One of the more interesting realizations I had a parent is that you have to tell your kids everything. I mean EVERYTHING. Those little minds come home from the store full of mush. If you don’t start shaping their behavior right from the start, you will be astonished by what actions (or inactions) are deemed […]
“Operation Mayday” was a four day proactive effort centered in Richmond County, GA. The operation took months of planning. The arrestees, ranging in age from 19 to 52, traveled from areas around Augusta and from South Carolina with the intent to meet a child for sex. Some of their occupations included actor, funeral home […]
Former state Sen. Joey Brush was killed in a motorcycle accident this morning in Columbia County, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. Brush, 59, died from his injuries following the accident that occurred on Columbia Road near Louisville Road. The other driver was at fault. The former state senator, who spent more than 10 […]
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, […]
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 […]