Columbia County Board approves new superintendent contract on split vote
The 3-1-1 vote extends the superintendent’s contract through 2029 amid continuing disagreements over the evaluation process and last year’s contract approval. by Karin Parham Evans, GA — The Columbia County Board of Education approved a new Columbia County superintendent contract for Dr. Steven Flynt on June 16, raising his annual base salary to $330,000 and […]
DA Closes the Book on Savannah Meeting Allegations
Open Records Reveal Why Acting Columbia County District Attorney Declined Action in School Board Contract Dispute by Karin Parham Records obtained through the Georgia Open Records Act provide the first public explanation of why Acting Columbia County District Attorney Natalie Paine declined to pursue allegations surrounding a June 5, 2025 Columbia County Board of Education […]
Columbia County library hire draws scrutiny amid ongoing book controversy
Open records show Children’s Librarian Manager Laura Grove was hired while on administrative leave from Richmond County Schools following allegations involving a former student.
👑 Augusta No Kings Rally Packs 8th Street Plaza
Hundreds show up at the Riverwalk to say what’s on their minds by Karin Parham Augusta, GA – Hundreds turned out at Augusta’s 8th Street Plaza Saturday afternoon for the city’s No Kings rally, part of a nationwide wave of demonstrations coordinated by Indivisible and 50501. Georgia alone had more than 40 events scheduled. Organizer […]
Columbia County School Board Reviews Staffing Proposal and Capital Projects at March 24 Meeting
Board approves administrative appointments, reviews paraprofessional staffing changes, and hears updates on student achievements and district initiatives by Karin Parham Evans, GA – The Columbia County Board of Education held its March 24, 2026 working session, opening at 5:30 pm with an invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by 4-H student leaders from […]
The Lawsuits Are Dead. The Politics Are Just Getting Started in Columbia County
A judge closed the cases. The county’s lawyer opened the campaign Opinion | Political Analysis Karin Parham, Editor Columbia County, GA – Before last week, I had never been inside one of the courtrooms at 640 Ronald Reagan Drive. It looks like a…. courtroom. Wooden benches, dark wood furniture, boring government floors, incredibly bright white […]
See You At The Polls: Lawsuit, Data Centers, and Elections Collide in Columbia County
A resident’s lawsuit challenging approvals for the White Oak Technology Park and Pumpkin Center data center campus lands in court as frustration over growth spills into the upcoming Columbia County Commission elections Opinion | Political Analysis Karin Parham, Editor Key Points Columbia County’s rapid embrace of large-scale industrial development, particularly data centers, is no longer […]
Veteran-Led “March for Democracy” Rally in Augusta Calls for Accountability, Civic Action
Karin Parham – Editor 60 Attend Veteran-Led “March for Democracy” Rally in Augusta Augusta, Ga- A veteran-led “March for Democracy” rally in Augusta on Saturday drew roughly 60 participants. It was part of a coordinated national day of action that included a march in Washington, D.C., and parallel events across the country. Organizers with 50501 […]