Force reduction talks spur support Eric Johnson January’s Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA), a document released by the Department of the Army that evaluates and assesses the impacts of potential adjustments to Army forces, sent shockwaves through the nation’s 21 major… 
Metro Spirit’s Chicken River Bluegrass Festival grows into Savannah Rapids venue Eric Johnson Fans of good music, good food and good beer might notice that last year’s Chicken and Beer Festival has a new name, but those who are in… 
A former Spirit writer’s firsthand account of the Boston Marathon bombings Jason Lind At 4:16 p.m. last Monday, a call finally connected to my phone. I was not ready for it. I had studied how to be on the opposite… 
Decision to race leaves mountain bike trails rutted and in need of repairs Eric Johnson By all accounts, the XTERRA Hickory Knob Triathlon held on the weekend of March 23 and 24 was a wet one, and while the rain… 
Kayaking’s popularity expanding activity in the canal and the Savannah River Kristin Hawkins The sport of kayaking has increased in popularity so much locally that kayak rentals and sales are growing along with new business opportunities to capitalize on the… 
Program uses history and archeology to help veterans transition to the workplace Eric Johnson It’s easy to overlook the Veterans Curation Program office in Martinez, nestled as it is next to an H&R Block office in the West Town Shopping… 
Dramatic canal bridges top list of new, exciting changes for Augusta’s most identifiable resource Eric Johnson The view along Riverwatch Parkway is about to change dramatically with the addition of a small but impressive stretch of the Augusta Canal Trail.… 
Local man builds business through rebuilding Eric Johnson Mark Branum, president of Augusta-based America’s Remanufacturing Company, is sitting in his office watching a tangible example of the five-fold growth of his business roll by his window. “I’m not easily scared,… 
Augusta Entertainment Complex general manager’s reputation is growing Eric Johnson Long after impressing locals with his leadership, Monty Jones Jr., general manger of the Augusta Entertainment Complex, is starting to turn heads on a national level. Jones was recognized earlier… 
Tenth year of the Saturday Market promises new things and more of what people love Eric Johnson The Augusta Market at the River will celebrate its 10th anniversary with new partnerships and new events designed to broaden the reach of…