A mediation session between lawyers for the adult video store X-Mart and the city has been cancelled. Augusta has been able to keep the store from operating on Gordon Highway for the better part of seven years, but this doesn’t mean the X-Mart could not open its doors in a different location. WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola has the story.

The CSX Railroad crossing on Eisenhower Drive will be closed, beginning Monday, Oct. 26th through Wednesday, Oct. 28th, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day.

Friends and family members are mourning the loss of a well-known Augusta businessman. Jay Weinberger, known for his family furniture business, was found dead early this morning, in Putnam county, Georgia. The Sheriff there says it’s unlike any case he’s seen in his 36 years of law enforcement.

They are the priority projects for the next phase of the special purpose local option sales tax, or S.P.L.O.S.T. Voters approved continuing the tax in june, but the city will not start collecting the money until fall of 2010. To avoid waiting, city leaders are recommending going out on bonds for some of the top priority projects.

A dump truck driver who hit and killed a hospital chaplain in April has been sentenced to two years probation.

We have a few of road closures and detours to tell you about…

As the week winds down, many people are already looking to next year’s Masters, and there could be some big changes on the way. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop for more on what’s in store.

As the week winds down, many people are already looking to next year’s Masters, and there could be some big changes on the way. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop for more on what’s in store.

According to Mark Bowen, Chief Deputy Richmond County Coroner, a body found under the Riverwatch Parkway bridge, near 15th Street, has been identified.

Augusta landed a big fish in April…Bass Pro Shops announced it was locating a store on Riverwatch Parkway. The economy has slowed things, but officials say it’s still on the line with a financing plan heading to Commissioners on Thursday.

Officials say here it comes, the long awaited Alexander Drive project is scheduled to begin in the new year. Officials say public works projects like road and bridge building will be a priority in 2009. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola to explain.