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Past articles by Joe:

These five facts show what Columbia Countians think about their parks

An overwhelming 94% of survey respondents rated the county’s parks and rec events and programs as “excellent” or “good.” → Read More

MCG clinical campus in Atlanta 'one of the most exciting things in our history,' dean says

Dean says establishing Medical College of Georgia’s first clinical campus in Atlanta could strengthen the reach of healthcare. → Read More

Augusta's Garden City Chorus brings back singing valentines

One of six tuxedo-clad quartets of close-harmony singers will travel to a location of the client's choice to perform a romantic serenade. → Read More

Subdivision featuring working farm wishes to expand in Columbia County

The developers of Wrights Farm in Columbia County want to add 81 new lots to construct the project’s third phase. → Read More

Augusta Prep building new home for students to foster science, technology

Augusta Prep officials broke ground Tuesday on the W. Rodger Giles Institute for Inquiry. → Read More

Developer, neighbors agree to scaled-down version of proposed subdivision

Concerned rural neighbors found common ground with developers who will build a smaller version of a subdivision off Old Louisville Road. → Read More

Richmond, Columbia schools invest $5 million in financial skills teaching

The Discovery Center of the CSRA expects to open in fall 2023 in a 30,000-square-foot space within Columbia County (Georgia) Schools’ Support Complex. → Read More

Augusta events honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in 2023

The Augusta area is holding events to help commemorate the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Here’s a brief roundup of activities. → Read More

Chow time: New Kroger supermarket to open near Fort Gordon's Gate 1

The Augusta Commission voted Tuesday to approve a boundary plat for 24 acres, which clears the way to construct a 118,000-square-foot Kroger. → Read More

Former Aiken Mayor Fred Cavanaugh dies at 86

Fred Cavanaugh, who for 24 years as mayor of Aiken, oversaw the growth of downtown development and recreational facilities, has died. → Read More

Developer proposes new restaurants for Columbia Road commercial space near Patriots Park

Space for at least two new Columbia County restaurants, possibly up to five, is being proposed in development plans coming before the county. → Read More

Share the warmth: Augusta shelters, centers open doors in advance of freezing temperatures

Warming centers in Augusta are opening to help residents avoid subfreezing temperatures expected in the days before Christmas. → Read More

Now Opening: Boozy milkshake place closes; caterer finds home; new bin store; new CFO

A restaurant offering alcohol-infused milkshakes and sushi donuts has closed in Columbia County. → Read More

Healthcare, computer sectors to drive Augusta job growth in next decade, expert predicts

Dr. Simon Medcalfe, a professor with Augusta University’s Hull College of Business, issued his 15th Annual Economic Forecast for Augusta on Thursday. → Read More

Developers want taller apartments for seniors in proposed Columbia County development

The developers of a 40-acre senior living facility in Columbia County wants to build fewer apartments than they're allowed, but wants them taller. → Read More

One of Augusta area's oldest jewelers to close after Valentine's Day

Casella Jewelers owner Joe Casella said Wednesday that with his 75th birthday approaching, the time seems right to shutter the business. → Read More

Think small, dream big: Small Business Saturday Crawl starting in downtown Augusta

Small Business Saturday started nationally in 2010 when American Express began a marketing initiative on the last Saturday of November. → Read More

Couple proposes turning former farm into special-event venue near Thurmond Lake

Owners of a new Airbnb vacation rental near Thurmond Lake want to create a special-event space with tiny-house rentals and a roadside produce stand. → Read More

Judge to hear appeal of Evans tapas bar's alcohol license revocation

Superior Court Judge James G. Blanchard Jr. Is scheduled to hear the dispute at the county’s Judicial Center at 9:30 a.m. → Read More

Harold V. Jones II wins fifth term in Georgia Senate district representing Augusta

With all 60 precincts reporting, Harold Jones received 40,614 votes and challenger Andrew Danielson received 17,073. → Read More