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    Firefighter injured in leaf-burning mishap  Nov 21, 2008
    Officials said Mike Herring of California Road was sent to the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta, Ga ... "Until we find out the initial report from Augusta, we won't know a point of return or anything," Douglas said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)

    Rants and Raves  Nov 21, 2008
    Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle ... Augusta-area Top Jobs Drivers Local company is looking for a ST Driver with 1 yr or more driving exp ... 2008 The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Compost improves the garden  Nov 21, 2008
    Unfortunately, most gardens in the Augusta area do not have good soil ... It can be purchased in small quantities at the local nursery or seed store, or you can buy a whole truckload from Bricko Farms in Augusta ... From the Friday, November 21, 2008 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Hephzibah hoops star not done yet  Nov 21, 2008
    TILTON SIGNS: Evans golfer Jacob Tilton , the reigning Augusta City Junior champion, recently signed with Armstrong Atlantic State ... Tilton said he knows two of the team's nine players: Parker Gordon (Greenbrier) and Matthew Motes (Augusta Christian) ... From the Friday, November 21, 2008 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Tobacco money, bailouts  Nov 21, 2008
    The Golf Hall of Fame in Augusta and the Aviation Hall of Fame in Warner Robins are required to be self-sufficient by that date. Macon s Music Hall Fame has a 2011 deadline; its Sports Hall of Fame, 2012. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Should Obama campaign or not?  Nov 21, 2008
    Wish some of them would come to Savannah, Augusta, Macon and Columbus to generate the get-out-to-vote. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    'Megaregion' a big idea  Nov 21, 2008
    Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver had heard about the multistate planning concept, but wasn't invited to Thursday's meeting, he said ... "Augusta has been the sleeping giant. We do need an economic engine in Atlanta, but we do also need an engine the size of Augusta," he said ... "I have no concerns of Augusta taking a back seat at the table.". (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Real offender in this sex case is Georgia law  Nov 20, 2008
    The state isn t inciting torch-wielding mobs to chase Whitaker from her home 20 miles west of Augusta. But it is using a gaggle of state attorneys and a politically driven, poorly written sex offender law to wreck her life. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Maps could be used to find lead hazards  Nov 20, 2008
    The presentation was part of GIS Day at Augusta State University ... Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle ... Augusta-area Top Jobs Clerical Call (706)868-6800 Maintain status reports for records system. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Early runoff voting sees less traffic  Nov 20, 2008
    Early voting for runoff sees less traffic 112008 - The Augusta Chronicle ... Travis Hollaway, who was also casting his ballot Tuesday, said the candidates on the runoff ballot will affect Augustans more than the commander-in-chief ... Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Closing of local gym doesn't stop lifters  Nov 20, 2008
    Olympic-style weightlifting, a Summer Olympics mainstay since 1920, can now be found in only one Augusta location: Steve Colohan's back yard ... A 1985 collegiate national champion at then-Augusta College, Colohan narrowly missed qualifying for the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles ... "There's not a single gym in Augusta that will allow Olympic weightlifting," Thaggard said. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Today's Stories  Nov 20, 2008
    See it today in the print version of The Augusta Chronicle ... Most e-mailed stories on AugustaChronicle ... See it today in the print version of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Come visit our piece of heaven  Nov 20, 2008
    I lived in Rabun Cty for 4 1/2 yrs before spending my last year in Augusta ... We were used to hiking the many miles of trails here in Rabun Cty and in Augusta we were limited to walking around the block and in the enclosed school yard of the nearby elementary school. (Clayton Tribune, GA)

    Preparing For a Greater Challenge  Nov 20, 2008
    For example, Johnson said he has never seen two of Trinity s new region rivals, Augusta Prep and Westminster, play a single game. I really have taken a look toward, this year, we re going to be up in that higher classification and we re going to be facing a little more intense competition, he said. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)

    Former Obama opponent now suing to prove President-elect's citizenship...  Nov 19, 2008
    By and NBC Augusta Staff. Story Published: Nov 18, 2008 at 9:52 AM EST. (The Drudge Report)

    Fight Schedule  Nov 19, 2008
    (HBO), Paul Williams, Augusta, Ga. vs. Verno Phillips, Denver, 12, for the interim WBO light middleweight title; Chris Arreola, Riverside, Calif. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)

