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Augusta firefighters putting out blaze on Hall Street

Richmond County firefighters are still fighting smoke after a fire at a home on Hall and Twiggs Streets in Augusta.

Published: Mon, 28 May 2012 16:20:08 GMT

New program allows Military members free access to parks

A new program through the US Army Corp of Engineers is making it easier for military members to enjoy the parks and the lake. Just last week they started a program to let all active duty military members into the day parks for free.

Published: Mon, 28 May 2012 04:47:21 GMT

Two Augusta mobile homes destroyed in fire

Two mobile homes were destroyed Sunday night after a fire on Wallie Drive in Augusta.

Published: Mon, 28 May 2012 16:20:16 GMT

SUV driver slams into Augusta gas station

An Augusta gas station has been seriously damaged after an SUV slams into the building.

Published: Mon, 28 May 2012 01:36:24 GMT

Fire crews responding to blaze at Augusta chemical plant

News 12 has learned a chemical plant is on fire causing road closures on Doug Barnard Parkway in Augusta.

Published: Mon, 28 May 2012 01:39:21 GMT

Tropical Storm Beryl nears southeastern US coast

Tropical Storm Beryl is expected to make landfall Sunday night and the weather system is already wrecking some Memorial Day weekend plans.

Published: Sun, 27 May 2012 23:48:01 GMT

Andy Copeland blogs: 'Aimee Copeland speaks for first time'

24-year-old Aimee Copeland has spoken her first words since being admitted to the hospital in the beginning of May.

Published: Mon, 28 May 2012 01:30:54 GMT

Fishing and swimming advisories in effect for Ogeechee River; EPD investigating reports of dead fish

Complaints of dead fish and peculiar fish activity, similar to reports one year ago, have been coming in from those who live on the Ogeechee River.

Published: Mon, 28 May 2012 01:30:23 GMT

UPDATE: Bicyclist identified in Deans Bridge Road accident

One bicyclist is recovering in the hospital after being hit by a car Sunday afternoon.

Published: Mon, 28 May 2012 16:13:40 GMT

Therapists using horses to help with post combat transition for soldiers

This type of therapy can be used to treat a lot of different disorders, but Saturday's focus was on warriors. It's called Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and is being used to help treat soldiers coming back from war.

Published: Sun, 27 May 2012 03:50:45 GMT