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A love of fairies and books prompted Lenna Cross to write her own story about the minuscule magical creatures.
Teacher's collapse reported immediately, official says
Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 5:36 p.m. Augusta Technical College president Terry Elam said today he had determined from student interviews that there was no delayed response to a teacher who collapsed in class six weeks ago.
Investigators look for missing Martinez woman
Columbia County Investigators are looking for Jessica Caroline Proctor. She was last seen at her home on October 30th getting into a vehicle with another woman named Janice.
Woman charged in child's death
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 3:17 p.m. Columbia County authorities this afternoon arrested a Martinez woman suspected of killing a toddler she was babysitting.
Martinez bookkeeper arrested on embezzlement charges
A Martinez bookkeeper has been arrested and charged with embezzling from a business.
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 2:10 p.m. A bookkeeper at a Martinez custom vehicle business was arrested Friday and charged with embezzling from the business.
Fall fair is back, better than ever
Blessed with beautiful weather for its opening days, the Columbia County Fall Fair is again delighting children of all ages in Columbia County.
Suspect shot by deputies identified; confirmed to be accused murderer and career criminal
The Georgia Bureau of Investigations is handling the investigation into a deputy involved shooting this morning in Augusta where the suspect was killed.
Amputee Fights Odds, Becomes Firefighter
A man in Martinez, Georgia, near Augusta turned a personal struggle into a personal triumph.
White's Building still looking for new owner
Gurjit Jalli was the only bidder for the historic White's building, but his bid wasn't high enough to win the property.
Martinez railroad repairs to close Pleasant Home, Riverwatch route
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 11:13 a.m. Railroad work will temporarily close vehicle access at Pleasant Home Road and Riverwatch Parkway beginning Sunday morning.
Evans student charged with bringing knife to school
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009 9:22 a.m. A Martinez teen was arrested Thursday after bringing a knife to Evans High School.
Railroad line work to close streets
Work on a railroad line has prompted closure of many area streets, and more are on the way.
UGA student from Martinez in wreck
A 22-year-old University of Georgia student from Columbia County was trapped in the wreckage of his sport utility vehicle for nearly 90 minutes Monday after he ran off U.S. Highway 78 and hit a tree in eastern Oglethorpe County.
Alzheimer 's journey does not have to be a lonely one
When Carrie Ponder learned she had Alzheimer's disease two years ago, she took action.
Trolley is poor use of our tax dollars
Why a trolley? First a new downtown canal, now a trolley. Why not have more bus routes all the way to Martinez and Evans, and keep them for six or seven days a week? Our tax money is wasted so often.
Columbia County Shoplifting Suspect Gets Away With Notebook Computer
According to Capt. Steve Morris, the Columbia County Sheriff's Office is asking for help from the public to identify a shoplifting suspect.
Gwinnett police arrest 8 in drug bust
Investigators with the Gwinnett County Police Narcotics unit Tuesday announced the successful conclusion of a long term narcotics operation.
Theft at Computer Exchange in Martinez
On October 19, 2009, the Computer Exchange in Martinez reported a computer taken.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Gwinnett police arrest eight in drug sting
What do a Hispanic grocery store, a mobile home in Lawrenceville and a ranch house in Dacula have in common? All three were bases of operation for eight local drug pushers who were arrested during a four-month-long investigation, Gwinnett County police announced at a press conference on Monday.