New Augusta D.A. Grants First Radio Interview To 1230

WNRRAugusta – In her first radio interview, Augusta’s new District Attorney Ashley Wright talked about her new appointment and the goals she hopes to accomplish. Her appointment is a historic first for Augusta: Wright is the first female District Attorney for Augusta, and one of only 6 currently serving in the State of Georgia.

Wright was appointed to the post last Wednesday by Georgia’s Governor. She is the daughter of a local practicing Attorney, and has been involved with the District Attorneys office for a while. She replaces Danny Craig, who has been appointed to a Judge’s seat. 

Wright appeared on People and Issues with Helen (WNRR 12:00-3:00PM Weekdays).

Arrest In Aiken Bomb Threat Case

WNRR Augusta – (ACSO Release)

New Ellenton Man Arrested for Making Bomb Threat to Medical Center

 

Aiken, SC., April 25 – The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a New Ellenton man, who earlier this week threatened to blow up the Margaret J. Weston Medical Center , 4645 Augusta Road , in Clearwater , South Carolina .

 

Richard D. Bowles Sr., 50, 151 Daniel Boone Drive , New Ellenton, South Carolina , is charged with Conveying False Information Regarding Attempted Use of a Destructive Device.

 

On Wednesday, the subject surrendered to investigators at ACSO.

 

Bowles on April 22 became angry on the telephone when he was unable to obtain services from the medical center. At some point during the telephone conversation, he threatened to blow up the building.

 

The subject is free on bond from the Aiken County Detention Center .

 

Aiken Woman Jailed ‘Murder For Hire’ Plot

WNRR Augusta – (ACSO Release)

ACSO Foils Murder-for-Hire Plot

 

Aiken, SC., April 25 – The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office Thursday afternoon arrested an Aiken woman, who tried to hire an undercover ACSO investigator to murder her husband.

 

Margaret D. Stephens, 41, 411 Heathwood Drive , Aiken , South Carolina , is charged with Solicitation to Commit a Felony – Murder.

 

About 3:30 p.m., Stephens met an undercover investigator in the parking lot of Save-A-Lot, at the corner of York Street and Hampton Avenue , in Aiken.

 

“Mrs. Stephens told our investigator she wanted the death to look like an accident and agreed to a price,” said Sheriff Michael Hunt. “We gave her a chance to change her mind, but she chose not to do it.”

 

ACSO is withholding the identity of the victim.

 

About a week ago, ACSO learned of the plot from an independent source. ACSO learned from its investigation the subject was distraught about her family situation and was attempting to regain control of the family finances.

 

Upon conviction, Solicitation to Commit a Felony – Murder carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison.

 

The subject is being held at the Aiken County Detention Center .

Mayor To Attend ‘Payback’

WNRR Augusta – (City Of Augusta Press Release)

Press Release

 

Date:          April 25, 2008

 

Re:             Mayor Copenhaver to Attend Payback (James Brown Celebration)

 

On Saturday, May 3rd, the city of Augusta will celebrate James Brown with a new James Brown exhibit at the Augusta Museum of History and an all day music festival featuring the Doobie Brothers, Branford Marsalis, The Soul Generals, Modern Skirts, Greg Hester and Swanee Quintet.  

 

“James Brown is now and will always be a legend in the music industry.  It is fitting that this tribute to his legacy has such a stellar line up of musical talent.  It is my honor to attend a concert in honor of a man who promoted the City of Augusta wherever he went and who was also a good friend.”

 

 Tickets are on sale.  For more information visit www.paybackjamesbrown.com or contact the Museum of History at 706.722.8454.

GA Officials: CSRA Unemployment Rise

WNRR Augusta (GA Labor Release)

ATLANTA “ The Georgia Department of Labor reported today that the
unemployment rate in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) rose to 6.1
percent in March, up one-tenth of one percent from 6.0 percent in
February. And, the rate is up one full percentage point over the year, from
5.1 percent in March of 2007.

Meanwhile, the state’s unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.3 percent
from February to March. But, the rate is up 1.2 percent over the year,
from 4.1 percent in March of 2007.  

The current state rate is one-tenth of one percent higher than the U.S.
unadjusted rate of 5.2 percent.  

While the state rate was unchanged, preliminary data from February to
March show Georgia gained 10,200 payroll jobs, an increase of two-tenths
of one percent.

