October 06, 2009
WEB POLL: Is Proposed Sandersville, GA Coal-Fired Energy Plant Bad For The Environment?
Is a proposed $2.1 billion, coal-fired electric generating station a threat to our environment? Plans to build the plant in Washington County are already in the works. We have links to websites on both sides of the debate. Take a look and then participate in our web poll.
September 14, 2009
Vote For The Person With The Worst Behavior This Past Week
There have been glaring displays of bad behavior in the past week…Let us know in our web poll who was the worst: SC Congressman Joe Wilson, Serena Williams, or Kanye West.
August 27, 2009
We Want To Hear Your Health Care Stories
WJBF News Channel 6 wants to hear about your experience with the health care system, good or bad. Tell us what works, and what doesn’t, and why you support or oppose health care reform. Also, take part in our web poll.
August 19, 2009
After Court Loss: Should City Settle With X-Mart? (Web Poll)
The X-Mart awarded nearly $131,000 for 99 days of lost business from the federal court, based on actions by the city of Augusta way back in 2002. Lawyers for the store say this is not the end but the beginning and will continue the lawsuit to re-open the store and collect damages for the entire time the X-Mart has been shut down by the city. If the store wins, it could cost Augusta taxpayers millions. So, is this fight still worth the possible cost? WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola has the story. Let us know in our web poll what you think.
August 06, 2009
Paula Abdul Leaving “American Idol”
Eight is enough. Paula Abdul will not be back for season nine of “American Idol”. Sabrina Sabbagh reports. Also let us know if you think viewership of “American Idol” will decline without Paula at the judges table, in our web poll.
August 03, 2009
SC Legal Drinking Age Challenged As Unconstitutional
The legal drinking age in South Carolina could change if two recent court rulings are upheld. The rulings in Richland County and Aiken County challenge the state’s current drinking age of 21. Let us know if you think the legal drinking age should be lowered in our web poll.
July 30, 2009
WEB POLL: Should Sales Tax Holidays Be Held, In These Tough Economic Times?
This weekend, in Georgia, and next weekend, in South Carolina, parents are hoping to save some of their hard earned cash while buying things their kids need to go back to school. That’s because those weekends are sales tax free weekends for Georgia, and South Carolina, respectively. But, is a tax free weekend really a good idea this year? Let us know what you think in our web poll.
July 22, 2009
President Obama To Address The Nation About Healthcare Reform Wednesday Night
President Barack Obama is set to pitch his healthcare plan to the American people, Wednesday night, in a primetime news conference. It’ll be on WJBF News Channel 6 at 8:00 p.m. Let us know if you agree with the President’s handling of the healthcare issue in our web poll.
July 01, 2009
At Least 6 SC Newspapers Say Sanford Should Resign…Do You Agree?
At least six South Carolina newspapers say Gov. Mark Sanford should resign because of revelations about his affair with a woman in Argentina. Let us know in our web poll if you think Governor Sanford should resign.
June 18, 2009
WJBF Good Morning Augusta Web Poll: Are Healthcare Costs Too High?
Take our poll, tell us what you think…do you think healthcare costs are too high?
June 16, 2009
WEB POLL: Do You Think Augusta’s S.P.L.O.S.T. Will Pass?
Tuesday is the day that the decision will be made by Richmond County voters on whether to continue the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or S.P.L.O.S.T. Let us know in our web poll if you think it will pass or not.
June 02, 2009
Was MTV Movie Awards Stunt Reaction Real Or Fake?
Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen’s character “Bruno” bared his backside at the MTV Movie Awards ceremony Sunday. Now, folks are wondering if the disgusted reaction from rapper who got butted was real or fake. Jeanne Moos tries to get to the bottom of “Bruno’s” bottom. Watch the story, then let us know in our web poll what you think.
May 07, 2009
Website Allows Two Cents On Baseball Stadium Proposal
For many it was the error when it came to the plan for the downtown baseball stadium. It did not call for a referendum to allow the public to say yes or no. But, you can still weigh in on the ballpark by logging into the City of Augusta’s website. WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola has the story. Let us know in our web poll if you think the proposal should be put to the taxpayers in a referendum.
April 03, 2009
Wagener Pill Bottle Controversy Has Some Parents Concerned
A Wagener, South Carolina, parent is not happy about what her 6-year-old son brought home from school, Thursday. She says this is one “career day” activity that went too far. The boy’s mother found a prescription medicine bottle in his bookbag. At first, his mother and grandmother say they were extremely concerned. The bottle was empty, and they wondered if he’d taken something, but they say their concern only deepened, when they found out he had indeed “taken” what was in the bottle…and it was given to him at school. WJBF News Channel 6’s Joy Howe has more.
February 09, 2009
President To Talk Stimulus Proposal In Primetime Monday Night
President Barack Obama takes his case for a massive economic stimulus direct to the people Monday night with his first prime-time news conference. Let us know your thoughts on the PResident’s proposed economic stimulus package in our web poll.

