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Stevens Creek members in Honduras
Local church missionary group in Honduras during political unrest

Last Updated: 12:11 PM 07/02/09 - 22 members from Stevens Creek Church are in Honduras, a country whose leader was overthrown by a military coup over the weekend. The group traveled to the country to do missionary work and could end up stuck there because of all the political turmoil. - (Full Story)
Democrat urges Barnes to reconsider

Last Updated: 10:49 AM 07/02/09 - A Democratic gubernatorial candidate is urging former Gov. Roy Barnes to reconsider his run for office. - (Full Story)
Volunteer maintenance of public areas may be new trend

Last Updated: 6:58 PM 07/01/09 - Abandoned parks and public areas are getting new attention from volunteers. It's a trend that's becoming more necessary as government budgets become tighter. (Full Story)
Harrisburg neighborhood concerns fuel protest

Last Updated: 7:00 PM 07/01/09 - We first told you about residents living in Augusta's Harrisburg community who are fed up with drugs and rundown homes. They are now taking their outrage to a whole new level. There are plans to take to the streets this Fourth of July. (Full Story)
July ushers in new Ga. laws

Last Updated: 12:58 PM 07/01/09 - The beginning of July ushers in a slew of new laws in Georgia. (Full Story)
At least 6 SC newspapers say Sanford should resign

Last Updated: 12:56 PM 07/01/09 - At least six South Carolina newspapers say Gov. Mark Sanford should resign because of revelations about his affair with a woman in Argentina. (Full Story)
SC Labor Dept. checks for illegal immigrants

Last Updated: 1:01 PM 07/01/09 - The law applies to companies with 100 or more employees and those that do business with state and local governments. (Full Story)
Augusta shells out $130,000 in emergency drainage repairs

Last Updated: 9:58 PM 06/30/09 - The city of Augusta is taking on a major storm drain replacement off Meadowbrook Drive. They're using $130,000 of your tax money. Leaders say if they don't act it could spell disaster for a big part of the city. (Full Story)
Update: SC gov admits additional liaisons

Last Updated: 2:13 PM 06/30/09 - Attorney General asked SLED to investigate after governor described seven meetings with the woman, including their first in 2001. (Full Story)
July ushers in new Ga. laws

Last Updated: 12:43 PM 06/30/09 - The beginning of July ushers in a slew of new laws in Georgia. (Full Story)
Augusta works to can Aqueduct Park trash problem

Last Updated: 7:13 PM 06/29/09 - News 12 cameras catch a trash problem at a local park. Volunteers cleaned it up before, but it's a mess again. The city is promising action.
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Recipients of some VA benefits will receive $250
Last Updated: 12:37 PM 06/29/09 - Click here to learn about the program and find out if you are eligible. (Full Story)
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