Famous acts thrill Augusta Nov 13, 2009
The party started more than two hours before the first opening act took the stage, with local acts Fried Goat and the Ogeechee River Band entertaining on the plaza that separates the two venues. Later, the Skynyrd faithful were offered the opportunity to enjoy barbecue and a beverage (or two) for an additional $30. (The Augusta Chronicle)
No stimulus money for Ga. shipwrecks Sep 12, 2009
The recent removal of a barge from the Ogeechee River cost $120,000 because it had to be cut up and taken out in pieces. Hauling out a fishing vessel cost about $40,000. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Is 'Bartram Bass' a new species? May 24, 2009
The recent studies have concluded the redeye bass in the Savannah River is very likely a new species, separated by at least 1 million years on the evolutionary chain from typical redeye found in similar shoals along the Altamaha and Ogeechee river drainages. "It may be even longer than a million years," Freeman said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Police: Georgia Woman Shoots Sleeping Daughter Mar 17, 2009
Police confirmed that Frazier's 16-year-old son, Devon Frazier, died in 2007 when he drowned while swimming in the Ogeechee River. It was not immediately known if Frazier had hired an attorney. (Fox News)