liddie Bell , 91 of Pendergrass; 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel; Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, has charge of arrangements.