Georgia labor market data are not seasonally adjusted and are available
at www.dol.state.ga.us.

NEWS MEDIA NEEDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY CALL (404) 232-3685.
TABLE AND GRAPHS REFLECTING LABOR MARKET DATA ARE AVAILABLE AT
http://www.dol.state.ga.us/pr/current_data.htm

Pet Adoption Event Announced

                                                             Special Pet Adoption Event!

Friday, April 25, 2008 – 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 26, 2008 – 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Columbia County Animal Care & Control Shelter

  6337 Columbia Road in Appling
(706) 541-4077

Please mark your calendars!   Columbia County Animal Care & Control will hold a special pet adoption event on Friday, April 25, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday April 26, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the animal shelter located at 6337 Columbia Road in Appling. 
(Please wear closed in shoes to go into the kennel area.)

All dogs and puppies will be available for $10.00…and all cats and kittens will be available for $5.00 on these two days!  These little guys need homes!

Here are some of the pets that will be available at the special adoption event!

 
Female – Brown Boxer Mix Puppy

Female – Black Schnauzer

 

Female – Black/Tan Dachshund Mix

 

Female – Brown/Black Boxer Mix Puppy (This one is very playful)

Male – Tan/Black German Shepherd Mix

Male - Orange Tabby – Domestic Short Hair / Has been neutered!

 
Male – Orange Tabby – Domestic Short Hair Kitten

 

Male – Black/White Domestic Short Hair / Has been neutered!

 DIRECTIONS TO ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL SHELTER

From Interstate 20

·         Exit US 221 north toward Appling

·         Go approximately 2 miles and turn right on Columbia Road at the 76 Gas Station

·         Go approximately 1/2 mile and the entrance to Animal Control will be on the left right past the Columbia County Detention Center

 

FEMA Releases GA Disaster Update

WNRR Augusta – (FEMA/GEMA Press Release)

DISASTER RECOVERY UPDATE: ONE-MONTH MILESTONES;

MORE THAN 1,500 REGISTER, ASSISTANCE TOPS $1.3 MILLION

 

ATLANTA – In a fast-paced month of disaster recovery efforts, state and federal recovery officials pointed to on-going progress in bringing a wide range of disaster assistance to Georgia individuals, businesses and public entities hit hard by mid-March tornadoes and severe storms.

 

Recovery officials said that since the initial Presidential declaration, more than 99 percent of $928,100 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Individual and Households Program assistance has been disbursed to approved applicants. Approved U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster-related loans to homeowners, renters and businesses now total approximately $446,000.

 

The deadline for homeowners, renters and business owners in the seven declared counties to register for disaster assistance is May 19.

 

On March 20, President Bush initially declared Fulton County residents eligible for FEMA’s Individual and Households Program assistance. Two days later, residents in Bartow, Burke, DeKalb, Floyd, Jefferson and Polk counties were declared eligible for the program.

 

In addition, Burke, Fulton and Jefferson counties were declared eligible for FEMA’s Public Assistance program to help reimburse local gov ernments, eligible state agencies and certain qualified non-profits for uninsured disaster-related infrastructure costs.

 

To date, 25 Public Assistance project worksheets submitted by eligible applicants are nearing completion. Each project worksheet spells out the project purpose, cost, timeline and other information. An applicant may have a number of projects – debris removal, emergency protective services, roads, bridges, public parks, etc. Approved Public Assistance projects are funded on a cost-share basis, with FEMA funding 75 percent of the approved reimbursement and the remaining 25 percent shared by the state and local gov ernments.

 

 

One month snapshot:

 

• As of close of business April 22, a total of 1,533 individuals, households and businesses have applied for disaster assistance.

 

• Total assistance, including FEMA’s Individual and Households Program and low-interest disaster loans from the SBA, now stands at $1,374,016.

 

• FEMA’s Individual and Households Program (IHP) provides assistance in two main categories, Housing Assistance and Other Needs Assistance. IHP approved funding to 328 applicants totals $928,100. Disbursed funds total $923,700, or 99.5 percent.

 

• Housing Assistance helps pay for rental assistance, temporary lodging and housing repairs. Approved Housing Assistance funding to 288 homeowners and renters totals more than $704,700.

