Top News Stories A cutting-edge tool Plasma recently became a learning tool for metal working students in Columbia County. Singers to spread message of faith at Evans concert Two Grammy-nominated artists will come together Friday to spread the message of love just in time for Valentine's Day. Foreclosure put off for shopping center An Evans shopping center that faced foreclosure will remain in the hands of its current owners, at least for the meantime. Columbia Chamber hosts annual awards banquet The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce honored former state Sen. G.B. "Jake" Pollard with the Lifetime Achievement Award during a Tuesday banquet. Minister spreading Gospel in Spanish The Rev. Max Guzman might be new to Columbia County, but the Mexico native already is making his presence felt in the Augusta area. Fifth-grader earns consecutive spelling bee championships Rachael Cundey spelled her way into another historical finish Monday during the Columbia County Spelling Bee. Knowing as much as possible about plants makes pruning less confusing There are certain jobs that need to be done in the landscape each year such as fertilization, mulching and pruning. These practices are very important, but can be confusing to gardeners. Rezoning request sent back to board Columbia County commissioners tabled a vote on the rezoning of property on Washington Road on Tuesday and sent the issue back to the planning and zoning board.