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Idol Tour Kicks Off This WeekendPosted by Jason Langbehn on July 03, 2009 - 7:31 PM EST The Fourth of July isn't the only reason to celebrate this holiday weekend. The 50-city Idols Live! tour kicks off Sunday night in Portland, Ore. (The sold-out concert in Atlanta is slated for July 31.) The Top 10 have been picking songs and rehearsing for the past few weeks. Brian Mansfield has a preview of what's in store:
I'll be at the show in Atlanta, of course. I've seen the Idols every year since Season 6 and always have a blast. Are any of you going -- in Atlanta of somewhere else?
 Remember That Episode...Posted by Aaron Cox on July 03, 2009 - 6:05 PM EST An observation reguarding the entertainment of yesteryear as compared to childrens programming of today. Free Food at Aiken Chick-fil-APosted by LaTina Emerson on July 03, 2009 - 1:03 PM EST All customers dressed as a cow will get free food at the Chick-fil-A in Aiken on July 10.
 GreenJackets Gameday: Friday, July 3Posted by Billy Byler on July 03, 2009 - 12:08 PM EST Box seats and reserved seating are sold out for tonight's Augusta GreenJackets game and postgame fireworks show.  Save those veggies for another dayPosted by Sandy Hodson on July 03, 2009 - 9:38 AM EST No reason to let those fruits and vegetables go to waste. SRS job fairs get localPosted by Connor Threlkeld on July 03, 2009 - 8:49 AM EST If you’ve been wanting to attend one of the SRS job fairs but leery about driving an hour or more for the privilege, you will get your chance over the next few weeks.
When every Fourth was FantasticPosted by Bill Kirby on July 02, 2009 - 4:20 PM EST 'Fantastics' once ruled Independence Days
 A moving tribute to Michael JacksonPosted by Elizabeth Adams on July 02, 2009 - 1:34 PM EST A moving tribute to Michael Jackson - pickup truck bears fan's
 Protest or Revolution? A perspective on IranPosted by Kelly Jasper on July 01, 2009 - 3:22 PM EST An Augustan raised in Iran speaks tonight at the Augusta Jewish Community Center.
 Barbecue traditionPosted by Tharon Giddens on July 01, 2009 - 10:27 AM EST - 19 comments  Chinese acquisition isn't a one-way streetPosted by Tim Rausch on July 01, 2009 - 9:15 AM EST - 1 comment
 Say No To CPR: Richard Scott and the Story Behind Conservatives for Patient's Rights and Universalized HealthcarePosted by Lauren Noto on July 01, 2009 - 1:01 AM EST The American healthcare system is broken, but Richard Scott and CPR won't ever be the ones to fix it. Curry never had a chancePosted by Chris Gay on June 30, 2009 - 8:24 PM EST
 Your July Fourth forecastPosted by Preston Sparks on June 30, 2009 - 12:19 PM EST It's still early, meaning the forecast could adjust. But so far, the experts say July Fourth in Augusta should be a sunny and hot one.  Amateur Radio Field DayPosted by Annette Drowlette on June 29, 2009 - 12:29 PM EST - 3 comments
 Africa's return to savageryPosted by mgroothand on June 29, 2009 - 11:55 AM EST Various Black tyrants have returned to their native roots.
Cleanup volunteers try, but state isn 't helpingPosted by Johnny Edwards on June 27, 2009 - 9:09 PM EST - 9 comments Augusta has its share of killjoys, but it also has its share of people trying to fix what they see wrong, even if it means giving up a weekend morning and getting covered in dirt, grime, mud and sweat.
 Getting the word about a celebrity deathPosted by Glynn Moore on June 26, 2009 - 6:23 PM EST - 1 comment Where were you when Michael Jackson died?
 Musician recalls watching Michael Jackson's stardom growPosted by Augusta.com Staff on June 26, 2009 - 5:48 PM EST I’m a rising 9th grader and quite excited, because I’m only minutes from witnessing my first live concert. This bill features the hottest group in the nation -- five super talented boys from Gary, Indiana known as The Jackson Five.
