A bid to rename the Augusta Riverwalk after Edward M. McIntyre Sr., the city’s first black mayor, has hit a major snag as controversy erupted over the idea. McIntyre took office in 1981 and helped find funding for the Riverwalk, but left office in shame after a felony conviction for extortion. He was later pardoned but his political career was in the tank, leading to three failed mayoral bids in 1990, 1998 and 2002. The Augusta Planning Commission held a hearing on the proposed renaming last week but even with public input couldn’t make a decision, kicking it up to the Augusta Commission for consideration. The park’s renaming is DRIFTING…
Former federal prosecutor tapped for Army post
Former U.S. Attorney Bobby Christine has been called up by the Trump Administration once again, this time to serve as Judge Advocate General for the U.S. Army. That would make him the head of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, better known as JAG, the legal arm of the Army. Once his nomination is confirmed, Christine will serve a four-year term in the vital position. RISING…
