Top News Stories Cheering for a cure When Jessica Chambers learned in January that she had juvenile diabetes, she was devastated. She soon realized that she needed to accept the diagnosis and help others learn more about the disease. Affordable neutering, adoptions planned Several events benefiting animals will be held this month in Columbia and Richmond counties. Property tax bills coming soon More than 57,000 property tax bills will be sent out Friday to Columbia County residents. Rocktoberfest will help 20-month-old Two months ago, Eddie and Jackie Johnson faced a parent's worst nightmare. Homecoming court chosen at Lakeside's football game Aleya White got an early treat Friday when she was named Lakeside High School's homecoming queen. Variance granted for mobile home A Grovetown couple can move into the home they purchased in September after the Zoning Board of Appeals granted a variance to the city's ordinance restricting the age of mobile homes moved into the city. Shoppers can get a jump on Christmas A Columbia County event is offering a taste of early Christmas spirit Saturday and a chance to get a jump on that holiday shopping list. Concert to feature principal musicians of main orchestra The Symphony Orchestra Augusta will bring the sounds of classical music to Columbia County on Saturday with its second Columbia County Music Series concert.