Happy New Year, dear readers! What are your hopes for 2015? ‘Tis the time for resolutions and I’m here to help you realize yours this year. There is a faction of people who reject the concept of the New Year’s resolution — and for good reason. We all know that gyms stock up on new […]
The campaign signs grew up like weeks once again in Columbia County, and now that crews are out harvesting the vacant lots and street corners, it’s time to see if there were any lessons to be learned. Stick ‘em In Early Wayne Bridges had his signs in the ground before qualifying and it seemed to […]
So you’re moving across the roof of the 11-story Marriott hotel with a girl in a Wonder Woman costume and a ninja named Oz when all of a sudden you’re passed off to the final expert in a long line of experts prepping you for your journey over the edge of the building. She’s just […]
This from GRU Media Relations: Statement from GRU on University of Las Vegas, Nevada presidential search AUGUSTA, Ga. – The successes of the ongoing transformation of Georgia Regents University into the next great American University have drawn nationwide attention from others who are looking for ways to re-imagine their own institutions. In leading this effort, […]
Ever wonder what it’s like to fly in a B-17 Flying Fortress? Check out these videos from the “Movie” Memphis Bell. If this looks like fun, head to the General Aviation side of Augusta Regional Airport (Bush Field) on Saturday, September 27. Flights are $450 and begin at 10 a.m. The plane will open up […]
As the Metro Spirit reported on July 24, the Phinizy Center for Water Sciences, formerly the Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy, and Pendleton King Park used a Wells Fargo/National Fish and Wildlife grant to clean up the park’s Lake Elizabeth pond. Since April of last year, the Phinizy Research Team has spent over 500 hours on […]
Commissioner Donnie Smith has submitted a letter of resignation to the clerk of commission, ending speculation about what the beleaguered District 7 commissioner would do in light of a scathing report that found Smith, a 20-year Georgia State Patrol veteran, worked a second job during Masters Week while reporting himself on duty. Smith resigned from […]
Here’s a question: when confirmation that an organization is headed in the right direction comes from a group that organization is paying, does that mean they’re really headed in the right direction, or does it mean they’ve hired smart people who know who’s writing the checks? In the case of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), […]
Given what happened at the Columbia County Tax Commissioner’s office, you can bet everyone over at the Government Center is paying a lot more attention these days to the audit results that cross their desks. Audits are supposed to be a combination of preventative medicine and deterrence. They can spot a minor problem before it […]