Wolfpack open in style Oct 14, 2009
Greenbrier softball coach Garrett Black is a fan of the new-look state playoff format. The Wolfpack, playing their first home playoff series after 14 consecutive region titles, swept Groves 12-0 and 16-0 on Tuesday to open the Class AAAAA playoffs. (The Augusta Chronicle)
UGA assistant defended by Richt Oct 14, 2009
Assistant defended by Richt 101409 - The Augusta Chronicle. Assistant defended by Richt Associated Press Wednesday, October 14, 2009. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Date is set for McClain to die Oct 14, 2009
Date is set for killer to die 101409 - The Augusta Chronicle. An execution date has been set for Mark McClain, who was sentenced to death by a Richmond County Superior Court jury nearly 14 years ago. (The Augusta Chronicle)
NAACP branch collects awards Oct 14, 2009
The Augusta Branch NAACP took home three awards last week for contributing to social justice and economic development and for holding a golf tournament. The awards were given at the 67th annual Georgia State Conference Centennial Convention, held during the week in Warner Robins, according to a news release from the organization. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Lake Lanier ruling has little impact on Augusta Oct 14, 2009
A federal judge's ruling that could halt metro Atlanta's access to Lake Lanier's drinking water will have little impact on the Augusta region, which depends heavily on the Savannah River. "We are operating under the premise that is has no effect and will have no effect," said Ron Cross, the chairman of the Savannah-Upper Ogeechee Council, a state committee studying future water needs in the 19-county east Georgia area. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Jenkins County hopes to get new prison, jobs Oct 14, 2009
The possible location of a privately run state prison in Jenkins County has breathed hope into the small town of Millen. The creation of at least 300 jobs by Corrections Corp. of America in a county with a nearly 20 percent unemployment rate would provide a big boost and potentially draw other industries, officials said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Ga. boy killed hunting Oct 14, 2009
boy killed hunting 101209 - The Augusta Chronicle. boy killed hunting Associated Press Monday, Oct. 12, 2009 7:36 a.m.. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Girl who died of flu had no other health problems Oct 14, 2009
The Rev. MacRae is the pastor of Calvary Tabernacle in Waynesboro, Ga. where Summer's aunt Theresa Martin worships. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Sunday, October 11, 2009 Oct 11, 2009
Augusta Greek Festival: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 953 T.. 17th Hispanic Festival: 12 noon-6pm, Augusta Common; Featuring La. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Response upsets activists Oct 8, 2009
Harrisburg activist Lori Davis again asked the Augusta Commission on Tuesday to form a task force for drafting a Chronic Nuisance Properties Ordinance, and once again left dejected after commissioners voted to take her proposal under advisement. Just as the commission's Public Safety committee did last week, the commission asked the Law Department to research whether an ordinance holding landlords accountable for their tenants' criminal behavior would pass legal muster and to look at similar... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Highest court rejects McClain's death appeal Oct 8, 2009
The U.S. Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from an Augusta man who has been on death row for 14 years. On Monday, the high court rejected hundreds of petitions for appeals, including one filed on behalf of Mark H. McClain who was convicted of murder and armed robbery and sentenced to death by a Richmond County Superior Court jury in September 1995. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Bryan finds voice matures with fatherhood Oct 8, 2009
Georgia native Luke Bryan will be back in Augusta on Monday at the Country Club nightclub, 2834 Washington Road. Doors will open at 7 p.m.,with an early show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $17 which includes a copy of Mr. Bryan's new CD, Doin' My Thing , which was released on Tuesday on Capitol Records. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Honeybee hive removed from power substation Oct 8, 2009
