Cobra Strike

Posted on May 22, 2013 by metrospirit

Flying a mission over Columbia County Eric Johnson One of the first things you notice when you’re in the air over Columbia County is the number of churches. Churches and swimming pools. One of the first things you notice when…

New Shoreline

Posted on May 22, 2013 by metrospirit

Riverkeeper to convince commission her plan is right Eric Johnson Augusta, like most cities, is a city of plans. Sometimes these plans don’t fit together as seamlessly as the community would like. That is why Commissioner Marion Williams and some…

Independently Thinking

Posted on May 22, 2013 by metrospirit

Bowles considers state Senate run Eric Johnson Though recent media reports have former commissioner Joe Bowles running for the District 22 state Senate seat currently held by Augusta Democrat Hardie Davis, Bowles suggested Monday that those reports might be a…

Dead Aim

Posted on May 22, 2013 by metrospirit

Grovetown teen takes area dart title by skewering his adult competition Eric Johnson Grovetown Senior Ian McDermott beat several nationally ranked throwers to become the top darter in the Savannah River Dart Association. He received his award last Saturday at…

TSPLOST and Found

Posted on May 22, 2013 by metrospirit

Riverwatch expansion finds traction with tax Eric Johnson Though the TSPLOST remains a controversial issue among tax-averse voters, the top item on Columbia County’s wish list — the extension of Riverwatch Parkway — is beginning to move from dream toward…

Take Care Augusta

Posted on May 22, 2013 by metrospirit

Matt Stone doesn’t live here anymore Since this is my last article for the Metro Spirit I figured I would address it as a love letter to Augusta and the Augusta music scene. Oh how I love thee, downtown…

The Choice

Posted on May 22, 2013 by metrospirit

Sometimes a little mud is worth the experience A couple of weeks ago, I read Bill Bryson’s “A Walk in the Woods,” an account of his attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail. I think I avoided reading Bryson for…

15 in 5

Posted on May 22, 2013 by metrospirit

Because I love a list. Especially a random list. My thoughts and prayers go out for the people of Moore, Oklahoma, and others affected by the horrible tornadoes. I can’t imagine living in a place nicknamed Tornado Alley and…

Zone Defense

Posted on May 22, 2013 by metrospirit

In Columbia County, you’ve got to figure any kind of rezoning for a large number of homes will receive a special kind of scrutiny, especially after the Magnolia Trace situation that has some Martinez residents still seeing red. So when…

Once More, With Feeling

Posted on May 22, 2013 by metrospirit

So now it seems bus company Mobility Transit has decided to sue the city over the termination of its contract. Of course, this should surprise no one, since Augusta’s procurement issues have been keeping attorneys on all side well fed…