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- Only on 12: Community wants mayor, city council out after vote to suspend chief
The fallout keeps coming after a deadly chase in Jefferson County earlier this month. The Stapleton police chief has been suspended, and the community is in an uproar after violent results.
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- SC lawmakers to take up impeachment
South Carolina lawmakers plan to formally consider the possible impeachment of Governor Mark Sanford for the first time next week.
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- Special election set to fill Georgia Senate and House seats
The date for a special election to fill the State Senate District 22 seat and the House District 122 seat has been set for January 5, 2010.
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- Government wants speedy screening at more airports
The goal is to bring the Global Entry program to most international airports in the country.
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- Only on 12: Designers showcase James Brown Arena trade center model
Two local designers say one way to get a planned Trade, Exhibit, and Events Center back on track is to scratch the Reynolds Street location and build on the James Brown Arena complex.
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- Official says SC gov reporting trips
State Ethics Commission executive director Herb Hayden said Thursday the governor has asked the agency to amend ethics reports to include information on his private plane trips.
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- SC gov lawyer says ethics charges will be minor
A lawyer for South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is predicting the governor will face only minor allegations from a state ethics panel.
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- East Aiken neighbors fired up about proposed gun range
Shots being fired on a gun range could be a reality for an East Aiken County community if a proposal to rezone the area passes.
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- Augusta authority admits "inflating" stimulus job creation number
Augusta is one of several cities being spotlighted for having agencies that reported bogus stimulus jobs.
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- Augusta would furlough workers to avoid tax increase
For the third straight year, Augusta city administrator Fred Russell is saying no to a tax increase. That decision carries consequences.
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- Library supporters plead for funding to fully staff new building
Library supporters are pleading for funding to fully staff the new downtown library.
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- SC lawmaker introduces gov impeachment measure
The South Carolina House has formally received a resolution to impeach Gov. Mark Sanford because of his June rendezvous with an Argentine lover.
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- Traffic concerns over proposed North Augusta subdivision
North Augusta city leaders are looking at plans for a new development along the Savannah River,but the plans are not sitting too well with many who already live in the area. A new subdivision, Gardner's Landing is possibly in the future for North Augusta, but the apartments, the homes and the traffic they will generate is a big concern.
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- Sanford impeachment resolution to be introduced
It's the first bill that will be pre-filed Tuesday as the House opens the door to new legislation ahead of its January session beginning.
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- Only on 12: Not enough money to actually operate new library
You approved more than $20 million in SPLOST money for a new downtown library. Work is on schedule to finish in March. But administrators say they are facing a bigger problem.
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- 911 tape details Richardson's suicide attempt
A newly released 911 tape reveals Georgia House Speaker Glenn Richardson took sleeping pills in a failed attempt to kill himself and then called his mother to tell her he loved her.
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- Ga. Lottery bonuses increase to $2.75 million
Lottery officials say the bonuses are commonly used in private industry to help retain top staffers.
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- Chronic nuisance ordinance gaining traction
As a violent week draws to a close, deputies report responding to more than 22,000 calls a month. Some people say it's proof the city needs a chronic nuisance ordinance.
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- Sheriff looking for ways to "get out" inmates amid $1 million cuts
The Richmond County Sheriff's office is facing a $1 million budget cut.
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- SC police chief says he won't serve as mayor
James Preacher made the decision to give up a position as Ehrhardt mayor.
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- Georgia jobless claims up in October
Unemployment insurance initial claims released by the Georgia Department of Labor on Thursday showed that 70,957 laid-off workers filed for benefits in October.
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- Tea Party Express rolls through Augusta
Augusta was the latest stop on the rally's country-wide tour, where people who say they are fed up with government control came out to spread their message.
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- Delinquent property heading to auction starting at $150, seriously
What happens when the city can't collect on hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid taxes? Tax commissioner Steven Kendrick wants to put hundreds of properties up for sale. You won't believe the asking price.
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- Federal judge nixes SC license tag with cross
A federal judge says South Carolina can't issue license tags that show the image of a cross in front of a stained glass window along with the phrase "I Believe."
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- Board member: History museum cuts could mean "true devastation"
The Augusta Museum of History is facing cuts of more than $150,000.
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- Augusta health department calls $180,000 cuts "heartbreaking"
Augusta's health department is facing close to $200,000 in cuts.
