Grovetown News

Augustans love to party, especially when things get blown up. Here's a sampling of what's happening in the area to celebrate the Fourth of July: Fort Gordon's Independence Day celebration will take place from 5 to 11 p.m. today at Barton Field on Fort Gordon.

If you were driving just about anywhere in the Augusta area, you couldn't help but see the smoke in the air from the huge brush fire.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009 7:11 a.m. Congressman Paul Broun will attend Saturday's July Fourth barbecue in Grovetown, according to a statement from his office.

Giving to Southern Baptist missions is at a historic low. Church membership fell in 2008, and baptisms are at their lowest level since 1987.

Just remember, once you're over the hill you begin to pick up speed. -- Arthur Schopenhauer Do you have a charity that needs publicity? Maybe I can help.

The reason I think my dad should be father of the year is because he plays my favorite games with me.

At least one black bear has been seen roaming parts of southern and eastern Columbia County during the past few days.

Thursday, June 18, 2009 5:42 p.m. A Columbia County jury found a Grovetown man guilty Wednesday of 12 felonies for sexually assaulting a child.

My recent trip to Washington, D.C. was great! I am so thankful to so many people who supported me in the National Scripps Spelling Bee.

School administrators in Columbia and Richmond counties were granted permission this week to exceed state class size limits for the school year that ended last month.

Georgia junior first baseman Rich Poythress was selected in the second round by the Seattle Mariners with the 51st overall pick in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Tuesday.

Bow Wow Boutique, Doggie Biz and Paw Perfect Grooming are hosting the 2nd Annual Dog Appreciation Day on Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 623 E. Robinson Ave.

Alligators and Black Bears don't normally hang around the Georgia-Carolina boarder, but sighting have been more common lately.

The Euchee Creek Library is celebrating its 15th anniversary. John Welch, the library's manager since it opened May 22, 1994, has seen many changes over the years.

Thursday, June 4, 2009 9 a.m. Columbia County authorities reported a black bear sighting between Grovetown and Appling this morning.

The expected opening of a new Wal-Mart near Grovetown later this year is a mixed blessing for some of the city's retailers.

According to information provided to WJBF News Channel 6 from Columbia County EMA Director Pam Tucker, the county's Cooling Centers offer residents who do not have air conditioning a place to go this summer during the hottest part of the day.

By Ashley Campbell acampbell@nbcaugusta.com Story Published: May 28, 2009 at 6:18 PM EDT Story Updated: May 28, 2009 at 7:54 PM EDT EVANS, Ga.

Georgia first baseman Rich Poythress is one of 30 players named Tuesday as semifinalists for the Golden Spikes Award, given annually to the nation's top amateur baseball player by USA Baseball.

Some lucky Columbia County pupils earned more than certificates last week for perfect attendance or good grades.