The buzzing sound from a high-voltage Georgia Power substation at DSM Chemicals turned out to be more than electricity. Engineers making a routine inspection discovered honeybees had built a hive in the 115,000-volt switchyard -- which presented a dilemma for workers. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Salvage deal ended amid ethics issue Oct 8, 2009
ATLANTA --- Nathan Deal, a Republican congressman and candidate for governor, has ended a business arrangement with the state of Georgia that earned his company about $300,000 a year. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that state records show Mr. Deal and his business partner Ken Cronan have chosen not to apply to inspect rebuilt salvaged vehicles for the Department of Revenue. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Demand tasks supply of seasonal flu shots Oct 8, 2009
Concerns about contracting the novel influenza A H1N1 virus have created a higher demand for seasonal flu shots, some area health care professionals have noted. The demand, in some cases, has exceeded the number of doses available. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Taylor still finds home at Goshen Oct 8, 2009
The best way to break out of a slump is to get back to basics. Vaughn Taylor not only went back to the fundamentals but back to his roots, and the effort paid off with a card-securing runner-up finish in a playoff at the PGA Tour's Turning Stone Resort Championship. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Ex-Bulldog Bailey welcomes attention Oct 8, 2009
--- The bully on the corner for so long, Champ Bailey is now the one getting picked on. Maybe it's the former Georgia Bulldog's advancing age -- 31 -- or that he's coming off a groin injury that cost him half of last season and ended his Pro Bowl streak at eight. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Fire sends 4 children to burn center in Augusta Oct 8, 2009
Fire sends 4 south Ga. children to burn center in Augusta 100709 - The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Sylvania yarn plant to close; 150 to lose job Oct 8, 2009
Carpet yarn plant to close 100809 - The Augusta Chronicle. --- Sylvania Yarn Systems Inc. announced Wednesday afternoon that it will close its carpet yarn manufacturing plant by the end of the year, putting 150 full-time employees out of work and ending a 40-year history in Screven County. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Monday, October 5, 2009 Oct 5, 2009
Have an event that you want featured. for information on how to have your affair featured here. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Co-Lin welcomes 4 Hall of Famers Oct 2, 2009
Brookhaven at Wayne County: Panthers receive a rough and rowdy welcome Friday night in Waynesboro as a partisan crowd watches the War Eagles win big. Wayne County 28-10. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Remain vigilant against animal cruelty Oct 1, 2009
On Sept. 10 and 11 she met with more than two dozen Burke and Screven County rescue groups, Burke County Sheriff Greg Coursey and Waynesboro Police Chief Karl E. Allen. HSUS offers free assistance to veterinarians, law enforcement agencies and district attorneys as a resource for prosecuting animal cruelty. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Bears remain perfect after physical victory: Sep 26, 2009
Bears remain perfect after physical victory 092609 - The Augusta Chronicle. Video highlights from the first half of the Brunswick at Burke County prep football game. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Eagles get commitment from 6-5 Georgia player00004000 Sep 26, 2009
Jerome joins 6-9 Martaveous Smith out of Burke County High School in Waynesboro, Ga. who committed to coach Randy Peele in July. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
10 Best matchups Sep 25, 2009
Brunswick at Burke County When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Bear Den, Waynesboro Records, rankings: Brunswick is 3-1 and unranked in Class AAAA; Burke County is 3-0 and No. 8 in Class AAA. Last meeting: Burke County won 29-22 in 2008. Three things to know: 1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Money lacking to replace, fix bridges Sep 13, 2009
Others set for replacement include Marks Church Road at Rae's Creek, Old Waynesboro Road at Spirit Creek, Berckmans Road at Rae's Creek, Scotts Way at Rae's Creek, and Seventh Street at the Augusta Canal ... Old Waynesboro Road at Spirit Creek. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Reactor opponents challenge law funding work Sep 7, 2009
