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Valentine’s Day is all about finding the perfect romantic dinner spot—without the hassle of months-long reservations. A nationwide survey has ranked Cork & Flame in Evans as Georgia’s top hidden gem for a memorable Valentine’s meal.

Food

Georgia’s Top Restaurant for Valentine’s Day Revealed

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 12, 2025February 12, 2025

Richmond County School officials say all students can keep learning, no matter their immigration status, even after new federal rules on immigration.

How Are Richmond County Schools Handling Federal Immigration Orders?

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 4, 2025February 4, 2025

🌫 What’s Happening: A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect across central, eastern, and southern Georgia until mid-morning. Visibility is expected to drop to a quarter-mile or less, making travel conditions dangerous.

Georgia Residents Wake Up to Dense Fog

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 3, 2025February 3, 2025

More Parking, Less Hassle: Augusta University Opens New Parking Deck

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 30, 2025January 30, 2025

❗Why It Matters: Rodents do more than make noise in the walls. They carry diseases like hantavirus and salmonella, and their presence can worsen asthma and allergies—particularly in children. Beyond health concerns, rats and mice cause structural damage to homes by chewing through wires, walls, and insulation.

Which Georgia Counties Have The Most Rats?

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 27, 2025

🚩 Georgia’s Most Feared Roads Are:

Traffic & Transportation

These Are Georgia’s 5 Most Feared Roads in Winter

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 16, 2025January 16, 2025

Residents of Georgia's Lanier, Murray, and Jeff Davis Counties have reason to celebrate: they top the state in growth of mental health care providers, according to a recent five-year study by Mission Connection. But not all areas fared well, with Irwin County showing the steepest decline in resources.

Which Georgia Counties Have The Best Mental Health Care?

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 15, 2025January 15, 2025

Current weather models are showing an increased likelihood of snow, and this time those chances extend through the metro Atlanta area. Snowfall could arrive in Georgia as early as Friday morning, with the heaviest accumulations expected in the mountains, but a possibility of an inch of snow north of Macon.

Georgia’s Snow Forecast for Friday Has Changed: Here’s How

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 7, 2025

A new study ranks Atlanta among the best cities in the nation for keeping New Year’s resolutions, while Augusta falls near the bottom of the list.

Georgia By The Numbers

Which Georgia City is The Best At Keeping New Year’s Resolutions and Which is The Worst?

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 6, 2025January 6, 2025

In Context: House fires remain a leading cause of home-related fatalities in Georgia. Fire officials are reminding residents to test smoke alarms regularly and create escape plans to stay prepared in case of emergencies.

Fire

Georgia Man Found Dead After New Year’s Day House Fire

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 2, 2025January 2, 2025

Malinda Cobb

Meet Dr. Malinda Cobb, The Interim Superintendent of Richmond County Schools

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 1, 2025January 1, 2025

The principal of Cross Creek High School in Augusta is facing DUI charges after being arrested early Sunday morning. Dr. LaQuanda Carpenter was taken into custody at approximately 1 a.m. in North Augusta, raising concerns among parents and school administrators.

Georgia High School Principal Charged With DUI Over Christmas Break

by B.T. ClarkDecember 26, 2024December 29, 2024

Politics dominated 2024 in Georgia, a presidential election year that saw former President Donald Trump turn the tables on Democrats in the Peach State.

The Georgia Chronicles

2024 In Review: Major News Stories Shaping Georgia in 2024

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 26, 2024December 29, 2024

Augusta firefighters rushed to a structure fire on Christmas afternoon in the 1600 block of Broad Street. Crews quickly began working to put out the flames.

Fire

Christmas Day Fire in Augusta

by B.T. ClarkDecember 26, 2024December 26, 2024

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Charles David Blackwell, a 55-year-old resident of Augusta, on charges of involuntary manslaughter following a deadly dog attack on Ira Road.

Crime

Man Arrested After Fatal Dog Attack in Augusta

by B.T. ClarkDecember 19, 2024December 19, 2024