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Woman killed after being hit by a car on Windsor Spring Road
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WFXG) - One woman has been killed after being hit by a car on Windsor Spring Road near the intersection of Woodlake Road. The Richmond County Coroner tells FOX54 that she was hit by a car heading south while attempting to cross the road Wednesday night. He...
8th-graders’ dispute in Grovetown spurs criminal charges
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Criminal charges are being filed as a result of a fight at Grovetown Middle School, administrators say. Principal Simon Rodriguez told parents about the incident in a letter on Wednesday. A Grovetown day-care employee is facing a simple battery charge after an incident at Next Generation...
Grovetown daycare worker charged after video shows her pushing over 1-year-old with her foot
A Grovetown daycare worker was recently arrested after allegedly pushing a 1-year-old boy over at Next Generation Learning Center. The 26-year-old Grovetown woman was charged with one count of simple battery and was taken to the Columbia County Detention Center, according to a news release from the Grovetown Police Department.
Augusta experts share important warning signs of human trafficking
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Georgia ranks sixth in the nation for sex trafficking, and local experts say Richmond County sees more child sex trafficking than anywhere else in the state. For a problem that is growing not only in Georgia but nationwide, experts say there’s a huge misconception surrounding human...
The next Parker's Kitchen convenience store is coming to this busy Augusta intersection
Developers of a proposed 5,000-square-foot convenience store at the main entrance to Doctors Hospital have put the project out to bid. Contractors have until May 21 to submit proposals to help build a new Parker’s Kitchen at 3645 Wheeler Rd., where it intersects with Medical Center Drive. The idea...
Report sheds light on Richmond County deputy’s arrest in Harlem
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We are learning new details on why a Richmond County deputy was arrested in a Harlem domestic-related incident. An incident report from the Harlem Police Department states that on April 15 around 5:30 p.m., officers made contact with the mother of Deputy Terence Driggers’ son.
27-year-old aggravated stalking suspect wanted in Grovetown
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Grovetown Police Department is searching for a suspect accused of aggravated stalking who was last seen near Wrightsboro Road, according to authorities. Officials say Savone Ignatius Clayborne, 27, is wanted for aggravated stalking. Clayborne is described to be six feet in height, weighing around 185...
Augusta breaks ground on low-income apartments with historical ties
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Thursday, Augusta leaders will officially break ground on a low-income apartment complex in Augusta. The Lenox will help address the need for more affordable housing. The Lenox is being co-developed by Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. and Parallel Housing, Inc. The building will be 4 stories with commercial space on the ground level. […]
Suspect wanted in armed robbery at Circle K on Gordon Highway
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery at the Circle K on Gordon Highway, according to authorities. Officials say the suspect is wanted for an armed robbery that occurred Wednesday at the Circle K at...
Spring into Augusta-area entertainment from Greek Festival to Columbia County Fair
The days are getting warmer, gardens are in full bloom, and the bees are buzzing all about. This means spring is here, and while the mainstream occasions like Easter and the Masters have passed, there’s still plenty of fun to be had. Multiple family-friendly staples will be returning in...
City of Grovetown participants in Georgia Cities Weeks
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The city of Grovetown is showing off what it has to offer during Georgia Cities Week. There are events going on around the city and online to educate the community on the city’s history. The week is in full swing, and you can find art...
Grand openings for multiple stores in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - Three different businesses are opening their doors in Augusta this week. Floor and Decor are opening a new location in Augusta on Mason McKnight Junior Parkway. The first 200 customers will enjoy free gifts from other stores like New Moon Cafe and The Augusta Brunch House. The first 200 customers will get a chance to participate in a dice roll challenge that has a grand prize of $1 million dollars.
Augusta Eats: Your favorite pizza place just might have moved; we'll tell you where
Columbia County’s 2 Boys Pizza and Grill restaurant opened in Evans in March, but despite the wishes of many customers, 3851 Evans to Locks Rd. isn’t a second location. Homemade pizzas and gyros top the establishment’s menu of favorite Greek and Italian dishes, and the family that runs the place are quick to help their customers feel like family, too.
Olive Road bridge sees new look; improvements continue
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The infamous Olive Road bridge has a fresh, new look. This comes after a large box truck rammed into it — yet again — back in February, bringing one of the steel beams down to the ground. When it happened, city engineering told News...
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