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What we know about 2 missing Augusta teens, possibly together
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two teens have gone missing in Richmond County and are possibly together, according to authorities. Ja’Marion Sales, 13, was last seen on Jan. 8 on the 400 block of East Boundary Street. The agency says Sales is known to carry firearms. Sales is described as...
Second suspect charged in downtown Augusta gunfight
A second suspect has been charged in connection to a shooting early Saturday in downtown Augusta. Seven Whitfield, 23, of Hephzibah, was arrested Tuesday and is charged with one count of aggravated assault and possession of a weapon during a felony, according to the GBI. ...
Jenkins County candidate charged in double-murder case
MILLEN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A candidate for Jenkins County tax commissioner has been indicted on charges of murder and other crimes. In addition to murder, Shenice Thompson is accused of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm, making a false statement, hindering the apprehension or punishment of a criminal and tampering with evidence.
South Carolina K-9 officer killed in the line of duty
PROSPERITY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – A K-9 officer with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division was shot and killed in the line duty while trying to make an arrest. “Our thoughts and prayers are with our colleagues at SLED on the murder of K-9 Agent Coba. He was a brave Agent and saved the lives of agents and deputy sheriffs,” the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office said in a post on Facebook.
Sauna-like stretch of weather ahead
Wednesday evening update: It’s another beautiful day in the CSRA with sunshine and some fair-weather cumulus clouds. The air is warm and dry, with highs reaching the upper 80s and low 90s. Expect an increase in clouds overnight as a disturbance passes through, but no rain is expected. We...
Overgrown Properties Top Complaint in Richmond County, Commissioners Seek Solutions
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WFXG) - Augusta-Richmond County Commissioners say the number one complaint in the city is overgrown and unmaintained properties. In a work session Wednesday, Commissioners heard from multiple departments on what they are currently doing to maintain parts of the city. Commissioner Stacy Pulliam says up to 90%...
There they grow again: Visit the latest Augusta-area supermarket to undergo a redesign
Another Augusta-area supermarket is preparing for an extensive renovation. The 68,000-square-foot Kroger at 4115 Columbia Rd. in Martinez is scheduled later this year to undergo in-store remodeling to include new restrooms, a new seafood cooler, new cart storage and maintenance upgrades on parts of the 40-plus-year-old building. The 20,000 square...
51-year-old accused of dispute ending in gunfire at Hardee’s in Evans
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A suspect was taken into custody after gunfire erupted after two regular lunch customers at a Hardee’s got into a dispute, according to Columbia County deputies. No one was hurt, authorities took the suspect, identified as Servey Markovich Kleyman, 51, into custody on charges of...
Former CCSO deputy arrested following domestic dispute
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – A Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been terminated after being arrested and charged following a domestic dispute. According to the incident report, Gilbert Lopez received his wife’s belongings from her job, which she was previously terminated from, and when he arrived home, he was upset after finding a name […]
Ga. high court denies new trial in Richmond County murder
ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Georgia Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the conviction in a 2015 murder on Cunningham Drive in Augusta. Shanadore Harmon had been convicted in the murder of Brittany Trantham, who was fatally shot on Oct. 24, 2015, as Harmon was arguing with Jermaz Lawson. Lawson and...
Augusta law enforcement shown in another new episode of CW show. Here's what we saw
Augustans have loved watching local law enforcement on TV, and on Tuesday there was more to love. Richmond County sheriff's deputies were featured on this week's new episode of "Police 24/7" on the CW. There were three distinct incidents shown Tuesday night. Viewers were taken to Augusta for the second...
Looking for a Father's Day BBQ spot? Here are the 5 best in the Augusta area, Yelp says
Whether it's for your dad, grandpa, or brother, Father's Day is on June 16 and it's a great day for celebrating the men in your life. So why not treat him to some messy ribs or spicy wings at a local barbecue restaurant?. But with a wide variety of options...
Augusta sheriff, challenger address misconduct. A look at their own disciplinary records.
It's now down to two in the runoff race for Richmond County sheriff, with Incumbent Richard Roundtree facing challenger Eugene "Gino Rock" Brantley on June 18. Both candidates offer extensive law enforcement experience, but have different opinions on how the agency should move forward in addressing deputy misconduct in Richmond County.
Cyber Command staff sergeant at Fort Eisenhower pleads guilty to illegal firearm charge
A Fort Eisenhower staff sergeant assigned to the Army Cyber Command is awaiting sentencing after admitting to having illegal and unregistered weapons. Thomas J. Fazio II, 41, of Grovetown, pleaded guilty to possession of an unregistered firearm, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Georgia.
Daily forecast | From First Alert Chief Meteorologist Riley Hale
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Looking mostly dry and seasonal through Thursday, but hotter highs in the mid to upper 90s are possible this weekend. Make sure you are staying hydrated and protecting yourself from the sun. UV values will be in the double digits all week and into the weekend. Limit your time outdoors, especially between 10 am-4 pm.
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