Some experts on tax law say Mitt Romney's release of his 2011 tax returns today doesn't do much to shed light on his finances.

If you want to register to vote in the Nov. 6 election in Richmond County, you've got to be registered by Oct. 9.

The Tax Policy Center says 9 out of 10 households that didn't owe in 2011 made $50,000 or less. But 4,000 households earning more than $1 million a year didn't pay federal income tax.

Lee Anderson is refusing to debate incumbent congressman John Barrow unless he meets one condition, however, it's a condition Barrow says he's already met.

The juvenile court system is facing big changes. Some worry it comes at the cost of diversity. The top superior court judge is speaking out about the controversial changes for the first time.

We first told you about big changes for Augusta's juvenile court system. The court will soon have full-time judges, but some are now complaining about a lack of diversity.

Romney flew to Atlanta from Dallas, where he spent the night after a fundraiser Tuesday. He was scheduled to fly to Miami later Wednesday to raise more money.

Columbia County leaders say their county is growing a lot, but it's healthy growth. They say voters accomplished their biggest goal when it comes to tackling their biggest challenge.

Ryan Holt, 18, and Michelle Borror, 20, died of smoke inhalation weeks after the suit claims a city worker failed to make sure the mobile home had functional smoke detectors.

A state law meant to attract new businesses to the area is causing a big headache for city leaders. Lawmakers voted this year to remove taxes on energy production, but that's expected to create a major shortfall.

The Engineering Department says they are just in the design phase right now and they are confident the coming weeks should bring more certainty.

According to an incident report, Carl Benson Collins, who works for the Traffic and Engineering Department, was driving a city vehicle when he tried to make a u-turn in a cul-de-sac on Bedford Court.

Mayor Pro Tem Joe Bowles has thrown his support behind Lt. Richard Roundtree for sheriff of Richmond County.

It's supposed to make driving along Washington Road in Augusta a lot easier, but one local family says the proposed Berckmans Road widening project will devastate their family.

You can't miss the construction at Augusta Regional Airport. The new private jet terminal opened this week -- but many contractors have not been paid. So where is the money? We went in search of answers.

The construction is expected to finish in November. The first group is expected to come in January. The city administrator says he hopes the management deal will be ready "soon."

More than 20 Springlakes neighbors have picked up their free tickets and plan on coming to the game Friday. Augusta Prep takes on Thomas Jefferson Friday at 7:30 p.m.

The City of Aiken could soon have an indoor gun range available to the public. The first builder is already lined up, but the location of that building has some, including a few city council members, up in arms.

A planned relocation has been stalled for months, and now residents say it's literally making them sick.

You might have noticed the recent improvements at two Augusta airports. The work is done, but local contractors are saying show us the money!

The Patch is set to reopen on Tuesday. Our cameras were rolling as Augusta Municipal Golf Course workers met with city attorneys.

Barrow of Augusta faces an uphill fight for re-election after his eastern Georgia district was redrawn last year to give the GOP an edge.

Lee Anderson has kept quiet since the August 21st runoff, but now that the votes have been counted twice, he's talking to 12 about the issues.

Augusta Commissioner Alvin Mason appeared in a Richmond County courtroom to face charges of Simple Assault and Battery and Family Violence for a December 2011 incident involving his wife.

Georgia's Secretary of State's office is now investigating claims of vote buying for Richard Roundtree in the runoff for Richmond County Sheriff. Latasha Moore filed a report with the sheriff's office shortly after the election, and now she's talking only to 12.