 

• Other Needs Assistance helps cover personal property loss, medical costs and other serious disaster-related expenses not covered by insurance to individuals and households. Approved Other Needs Assistance funding to 144 individuals and households totals more than $223,300.

 

• The SBA provides disaster loans to homeowners, renters, non-profit organizations and businesses of all sizes. The SBA has issued 913 applications for disaster loans to individuals and businesses. To date, 17 homes and business loans have been approved for approximately $446,000.

 

·         During the first month of extensive disaster outreach, eight Disaster Recovery Centers provided face-to-face customer service to 630 residents from the declared counties. One-to-one help remains available to registered applicants through the Helpline option available at FEMA’s toll-free at numbers, 800-621-FEMA (3362) or (TTY) 800-462-7585 for the hearing- or speech-impaired. The Helpline, staffed by multilingual recovery specialists, is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, until further notice.

 

·         In-person disaster outreach continues in Fulton County , where an SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC), also serving DeKalb County residents and businesses, is located at City Hall East, 675 Ponce de Leon Avenue N.E. (fifth floor), Atlanta . Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., until further notice.

 

·         FEMA-contracted housing inspectors have completed more than 814 of 824 requests to view reported housing damages (98.8 percent). Turnaround time from registration to inspection averages less than two days.

 

 

 ·         To date, 29 Disaster Unemployment Assistance claims have been filed for this state-run, FEMA-funded program. Disaster Unemployment   Assistance claims may be filed at any Georgia Department of Labor Career Center . Residents of Bartow, Burke, DeKalb, Floyd, Jefferson and Polk counties must apply by Wednesday, April 23. (The April 21 deadline for Fulton County applicants has passed.) Disaster Unemployment Assistance provides benefits for workers who would not normally qualify for unemployment compensation, including farmers,

farm workers, diversified farming operators, loggers, commission-paid employees, those who are self-employed and others who are not eligible for the state’s program.

 

·         Residents with disaster-related damage are urged to register by calling FEMA

toll-free 800-621-3362 (FEMA) by the May 19 deadline. Those with a speech or

hearing impairment may call TTY 800-462-7585 to apply. Multilingual operators are available to speak to applicants. The toll-free telephone numbers are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, until further notice. Applicants may also register online at www.fema.gov.

Downtown Traffic Alert: Cars Towed

WNRR Augusta – If you have a vehicle parked in the northbound lanes of Broad Street, Richmond County Deputies are towing all of the vehicles parked from 13th street to 5th street. This is to make room for the Tour De Georgia that is coming through the area. The vehicle are being towed to Kendricks towing, near 13th and Broad. If your car was towed, it can be recovered for free at Kendricks.

EAS: SC Amber Alert

BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED

CHILD ABDUCTION EMERGENCY

SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION IN COLUMBIA SOUTH CAROLINA RELAYED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC

318 PM EDT MON APR 21 2008

 

…CHILD ABDUCTION EMERGENCY…

 

WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED THIS IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING AN ABDUCTED CHILD IN ANDERSON IN SOUTH CAROLINA .

 

THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION IS LOOKING FOR MICHAEL BRUCE GILMER…A 3 YEAR OLD WHITE MALE.

THREE FEET TALL…34 POUNDS…SHORT BROWN HAIR…BLUE EYES.

THE CHILD WAS WEARING A RED POLO SHIRT AND BLUE SHORTS AND NO SHOES. THE CHILD WAS LAST SEEN AT LEARNING TOWN DAY CARE IN ANDERSON …106 HAMMETT ACRES IN ANDERSON .

 

AUTHORITIES ADVISE THE CHILD WAS LIKELY ABDUCTED BY TONI M. GILMER. A 40 YEAR OLD WHITE FEMALE. FIVE FOOT TWO AND 140 POUNDS WITH LONG CURLY…BROWNISH BLOND HAIR…WITH BLUE EYES. THEY MAY BE TRAVELING IN A GREEN FOUR DOOR CHEVROLET.

 

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ABDUCTION, CALL LAW ENFORCEMENT IMMEDIATELY.

 

THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION IN COLUMBIA SOUTH CAROLINA .

