...706) 823-3218 (mike.wynn@augustachronicle.com) or Johnny Edwards at (706) 823-3225 (johnny.edwards@augustachronicle.com). BRIEFLY Concert series set to resume Tuesday's music live begins its 18th season this week with...

...Darby to the coliseum authority, replacing Charles E. Harris, who resigned before being sworn in. Once a chairman is named, all seven seats will be filled. Reach Johnny Edwards at (706) 823-3225 or johnny.edwards@augustachronicle.com

...Martinez in August 2001. He was never indicted. Mr. Smith was stabbed in the heart during the brawl. His wife held him in her arms as he lay dying. Reach Johnny Edwards at (706) 823-3225 or johnny.edwards@augustachronicle.com.

...law. The action set a precedent, and the commission then gave the same opportunity to Finish Line Cafe, The Original Tavern and Alli Katz Bar & Grill. Reach Johnny Edwards at (706) 823-3225 or johnny.edwards@augustachronicle.com.

...would add mental cruelty to the list. He said he'll introduce it after he and Ms. Grace meet with Gov. Mark Sanford in the next two or three weeks. Reach Johnny Edwards at (706) 823-3225 or johnny.edwards@augustachronicle.com.

...I'm hopeful we will have that opinion today and we will act accordingly in moving forward."Augusta hasn't had a major gay pride event since the 1990s.Reach Johnny Edwards at (706) 823-3225or johnny.edwards@augustachronicle.com

...and Alvin Mason opposed and Calvin Holland abstaining. Reach Johnny Edwards at (706) 823-3225 or johnny.edwards@augustachronicle.com. In other business - After meeting in closed session to discuss the acquisition of real estate and pending...

...Criminal investigations are under way by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the FBI. The Sheriffs' Association also has begun an informal inquiry. Reach Johnny Edwards at (706) 823-3225 or johnny.edwards@augustachronicle.com.

...it," Mr. Young said, "but it's not organized." Reach Johnny Edwards at (706) 823-3225 or johnny.edwards@augustachronicle.com. SALES TAX MONEY IN THE COFFERS When sales tax dollars go unspent, it's usually because the city...

...looks trashy, and it's just gonna' keep filling in." Reach Johnny Edwards at (706) 823-3225 or johnny.edwards@augustachronicle.com. DRAINING THE CANAL The Augusta Utilities Department will drain the Augusta Canal this winter, tentatively...