    Feeding frenzy  Nov 19, 2008
    Augusta Chronicle Editorial Staff Wednesday, November 19, 2008 ... "I won't be going to the feds any time soon," says Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver -- noting that the Garden City seems to be doing better than many cities during these tough times ... The Augusta mayor participated recently in a mayors' roundtable discussion in Atlanta for Georgia Trend magazine, which will be reporting on the chat in its February edition. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Across the area  Nov 19, 2008
    The designers of Augusta's $67 million judicial center announced a Dec. 10 groundbreaking at Tuesday's commission meeting ... The building will be four and two stories high in different sections and will be north of Walton Way between Tenth Street, James Brown Boulevard and the Augusta Canal ... North Augusta Country Club will be auctioned. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Career center to hold job fair Thursday  Nov 19, 2008
    Career center, university to hold job fair Thursday 111908 - The Augusta Chronicle ... The Georgia Department of Labor's Augusta Career Center and the Augusta campus of the University of Phoenix will co-sponsor a job fair from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at the campus, 3150 Perimeter Parkway ... From the Wednesday, November 19, 2008 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    NFL veteran spreads word of sports  Nov 19, 2008
    A former NFL and college football star came to Augusta and, as a result, most of the area's high school football coaches came together. Joe Ehrmann, a 13-year NFL veteran with the Baltimore Colts and Detroit Lions and a former NCAA All-American at Syracuse, spoke to 75 high school football coaches Tuesday afternoon and a larger group at an public forum Tuesday evening at Westminster Schools of Augusta ... With Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver among the 375 in attendance at Westminster, Mr. Ehrmann... (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Study: Activity helps manage aggression  Nov 19, 2008
    Study suggests activity helps children manage aggression 111908 - The Augusta Chronicle ... Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle ... Augusta-area Top Jobs Can You Hear Me Now. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Karin: Enchiladas easy to prepare  Nov 19, 2008
    Enchiladas can be easy to prepare 111908 - The Augusta Chronicle ... Reach Karin Calloway in care of The Augusta Chronicle Newsroom, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903, or at ... From the Wednesday, November 19, 2008 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Greenwood textile plant lays off 300  Nov 19, 2008
    Greenwood is a city of about 22,000 in western South Carolina, midway between Greenville, S.C., and Augusta, Ga. Solutia, based in St. Louis, makes specialty chemicals and products for various industries. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Raycom Coverage Area for UNC-NCSU  Nov 18, 2008
    RAYCOM Affiliates: NC State at North Carolina on November 22, 2008 :: These local affiliates will carry the RAYCOM ACC Football Game of the Week, in HD where available. theACC.com - The Official Athletic Site of the Atlantic Coast Conference. (Tarheelblue.com)

    Let Detroit suffer its fate  Nov 18, 2008
    Here is a really good editorial from the Augusta Paper, This pretty well says what I m thinking without the spelling errors ... From the Monday, November 17, 2008 edition of the Augusta Chronicle. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Disaster care training might become export  Nov 18, 2008
    Afghan sees school work 111808 - The Augusta Chronicle ... Major Gen. Ahmad Zia Yaftali, surgeon general for the Afghan National Army, was in Augusta on Monday to meet with MCG officials and tour facilities ... Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Get moving on interstates studies  Nov 18, 2008
    I-14 as proposed in 2004 would begin in Augusta, then follow and use the roadbed of the existing Fall Line Freeway as much as possible to Macon, Columbus, Montgomery, Ala ... I-3 as proposed would start in Savannah, then follow and use the existing Savannah River Parkway to Augusta and Knoxville, Tenn ... The new I-3 proposal would run from Savannah to Augusta to Asheville instead of Knoxville, and re-designate the new interstate as an extension of the current I-81. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    3 banks robbed in one day  Nov 18, 2008
    Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle ... 2008 The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Prep: New pitch nets offer for Harlem lefty  Nov 18, 2008
    New pitch nets offer for Harlem lefty 111808 - The Augusta Chronicle. . (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Dr. Van L. McPherson  Nov 18, 2008
    Kenneth (Jerrie) McPherson of Augusta, Ga. and Jimmie (Ann) McPherson and Charles McPherson, both of Atmore, 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. (Atmore Advance, AL)

