Colonel Robert Partain's apparent "bullying tactics" have reached new heights as he reportedly denied District Attorney Natalie Paine access to parts of the jail during the investigation of an inmate death.  And Sheriff Richard Roundtree's silence on the matter seems to support the Colonel's position.  Other elected officials are apalled.

Based on papers filed in a Columbia County court, it appears that failed GA State House candidate Joe Mullins would like to see Austin Rhodes arrested and silenced, just as Mullins begins a new quest for political office... in Florida.

Brad Usry officially declined to run for Mayor of Augusta.  But, why?

Just when you thought it had cooled down, pre-election talk around the Augusta's Mayor's race is heating back up.  Businessman Brad Usry is said to be reconsidering his earlier decision to let incumbent Hardie Davis and challenger Gould Hagler battle it out without his participation.

A loaded gun was found in the bookbag of a Pre-K student at a Richmond County school.  And, while parents of students at that school did receive a letter, there was no information forthcoming to the media or general public about the incident... instead, rumors blossomed.  It's time for a new approach by the Superintendent.

We trust teachers and school administrators with our children every day.  Why won't we trust them to further protect the children with adequate weapons after specialized training?

It's time - past time - to take advantage of technological advancements, including instantaneous communications and biometric identification measures, to make our society safer.

And now.... controversy over, of all things, a community blood drive!  Welcome to the world of politics!

Does mainstream media have a bias?  "18 School Shootings so far this Year" scream the headlines, but do a little bit of research and see what the REAL numbers are.  For a second example, delve into the whole "Russian meddling" story....