No place for a baby grand pianoPosted by Rob Pavey on June 26, 2009 - 4:59 PM EST - 2 comments It was out of place in a desolate clearing. It was beyond odd. It was no place for a baby grand piano.  Jackson, Elvis or Brown?Posted by Steven Uhles on June 26, 2009 - 10:12 AM EST - 38 comments
 Augusta's Gibson goes out with a bangPosted by Jim Irish on June 25, 2009 - 5:13 PM EST Williams College student on winning NCAA team  Mudville MickPosted by Scott Michaux on June 24, 2009 - 12:56 PM EST - 1 comment A non-golf writer friend pitches a poem on Phil Mickelson's sad refrain at the U.S. Open.
 Conservator uncovers mysteries of old paintingsPosted by Louise Keith Claussen on June 23, 2009 - 2:48 PM EST Suppose you find an old oil painting in your grandmother’s hall closet. The surface is a little crackled, and the finish is so dark you can barely discern figures in a landscape. Or suppose you find a painting you like in an antiques shop, but there are scuff marks and worn places in the canvas.  Whackiest pet namesPosted by Kim Luciani on June 18, 2009 - 2:54 PM EST - 2 comments Veterinary Pet Insurance has selected the 10 most unusual cat and dog names from its database of over 470,000 insured pets. The Time Cost of Investing: Does Obliviousness Pay Off?Posted by SimpleDollar on June 17, 2009 - 3:32 PM EST - 1 comment One aspect of buy-and-hold investing in low-cost index funds that has always attracted me is that there is an extremely low time cost. Once you have the initial investments in place, there is virtually no time cost at all. Home Again Home AgainPosted by Stefan on June 02, 2009 - 8:39 AM EST South Aiken state boys soccer champsPosted by Matt Middleton on May 23, 2009 - 4:22 PM EST S.C. soccer state championship updates
 Putting Enhanced Interrogations Into PerspectivePosted by 4Him on May 21, 2009 - 2:52 PM EST What would YOU do? Really think about this before jumping to conclusions.
It's time to tell new graduates the truthPosted by Bill Kirby on May 19, 2009 - 8:04 PM EST - 8 comments Classroom lessons are over. If you could offer one bit of advice to a high school or college grad, what would it be?
Voting Rights Act is still neededPosted by Mike Wynn on May 02, 2009 - 8:44 PM EST - 11 comments Challenge to the Voting Rights Act is wrong-headed.
 A VERY Belated Hawaii ListPosted by John L. Chalker on April 23, 2009 - 9:35 PM EST Aloha Y'all is back!  Masters 2009 Audio SlideshowPosted by photodept on April 15, 2009 - 5:01 PM EST - 1 comment See The Augusta Chronicle's best photos from the 2009 Masters Tournament, set to music by local artist Chris Osbon. Observations from a Monday morning commute to Augusta NationalPosted by Billy Byler on April 06, 2009 - 9:38 AM EST - 1 comment Despite the estimated 40,000 or more patrons who will make their way to Augusta National for Monday's practice round, the commute wasn't bad at all this morning. Opening Day at the MastersPosted by John Boyette on April 06, 2009 - 8:08 AM EST - 1 comment
Sibling Rivalry/AffectionPosted by Rachel Balducci on February 27, 2009 - 6:35 PM EST Around here, we have our fair share of brotherly love. Now that I have a house filled with boys, however, I realize that term is a lot more complicated than I ever used to imagine.
 Pelosi to address financial crisis in AugustaPosted by News Abuser on February 24, 2009 - 3:44 PM EST - 3 comments Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi will be traveling to Augusta in March to drum up support for additional legislation designed to counter the financial crisis.
A historic dayPosted by Adam Folk on January 24, 2009 - 9:21 PM EST - 1 comment It’s been two days since I attended the inauguration of President Barack Obama and it’s taken about that long for the enormity of the event to settle in my mind.
