According to information provided to WJBF News Channel 6 from Columbia County EMA Director Pam Tucker, the county’s Cooling Centers offer residents who do not have air conditioning a place to go this summer during the hottest part of the day. The centers are opened each year from June 1st until September 30th and can be used by Columbia County residents during that time to “Beat the Heat!” 

One Augusta woman got a much-needed Christmas present this year. But her story is a gift we could all use during these tough economic times. It’s about a mother who went from complete homelessness to a brand new beginning. Count on Joy Howe for the story.