...Finerty walked at a slower pace so as not to exhaust himself or lose his breath, as he can easily do."I can't describe it," he said about Augusta National. "It's way beyond what I expected." Reach Meg Mirshak at (706) 823-3228

...tell us: What is cool about Augusta? Or what would raise Augusta's coolness quotient? E-mail reporter Meg Mirshak at meg.mirshak@augustachronicle.com or call her at (706) 823-3228. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.

...questions posed by The Chronicle . He will, however, remain on the Nov. 4 ballot. Reach Sylvia Cooper at (706) 823-3228 or sylvia.cooper@augustachronicle.com. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH STATE SEN. ED TARVER, D-AUGUSTA Do you think...

...vacated with the June conviction in federal court of former Sen. Charles Walker.Mr. Walker defeated Mr. Tarver in the July 2004 Democratic primary race. Reach Sylvia Cooper at (706) 823-3228 or sylvia.cooper@augustachronicle.com.

...resignation of Warren Smith, who left in May to become the chief housing officer for the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians in western North Carolina. Reach Sylvia Cooper at (706) 823-3228 or sylvia.cooper@augustachronicle.com.

...businessman Steven Kendrick; Certified Public Accountant Sanford Loyd; and former Augusta Housing and Economic Development Department Director Keven Mack. Reach Sylvia Cooper at (706) 823-3228 or sylvia.cooper@augustachronicle.com.

...Accelerated Reader program at his school. "I like to read when I have nothing to do," he said. "It gives me ideas for something interesting to do." Reach Gracie Shepherd at (706) 823-3228 or gracie.shepherd@augustachronicle.com.

...of the water from floors and furniture. Mr. Andrews said if the roofers are allowed to work unhindered, the east wing should be finished in two weeks. Reach Sylvia Cooper at (706) 823-3228 or sylvia.cooper@augustachronicle.com.

...recovery looks promising," he said. "I am anxious to return and continue working toward a better Augusta. Please continue to keep me in your prayers." Reach Sylvia Cooper at (706) 823-3228 or sylvia.cooper@augustachronicle.com.

...challenged District 142 Rep. Jimmy Lord for his seat in the Georgia House of Representatives. Reach Sylvia Cooper at (706) 823-3228 or sylvia.cooper@augustachronicle.com. Name: J.B. Powell Political Party: Democrat Age: 46 Occupation...