Life got you down? Buy thisPosted by tywebb on January 23, 2009 - 2:41 PM EST If you're at a point in life where you're considering purchasing this product, please don't.
100 Proof Flashback: "I have a dream"Posted by Channing-100Proof on January 20, 2009 - 6:44 PM EST - 18 comments I have a few reservations about sharing this but we just celebrated the King Holiday and made a bi-racial man President of the United States so maybe this is a good time to break it out.
James Bond in a parallel universePosted by The_Weasel on November 20, 2008 - 11:23 AM EST In a parallel universe, a new James Bond movie has been released. Watch the video.
Watch party: Paine CollegePosted by Augusta.com Staff on November 05, 2008 - 3:59 AM EST Students gather at Paine College to watch election coverage and cheer for the new president. The Five Browns present Flight of the BumblebeePosted by cthrelkeld on September 03, 2008 - 4:00 PM EST Watch The Five Browns as they make piano look easy... The Bear DownstairsPosted by Greg Gelpi on August 28, 2008 - 6:48 PM EST - 2 comments In hindsight, perhaps backpacking alone in the wilderness for nearly 40 miles wasn’t my brightest idea.
 The Paradox of Ireland's Civil Rights RevolutionPosted by Trav Paine on August 07, 2008 - 11:47 AM EST how strangely similar the "civil rights" movement in Northern Ireland had mirrored America's civil rights movement. The Road to OmahaPosted by Brian Peck on June 17, 2008 - 3:01 PM EST
 LIVE BLOG: Spartans vs. Tigers for the Class AAA state boys basketball championshipPosted by Jeff Sentell on March 08, 2008 - 10:01 PM EST - 12 comments Glenn Hills boys go for the Class AAA state championship! .... LIVE from The Macon Coliseum. What are you reading?Posted by Sarah Day Owen on February 01, 2008 - 8:43 PM EST - 6 comments What's on your required reading list? Watch for changes on MondayPosted by Dennis Sodomka on January 25, 2008 - 7:03 PM EST - 6 comments When you pick up Monday's Augusta Chronicle it will look a little different. We also think it will be easier to use.
 On hiatusPosted by Caption Contest on January 14, 2008 - 10:57 PM EST After 31 grueling weeks, the Caption Contest needs a vacation. And a Swedish massage. Meanwhile, the Augusta.com staff is readying some new brain games for readers' amusement. Watch for them in February.
Role and competitionPosted by Vladimir Enachescu on December 19, 2007 - 11:16 AM EST - 1 comment James Brown's capeman could be out in the coldPosted by Sylvia Cooper on December 18, 2007 - 4:02 PM EST - 6 comments The man who held James Brown’s cape and ran his errands for 46 years faces eviction from his home in Augusta six days before Christmas.
 Video: Duck hunting with a carPosted by sherman on December 18, 2007 - 7:45 AM EST - 1 comment A duck call is duct taped to a car's blow off valve. I was greatly amused.
 Deep in the GreekPosted by Harriette on October 13, 2007 - 7:48 AM EST
 Moulin Rouge - Not the MoviePosted by Laura Thomson on May 20, 2007 - 12:37 PM EST - 1 comment Moulin Rouge offers trendy clothes.  Still waiting on forgiveness?Posted by Features desk on May 18, 2007 - 1:45 PM EST Forgiveness can be tough. Especially when you shove your morals and ethics aside and do something thoughtless, careless or just downright selfish.
Pretty Much SpringPosted by Rhonda Jones on March 19, 2007 - 1:50 PM EST - 2 comments “Dracula sauce!” It disappeared quickly. They didn't think much of the honey mustard, though.
