August 04, 2009
Green Bay Packers GM Won’t Rule Out Interest In Vick
Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson isn’t ruling out potential interest in Michael Vick. Asked Tuesday about the possibility of signing Vick, Thompson said the team looks “at all options at all times” but didn’t want to speculate about the odds of the team actually pursuing him.
August 03, 2009
Cash for Clunkers Continues At Augusta Dealership Through Monday Night
Customers with clunkers are continuing to look for trade-in deals. The tax rebate program has been suspended at many dealerships worried the goverment would not make good on trades done over the weekend into Monday. WJBF News Channel 6’‘s Paige Tucker reports.
July 28, 2009
Dressing Rooms To Be Dressed Up At James Brown Arena
It’s the number one priority building improvement at the James Brown Arena, getting the locker rooms in shape. Officials say you can’t bring in first rate stars with second rate dressing rooms, but how will this help the ticket buying public? WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola has the story.
June 29, 2009
WJBF-TV Wins 2009 Emmy Award
WJBF News Channel 6 returned to Augusta this weekend with a 2009 Southeastern Emmy Award. WJBF News Channel 6 attended the 35th Southeastern Emmy Awards at the Grand Hyatt in Atlanta, GA for their creative MascotVote.com campaign. The project won the Television Advanced Media Excellence-Advanced Media Interactivity category.
June 02, 2009
Cash for Clunkers - Will It Hook You Up at a Car Dealership?
An auto tax incentive is going through Congress that would give you credit for trading an older car for a more fuel-efficient one. WJBF News Channel 6’s Paige Tucker talked to supporters and critics of the measure.
June 01, 2009
Gordon Chevrolet General Manager Talks About GM Bankruptcy
One GM dealership in our area is putting a positive twist on the negative situation. Gordon Chevrolet’s General Manager, Adam Logemann, joined WJBF News Channel 6’s Mary Morrison to talk about the bankruptcy filing, on our noon newscast.
May 27, 2009
Goodbye, Dick Smith Of Aiken
More than 100,000 jobs across the nation have been affected by the bad news from GM and Chrysler. There were dealerships here at home that did not escape getting those dreaded letters from corporate. Wednesday, one of those says goodbye. WJBF News Channel 6’s Joy Howe has the story.
April 23, 2009
Letter From Augusta Coliseum Authority Blasts Lawmakers
A letter signed by eight members of the Augusta Coliseum Authority accuses state lawmakers of a power grab in the bill to restructure the board. The letter blasts lawmakers saying the bill was untimely, unprofessional, and possibly unethical. WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola has more.
April 16, 2009
Augusta Mall Owner Files Chapter 11
Last decade, Augusta watched as Regency Mall went down. Now, Augusta Mall’s owners are facing financial trouble. General Growth Properties, the second-largest shopping center owner in the country has filed for bankruptcy. WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola has reaction from Augusta Mall, the state, the city, and shoppers.
April 01, 2009
Unemployed? Car Dealerships Will Pay Your Car Payments
Buying a car is a big investment, especially during these tough times…but what happens when you get laid off after a big purchase? Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop for the story.
March 11, 2009
City Of Augusta, Arena In Battle Of The Bucks
When the bonds that built the Civic Center are paid off, next year, the city of Augusta will no longer be obligated to provide the arena with more than $2 million a year in hotel tax money. The city wants to use a portion of that money in another area, and area that would fit the city to a TEE. WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola has the details.
December 17, 2008
Agent: Rafael Furcal Will Pick Between Atlanta Braves And L.A. Dodgers
Rafael Furcal’s agent said the shortstop was likely to decide Wednesday whether to sign with the Atlanta Braves or the Los Angeles Dodgers. Paul Kinzer had said Tuesday that Furcal was close to accepting the Braves’ offer.
December 03, 2008
Augusta Lynx Leave With Many Questions
The puck stops here…after ten years in Augusta, the Lynx fold. Players and coaches gathered at the James Brown Arena to pack up their gear and say goodbye.
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