Monthly Archives: January 2013

Moving On

While Columbia County replaces Sentinel Offender Services with another private probation company, other municipalities are making a strong case for bringing probation services in-house  By: Eric Johnson Filling the vacuum left by Sentinel Offender Service’s late December departure from Richmond
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Riding Strong

Wheel Movement starts second full year with plenty of momentum By: Eric Johnson  With lots of accomplishments spread over a short period of time, Wheel Movement, the local bicycle advocacy group, has become a major force in the local riding
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Berckmans Update

Redesigned road moving forward despite criticism Adam Wadding The proposed widening and redesign of Berckmans Road is not only still moving forward, it has an earlier starting date. The original proposal, announced last June, had a 2020 construction start date,
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Zoned Opportunities

New zoning to help revitalize Martinez Kristin Hawkins The new opportunity zone in Columbia County is giving new businesses a reason to make their way to the Martinez area. In October of last year, Columbia County received approval from the
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Wish Fulfilled

Alice in Chains coming to the Bell I get excited when I hear about bands I love coming to our area: Atlanta, Charlotte, Greensville, all getting amazing headliners. To Augusta’s credit, we do get a fair share of great national
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Lost in Translation

Guns and guv’mint The dialogue — or if we’re being frank, shouting match — that’s occurred over the last decade and intensified with the recent shootings in Colorado, Wisconsin and Connecticut is kind of like the low-level, street-corner cocaine of
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Crazy Movie Lady

Is a better spot in line worth fighting about? Apparently so. It’s been awhile since I’ve had a “wow that lady is freaking crazy” story. I’ve thought about it, too. Have I stopped paying attention as much, or are the
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Audience Participation

Upcoming production asks theatergoers to render verdict Valerie Emerick There’s an ongoing debate in society about our children and the influences of popular culture and who should be held responsible when “good kids go bad.” Do we blame the media
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Rip and Read

Thanks to the new public affairs officer, Lt. Calvin Chew, Augusta media has experienced a nice, steady flow of information from the Sheriff’s Office concerning the crackerjack job law enforcement officers are doing to keep the streets safe from criminals.
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2013 is gearing up to be a sweet year for entertainment around Augusta.

Friday, February 8: Stand-up comedian, actor and country music artist Rodney Carrington @ Bell. Saturday, March 8: Second Annual Evans Towne Center Park Spring Fest @ Lady A (acts TBA). Saturday, March 30: ARS and the Little River Band @
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