...face-to-face meeting with Mr. Perdue, to share a concern, ask a question or even snap a photograph. "No issue too small," Mr. Hix said. Reach Heidi Coryell Williams at (706) 823-3215 or heidi.williams@augustachronicle.com.

...It's been going on so long," Commissioner Bobby Hankerson said in response to the audit. "You do wrong so long, it makes it look right." Reach Heidi Coryell Williams at (706) 823-3215 or heidi.williams@augustachronicle.com.

...veterinarian. She holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Masters degree in veterinary clinical sciences from Ohio State University in 1999. Reach Heidi Coryell Williams at (706) 823-3215 or heidi.williams@augustachronicle.com.

...districts. "We keep finding these pockets," Commissioner Lee Beard said. "I think we need to make sure everybody is receiving it (service)." Reach Heidi Coryell Williams at (706) 823-3215 or heidi.williams@augustachronicle.com.

...had nothing to do with Mr. McIntyre's possible interest. "I would be in it to win, regardless of who's running," Mr. Jefferson said. Reach Heidi Coryell Williams at (706) 823-3215 or heidi.williams@augustachronicle.com.

...Bunch President John O'Bryant said members are looking to give something back to the community. "We just want to make a difference," he said. Reach Heidi Coryell Williams at (706) 823-3215 or heidi.williams@augustachronicle.com.

...spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's office. There was nothing in the speech that wasn't intended for public consumption, Mr. Drake said. Reach Heidi Coryell Williams at (706) 823-3215 or heidi.williams@augustachronicle.com.

...original appearance. The business agreed to add columns and match the roll-up door's paneling with other paneling used on the building's facade. Reach Heidi Coryell Williams at (706) 823-3215 or heidi.williams@augustachronicle.com.

...provided to the process at least provides some pretty solid and valuable information, and if utilized could help the commission in the process." Reach Heidi Coryell Williams at (706) 823-3215 or heidi.williams@augustachronicle.com.

...Mr. Young said last week. "It was prudent to hold onto it when the stock market was down, but we've moved beyond that in the economy." Reach Heidi Coryell Williams at (706) 823-3215 or heidi.williams@augustachronicle.com.