If you reside in the northern part of the state, it might be a surprise to hear that Georgia is home to an estimated population of around 225,000 alligators. But, if you live south of the fall line, ...

Mrs. Rosa Lee Whighams, 73, of Augusta, Georgia, was born June 28, 1951. She entered into rest on June 2, 2025. Funeral ...

Mr. Cedric Walker, 39, of Gough, Georgia, was born October 29, 1985. He entered into rest on May 30, 2025 at his residence.

Betty Sue Crook, 68, entered into rest Sunday, May 25, 2025. She was born in Augusta to the late Alma and Clyde Crook and has ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Angela Lee, a cherished member of our community, who departed this ...

Burke County Commissioners, citing the need for transparency in government, is objecting to Sheriff Alfonzo Williams’ request for closed hearings and sealed documents related to a mandamus action he ...

After more than a century of trying, Georgia may soon get its first national park, as the state’s congressional delegation puts aside partisan differences to upgrade the status of ancient mounds in ...

The checks are about to go out in the mail. The Georgia Department of Revenue will begin issuing one-time state income tax refunds to taxpayers this week, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday. The General ...

NextEra Energy Resources’ Alba Oak Energy Storage project requested that the Burke County Planning Commission consider beginning the process of adopting an ordinance allowing battery projects within ...

The Burke County Emergency Management Agency responded to 108 patients’ calls during the week ending June 1. Of those, 68 resulted in transports, including 35 to Augusta hospitals and one to another ...

Waynesboro business owner Daniel Cates has been sentenced to three years and seven months in federal prison with three years of supervised re- lease after violating his probation for an illegal ...

Vacation Bible School Cornerstone Christian Center Church will continue its Vacation Bible School 6-8 p.m. nightly, through June 5. The theme will be “Back to the Basics” B.I.B.L.E.(Blessings ...