Tour Augusta Through The Lens
Amen, Brother Greg!
On Thursday, July 24, WGAC radio personality and Metro Spirit columnist Austin Rhodes and Jail Report publisher Greg Rickabaugh had a pithy exchange on Rhodes’ radio show over Richmond County Sheriff Richard Roundtree’s short answer to a question involving Rhodes’ call for the
Bridge demolition debris to become fish attractors at Thurmond Lake
From US Army Corp of Engineers Press Release dated July 24, 2014 CLARKS HILL, S.C. – Concrete remnants from a bridge demolition project will soon find a new home as fish attractors at the bottom of J. Strom Thurmond Lake. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers partnered with the Georgia and South
Letter to the Metro Spirit
Dear Metro Spirit Editor: The Metro Spirit Insider article about the Jail Report reminded me of a story about Stonewall Jackson. Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson was a great Confederate general. When Thomas was a teenager, he spent time with an uncle who was a slave owner. One day, Thomas asked his
Could Jason Carter really win in Georgia?
Most of Georgia was stunned to see the results of a new poll released last week that stated Democratic challenger Jason Carter could potentially beat Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal this November. A Democratic governor in a majority Republican state would be surprising for sure. But a Carter to boot?
I am Michael Ryan, hear me ROAR!
“I am woman, hear me roar In numbers too big to ignore And I know too much to go back an’ pretend ’cause I’ve heard it all before.” — “I Am Woman” by Helen Reddy When singer Helen Reddy wrote the song, “I Am Woman” in the early 1970s, she wanted it to have lyrics that […]
The New Riverwalk?
Though last week’s meeting between the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and stakeholders in Riverwalk Augusta, downtown’s signature riverfront amenity, might have resulted in the appearance of a unified front, it’s clear that there are different agendas regarding the $1 million in SPLOST
Augusta’s Central Park
Local real estate broker Billy Franke stands at the base of the new water feature at Augusta’s Pendleton King Park and smiles. The $19,000 waterfall, which features water falling from five separate places and is the cornerstone of a larger project, has been running for three days and everything
This Week’s Whine Line
I love Austin Rhodes and Dr. Wayne Frazier….they say whats on their mind and don’t care if you like it or not…Kudos Nice. Another reference to “Yankees” in last week’s Whine Line. People that resort to this kind of divisive name calling are another reason why
Carter asks What’s the deal with Deal?
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jason Carter is hoping his push to get to the bottom of the ethics complaints against Governor Deal find traction in the press around the state. He is joined in his efforts by Greg Hecht, a former State Senator and State Representative who is looking to
Prostitution: Not a Victimless Crime
A quick glimpse on Backpage.com reveals dozens of women from the Augusta area offering men a guaranteed good time. “Hey, I’m Brandy,” one classified ad on the website reads, claiming to be from a 20-year-old woman from Augusta with a “round booty.” “Only looking for gentlemen in the area
Yu-hoo! Time to Take Down the Signs
It’s funny that Eugene Yu found the time to send out a patriotic Fourth of July email to supporters, since he can’t seem to round up the last of his campaign signs, several of which are still scattered throughout the area some seven weeks after the District 12 Republican
Who will be hired to takeover Fred Russell’s former gig?
This week Augusta commissioners heard from three candidates seeking to become Augusta’s next city administrator: Janice Allen Jackson, the former city manager of Albany, Ga.; Stephen Layson, the chief administrative officer of Bibb County, Ga.; and Oscar Rodriguez, the former town manager of
Group Looks to Save Ice in Wake of Rink Sale
When the news first broke last week that the Augusta Ice Sports Center was going to be purchased by new owners not interested in keeping the rink, Micah Hand knew that he and other rink supporters were going to have a tough time trying to save the last remaining ice surface in Augusta. In 2013,
The Jail Report Gets The Last Word
The Metro Spirit has a long history of crying foul when it comes to the Jail Report. In September 2011, the Spirit even devoted a feature story to the mug shot paper owned and operated by former Chronicle crime writer Greg Rickabaugh. In the article, Rickabaugh insisted that the paper was
Spelling Words. Easy Not Sometimes.
Billboard On Walton Way Just Down From The Judicial Center July 12, 2014 According to the State Bar of Georgia Rule 7.2 Advertising, attorneys advertising in Georgia must disclose the identity and physical location of their practice. Actually it states “the responsible lawyer”. Unfortunately
What will the citizens say about Augusta?
Just last week, the city of Augusta launched its “Augusta Citizen Survey” to get the public’s input on the structure and funding priorities of the government. The survey, which can be found at augustaga.gov, will apparently be reviewed by the Augusta Commission, administrators and elected
How Much Quality of Life Can One County Afford?
If you thought $150,000 for a military monument was something, take a look at what Columbia County wants to do now. In case you haven’t heard, Columbia County has released its list of projects for the 2017-2022 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST), and it’s heavy — heavy — on those
Website Targets Paine College President George Bradley
A recently created website, thepaineproject.net, which claims to be created by some Paine College alumni, staff, faculty and students at Augusta’s historically African-American college, has apparently had enough of President George Bradley. The website is demanding the immediate ouster of
The Danger on the State Line
It was just before 4 a.m. on Thursday morning when Augusta got the tragic news that another 18-wheeler truck headed to South Carolina struck the I-20 bridge railing and plunged into the Augusta Canal. More than 12 hours after the truck cab went over the bridge, the Augusta Dive Team located the
King Hardie Takes His Throne
For the past several years, Augusta has gotten used to a mayor who simply smiles, bites his tongue and tries to be friends with everyone. Well, Augusta, get ready for a change. Apparently, Augusta Mayor-Elect Hardie Davis has an opinion and he’s not afraid to use it. While attending his first
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