City of Augusta creates new program for active shooter incidents
Augusta city leaders approved new security plans Tuesday to better prepare for active shooter situations. The new program recommends training to departments across the city.
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Augusta city leaders approved new security plans Tuesday to better prepare for active shooter situations. The new program recommends training to departments across the city.
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Skinner Road homeowners got a reprieve Tuesday when the Augusta Commission rejected a rezoning application for a Washington Road-area apartment complex.
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