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Augusta Mayoral Election: Why We're Not Publishing Results Yet

We're holding off on election coverage until we can verify results through official sources. Here's why accuracy matters more than speed.

July 13, 2026

Local landscaper filling truck gas tank at Augusta area fuel station, representing rising costs for CSRA service businesses Feature Stories

Rising Gas Prices Hit CSRA Small Businesses: How Local Landscapers and Service Workers Are Adapting

From Augusta to Aiken, rising fuel costs are squeezing mobile service businesses. Here's how local landscapers, contractors, and delivery workers are adaptingโ€”and how we can support them.

May 22, 2026

Peach blossoms covered in protective frost at dawn in Columbia County orchard with wind machine visible in background Feature Stories

When Spring Freezes Threaten Georgia's Peaches: Inside the Fight to Save the CSRA's Most Iconic Crop

When temperatures drop below freezing during spring bloom, CSRA peach farmers like Columbia County's Sandhills Farm deploy wind machines and irrigation in a high-stakes battle to save their crops. Here's what happens on those cold March nights.

May 15, 2026

AeroAngel medical helicopter transporting infant patient from rural Georgia hospital to specialized pediatric care facility Feature Stories

From Millen to Boston: How AeroAngel Saved 8-Month-Old Tripp Coker's Life

When 8-month-old Tripp Coker went into respiratory distress in rural Millen, Georgia, AeroAngel's medical flight team raced against time to get him to Boston Children's Hospital. This is the story of a medical miracleโ€”and what CSRA families should know about emergency pediatric air transport.

May 1, 2026

Augusta downtown businesses preparing for Masters Week with crowds and increased activity during tournament season Feature Stories

How Augusta Small Businesses Prepare for the Biggest Week of the Year

Behind every smooth Masters Week experience is months of planning by Augusta small business owners preparing for their economic Super Bowl โ€” one week that can make or break the year.

March 30, 2026