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… 
Coalition again attempts to make Augusta smoke free, starting with GRU’s Summerville campus Kristin Hawkins An Augusta group is attempting to spread the word about the health hazards of smoking and the effects of second-hand smoke. Again. A year ago,… 
Columbia County raises fees on rental facilities for first time in six years Kristin Hawkins Columbia County’s Rental Facilities and Venues Department is seeking approval from the county’s commission to increase rental rates and fees at some of its properties.… 
Committee considers changing ambulance contract Kristin Hawkins In Monday’s committee meeting, Public Safety Committee Chair Alvin Mason brought the county’s contract with Gold Cross to the forefront of the meeting by discussing changes that might need to be made to… 
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…