    Moreno takes rushing lead  Nov 18, 2008
    Johnny Isakson and Augusta National Golf Club chairman and former Bulldog Billy Payne. Georgia president Michael Adams and athletic director Damon Evans are also on the program. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    S&P downgrades rating of T-U parent  Nov 18, 2008
    S&P s analysis released Nov. 14 included the expectation that revenue and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization at Augusta, Ga. -based would decline by more than 30 percent in 2009. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)

    Man Arrested in Shootings  Nov 18, 2008
    Stuckey was sent to Augusta, because it was close to his spine, but he is out of the hospital now, said Stuckey. On the following Tuesday, Julius Williams, 20, 301 Roberts Street, Dublin was arrested and charged with three counts of aggravated assault. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)

    MCG honors city, housing authority  Nov 17, 2008
    The Medical College of Georgia has presented President's Awards to the city of Augusta and the Augusta Housing Authority for their help on the university's expansion in Augusta ... The Augusta Commission provided the University System of Georgia Board of Regents with $10 million in September to purchase the Gilbert Manor property from the Augusta Housing Authority ... Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Families wait longer for death certificates  Nov 17, 2008
    Closings increase caseload 111708 - The Augusta Chronicle ... The problem locally is that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Augusta Crime Lab has now taken on cases from five more counties -- the result of state labs being closed in Summerville, Columbus and Moultrie, Mr. Tuten said ... There are now 19 counties being handled by the Augusta lab, he said. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Tim Dalton: The art of the deal  Nov 17, 2008
    In the business of selling business 111708 - The Augusta Chronicle ... In 1998, Mr. Dalton opened the Sunbelt Business Brokers franchise in the Augusta-Aiken area ... "It's a business that's extremely valuable to our economy in Augusta. He's really created wealth for the business community. With a good business broker, a business owner is able to walk away with a profit.". (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Woman's recovery more rare than disease  Nov 17, 2008
    Woman's recovery turns out to be more rare than disease 111708 - The Augusta Chronicle ... EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in education, Augusta State University; specialist in educational leadership, Cambridge College; master's degree in education, Troy State University; pursuing doctorate at Georgia Southern University ... Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Falcons deflated at Dome  Nov 17, 2008
    From the Monday, November 17, 2008 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle ... 2008 The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Georgia hunters try to keep their heritage alive  Nov 17, 2008
    He and his family hunt on 300 acres they rent with others near Rayle, east of Atlanta between Athens and Augusta ... During hunting season, Johnson s weekends are for retreating to the 300 acres he and a small group of hunters lease near Rayle, between Athens and Augusta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Bill Clinton coming to Ga.  Nov 17, 2008
    By David from Augusta ... By David from Augusta ... By David from Augusta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Sales tax vote divides officials  Nov 16, 2008
    Frugally minded Augusta Commissioner Joe Bowles is criticizing a plan to hold the next special-purpose penny sales tax vote in June, arguing the city could save money by tacking it onto the general election ballot in November 2009. A one-issue election would cost Augusta about $80,000, according to Board of Elections Executive Director Lynn Bailey ... Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Golf: Host's hopes for a win dim  Nov 16, 2008
    Host's hopes for a win dim 111608 - The Augusta Chronicle ... Manning, a former Augusta State golfer, was in the top-five after every round at Southern Hills Plantation Club in Brooksville, Fla ... From the Sunday, November 16, 2008 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Siblings don't need spotlight  Nov 16, 2008