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- First on 12: Rep. Hardie Davis announces senate bid
Ed Tarver will resign his seat as senator Monday to become U.S. Attorney. Candidates are already making a bid for the position.
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- Tarver talks new U.S. Attorney seat, says he's "not packing up"
Ed Tarver will resign his seat as senator Monday to become U.S. Attorney. He granted his first sit down interview to News 12.
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- Emotions run high at Commission budget meeting
Augusta's more than $8 million deficit fueled rage at Thursday's Commission meeting.
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- Palmer does about-face, will support Aitken over Fennoy
The runoff race for Betty Beard's District 1 Commission seat just got more interesting.
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- SC high court says gov's ethics probe is public
South Carolina's Supreme Court says the ethics investigation into Gov. Mark Sanford's travel can't be kept secret.
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- Majority leader: House will pass health bill
Prediction: House will pass historic health care overhaul legislation Saturday to extend coverage to tens of millions of uninsured Americans and ban insurance companies from turning people away.
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- Fennoy, Aitken talk TEE Center as hotel developer issues ultimatum
A runoff is set for December to decide who will take over the district one seat on the Augusta commission. This change on the Augusta Commission could have a big effect on plans for the Trade, Exhibit and Events Center.
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- Palmer calls Augusta "a big ghetto" as Kroc Center gets green light
Augusta's historic Harrisburg neighborhood is getting a $100 million investment on Broad Street. It may be the single largest fundraising effort ever in Augusta.
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- New immigration law goes into effect; "widow's penalty" ends
A new immigration law is now in effect, and this means new changes for Americans who marry foreign nationals.
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- Only on 12: Butch Palmer throws support behind Fennoy as Aitken runoff looms
Betty Beard's District 1 seat is headed for a run-off between Matt Aitken and William Fennoy. City leaders are already claiming sides.
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- Holland "relieved" over Lockett win
The results are in. William Lockett will be the new District 5 commissioner.
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- 5 Dem, 5 GOP gov candidates meet in joint debate
South Carolina voters will get a chance to see how Democratic and Republican candidates for governor will tackle issues during a joint debate.
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- Up to SC high court to rule in Sanford ethics case
Sanford waived confidentiality. But his attorneys say he was revealing that he's being investigated, not letting lawmakers see the report.
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- Commission candidate cries "taxation without representation"
The five black, five white Commission setup goes back to consolidation. At least one candidate says anything different would be taxation without representation.
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- Burke County town hall meeting to discuss crime
A town hall meeting has been called to talk about the recent crime in Burke County.
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- SC panel: Law allows House to see Sanford report
South Carolina ethics officials contend the state House chamber could receive a preliminary report on their investigation into Gov. Mark Sanford's travels regardless of whether he waived confidentiality rights.
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- Former SC worker at SRS sues for discrimination
former South Carolina worker at the Savannah River Site has filed a federal lawsuit, claiming racial and religious discrimination by co-workers.
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- Local activist says he wants to clean up Augusta with shadow government
Local activist Woody Merry is calling for a "shadow" government, a group of independent citizens from all districts to get together to improve the city.
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- Kroc Center takes bite out of local history; burger joint to close
The Kroc Center is taking a bite of local history. Broad Street Burgers will close. It's the price of progress.
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- Local disabilities "advocate from hell" banned from CA public buildings
We're learning new information about the man who took on the city of Augusta for alleged discrimination against the disabled. Tim Hollobaugh brings a whole new meaning to fierce advocate.
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- Augusta family gets $75K house for $8,000
Sharna Roundtree now holds the keys to her new Harrisburg home, thanks to a new public/private partnership designed to help struggling families build 'the American dream'.
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- Only on 12: Local man behind federal discrimination investigation talks to 12
The U.S. Department of Justice is now investigating the city of Augusta for allegedly discriminating against the disabled. The local man behind the federal investigation talked exclusively with News 12's Chris Thomas.
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- SC lawmakers nix considering Sanford impeachment
South Carolina lawmakers will not consider a move to impeach Republican Gov. Mark Sanford anytime soon.
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- South Carolina lawmakers to debate unemployment benefits
South Carolina lawmakers are returning to the Statehouse this week to discuss unemployment benefits.
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