 

Funding Opportunities During ‘Grants Fair’

WNRR Augusta – (Congressional Press Release)

Washington, D.C.- U.S. Congressman Paul C. Broun, M.D. today announced that he will be hosting a “Grants Fair” at Augusta State University on Friday, April 25^th. The “Grants Fair,” which will be held in the Jaguar Student Activity Center Ballroom, will begin at 1:00 PM and will conclude at 3:30 PM. The event is designed to give constituents and organizations an opportunity to directly communicate with federal, state, local and nonprofit agencies that provide funding and service opportunities.

 “I am pleased to announce that I will be hosting a ‘Grants Fair’ at Augusta State University on April 25th, and I invite anyone interested to come by and learn about the grants process,” said Broun. “Part of my job is to make these grants programs known so that people throughout the 10^th District can benefit from the opportunities they offer. I look forward to seeing everyone at Augusta State University . My office stands ready to assist anyone wishing to pursue a grant.”

 The Jaguar Student Activity Center Ballroom is located at 2500 Walton Way , Augusta , Georgia .

Congressman Broun has arranged for representatives from the U.S. Department of Labor, the Georgia Student Finance Commission, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Department of Education, the Georgia Center for Non-Profits and the Appalachian Regional Commission to attend the “Grants Fair.” Additional participants will be included in the program, and interested parties should contact Congressman Broun’s Augusta/Evans District Office for more information. The Augusta/Evans Office can be reached at (706) 447-3857.

ASU Expert: Augusta Economy ‘Very Good’

WNRR Augusta: “All things considered, I think the Augusta economy is very good” says Dr. Mark Thompson, an Economics Professor with Augusta State University. Thompson appeared on People and Issues with Helen (Weekdays 12p-3p WNRR). Thompson says, nationally, job losses and inflation are leading to national fears, but here in Augusta, the economic trend is ‘rather flat’ – not increasing dramatically or decreasing dramatically.  

“We are not seeing (sizeable job losses) here in Augusta…this is going to put Augusta in a very good position” Thompson adds.  

Downtown Prepares For ‘Tour De Georgia’

08_tdg_stage_2_course_map 

WNRR Augusta – Augusta is host to Stage 2 of this year’s Tour De Georgia. The annual cycling competition will take competitors through many of the scenic and historic areas of the state. This year’s route will take cyclists from Savannah, to Statesboro, then to Augusta. From Augusta the route heads to Atlanta.

Downtown Augusta traffic will be interrupted Tuesday, from about 2pm until after the race passes through the area, until about 4pm. WNRR will have coverage as the tour passes through downtown. For a look at the route, see the attached map, directly from the tour’s official web site.

 

SC Governor Blasts Budget Plan

WNRR Augusta – (SC Press Release)

Gov. Sanford: Senate Mortgages Future for Political Points Now
GOVERNOR ISSUES STATEMENT ON SENATE BUDGET,
SAYS MONEY FOR RETIREMENT DEBT SHOULDN’T BE RAIDED

Columbia, S.C. * April 16, 2008 * Governor Mark Sanford today issued
the following statement on the Senate’s completion of their budget, and
in particular their decision to raid money set aside for the state’s
$20 billion in unpaid for political promises in an effort to provide
raises this year:

“It’s hard to imaging anything more irresponsible than taking money
set aside for retirement benefits debt and use it to try and buy favor
with current state employees during an election year,” Gov. Sanford
said. “This decision might make a lot of folks in government happy
now, but it’s going to be their children and grandchildren who end up
paying the price for our Senate’s failure to address $20 billion in
unpaid for political promises.

“Meanwhile, the legislature’s $18.5 million pet project fund sits
untouched, and excuse after excuse is offered by Senate leadership as to
why that money can’t be used. We’ve said before that cutting
across the board isn’t the way families and small businesses do things,
and it isn’t the way state government should operate either. In light
of how the state’s budget situation has changed since they last looked
at the budget, the House now has another opportunity to do what the
Senate did not by shutting down the Competitive Grants program once and
for all, and I’d urge them to do so.”

Unemployement Unchaged In March

WNRR Augusta – (State Labor)

Georgia’s unemployment rate unchanged in March

ATLANTA “ The Georgia Department of Labor reported today that the
state’s unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.3 percent from February to
March. But, the rate is up 1.2 percent over the year, from 4.1 percent
in March of 2007.  

