U.S. Rep. John Barrow, who famously brandished firearms in a re-election campaign ad last fall, hasn’t changed his perspective on gun control issues stirring renewed debate in Washington.

“No new laws will have a big chance of passing in the House,” the 12th District Democratic representative predicted during a town hall meeting with Columbia County constituents Monday at the Columbia County Courthouse in Appling.

Follow @ColumbiaCounty A town hall meeting to discuss a lawsuit over property damage and environmental issues at Jones Creek Golf Club was abruptly canceled Monday after the defendants’ lawyers objected. “To avoid any legal issues with the court or accusations from the defendants, we believe it is better to postpone the scheduled meeting for tonight,” said fliers handed out to dozens of residents who had gathered at the clubhouse. The 175-page lawsuit was filed in U.S.

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Eight schools, including two in Columbia County, were named today as recipients of educational grants offered by SRS contractor Savannah River Remediation to recognize and support excellence in teaching.

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Residents in Columbia and Richmond counties have just one more week before a seasonal ban on outdoor burning goes into effect May 1.

The ban, which affects 54 counties this year – six more than in 2011 — is part of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s effort to reduce ozone and particle emissions that are most dangerous during warm weather months.