The Vogtle application is still pending before the NRC, even as basic construction is under way in Waynesboro. Southern Alliance's lawsuit in Fulton County Superior Court represents a new venue. (The Augusta Chronicle)
'I'll do anything' Sep 6, 2009
Trojan provides workers with jobs in the Augusta area, in addition to Lincolnton, Thomson, Aiken, Waynesboro and Millen. As Augusta swells with more unemployed workers, so have the number of job seekers walking into the doors of staffing agencies. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Fractured state policies waste water Sep 4, 2009
Under a recent General Assembly action, Georgians will be forced to pay, in advance, for an extremely expensive expansion of Plant Vogtle in Waynesboro, which will remove millions of gallons of water a day from the already over-stressed Savannah River. Indeed, it is likely that our next water skirmish will be with South Carolina in disputes over use of the Savannah River, driven in part by Georgia s erratic policies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Catch-and-release pond is a rod bender Aug 30, 2009
(706) 589-5468 - Denzil Beeson, Waynesboro, Ga ... and Jamie Duncan, Waynesboro, Ga. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Barrow meets with Waynesboro constituents Aug 30, 2009
"This is 1,000 pages that need to be fixed," the Democratic congressman said at a park pavilion in downtown Waynesboro ... Waynesboro resident Scott Shepherd expressed concerned about the bill imposing coverage on taxpayers they don't want ... Buddy Faulkner, of Waynesboro, said though he feels Mr. Barrow is concerned about veterans, state-level Veterans Affairs officials are denying veterans their benefits. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Feds Grant Nuclear Plant Expansion Permit Aug 28, 2009
The NRC said Wednesday that the permit has been granted to Southern Nuclear and means federal regulators have reviewed safety and environmental issues at the Waynesboro site in east Georgia. State utility regulators already have signed off on Georgia Power's plans for the two 1,100-megawatt reactors. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Rants and Raves Aug 27, 2009
CAN WE PLEASE get some sidewalks on Old Waynesboro Road. The students that have to walk from Cross Creek High have to walk next to a very busy road where people speed a lot. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Feds OK permit for nuke plants Aug 27, 2009
Southern Nuclear has secured a necessary federal permit to allow it to build two new nuclear reactors at Georgia Power s Plant Vogtle facility in Waynesboro, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission said Wednesday. More business news. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
10th CareFair draws a crowd Aug 23, 2009
Reba Black, of Waynesboro, Ga. liked the variety. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Stop Obama Care rally on tap for Augusta Aug 21, 2009
U.S. REP. JOHN BARROW, D-GA., will hold Congress on the Corner from 3 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Southern Bank Pavilion, 855 Liberty St., in Waynesboro. Mr. Barrow, the Democratic representative for the 12th District, voted against H.R. 3200. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Police think they have bank robbers' clothes Aug 19, 2009
AIKEN --- Dye-stained clothing believed to have been discarded by two Beech Island bank robbers was found Monday night near Waynesboro, Ga. The clothing -- which had been discolored by an exploded dye pack included with money taken from the bank -- was found about 9 p.m. in a trash container off Cates Mead Road near Highway 56 north of Waynesboro, Aiken County sheriff's Capt. Troy Elwell said Tuesday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Madison County police blotter Aug 12, 2009
Fraud: On Aug. 3, a 34-year-old Comer woman said someone used her personal information to get cable TV and electricity in Waynesboro, Va. Theft: On Aug. 1, deputy Matthew Pilkington was dispatched to Black Creek Church Road, where a 66-year-old man said he had been working in a church cemetery and left his chain saw. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Former Burke star is enjoying breakout year Aug 8, 2009
