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The Augusta Chronicle: Local News, Politics, Entertainment & Sports in Augusta, GA Sections News Sports Things To Do Life Obituaries Classifieds Homes Jobs Cars E-Editions Subscribe Site Archive Log in Subscribe Now Columbia County schools press forward with Aug. 3 opening C.J. Bridges said she was "agonizing over this decision for weeks." The Grovetown mother had planned on sending her son to class when Columbia County schools open doors Aug. 3, amid looming concerns over the spread of COVID-19. But after hearing details of the revised reopening plan approved by the school board last week, she has decided to keep her first-grader home. Bridges initially harbored concerns about young children's tendencies to spread illnesses and thought the original opening plan had "huge gaps" that didn't answer many parents' questions... Jul 18 at 6:41 PM 1 -- Rick Allen and Georgia delegation aim to save the Lock and Dam Jul 18 at 6:40 PM Richmond County court's part-time hire set to earn over $78,000 Jul 18 at 6:40 PM Advance voting in Augusta Commission runoffs begins Monday Jul 18 at 6:40 PM Hephzibah coach Daniel Dorsey: 'I'm excited to start something new' Jul 18 at 6:40 PM City Ink: Masks can't quiet sounds of arguments Jul 18 at 6:18 PM Kelvin Collins: Roofers remain on top amid pandemic Posted at 11:01 AM Genealogy Column: Try a new approach for genealogy research during pandemic Posted at 10:01 AM Scuttlebiz: Defund the police? No. Change the 'business model' instead Posted at 8:01 AM July 18: Georgia adds more than 4,400 new cases, South Carolina reports nearly 2,000 Jul 18 at 6:10 PM Photos: Cabin Fever Drive-In Laser Show (7.16.20) Updated Jul 17 at 2:13 PM Photos: Woman leads solitary protest against Meriwether Monument (7.15.20) Jul 16 at 12:01 AM Pet Adoptions: SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare (7.14.20) Jul 14 at 4:58 PM Happening Now Augusta Market opening postponed until 2021 Posted at 12:10 PM Kelvin Collins: Roofers remain on top amid pandemic Posted at 11:01 AM How the Black Lives Matter generation remembers John Lewis Posted at 10:28 AM Genealogy Column: Try a new approach for genealogy research during pandemic Posted at 10:01 AM Richmond county property transfers, April 2-13 Posted at 9:01 AM Scuttlebiz: Defund the police? No. Change the 'business model' instead Posted at 8:01 AM daily E-mail Newsletter Our top news, delivered to your inbox Sign-up for other newsletters Never miss a story Choose the plan that's right for you. Digital access or digital and print delivery. Subscribe Now Sign up for daily e-mails Reader Services Support Local Businesses Subscribe Manage Subscription Newsletters E-Editions NIE Contact Us Submissions News Tips Letter to the Editor On The Move Events Obituaries Advertising Classifieds Place an Ad Circulars Business Directory Pay Your Ad Bill Stay Connected Facebook Twitter Instagram RSS © Gannett Co., Inc. 2020. All rights reserved. Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. The Augusta Chronicle ~ 725 Broad Street, Augusta, GA 30901 ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Cookie Policy ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Privacy Policy ~ Terms Of Service ~ Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK Subscribe Now Site Archive Home News Business Columnists Nation & World Kirby's Videos 1736 Magazine Sports High School College Outdoors Sports Scores The Masters Georgia Bulldogs Extra Things To Do Local Movies Columnists Lifestyle Time and Money Columnists Weddings Engagements Births Anniversaries Opinion Letters Guest Columns Cartoons Columbia Co. News-Times News Sports Odds & Ends North Augusta Today News Schools Sports The News and Farmer News Community Sports Opinion Obituaries Hampton County Guardian News Community Sports Opinion Obituaries About Us/Our History The People Sentinel News Community Sports Opinion Obituaries Obituaries E-Editions More Photos Videos Events Contests Branded Content Submit Your News Gas Prices Archives From Our Advertisers Southern Kitchen Subscriber Subscribe Manage Print Subscription Manage Digital Subscription Newsletters E-Billing Registration E-Editions Mobile Friendly Account Management Market Place Business Directory Classifieds Place an Ad Homes Cars Jobs Legals Circulars Pay Your Ad Bill Advertise With Us Digital Marketing Services Feedback Ownership Terms of Use Privacy Policy Gannett Publications © 2015 __SITENAME__ --...