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Sheriff's officials find 3 dead bodies in woods

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:14:13 -0400

HEPHZIBAH, Georgia - Authorities in Richmond County say three bodies have been recovered in a wooded area in Hephzibah.

Georgia editorial roundup

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:43:39 -0400

Recent editorials from Georgia newspapers:

Several Republicans weighing challenge to Barrow

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:23:56 -0400

SAVANNAH, Georgia - Now that Rep. John Barrow has turned down a campaign for the U.S. Senate, the challenge ahead for the Deep South's last white Democratic congressman will be to defy the odds a second time by winning re-election in an eastern Georgia district that was drawn to ensure his defeat.

SC man killed in stick-up of barber shop

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:32:24 -0400

BEECH ISLAND, South Carolina - Georgia authorities are holding two homicide suspects after a South Carolina barber was fatally shot during an attempted robbery at his business.

Augusta deputy dies day after crashing motorcycle

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:04:21 -0400

AUGUSTA, Georgia - A Richmond County sheriff's deputy has died from injuries he suffered in an off-duty motorcycle crash.

Motorcycle deputy critically hurt in east Georgia

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:43:28 -0400

AUGUSTA, Georgia - A motorcycle deputy was critically injured when he crashed his bike on Interstate 20 in east Georgia, authorities said.

Bicyclist struck and killed in Augusta hit-and-run

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:32:33 -0400

AUGUSTA, Georgia - Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of a bicyclist in Augusta.

Man arrested in SC in beating of couple in Augusta

Sat, 11 May 2013 10:13:23 -0400

AUGUSTA, Georgia - Authorities in Augusta say they have charged one man and identified a second suspect in an attack on a couple who were beaten and robbed at the city's downtown riverfront.

Augusta downtown leaders plan forum after violence

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:13:24 -0400

AUGUSTA, Georgia - Downtown leaders in Augusta are planning a public forum after a brutal attack on a couple and concerns about safety in the area.

Augusta fire lieutenant disciplined over air tanks

Sat, 04 May 2013 11:44:07 -0400

AUGUSTA, Georgia - An Augusta fire lieutenant has been disciplined for missing a deadline to conduct safety inspections of oxygen tanks used to help firefighters breathe as they battle fires, the city's fire chief said.

Augusta flavor, fragrance plant to close in 2014

Fri, 03 May 2013 21:19:04 -0400

AUGUSTA, Georgia - International Flavors and Fragrances Inc. has announced its manufacturing plant in Augusta will close by July 2014.

Motocross driver seriously hurt in Georgia crash

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:51:15 -0400

AUGUSTA, Georgia - Officials at Georgia Regents Medical Center say motocross stunt driver Kenny Steinke is in serious condition after an accident during a show in Augusta.

2 Augusta women jump from window, run from burglar

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:30:17 -0400

AUGUSTA, Georgia - Richmond County sheriff's officials say two women jumped from a second-floor window after a burglar broke into their home.