 Do you allow your child (under 9 years) to cross the street alone? Educate yourself and them...Posted by Sonia on March 14, 2007 - 2:40 PM EST - 1 comment Are you placing your child in danger? If you allow your child (under age 9) to cross the street alone, you are putting your child's life in danger.  Free Thoughts, or Thought PolicePosted by weekapaug05 on March 09, 2007 - 12:53 PM EST - 21 comments People are always trying to tell us what to say and how to think, whatever happened to the 1st Amendment?
Lynx crowds slow to gain; ECHL attendance up; Wolves to returnPosted by Steve Sanders on January 23, 2007 - 4:00 PM EST - 2 comments
Songs of ExperiencePosted by fledgling on January 21, 2007 - 10:30 PM EST Family, hearse arrive at Brown homePosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 6:53 PM EST - 54 comments BEECH ISLAND -- The James Brown family procession has arrived at Mr. Brown's 62-acre property in rural Aiken County.
Roper defeats WilliamsPosted by Augusta Chronicle on December 05, 2006 - 10:25 PM EST - 9 comments J. David Roper has defeated Bill Williams in the race to replace Judge William M. Fleming Jr.
Haliburton in the news again, though barelyPosted by imdstuf on October 30, 2006 - 12:40 AM EST - 12 comments
Stem cell soupPosted by gimpel on October 29, 2006 - 7:51 AM EST - 10 comments Sprinkle with election seasoning.
Caution! Mixed contents will be hot!
ADDICTION AND DEPRESSION A LIVING HELLPosted by hbk459 on October 12, 2006 - 2:04 AM EST - 3 comments Recently i was taking norco
I'm shocked!Posted by geekspeak on August 15, 2006 - 8:16 PM EST - 11 comments I haven't posted in a while, so I thought I'd write up a couple tonight.
The Heart Team, BRAG 2006, and Helping OthersPosted by mhmiller74 on June 16, 2006 - 6:10 PM EST - 1 comment On the ride from Gainesville to Commerce on Thursday, a cyclist had a flat tire. Not an unusual occurrence. The cyclist pulled off the road to the right to avoid blocking traffic. When asked by one passing rider if he had everything he needed for his repair, the cyclist with the flat said “I think so.†That’s the wrong answer. What language do you speak?Posted by SomethingWicked on March 18, 2006 - 12:21 PM EST - 12 comments I've been thinking for a while now about blogging on the topic of people in America not speaking English, and when I saw the two passages that were in today's Rants and Raves section, I figured it was time to stop putting it off.
HearAgain Part 2Posted by charv on November 23, 2005 - 12:23 PM EST - 5 comments continued from HearAgain...
On the upside you become very observant. You can read moods and expressions from across the room. You intuitively know when something is bothering someone. Body language speaks volumes. You know when your children are doing something they shouldn’t or when they don’t feel well. You can watch your husband walk up the driveway and know whether he’s in a good mood or a bad one. You can see the sad little faces of children whose parents are ignoring them in restaurants. The sparkle in her eyes and the smile on her face speak of a young bride’s love for her new husband as eloquently as her words might.
Even the most observant of hearing impaired people though can’t compensate for the lack of sound totally. And just as a blind person can’t really understand the color blue
back in augustaPosted by amber.billings on September 06, 2005 - 12:30 AM EST - 4 comments Well I'm back. Tomorrow I actually head back to work. I can barely tell these days that I've had surgery. I apologize for being so lax the past couple weeks about keeping y'all informed. But there really wasn't anything new to report.
It seems all of my internal organs that I have left have finally found a new spot inside after slightly shifting from extra space. My laproscopic scares on my torso are starting to fade away and my incision scar is itchy, so that's a sign that it's healing. I feel like I've gotten most of my energy back even though I feel lazy and out of shape. My four-week restriction of not being able to lift more than 10 pounds will be up Wednesday so I want to resume my yoga classes as soon as possible.
The Battle of Aiken Rides Again...Posted by Lakeside95 on August 27, 2005 - 12:51 AM EST - 2 comments I just returned home from a great evening downtown. I went to the world premier of the homegrown movie 'The Battle of Aiken'? held at the historic Imperial Theater.
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