Sunday, June 23, 2002
Electronic voting machines arrive in Columbia County
Debbie Marshall got a look at the future Thursday.
Season sees rise in thefts
When Harry Wesse made a run to the grocery store to buy some snacks one Saturday afternoon, he didn't think that anyone would break into his Martinez home.
City beautification
Thomson-McDuffie County now has a Clean and Beautiful Commission, but the job of its three-member beautification committee will be to carry out the work started by one woman, Audrey Eller.
More SPLOST money set to kick in
For Columbia County residents, July 1 will likely come and go with little fanfare. That will be the day when the Columbia County School System's second round of Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax kicks in.
Camp provides summer fun
Chad Henderson has discovered the best part of summer camp: "Meeting new friends," he said.
Two vie for chairman post
Controlling county taxes and creating a long-term plan for Columbia County were the concerns that Ron Cross shared at a press conference Tuesday as he announced his candidacy for Columbia County commission chairman. He will face Andy Kingery in the primaries; both are Republicans.
Club travels world in search of adventure
Snow is a rarity in the Augusta area, but for one area group who loves the outdoors, travel is part of the adventure.
Industrial zoning request approved
A zoning request that had the all the trappings of becoming a raging controversy fizzled fairly quickly Tuesday night.
Schools under construction
This promises to be an interesting year for Harlem Middle School Principal Geoffrey Schlichter.
Current events
The summer meeting at the White Oak Camp Ground in Columbia County will be held June 23 through June 30. Services will be conducted under the open-air tabernacle at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily. A barbecue lunch by the plate or by the pound will be held following the morning service June 23rd in the dining hall. White Oak Camp Ground is located on Whiteoak Road bout a half mile north of the McDuffie/Columbia County line. For additional information or directions, call 706-595-5122.
Columbia digest
The Evans Crossing shopping center on Washington Road has a new owner.
Resumen en Espanol
El centro comercial en Evans en al camino Washington tiene nuevo dueno.
Police reports
The following accounts were taken from reports filed with the Columbia County Sheriff's office.
Property transfers
Corporate Quarters Inc. dba CQ Development to Melody Orr, 1003 Camden Way, $137,900
Get up and go
The Augusta Museum of History is proud to announce that it will hold the world premiere of the documentary, "Twice a Hero: The Jimmie Dyess Story. The premiere will take place on Monday, July 1 in the museum's History Theatre will special commentary from Maj. Gen. Perry M. Smith immediately following. There will be two showings at 3 p.m. and at 5 p.m. and reservations are required. Please call (706) 722-8454 to make your reservation.
Time capsule
As reported in The Columbia News 25 years ago on Wednesday, June 22, 1977.
Combo tournament jump starts season
Technically it was still spring, but the boys of summer got an early start this month at Patriots Park, where the Columbia County Recreation Department staged machine-pitch and combo-league baseball tournaments.
Man place high in triathalons
Dave Crowley traveled to Hiawassee earlier this month, and he didn't head for the hills just to take a leisurely vacation in the north Georgia Mountains.
Empty fields
The Columbia County Recreation Department was busy finalizing Dixie League baseball all-star rosters last week, but the task of selecting the top players in each age group was a bit easier this year.
County athletes honored
The Greater Augusta Sports Council recently announced the winners of the first trimester 2002 G.A.M.E.S. Awards and three Columbia County standouts were among those recognized.
Athletes set to find adventure in 5-hour, outdoor challenge
When Jim Baker, Tommy Teeters, and Cindy Haynie began training two months ago to be on a Hi-Tec Adventure Racing team, their friends told them they were crazy.