Now the Waynesboro, Ga ... Jones, the reason Broxton wore No. 10 as a young athlete in Waynesboro, is no longer just a baseball hero to look up to; he's a peer ... 21 ERA, he made the move from Waynesboro to the Dodgers organization on the West Coast. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Q: Are any of the nuclear power plants in Georgia or elsewhere in the U.S. using nuclear material derived from dismantled weapons in the U.S. or the former Soviet Union states? Aug 5, 2009
An agency spokeswoman says at least two reactors in the state, the Hatch Nuclear Plant in Baxley and Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, owned by Georgia Power, Oglethorpe Power Corp., the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and city governments, have received fuel through the government-to-government nonproliferation agreement, which began in 1993 and has supplied almost half of all nuclear energy in the U.S.. Lori Johnston wrote this column. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Mother guilty of cruelty Aug 2, 2009
" But, Mrs. Long and her supporters told the judge, she has worked hard to become a new person. She has done everything the Department of Family and Children Services has asked: she has a clean home and a car, a job, and she has friends and the support of the congregation of the First Baptist Church of Waynesboro. It would be wrong to send her prison, said the church's minister, the Rev. Al Wright, a sentiment echoed by her new boss, and Burke County sheriff's Chief Deputy James Hollingsworth.... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Time to relax Aug 2, 2009
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Scott Gay , of Waynesboro, says: "The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement.". . (The Augusta Chronicle)
BREAKING: Burke mom of 11 gets alternate weekends in jail for 10 years Aug 1, 2009
Burke mom of 11 gets alternate weekends in jail 073109 - The Augusta Chronicle. -- The mother of 11 children found a year ago today living in an abandoned shack without food, running water or electricity was sentenced this afternoon to spend two years incarcerated, which she may serve by spending alternate weekends in the Burke County jail. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Post player from Burke Co. High commits to Winthrop Jul 31, 2009
The Winthrop mens basketball program got a verbal commitment Thursday from 6-foot-9, 215-pound post player Martaveus Smith out of Burke County High School in Waynesboro, Ga. Smith, a rising senior said he committed early because Winthrop had what he was looking for. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Funeral Directors Jul 15, 2009
842 North Liberty Street Waynesboro, GA 30830 (706) 554-3531. 360 Lee Street Royston, GA 30662 (706) 246-9493. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Freezing fresh berries Jul 15, 2009
Dick Byne, of Byne Blueberry Farms in Waynesboro, Ga. offers these tips for freezing blueberries to enjoy throughout the year. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Richmond County business licenses Jul 13, 2009
Calvin Payne, Waynesboro, Ga. Capital Maintenance Services, Warner Robins, Ga. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Faith calendar Jul 11, 2009
FOR THE REV. NEDENIA P. BARBER: 3 p.m. today, Asbury United Methodist, Waynesboro, Ga. with Pastor Willis Lewis. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Industry will watch Vogtle engineer's work Jul 4, 2009
He is the engineer in charge of constructing Units 3 and 4 at Plant Vogtle near Waynesboro. "It comes along once in a lifetime," he said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Braving heat is easier when it's for a good cause Jul 3, 2009
Scott and Sylvia Gay , of Waynesboro, are in Gatlinburg, Tenn. "celebrating our 50th anniversary. (P.S. We were here 50 years ago!)". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Father of 11 pleads guilty in cruelty case Jun 25, 2009
Father of 11 pleads guilty to neglect 062509 - The Augusta Chronicle. --- The father of 11 children found living in a shack without food, running water or electricity pleaded guilty Wednesday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Dodgers claim series of West's best Jun 16, 2009
Broxton is returning to his home in Waynesboro, Ga. after the game to see Jonathan Brooks Broxton, his son who was born Thursday. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Now a dad, Broxton back with Dodgers Jun 16, 2009
Broxton caught a flight from Los Angeles to Atlanta on Thursday and drove the three hours to his hometown of Waynesboro, Ga ... He plans to return to Waynesboro after Sunday's game and rejoin the team in Oakland on Tuesday. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Graduates, there is more to learn about life Jun 2, 2009
