Martinez NewsLocal news for Martinez, GA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Current Events- July 23, 2008 A bluegrass concert to benefit Daryl Morris, of Appling, who is recovering from an aortic aneurism, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Purvis Community Center, off Wrens Highway outside Thomson.http://www.topix.net/city/martinez-ga/2008/07/current-events?fromrss=1 Man arrested after chase- July 21, 2008 Sunday, July 20, 2008 10:11 p.m. An Augusta man is in jail in McCormick County tonight after being accused of firing shots at police during a pursuit that crossed state lines.http://www.topix.net/city/martinez-ga/2008/07/man-arrested-after-chase?fromrss=1 Merchants notice Hispanic trade- July 20, 2008 ALBANY, GA - Albany's Hispanic community is growing and so are their businesses.http://www.topix.net/city/martinez-ga/2008/07/merchants-notice-hispanic-trade?fromrss=1 Firefighters boost charities- July 18, 2008 Martinez-Columbia Fire Rescue officials recently donated money from fundraising activities to burn-related charities.http://www.topix.net/city/martinez-ga/2008/07/firefighters-boost-charities?fromrss=1 Groove to play at ASU- July 16, 2008 Thursday, July 10, 2008 1:51 p.m. Augusta's first professional basketball team in 13 years finally has a home.http://www.topix.net/city/martinez-ga/2008/07/groove-to-play-at-asu?fromrss=1 Former students gather at Purvis School reunion- July 14, 2008 Exie Garner Barley travels from the coal-mining country of Harlan County, Ky., every year back to her roots in the rural panhandle area of Warren County for a reunion.http://www.topix.net/city/martinez-ga/2008/07/former-students-gather-at-purvis-school-reun... Severe weather causing problems- July 12, 2008 Thursday, July 10, 2008 5:03 p.m. Last Updated: Thursday, July 10, 2008 5:17 p.m. The steeple of an Evans bank caught fire shortly after 3:30 p.m. today during a thunderstorm, but there were no injuries.http://www.topix.net/city/martinez-ga/2008/07/severe-weather-causing-problems?fromrss=1 Save Big On Low Speed Rides- July 10, 2008 They're called LSV'S and they can save you save you money at the pump. The vehicles are totally electric and can get 30 miles on a single charge.http://www.topix.net/city/martinez-ga/2008/07/save-big-on-low-speed-rides?fromrss=1 Bike rider wants area stores to get racks- July 8, 2008 Linda Evans enjoys riding her bike on the paved bike trails that span parts of Martinez but wishes she could find a place to securely park when visiting stores.http://www.topix.net/city/martinez-ga/2008/07/bike-rider-wants-area-stores-to-get-racks?fr... Rants and raves- July 6, 2008 WOODY MERRY IS LIKE a runaway train that is on the wrong track. He is an instigator that sticks his nose where it does not belong and does nothing to improve race relations in Richmond County government.http://www.topix.net/city/martinez-ga/2008/07/rants-and-raves?fromrss=1 |