Augusta Politics

FBI Investigates Missing COVID Relief Funds in Augusta

News Summary FBI agents have initiated an investigation at the Augusta Municipal Building regarding approximately $6.5 million in missing COVID…

2 months ago

Wells Fargo Sues Augusta Mayor Over Unpaid Debts

News Summary Wells Fargo Bank has filed lawsuits against Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson and his wife, Toni Seals-Johnson, to recover…

2 months ago

Augusta Commission Appoints Aaron G. Penick as Procurement Director

News Summary The Augusta Commission has named Aaron G. Penick as the sole finalist for procurement director amidst leadership changes.…

2 months ago

Augusta Commission Appoints New Procurement Director

News Summary The Augusta Commission has appointed Andy 'Aaron' Penick II as the new procurement director, filling an eight-month vacancy.…

2 months ago

Augusta Canal Cleanup Operations Underway

News Summary Cleanup operations at the Augusta Canal are currently ongoing as officials work to remove storm debris and damaged…

2 months ago

Joe Biden Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer

News Summary Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, which has spread to the bone. The diagnosis…

3 months ago

Former Augusta Commissioner Richard Colclough Passes Away

News Summary Richard Colclough, a former Augusta Commissioner, has passed away at his home at the age of 86. He…

3 months ago

Tribute to Former Augusta Commissioner Richard Colclough

News Summary Richard Colclough, a former commissioner of Augusta, has passed away at the age of 86. Known for his…

3 months ago

Former Augusta Commissioner Richard Colclough Passes Away

News Summary Former Augusta Commissioner Richard Colclough has passed away at the age of 86 due to natural causes. Serving…

3 months ago

Augusta Halts Recycling Efforts After Hurricane Helene

News Summary Augusta, GA has temporarily suspended its recycling program following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Commissioner Catherine Rice…

3 months ago