CALENDAR WATCH: Scott Gay , of Waynesboro, Ga. points out that at five minutes and six seconds after 4 a.m. on July 8 this year, the time and date will be: 04:05:06 on 07/08/09. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Spotted: The focus is on you! May 30, 2009
TEE IT UP: The Elbert County Blue Devil Golf Team took third place in the state Class AAA golf tournament May 4 in Waynesboro. Merit Scholarship: Clara K. Starkweather of Cedar Shoals High School in Athens was recently awarded a National Merit Scholarship for $2,500 from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Frank Brinson, 73, gospel singer May 30, 2009
Mr. Brinson was born in Waynesboro, a tiny town in east Georgia. He was adopted at a young age and lived briefly in Florida before coming to metro Atlanta as a young man. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Magill: Remembering former Bulldogs who gave their lives May 25, 2009
Vietnam War: Jackson E. Cox, Waynesboro, football (Marine Corps); Samuel P. Eskew, Greenville, S.C., football (Air Force); M. Lee Lenderman, LaFayette, football (Marine Corps); Luis Sutera Jr., Miami, Fla. football (Army). (Athens Banner-Herald)
Holiday closings and events May 25, 2009
WAYNESBORO CITY OFFICES: Closed today. MCDUFFIE COUNTY. (The Augusta Chronicle)
St.John - Adams (995) May 18, 2009
She is currently employed as a nuclear technician with GA Power, Plant Vogtle in Waynesboro, GA.. Mr. Adams is a 2000 graduate of Jefferson Davis Academy, 2004 graduate of USC Aiken with a BS in Exercise Science and Sports Science and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Georgia. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Best foot forward May 18, 2009
Lunch in the car," he said. Dr. Smith has been in practice in Augusta for 25 years and decided to merge with Dr. Kinney to reduce overhead costs. He spends one day a week at Jefferson Hospital in Louisville and another day at Burke Medical Center in Waynesboro. Surgeries are done at lunchtime. "They are busy little practices, and we've been there a long time," Dr. Smith said. He travels to lecture on his research into foot and ankle surgery. He will go to California, Texas and Florida this year... (The Augusta Chronicle)
District 3 Track & Field Day 1 Results May 16, 2009
Key: Anville-Cleona (AC); Berks Christian (BC); Bermudian Springs (BeS); Bible Baptist (BiB); Big Spring (BiS); Biglerville (Big); Bishop McDevitt (BM); Boiling Springs (BoS); Camp Hill (CH); Carlisle (Car); Carson Long (CL); Cedar Cliff (CC); Cedar Crest (CCr); Central Catholic (CeCa); Central Dauphin (CD); Central Dauphin East (CDE); Central York (CY); Chambersburg (Ch); Cocalico (Co); Columbia (Col); Conestoga Valley (CoV); Conrad Weiser (CW); Cumberland Valley (CV); Dallastown (Da); Daniel... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Oops! Accident-prone readers recount mishaps May 16, 2009
I blame the fact that I am 5'5" and have a 6.5 shoe size for one thing! --Anonymous , NW (submitted on May 14, 2009) I am tall and long-legged and always have bruises from bumping into things without even realizing it. If I have a couple of drinks it's even worse -- I ricochet off everything! I have had a "lazy eye" since childhood, and my son inherited the same condition. He received treatment that has mostly corrected his eye problem, and I saw him change from a somewhat clumsy child to a... (MSNBC -- Health)
Southern may get loans for nuke plants May 16, 2009
Southern Company, the parent company of local utility Georgia Power, plans to build two new reactors at its Vogtle power plant near Waynesboro. Related Subjects. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
DOE narrows list of projects for nuclear loan help May 16, 2009
NRG Energy for two new reactors at its South Texas Project near Bay City, Texas; Southern Company for two new reactors at its Vogtle power plant near Waynesboro, Ga. and South Carolina Electric for two new reactors at its V.C. Summer power plant near Columbia, S.C.. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Army identifies soldier in high-speed chase May 14, 2009
Army identifies soldier in chase that wrecked 4 cop cars 051409 - The Augusta Chronicle. Army identifies soldier in chase that wrecked 4 cop cars Morris News Service Thursday, May 14, 2009 6:16 a.m.. (The Augusta Chronicle)
