4th of July Celebrations

Barton Field – Fort Gordon – Today from 3 to 10 PM
-Live music
-Carnival rides
-Water rides
-Fireworks

Augusta Greenjackets – Lake Olmstead – Saturday at 7:05 PM
-Greenjackets vs Charleston River Dogs
-Fireworks after the game

Mill Creek Regional Park – Statesboro – Saturday from 4 to 11 PM
-Live music
-Frog jumping contest (bring your own frog)
-Subway sub eating contest
-Fireworks at 9 PM

Augusta Common - Downtown Augusta – Sunday from 4 to 10 PM
-Live music
-Vendors with everything from funnel cakes to noisemakers
-US Army exhibition and display
-Kids area with rides, games and inflatables
-Fireworks

Patriots Park – Columbia County – Sunday from 4 til dark
-Live music
-Family games
-Fireworks

400 New Jobs for Augusta

Convergent, a bill collection company, is coming to Augusta and will be hiring 400 new employees by the end of 2011. Read more and find out how to apply for a job

The Heart of Courageous



Filming is complete for Courageous, the latest movie from the makers of Facing the Giants and Fireproof. This video gives you a peek inside the film, due in theaters in 2011.

Kellogg's Cereal Recall

Kellogg's is recalling Corn Pops, Honey Smacks, Froot Loops and Apple Jacks. Call 1-888-801-4163 or click here for more information.

Cheapie of the Week - June 28th

Toni Biggs of Evans correctly guessed that the Cheapie of the Week is Energizer Advanced Lithium Batteries (AA or AAA 2-pack). They are on sale at Walgreens through Saturday (7/3) for $2.99 a pack. When you walk in the store, grab the July coupon book that contains a store coupon for $.50. Then use the $2 off printable coupon with it to get the batteries for $.49 a pack plus tax. The printable coupon expires on Friday, July 2nd.