Changes at Friedman’s Jewelers will bring smiles to guys’ faces Eric Johnson There’s no denying it — guys like stuff — and right now, some of the stuff guys like is getting tough to get. Like guns and ammunition. That… Read more ›
Guy Stuff
Changes at Friedman’s Jewelers will bring smiles to guys’ faces Eric Johnson There’s no denying it — guys like stuff — and right now, some of the stuff guys like is getting tough to get. Like guns and ammunition. That… Two Cents Worth
County deals with loss of state money Eric Johnson Because the governor and state legislators decided to promote industry in the state by giving an exemption on the energy consumption tax to industry, local government is facing a shortfall. According… Read more ›
What’s in a Name?
Marketing money and name confusion stir controversy over TEE Center Eric Johnson Three players. Three sheets of music. When Augusta Riverfront President Paul Simon went before the Finance Committee last week to talk about the annual plan, he chided the… Read more ›
Looking West Again
Augusta Regional Airport hopes to reconnect with Dallas in wake of airline merger Eric Johnson Last week’s announcement of the $11 billion merger of American Airlines and US Airways brought a new sense of optimism in Augusta Regional Airport’s ongoing… Read more ›
Clean Sweep
Quidditch tournament flies into town Eric Johnson Get ready to see a lot of patterned scarves in town as Harry Potter fans converge on the Augusta area on March 2-3 to watch the first ever International Quidditch Association (IQA) Southern… Read more ›
Gene Counseling
Genetic counselor helps those at risk weigh the risks while directing them to preventative care Eric Johnson The Georgia Regents University Cancer Center has launched the area’s first dedicated cancer genetics clinic, and as the genetic counselor, Mallory Hire is… Read more ›
Operation Thunder
State program to work with Sheriff’s Office to make roads safer Eric Johnson Over the last two years, Richmond County has experienced a staggering 131 percent increase in traffic fatalities, and we’re not the only ones who have taken notice.… Read more ›
Shanked
Bickering commission no closer to agreement over the Patch Eric Johnson After the Augusta Commission repeatedly failed to approve a lease agreement for Virginia Beach Golf Management to take over the Municipal Golf Course, the firm withdrew its bid Wednesday,… Read more ›
An Etch a Sketch Experience
Eating at newly opened Edgar’s Grille allows you to meet Goodwill with a clean slate Eric Johnson On Tuesday, February 12, Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA opened Edgar’s Grille, an upscale, fine-dining restaurant smack in the middle… Read more ›
Case Continues
Sentinel’s motion to dismiss denied Eric Johnson Despite strong efforts to the contrary, the slow march toward a decision on the constitutionality of private probation continued Monday, as Judge Danny Craig denied a motion to dismiss the four civil cases… Read more ›