Georgia Power customers could gain in agreement



Power rates could go down and cell phone coverage could improve if Georgia Power decides to work with cell phone companies. The state’s largest power provider is putting together a proposal for the Georgia Public Service Commission that addresses such an agreement, according to Georgia Power spokesperson John Sell. The proposal is in response to a request by commission chairman […]

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I think the broker has provided a reasonable solution. If you cancel early pay the man $500, as you agreed. Q: I’m a seller. With an inspection clause, how many times can the home be inspected? A: At least once, but the real point is different: You want to sell the house. You also want to assure that after the […]

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In today’s real estate environment, “investing in a home warranty as a seller could be a great way to attract buyers looking at your home,” says Lyons. “Based on a recent National Home Warranty Association Report, warranted homes sell up to 50 percent faster than unwarranted homes. They are perceived as a safer investment and, on average, offer a selling […]

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gent. However, a respirator and rubber gloves should be worn during cleanup due to the sensitivity of the airborne mold particles. For specific recommendations on how to safely and effectively clean up simple mold problems yourself, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s mold Web site at www.cdc.gov/mold/faqs.htm. “But if visible damage is more than 10-square feet of area […]

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Growing drug problem



Georgia has the ninth largest overall population of the fifty states, but with more than 53,000 inmates, the fifth largest prison population. The Georgia Department of Corrections reports that the system’s population increases by about 5,000 inmates per year, with 23,000 incoming and 18,000 being released. The system’s total budget is slightly more than $1 billion, and the department is […]

Political Cartoon



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Burke County has had a lot of goings on to usher in the Christmas season. Much behind-the-scene work goes into these events for all of us to enjoy. I had the pleasure of attending the Christmas program last Thursday night at Waynesboro Primary School. My granddaughter, Jacie Taylor, was among the many students who presented their Christmas program in song. […]

Looking Back



10 years ago: Dec. 12, 1996 Terry Elam was named president of Augusta Technical College, succeeding Jack Patrick who retired after 20 years in the position. Bob Hammond was chosen as the new director of the Burke County Museum. 25 years ago: Dec. 16, 1981 Hill Rivers was sentenced to death for the July 3 slayings of two men near […]

Marshall Singletary

WELCOME HOME, HERBY!

A few weeks ago I was in a shoe store in the Augusta Mall looking for tennis shoes. Yes, even preachers have casual days! I am not a patient shopper, so fortunately it did not take long to find exactly the pair I wanted. They were stylish without being too garish, and they fit well. They were a little too […]