Only on 12: Augusta fire chief on inspector accused of stealing fees - WRDW-TV

7 February 2012, 7:05 pm

Only on 12: Augusta fire chief on inspector accused of stealing feesWRDW-TVAUGUSTA, GA -- An Augusta fire inspector is off the job after being accused of stealing fees payed by local businesses. Augusta Fire Chief Christopher James is talking Only to 12 about the investigation. "Taking money from ta... Read More »

Target date looms for Ga. redistricting - The Augusta Chronicle

6 February 2012, 4:57 am

Target date looms for Ga. redistrictingThe Augusta ChronicleThe Columbus-Muscogee delegation hasn't introduced legislation for its maps, he said, because it is waiting for one from its local school board. But lawmakers from Athens, Augusta, Savannah and Macon are doing more than serving as rubbe... Read More »

Austin Rhodes, former mayoral candidate threaten legal action over TEE Center ... - WRDW-TV

3 February 2012, 4:00 pm

Austin Rhodes, former mayoral candidate threaten legal action over TEE Center ...WRDW-TVAUGUSTA, Ga. -- Radio personality Austin Rhodes is reaching into his own pocket to challenge the community to hold the city's feet to the fire. It all centers around the TEE Center parking deck controversy. "... Read More »

Georgia's Go Fish program is small fry - The Augusta Chronicle

29 January 2012, 6:32 pm

Georgia's Go Fish program is small fryThe Augusta ChronicleRandy DuTeau, the sports development manager for the Augusta Sports Council, said there can be a long lead time in organizing tournaments, which may explain why the newest ramps, such as the one on the Savannah near Augusta, haven't ... Read More »

Reserve judgment of politicians - The Augusta Chronicle

28 January 2012, 5:04 pm

Reserve judgment of politiciansThe Augusta ChronicleBy Sylvia Cooper And the race is on in the Augusta area, with four Republican candidates, three of them local, vying to unseat Democrat 12th District Congressman John Barrow, two announced candidates for the District 3 seat on the Augusta Commissio... Read More »

Ohio, local emergency agencies get new software to better track, respond to ... - The Republic

28 January 2012, 9:46 am

Ohio, local emergency agencies get new software to better track, respond to ...The RepublicThey say the software, used by dozens of states and the federal government, makes it easier to assess damage, needs and available resources, address problems more quickly and coordinate responses among agencie... Read More »

A 2nd cancer center in Georgia the goal - Atlanta Journal Constitution

28 January 2012, 2:00 am

A 2nd cancer center in Georgia the goalAtlanta Journal ConstitutionNathan Deal has taken aim at cancer deaths in Georgia with a plan to help Georgia Health Sciences University in Augusta join an elite group of cancer centers. Vino Wong, vwong@ajc.com Radiation therapist Bridget Pulliam preps before ... Read More »

GBI interviews staff at Augusta YDC - The Augusta Chronicle

24 January 2012, 7:03 pm

GBI interviews staff at Augusta YDCThe Augusta ChronicleGale Buckner, who has led the department for a few months, told local legislators that a team of 20 Georgia Bureau of Investigation agents began interviewing staff at the Augusta Youth Development Campus at 5 am Tuesday, seeking information on ... Read More »

Merger questions persist - The Augusta Chronicle

14 January 2012, 9:21 pm

Merger questions persistThe Augusta ChronicleI am not opposed to the merger, and actually feel it may benefit both universities and the Augusta area. The problem I have is how the University System of Georgia's Board of Regents have handled the process. My first impression is that it has been ..... Read More »

Augusta fire chief candidates talk to News 12 about moving past recent controversy - WRDW-TV

13 January 2012, 10:43 pm

Augusta fire chief candidates talk to News 12 about moving past recent controversyWRDW-TVAUGUSTA, Ga. -- One local candidate and two from out of town are in the running to be Augusta's next fire chief. "We need a leader," said Charles Masters with the Augusta Firefighters Association. "We need s... Read More »