The current state rate is one-tenth of one percent higher than the U.S.
unadjusted rate of 5.2 percent.  

While the state rate was unchanged, preliminary data from February to
March show Georgia gained 10,200 payroll jobs, an increase of two-tenths
of one percent. The data includes workers who hold more than one job.
   The 11 metro areas of the state and their job changes include:

- Albany, up 200, or three-tenths of one percent, from 64,400 to
64,600.
- Athens, down 200, or two-tenths percent, from 82,900 to 82,700.
- Atlanta, up 8,900, or four-tenths of one percent, from 2,462,300 to
2,471,200.
- Augusta, up 1,100, or one-half of one percent, from 216,900 to
218,000.
- Columbus, down 100, or one-tenth of one percent, from 121,200 to
121,100. 
- Dalton, up 100, or one-tenth of one percent, from 77,500 to 77,600. 

- Gainesville, up 300, or four-tenths of one percent, from 76,900 to
77,200.
- Macon, up 200, or two-tenths of one percent, from 100,200 to 100,400.

- Savannah, up 800, or one-half of one percent, from 161,000 to
161,800.
- Valdosta, unchanged at 56,400.
- Warner Robins, up 300, or one-half of one percent, from 59,100 to
59,400.

Georgia labor market data are not seasonally adjusted and are available
at www.dol.state.ga.us.

‘Cotton Ball’ Announced

WNRR Augusta – (Press Release)

Historic Augusta’s Cotton Ball, a tradition in Augusta since 1988, will be held this year on Tuesday, May 13 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.  The casual affair will be held in the gardens surrounding the home of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Falcone, located at 3106 Walton Way. 

The Falcone’s Greek Revival home was built in the early 20^th century for John Moore Walton, lawyer, insurance salesman, frequent contributor of travel articles to the Augusta Chronicle, board member of the Young Men’s Library Association, and board member of the Augusta Art Club (known later as the Gertrude Herbert Art Institute).  The fluted Doric columns on the façade of the house were salvaged from the 1828 Henry Cumming House which had burned.  The house has had a number of residents since Mr. Walton including Mr. and Mrs. Pierce E. Marks and Mr. and Mrs. John Barrow, Jr.  The Falcones, who have owned and preserved the property since 2002, built a preservation-sensitive addition to the rear of the home and have greatly enhanced and improved the extensive gardens.  They have added several new garden “rooms.”

 

Dinner will be provided by Outback Steakhouse.  Mint juleps, a Cotton Ball favorite, in addition to a full bar will be enjoyed throughout the evening.  The Carolina Rebels from Columbia, South Carolina will entertain with bluegrass music.  A raffle will be held for a 3-night stay at a four bedroom mountain home in Highlands, North Carolina.

 Admission to the Cotton Ball is by current, new or renewing membership in Historic Augusta, Inc., which is open to all who are interested in preserving our city’s historic places.  Memberships start at just $50 for individuals and $75 for couples.  Advanced reservations are encouraged.

Bass Pro Shops To Build Augusta Store

WNRR Augusta – (BPS Press Release)

Augusta/Richmond, Georgia—April16, 2008–Bass Pro Shops, ranked the #1 Outdoor Retailer in America by Sporting Goods Business Magazine, today announced that it is continuing its retail growth with the opening of an outdoor superstore in Augusta/Richmond County, Georgia. The 100,000 square foot plus store will be the signature anchor for the Village of Riverwatch development to be located in the northeast quadrant of Riverwatch and I-20. The store is tentatively scheduled to open late fall 2009.

“I am pleased to have the opportunity to work with an outstanding company like Bass Pro Shops,” commented Mayor Deke Copenhaver. “This is just the type of business our community wants to bring in and we are committed to making this project a success.”

Bass Pro Shops retail stores are rated as top tourist destinations.  Over 100 million people visit their stores annually which are 6 times more people than visit Disney World. Bass Pro Shops stores are the top tourist attractions in Maryland, North Carolina, and Missouri.

In January of 2008 Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris was recognized as the “Retail Innovator of the Year” by the National Retail Federation for the companies unique store concepts and designs.

Bass Pro Shops stores are a combination of museum, art gallery, aquarium, outdoor education, conservation and entertainment. Each store is uniquely themed to the region in which they are located so that no two stores are alike.

