http://www.wrdw.com/news/politics/headlines RSS Feed for WRDW - Politics - Headlines en-us Tue, 21 May 2013 16:34:34 GMT 2013-05-21T16:34:34Z en-us http://www.wrdw.com/news/politics/headlines/First-Town-Hall-meetings-for-citizens-of-Waynesboro-208251771.html 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. Tue, 21 May 2013 16:34:34 GMT http://www.wrdw.com/news/politics/headlines/First-Town-Hall-meetings-for-citizens-of-Waynesboro-208251771.html 2013-05-21T16:34:34Z http://www.wrdw.com/news/politics/headlines/Aiken-leaders-address-middle-school-parties-exposed-by-News-12-207929911.html 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. Tue, 21 May 2013 04:35:50 GMT http://www.wrdw.com/news/politics/headlines/Aiken-leaders-address-middle-school-parties-exposed-by-News-12-207929911.html 2013-05-21T04:35:50Z http://www.wrdw.com/news/politics/headlines/Women-in-politics-207625671.html Women today are not only in the office -- they are running them. More and more women are going into public office as well. Thu, 16 May 2013 23:31:58 GMT http://www.wrdw.com/news/politics/headlines/Women-in-politics-207625671.html 2013-05-16T23:31:58Z http://www.wrdw.com/news/politics/headlines/Augustas-new-garbage-contract-207615691.html 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. Thu, 16 May 2013 21:11:41 GMT http://www.wrdw.com/news/politics/headlines/Augustas-new-garbage-contract-207615691.html 2013-05-16T21:11:41Z http://www.wrdw.com/news/politics/headlines/Grilling-Augustas-Firechief--207289721.html 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. Tue, 14 May 2013 04:41:41 GMT http://www.wrdw.com/news/politics/headlines/Grilling-Augustas-Firechief--207289721.html 2013-05-14T04:41:41Z http://www.wrdw.com/news/politics/headlines/Parking-problems-a-good-sign-for-Downtown-Augusta-207287821.html 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. Mon, 13 May 2013 23:55:05 GMT http://www.wrdw.com/news/politics/headlines/Parking-problems-a-good-sign-for-Downtown-Augusta-207287821.html 2013-05-13T23:55:05Z http://www.wrdw.com/news/politics/headlines/North-Augusta-Mayor-GreenJackets-plan-to-be-changed-reintroduced-207277671.html 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. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:01:44 GMT http://www.wrdw.com/news/politics/headlines/North-Augusta-Mayor-GreenJackets-plan-to-be-changed-reintroduced-207277671.html 2013-05-14T00:01:44Z http://www.wrdw.com/news/politics/headlines/Only-on-12-Governor-Deal-addresses-Azziz-controversey-207257681.html 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. Tue, 14 May 2013 22:22:53 GMT http://www.wrdw.com/news/politics/headlines/Only-on-12-Governor-Deal-addresses-Azziz-controversey-207257681.html 2013-05-14T22:22:53Z http://www.wrdw.com/news/politics/headlines/Private-companies-offers-to-pay-for-more-deputies-in-downtown-Augusta-206664401.html A private company and the Richmond County Sheriff's office could be teaming up to keep you safe downtown. Thu, 09 May 2013 19:11:05 GMT http://www.wrdw.com/news/politics/headlines/Private-companies-offers-to-pay-for-more-deputies-in-downtown-Augusta-206664401.html 2013-05-09T19:11:05Z http://www.wrdw.com/news/politics/headlines/More-lighting-needed-on-the-Riverwalk-206658721.html 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. Wed, 08 May 2013 23:11:22 GMT http://www.wrdw.com/news/politics/headlines/More-lighting-needed-on-the-Riverwalk-206658721.html 2013-05-08T23:11:22Z