Augusta FLOST tax raises questions but could lower property taxes AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – For voters, it’s down at the bottom of the ballot – a half penny sales tax called FLOST. “No,” said Debbie Nicks. “How come?” “We pay enough darn taxes. We pay enough ... See more
Augusta committee recommends waiver for financial penalties for city trash hauler AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Since August, Coastal Waste and Recycling has been on the job for 76,000 city trash customers. “They come early in the morning, they’re usually come on... See more
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The charter changes are in draft form, and the committee working the past 11 months was in position for final approval. “Terribly disappointed. We made the calculation, ‘okay, if we didn’t do this the right way, it would get challeng... See more
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Hayne’s Station is one neighborhood that feels let down by Augusta.
“Number one, some people said they didn’t get notification. Number two, how is it going to impact the community,” said Patricia Geter, of the combined neighborhood g... See more
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Early voting has arrived for the House District 130 special election, but getting to the early voting poll site at the Municipal Building has voters wanting more. “We need to be able to accommodate the individuals that can’t get down... See more