Unique exterior and interior motifs have branded Bass Pro Shops as visually appealing, high quality outdoor stores. The outdoors is brought indoors with massive log and rock work, large aquariums and water features stocked with native fish species, along with an extensive collection of museum quality fish and wildlife exhibits, historic photos, artifacts, and memorabilia. They also feature free outdoor skills workshops for adults, kids, and families, as well as conservation education.

“We are excited about bringing our fourth Bass Pro Shops store to Georgia,” said Bass Pro Shops President Jim Hagale. “The store will be designed and themed to reflect the heritage and traditions of the Georgia outdoors and a tribute to the sportsmen and women of the region.”

The Augusta/Richmond store will offer outdoor enthusiasts over 2 acres of shopping excitement with the area’s largest selection of equipment and clothing for hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, backpacking, wildlife viewing, camping, outdoor cooking and more. A gift and nature center will also serve up a wide variety of outdoor-related items from lamps and dishes to bird feeders and furniture.

An expansive boat showroom will feature Tracker, Nitro, Tahoe, Mako, SunTracker and Grizzly boats built by Tracker Marine Group–the world’s largest manufacturer of fishing boats. The store will include a full selection of Arctic Cat ATV’s and Cub Cadet UTV’s. A boat service center will also be available.

Bass Pro Shops, known for hiring associates that have a passion for the outdoors, is expected to employ approximately 300 people, many of whom will come from the local region. Employment information is available in the career opportunities section of www.basspro.com.

About Bass Pro Shops
Headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, Bass Pro Shops, also an international catalog and internet retailer, currently has 49 retail locations in 27 states and Canada. In addition, Bass Pro Shops, also provides products and services for thousands of independent dealers world wide through its subsidiary company, American Rod & Gun. For more information regarding Bass Pro Shops store locations, products or special events, please visit www.basspro.com. To request a free catalog call 1-800-BASS PRO.

SC Gov Appoints DPS Leader

WNRR Augusta – (SC Press Release)

Gov. Sanford to Announce DPS Appointment Today

Columbia, S.C. – April 16, 2008 – Gov. Mark Sanford will announce his
nominee to lead the state Department of Public Safety today (Wednesday,
April 16, 2008) at 1 p.m. The announcement will take place in the
Governor’s Office of the South Carolina Statehouse (1st Floor, West Wing).

For more information or directions from your location, please contact
Joel Sawyer in the Governor’s Office at 803-734-2100. 

Broun: ‘Yes’ To Nuclear Energy Plants

WNRR Augusta – (Congressional Press Release)

U.S. Congressman Paul Broun

Applauds Building Plans for Nuclear Units

Broun:  “This decision ensures that the energy needs of our growing state and district will continue to be met.”

 

Augusta, GA-U.S. Congressman Paul Broun, M.D., a member of the House Science and Technology Committee, today released the following statement regarding the plans to build new nuclear generating units in Burke County :

 “I am pleased to hear the news of Georgia Power, Oglethorpe Power, MEAG, and Dalton with Westinghouse/The Shaw Group agreeing to build two new nuclear generating units at the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Augusta . 

 “While final review and certification will be performed by the Georgia Public Service Commission against competing bids for new electric generation, Georgia Power’s commitment to move ahead with this contract is good for the Tenth Congressional District and is good for the citizens of the state of Georgia. 

 “Nuclear power has operated safely in the United States for decades, and in Georgia since 1975, and now accounts for about 20 percent of our electric generation. 

 “Locally, this decision will be strong for our economy, adding needed jobs and spurring investment in our communities.  With Plant Vogtle already being a positive influence in our district, I welcome two new units – with new advanced AP1000 design technology – being added.

 “This decision ensures that the energy needs of our growing state and district will continue to be met, and I applaud the decision to move forward.”

Tax Protest Planned

WNRR Augusta – (Local Press Release)

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

FairTax Post Office Rally

 

EVANS, GA – A local group of FairTax supporters led by Jim Bible III have organized an Augusta area post office rally on tax day in order to educate and promote the nonpartisan cause of replacing the current tax system with the FairTax, a progressive national retail sales tax. The rally is set to run from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the North Augusta , SC , post office located on Georgia Avenue and from 6:00 p.m. until closing at the downtown Augusta post office located on 8^th Street .

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