    Community Counts is The Augusta Chronicle's new collaborative effort to benefit the communities in our area. This multi-tiered program of involvement includes contests, events, sponsorships and recognition of outstanding youths, teachers, volunteers and public servants in the Augusta area ... From the Sunday, November 16, 2008 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Construction down, but builders still optimistic  Nov 16, 2008
    The Augusta License and Inspection Department issued 391 residential building permits from Jan. 1 to Nov. 11 in 2007 ... North Augusta has issued 84 building permits so far this year, down from 209 last year ... As of Tuesday, Grovetown has issued 237 residential building permits, nearly 90 more than Augusta. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Love's milestone not enough  Nov 16, 2008
    One of the tour's long-standing stars -- whose streak of 70 consecutive major starts was snapped at Augusta last year -- is one of the Fall guys when it comes to qualifying for an April trip to Augusta National Golf Club ... That means six recent winners -- with the exception of 2007 Masters champion Zach Johnson -- aren't coming to Augusta next year ... Ken Duke, who was already qualified for the Masters by reaching the Tour Championship, passed Gay and dropped him to 31st on the money list,... (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Corps is playing Robin Hood with lake levels  Nov 16, 2008
    The list included such diverse interests as the city of Augusta which needs certain flows to maintain acceptable water quality, paper plants that need certain flows to dilute their wastes, coastline salt water incursions that occur at too low a flow, etc ... From the Sunday, November 16, 2008 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle ... Augusta-area Top Jobs MEDICAL Call (706)868-6800 Provide patient... (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Student offenses decrease  Nov 16, 2008
    Last school year, 9,802 students were disciplined, down from 10,292 a year before, according to The Augusta Chronicle's analysis of more than a million student records recently released by the Georgia Department of Education ... Source: The Augusta Chronicle analysis of Georgia Department of Education data ... Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Creditors stand in way of bankruptcy  Nov 16, 2008
    An investigation by The Augusta Chronicle found the Johnsons and dozens of others lost their homes and life savings after going to Mrs. Preetorius for help to catch up with mortgages or sell their homes, to buy or lease homes, or to invest in properties ... Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle ... Augusta-area Top Jobs MEDICAL Call (706)868-6800 Provide patient care by scrubbing surgical cases, assist with supplies and equipment. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Farewell, readers, and happy trails  Nov 16, 2008
    One day, some seniors in a retirement home, sort of like Peabody Apartments here in Augusta, called all upset because management was going to restrict the hours their game room would be open, and Archie sent me over to get the story ... A frontrunner for Turkey of the Year would certainly be "GratefulMother," who illegally accessed Richmond County sheriff's Investigator Richard Roundtree's account at The Augusta Chronicle and posted 24 online messages praising him beneath stories critical of him... (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Augusta icon shuts down after 82 years  Nov 16, 2008
    One of Augusta's icons now belongs to a New Jersey company ... "In the midst of this economy, to see people lose their jobs, it breaks your heart," Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver said ... Augusta Staffing and other firms have been to the plant to explain what they have to offer in temporary job staffing, some of which could become permanent placement with companies. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Food bank official has rosy outlook  Nov 16, 2008
    A donation of two canned goods (or $2) and $10 will get a dozen roses from Jim Bush Florist, 501 W. Martintown Road in North Augusta; Floral Mark-It, 13180 Church St. in Williston; or Cannon House Florist, 608 Old Airport Road in Aiken ... From the Sunday, November 16, 2008 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle ... Augusta-area Top Jobs MEDICAL Call (706)868-6800 Provide patient care by scrubbing... (The Augusta Chronicle)

