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Marshal Speaks Out Against Privatizing HR, Mayor Supports Fire Sale
Augusta city leaders will hold a special called meeting Tuesday to discuss two important topics: selling off city surplus and hiring on ADP to run the Human Resources Department. Some leaders are for selling a fire station and against farming out HR.
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Recycling Could Help Ease Once A Week Trash Pickup
To hold down costs, Augusta Commissioners approved once a week garbage service next year, but some trash the idea because they worry cans will overflow. Recycling could help, but right now...80 percent of the city wants no part of the program. WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola has the story.
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Notre Dame Files Suit Against the President
Dozens of Roman Catholic dioceses, schools and other institutions are suing the Obama administration over a mandate that most employers provide birth control coverage.
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Selling Augusta Surplus Property Considered Including Existing Fire Station
Augusta is preparing to put out the for sale sign on some surplus property, the city is ready to sell real-estate it no longer needs or uses however one of the parcels on the sale list is an existing fire station. Channel 6's George Eskola has the story.
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Augusta City Elections Expected To Stay Put As Federal Court Prepares To Draw New Political Map
Making a federal case out of redrawing Augusta's commission and school board districts. Federal Judge Randall Hall is now in charge, and as he shapes the city's political landscape the plan to change city elections to July are out. Channel 6's George Eskola has the story.
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Alvin Mason Trial Expected To Begin Monday
Augusta Commissioner Alvin Mason's trial on domestic violence charges is expected to begin Monday May 21st.
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First Tee Gets Water Deal Forest Hills To Pay More
For 12 months Augusta city leaders have washed their hands over what to do about giving city golf courses a break on their water bills, two courses got deals but the First Tee was out of play, but now First Tee is in the game with a reduced rate. Channel 6's George Eskola has the story.
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Free Passes to National Parks for Military Families
The White House is offering free passes to the national parks and monuments for military families.
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Commissioners Say Cutting Trash Pickup Day Will Cut Cost Increase
Less trash service is more to Augusta Commisisoners city leaders voting on a plan to reduce trash pickup to once a week next year to keep down the cost of the trash service fee. Channel 6's George Eskola has the story.
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ASU/GHSU Merger Forums Set For Wednesday
There are several public forums planned for Wednesday, May 16th to talk about the merger between Augusta State University and Georgia Health Sciences University.
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Vote 2012: Today's Political Headlines
President Obama will speak to the ladies of "The View" and Mitt Romney is headed to Iowa to talk about the economy. ABC's Tahman Bradley has the latest in our Vote 2012 report.
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Price Not The Only Consideration For Forensic Audit.
Augusta commisisoners approved a forensic audit of the TEE Center and new parking deck deal late last year but the probe is on hold because the companies bidding on the work aren't sure what the commission is looking for and the cost, but to get it done will cost hundreds of thousands of dollars Channel 6's George Eskola has the story.
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Commissioner Holds Call to Action Rally
Augusta Commisisoner Alvin Mason says the community needs to mobilize and energize on getting registered and getting to the polls, Mason's rally brought out about 150 people to what he said wasn't a protest but a call to action. Channel 6's George Eskola has the story.
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Augusta Commissioners Plan for Rally Monday
Augusta-Richmond County Commissioners Alvin Mason and Bill lockett will host a community rally Monday.
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Private School Tax Deductions Bill Alive But Shaky In South Carolina Senate
A bill that would give state tax deductions to parents who send their children to private school or home school them is still alive, just barely, in the South Carolina Senate after a vote Wednesday. A Senate subcommittee voted 3 to 2 against recommending the bill, but passed it out anyway without a recommendation. WJBF News Channel 6's South Carolina Capitol reporter, Robert Kittle, has the story.
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Some South Carolina School Buses In Use Since Ronald Reagan Was President
As state lawmakers debate whether to get out of the school bus business and have local districts run their own buses or hire a private company to do it, the age of the state's buses has school board members worried. Out of about 5,700 buses, two-thirds are 15 years old ore older, and some have been in service since Ronald Reagan was president. WJBF News Channel 6's South Carolina Capitol reporter, Robert Kittle, has the story.
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Thousands Of New Customers Tossed In For City Trash Service
Augusta is taking in thousands more who are taking out the trash. New garbage contracts for next year are adding up to some major changes, including thousands of homes in the south end of the city who are no longer going to be tossed out when it comes to city trash pickup. WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola has the story.
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Augusta Commissioner: New Merged University's Name Should Include "Augusta"
While there’s no new name yet for the university being formed by the merger of Augusta State University (ASU) and Georgia Health Sciences University (GHSU), one Augusta Commissioner is requesting the new name include the word "Augusta".
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The Use of Fake I.D.'s On The Rise In The CSRA
Fake identifications are a serious issue here in the United States. Reports show that seven out of 10 college students use them, and their use is on the rise in the CSRA. WJBF News Channel 6's Courtney Elledge has the story.
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New Revenues From On High To Come Up Short
In January, Augusta Commissioners took $1 million in budget cuts and layoffs off the table...betting the aerial photo program in the Richmond County Tax Assessor's Office would bring in $1 million in new revenue. But, that's proving to be a pie in the sky. WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola has the story.
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Despite Contract Violation, Augusta Commission To Give Bus Company Chance To Save Contract
A lack of a quorum kept an Augusta Commission committee from voting on giving Mobility Transit, the company running the city bus system, its 90 day contract notice with the city. Commissioners meet next week, but Mobility's contract will not be on the agenda, even though it violated its contract by cancelling employees' health insurance last week. WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola has the story.
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Governor Nathan Deal, Georgia Driver Services To Launch A More Secure Licensing Process
Tuesday, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal and the Georgia Department of Driver Services announced the launch of Secure ID, a program aimed to further ensure the integrity of driver’s licenses and identification cards while offering additional protection from identity theft.
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Eight Candidates Removed From Aiken County Ballots; Some State Lawmakers Seek Solution
Tuesday, South Carolina lawmakers are meeting to discuss their options after the state Supreme Court disqualified nearly 200 candidates from running for state and local offices on a technicality. WJBF News Channel 6's Kait Rayner has the story.
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Grovetown City Council To Discuss Vacant Public Safety Director Position Monday
Grovetown City Council will discuss how they want to go about hiring their next Public Safety director at a work session next Monday.
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Bus Company Defends Record, But Employees Say Health Insurance Gone
As Augusta Commissioners consider ending their 9-month-old contract with Mobility Transit to operate the city's bus system, company officials say they're doing a good job, but Mobility workers say their health insurance has been cancelled. WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola has the story.
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