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K9 heading for duty in Burke County

By Staff Report · 23 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on K9 heading for duty in Burke County

A 19-month-old Labrador Retriever is the newest member of the Burke County Sheriff’s Office.

Remembering ‘Okefenokee Joe’ who taught thousands about the swamp, nature and Native American culture

By Special To Augusta Good News · 11 Jan 2023 · 1

Okefenokee Joe, a native of Salley, S.C. and Augusta area resident, taught thousands of adults and children about the importance of the Okefenokee Swamp and Native American culture.

Tax credits among new laws to take effect in Georgia Jan. 1

By Capitol Beat News Service · 30 Dec 2022 · Comments Off on Tax credits among new laws to take effect in Georgia Jan. 1

Laws making it easier for food truck vendors to do business and several tax credits go into effect in Georgia Jan. 1, 2023.

Kemp declares statewide weather emergency with frigid temperatures on the way

By Capitol Beat News Service · 21 Dec 2022 · Comments Off on Kemp declares statewide weather emergency with frigid temperatures on the way

Salting of roads north of a line between Columbus and Augusta is expected to begin Thursday before winter weather sets in.