Top Local News Stories for Evans, Georgia.

UPDATE: Victim identified in structure fire on Wrightsboro Road

Richmond County Deputy Coroner, Kenneth Boose, confirms a man was found dead in a house fire on Wrightsboro Road early Wednesday morning.

Published: Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:35:43 GMT

Augusta mayor slams 'short-sighted' TEE Center vote that 'stopped the project'

The multi-million dollar TEE Center project may be officially on hold. Commissioners rejected a more than $800,000 change order Tuesday.

Published: Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:52:20 GMT

Man believes heart attack saved his life

Robert Brown has always liked cars. "I had an old '57 Chevy, " he says as he pumps the pedals of an elliptical machine. He's been spending a lot of time at the gym lately. Instead of working on the muscle cars he loves so much, he's working on his...muscles. He's paying special attention to a very important one that recently stopped working.

Published: Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:33:16 GMT

American Cancer Society 'disappointed' as Augusta smoking ban goes up in smoke

A plan to ban smoking in public places went up in smoke Tuesday. The Augusta commission rejected a new tougher smoking ordinance.

Published: Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:24:51 GMT

Augusta Downtown Business Alliance 'not eager' for downtown Walmart

We first told you about a plan to bring a Walmart to downtown Augusta. We now have your first look at what is being called the Neighborhood Market by Walmart.

Published: Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:22:32 GMT