...made this possible." Voter turnout was sparse. Just 3,108 voters - about 6.5 percent of the county's registered voters - went to the polls. Reach Jason B. Smith at (706) 868-1222, Ext. 115 or jbsmith@augustachronicle.com.

...1999 - $27,066,295 1999/2000 - $29,643,755 2000/2001 - $31,173,938 2001/2002 - $35,036,065 2002/2003 - $36,242,083 Reach Jason B. Smith at (706) 868-1222, Ext. 115 or jbsmith@augustachronicle.com.

...happy with the changes. "It looks to me like we are fixing a problem that doesn't exist," said Paul Sims, who keeps two horses on 2.5 acres. Reach Jason B. Smith at (706) 868-1222, Ext. 115, or jbsmith@augustachronicle.com.

...in the 9th Congressional District and getting to know his constituents north of Athens. "I'll be spending a lot of time up there," he said. Reach Jason B. Smith at (706) 868-1222, Ext. 115, or jbsmith@augustachronicle.com.

...within the budget for the project, Mr. Leiper said. Up next is landscaping of seven acres around the building - work that could cost $138,000. Reach Jason B. Smith at (706) 868-1222, Ext. 115, or jbsmith@augustachronicle.com.

...services. Under the agreement, Grovetown would respond to accidents on and south of Interstate 20, while the fire department would work the north side. Jason B. Smith can be reached at 868-1222, ext. 115 or jbsmith@augustachronicle.com.

...Jackson's "visionary leadership" in Atlanta. "Columbia County has prospered because of the proactive initiatives of Rep. Jackson," he said. Reach Jason B. Smith at (706) 868-1222, Ext. 115, or jbsmith@augustachronicle.com.

...Circle, Marshall, Miles, Moonmist, Moontown, Moontown East, North Old Belair, Old Thomson, Old Winfield, Parham, Stage Antler and Story. Reach Jason B. Smith at (706) 868-1222, ext. 115., or jbsmith@augustachronicle.com.

...Alliance was recently formed to work closely with Thom Tuckey and the chamber to fight for the fort. "There's a lot of work to be done," he said. Reach Jason B. Smith at (706) 868-1222, ext. 115 or jbsmith@augustachronicle.com.

...his influence in the Legislature in exchange for campaign contributions from Lincoln Cemetery and other members of the Georgia Cemetery Association. Reach Jason B. Smith at (706) 868-1222, ext. 115, or jbsmith@augustachronicle.com.