Updated: 05/24/13 - The Aiken County School Board finds itself with a big puzzle. As budget talks begin, the district faces a multimillion-dollar shortfall. News 12's Chad Mills tells us how much taxes could go up. Read More

Updated: 05/24/13 - There are currently three in Richmond County. Two sirens are on GRU's campus near the intersection of Spellman Avenue, Goss Lane and Walton Way. The third is on Tobacco Road near the East Central Regional Hospital. Read More

Posted: 05/23/13 - Augusta commissioners are split down the middle on whether or not to renegotiate their ambulance contract with Gold Cross. Read More

Updated: 05/23/13 - For now, you can park just about anywhere in downtown Augusta and not worry about a ticket. Read More

Updated: 05/23/13 - The company running Augusta's bus service is suing the city. Mobility wants to get its contract renewed and stop anyone else from getting it, but city leaders say this won't stop them from going forward with their plans. Read More

Updated: 05/21/13 - The Waynesboro City Council hosted its first town hall meeting ever on Monday. Members agreed that setting an hour aside before the regular meeting would allow people to address their concerns. Read More

Updated: 05/21/13 - A News 12 investigation exposes middle school parties at Aiken City Hall, and what we uncovered shows these parties led to fights, damage to the building and lost business for nearby vendors. Now, the City of Aiken is taking action. The city addressed News 12's story during a council meeting. Read More

Updated: 05/16/13 - Women today are not only in the office -- they are running them. More and more women are going into public office as well. Read More

Updated: 05/16/13 - There's a business exemption for trailer parks, family apartment units bigger than four and churches."There's a second exemption for long driveways. If you live more than 300 feet from the road, you have the option to participate or not," said Environmental Director Mark Johnson. Read More

Updated: 05/14/13 - The Public Safety Committee grilled Fire Chief Chris James about the expired air cylinders, buying a new fire truck and his involvement with getting a new ambulance contract for the city. Read More

Updated: 05/13/13 - There's a two-hour parking time limit in downtown Augusta that could be changing soon. It presents a problem for some businesses and their employees who have nowhere to park. Read More

Updated: 05/13/13 - The deal to relocate the GreenJackets to North Augusta was on life support, but now, city leaders are reviving their hopes. They've drawn up a new financing plan, but they'll have to be approved by the school board and county council first. News 12's Chad Mills sits down with the mayor to find out more about the new plan. Read More

Updated: 05/14/13 - Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal had just walked off the stage at the James Brown Arena and was about to board his plane when he sat down for a one-on-one with News 12 at Daniel Field. Read More

Updated: 05/09/13 - A private company and the Richmond County Sheriff's office could be teaming up to keep you safe downtown. Read More

Updated: 05/08/13 - News 12 uncovered a string of lights not working on the Riverwalk Tuesday night. Some wonder if better lighting could have prevented a couple from being brutally attacked there last weekend. Read More

Updated: 05/08/13 - More lighting, cameras and deputies could be coming to downtown Augusta. Commissioners discussed having the administrator, the IT Department and Sheriff's Office come up with a plan. Read More

Updated: 05/08/13 - Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has redeemed a political career sidelined by scandal by winning his old congressional seat. Read More

Updated: 05/07/13 - Recent violence in downtown Augusta has a lot of local leaders asking if surveillance cameras could have prevented the violence -- or at least help catch those responsible. Read More