News 12 - Politics Headlines

Live blog of Georgia primary results, Super Tuesday news

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 04:59:55 GMT

Richmond County voters will be deciding whether or not to approve Sunday alcohol sales and a penny sales tax for county schools.

Only on 12: Sheriff Strength reviews candidates plans to tackle crime

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:53:00 GMT

Candidates are qualifying to be the next top cop this week. For the first time, the man currently on the job is talking about the people looking to take his seat.

'Frivolous' motion dismissed against bankrupt judge seeking higher office

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:46:10 GMT

He plans to take on the Chief Superior Court judge in Richmond County. But it will not be easy, and his personal financial troubles could muddy his bid.

First on 12: Sheriff's candidates entangled in diploma controversy, accused of 'crime'

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:44:36 GMT

The candidates have three days to qualify. We got our hands on at least one candidate's diploma stamped and allegedly certified by Wanda Cave with the BOE.

Sheriff Strength declares new time clock system 'not working,' rejects payroll privatization

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:26:22 GMT

Things could get a lot more complicated with ADP now looking to take over payroll and human resources.

Augusta Firefighters Association: 'We have needs'

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:15:56 GMT

Fire Station Number 3 on Reynolds Street is going up for sale. The debate centers around who gets the money: the city or the department?

Mayor pro tem embraces trash fee: 'People that use more trash need to pay a little more'

Tue, 22 May 2012 01:52:28 GMT

You raised quite a stink over Augusta's new once-a-week trash pickup plan.

Ga. Gov. Nathan Deal says he supports Romney

Mon, 21 May 2012 19:18:09 GMT

Deal says he's certain Georgia voters who "support a conservative" to take the White House in November will end up backing Romney.

First on 12: Alvin Mason assault trial delayed; wife declares he 'didn't intend to hurt me'

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:19:47 GMT

Mason was arrested and charged with battery-visible harm, simple assault and simple battery, after his wife, Velma Mason, called 911 and told dispatchers, "... my husband just put his hands me."

SC House Ethics seeks more information from Haley

Fri, 18 May 2012 23:35:31 GMT

Committee members stress they have not reopened the case, but are seeking clarification as they decide their next step.