     Politics  Nov 16, 2008
    Freshman's winning grab boosts Bulldogs 111608 - The Augusta Chronicle. . (The Augusta Chronicle)

    * Seven sports make their case for one of two spots at the 2016 Olympic Games  Nov 16, 2008
    Votaw said an IOC observer team could be invited to attend the Masters tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Rugby union fell from the Olympic program in 1924 and wants to come back with the seven-a-side, shorter version of the game for men and women, rather than the more established 15-a-side competition. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Baseball, softball make case for 2016 Olympics  Nov 15, 2008
    Votaw said an IOC observer team could be invited to attend the Masters tournament at Augusta, Ga. World Karate Federation president Antonio Espinos flew in from the world championships in Tokyo. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Cycling: 2009 Tour de Georgia cancelled  Nov 15, 2008
    Tour de Georgia's 2009 race is cancelled for lack of funds 111508 - The Augusta Chronicle ... Support for the Tour de Georgia declined following Lance Armstrong's retirement, which he announced in Augusta the day before the start of the Georgia race in 2005 ... That year's race, and the '06 version, both kicked off in downtown Augusta, where the second stage of last year's race ended. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Augusta Ink's success hailed on anniversary  Nov 15, 2008
    On the first anniversary of Operation Augusta Ink, state and federal prosecutors praised the undercover operation as an interdepartmental success story ... Operation Augusta Ink was the second largest storefront weapons seizure in ATF history ... Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Castleberry's rolls out last products  Nov 15, 2008
    The conclusion of that review was announced in September: Augusta's 82-year-old canning company was being sold to a New Jersey subsidiary of Hanover Foods Corp.. Aunt Kitty's Inc., however, did not purchase the Augusta plant; it purchased just the inventory, equipment and rights to make the brand-name products, which forced a shutdown after a 60-day transition period ... "It has been a strong beacon for employment here in Augusta, especially in its neighborhood. There are a lot of people who... (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Rants and Raves  Nov 15, 2008
    Together we can make Augusta look as nice as North Augusta ... Submit your comments for inclusion in the print edition of The Augusta Chronicle ... Augusta Chronicle subscriber. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Staples: God is answer  Nov 15, 2008
    Singer: God is answer 111508 - The Augusta Chronicle ... She'll sing Sunday at Augusta's First Presbyterian Church before evening services. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Chat, send scores  Nov 15, 2008
    FOR WHAT EVER IT WORTH THAT WEAK REGION 3 AAAA OUT OF AUGUSTA LOST ALL THEY GAMES TOP SEEDED EVANS LOST TO MT ZION JONESBORO 36-3 ON THEY HOME FIELD. By RW. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Fight Schedule  Nov 15, 2008
    (HBO), Paul Williams, Augusta, Ga. vs. Verno Phillips, Denver, 12, for the interim WBO light middleweight title; Chris Arreola, Riverside, Calif. (International Herald Tribune)

    By The Numbers: Georgia vs. Auburn  Nov 15, 2008
    That includes Davis (East Point), Robert Dunn (Augusta), Mario Fannin (Hampton) and Brad Lester (Lilburn). 158 - Rushing yards for Kodi Burns last week against Tennessee-Martin. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Seven sports make case for place at 2016 Olympics  Nov 14, 2008
    Votaw said an IOC observer team could be invited to attend the Masters tournament at Augusta, Georgia. World Karate Federation president Antonio Espinos flew in from his world championships in Tokyo to attend. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)

    'Real Forrest Gump' won Medal of Honor  Nov 14, 2008
    Real Forrest Gump' won Medal of Honor 111408 - The Augusta Chronicle ... On Thursday, Mr. Davis told his story to members of the Augusta Exchange Club ... Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Furniture store adds showroom  Nov 14, 2008
    At a time when the furniture industry is struggling, a downtown Augusta business chose to get bigger ... "Augusta has been very good to us, so we're continuing to invest here locally," said Brad Merry, his son ... From the Friday, November 14, 2008 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Thomson student injured in crash  Nov 14, 2008
    Thomson High School student injured in single-vehicle crash 111308 - The Augusta Chronicle ... A Thomson High School student was injured and taken to an Augusta hospital following a single-vehicle crash on Neal's Mill Road near Dearing on Thursday morning ... From the Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008 online edition of The Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Fishing Report  Nov 14, 2008
    Live-bait fishing pays off for anglers at Thurmond 111408 - The Augusta Chronicle ... Dan Troutman, Paul Cundy, Weinges Sanders and Lou Stelvar, all of Augusta, enjoyed a beautiful fall morning and limited out on hybrids and stripers ... Fred and Kathy Rosenblum, of Augusta, had perfect weather for an afternoon trip. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Today's Stories  Nov 14, 2008
    Augusta Extreme Fight Night V: 7:00pm; Bell Auditorium; Thirteen ... See it today in the print version of The Augusta Chronicle ... Most e-mailed stories on AugustaChronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    That Palin hoax  Nov 14, 2008
    The smallest increases were in Augusta, Warner Robins and Hinesville. National numbers higher than expected Nationally, the number of newly laid-off individuals seeking unemployment benefits has jumped to a level not seen since just after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    DOT chief weathering ethics allegations  Nov 14, 2008
    Anytime a story like this comes out, there are concerns, board Chairman Bill Kuhlke of Augusta said after the meeting. (But) these things took place a number of years ago ; What we need to pay attention to is her performance as DOT commissioner. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)

    Paulding gets its own airport  Nov 14, 2008
    You ve got the world s busiest airport in Atlanta, said Weegar, who s also the operations manager at Augusta Regional. You ve got very busy general aviation airports such as DeKalb-Peachtree and smaller airports like Swainsboro. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)

