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Augusta's decision to raise water rates goes into effect Jan. 1
4 days ago · Augustans' water bills are going up in 2025. To "continue maintaining and improving our water infrastructure and services," the city reminded residents in an announcement Monday that a 4.5% rate increase approved by the Augusta Commission will go into effect Jan. 1.
Augusta will see a long road to recovery in rebuilding tree canopy
Dec 18, 2024 · Hurricane Helene uprooted thousands of trees in Augusta, after making landfall on September 27. The final word on how much tree canopy was destroyed is still undetermined, experts say. “Augusta experienced severe canopy loss,” said Seth Hawkins, urban and community forestry program ...
Columbia County pumps the brakes on government consolidation …
Dec 18, 2024 · After more than a year and a half of slow progress, Columbia County announced at its Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday that it's no longer moving forward with consolidation plans. Chairman Doug Duncan said in a prepared statement that while "incorporation and consolidation may possibly benefit ...
Augusta area golf courses clearing Helene-damaged trees to reopen
Oct 22, 2024 · Here's how Augusta area's rural electric companies are reconnecting customers after Helene Still can't get online? Here’s what we know about Augusta-area Wi-Fi after Hurricane Helene 'All in shock': UGA fraternity brothers ride east to help with Augusta clean-up efforts What will happen to the fallen trees, limbs? One group is trying to keep it out of the landfill 'It's a humanitarian crisis ...
Augustans and travelers compete for scarce rental car inventory
Oct 24, 2024 · The post-Helene transportation crunch in Augusta grinds on. It comes as visitors to the city compete with Augustans over scarce rental cars. An auto dealership, meanwhile, has since seen its inventory depleted as residents step up …
Augusta University resumes class amid ongoing Helene recovery
Oct 15, 2024 · Here's how Augusta area's rural electric companies are reconnecting customers after Helene Still can't get online? Here’s what we know about Augusta-area Wi-Fi after Hurricane Helene 'All in shock': UGA fraternity brothers ride east to help with Augusta clean-up efforts What will happen to the fallen trees, limbs? One group is trying to keep it out of the landfill 'It's a humanitarian crisis ...
Augusta area residents could be waiting months for roof repairs
Oct 28, 2024 · Here's how Augusta area's rural electric companies are reconnecting customers after Helene Still can't get online? Here’s what we know about Augusta-area Wi-Fi after Hurricane Helene 'All in shock': UGA fraternity brothers ride east to help with Augusta clean-up efforts What will happen to the fallen trees, limbs? One group is trying to keep it out of the landfill 'It's a humanitarian crisis ...