    Schumer Coy About Whether Obama Will Campaign in Georgia Runoff  Nov 14, 2008
    The DSCC this week dropped cable television buys totaling $100,000 in several media markets around Georgia, and ads are now appearing on more than a dozen cable networks in Atlanta, Augusta, Macon and Savannah. The committee is also up on broadcast TV in the state, although the size of those ad buys was not immediately available. (Roll Call)

    Hall would recognize athletes' successes  Nov 13, 2008
    There have been efforts previously to establish a regional sports Hall of Fame, but none of those efforts has panned out, said Tammy Stout, executive director of the Greater Augusta Sports Council ... Richmond County Superintendent Dana Bedden said former school athletes asked him about forming a hall while he attended The Nike Peach Jam basketball tournament in North Augusta this summer ... Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Rants and Raves  Nov 13, 2008
    MARTHA KING really and truly is a blessing for Augusta. God bless you, Martha King, for putting up with Augusta ... Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Across the area  Nov 13, 2008
    Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle ... Augusta-area Top Jobs MAINTENANCE Lead Service Technician Dynamic and rewarding career opportunity at Colony South Park Apartments ... 2008 The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Preview: 10 annual Guitar Pull  Nov 13, 2008
    Guitar Pull 111308 - The Augusta Chronicle ... The 10th annual Kicks 99 WKXC-FM Guitar Pull concert continues the station's tradition of bringing rising stars and established acts to the Augusta area ... From the Thursday, November 13, 2008 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Woman injured; sign damaged  Nov 13, 2008
    The Evans Town Park sign and landscaping were heavily damaged after an Augusta woman lost control of her vehicle this morning on North Belair Road, police said ... martin@augustachronicle ... From the Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008 online edition of The Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Dr. Van L. McPherson (4)  Nov 13, 2008
    Kenneth (Jerrie) McPherson of Augusta, Ga. and Jimmie (Ann) McPherson and Charles McPherson, both of Atmore, 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. (Atmore Advance, AL)

    Broun won't retreat from Obama comments(with AUDIO)  Nov 13, 2008
    But Broun also told an Augusta radio station Tuesday that he regrets calling Obama a Marxist at an Augusta Rotary Club meeting, leading some media outlets to report he'd apologized. "I regret saying it that way, yes I do," Broun said during an interview with WGAC-AM (580). (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Editorial: 'Hitler' remark makes Broun irrelevant in D.C.  Nov 13, 2008
    And then, Broun compounded his non-denial denial by subsequently offering a non-apology apology on an Augusta radio station, using the smarmy and ultimately meaningless line, "I apologize to anyone who has taken offense at that.". Broun's high dudgeon at Obama's call for a broadened commitment to public service in this country was apparently motivated by a misunderstanding - willful or not - of a speech the president-elect delivered during the campaign. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Come visit our piece of heaven  Nov 13, 2008
    I lived in Rabun Cty for 4 1/2 yrs before spending my last year in Augusta ... We were used to hiking the many miles of trails here in Rabun Cty and in Augusta we were limited to walking around the block and in the enclosed school yard of the nearby elementary school. (Clayton Tribune, GA)

    'Buddha boy' who spent year alone in jungle attracts thousands of devotees...  Nov 12, 2008
    - Dr. Bukk, Augusta, GA United States, 11/11/2008 16:37. Pardon my ignorance, but isn't the whole point of enlightenment that one then gets out of the cycle of rebirth. (The Drudge Report)

    PGA'S 2009 SCHEDULE HAS MORE MONEY, FEDEX CUP CHANGES  Nov 12, 2008
    April 9-12 The Masters, Augusta National GC, Augusta, Georgia. April 16-19 Verizon Heritage, Harbour Town GL, Hilton Head, South Carolina. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Church columnists: November 12, 2008  Nov 12, 2008
    Sunday Morning we were saddened to hear that a grandson of Dewayne and Wanda Hill had been shot in a drive-by shooting in Augusta ... Dewayne and Wanda left to go down to Augusta early Sunday Morning to be with the family. (Catoosa County News, GA)

    PGA Tour 2009 partial tournament schedule  Nov 12, 2008
    The Masters Augusta National Golf Club; Augusta, GA. 280 (-8)$1,350,000. (ESPN -- Golf)

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