CRIME & SAFETY
Coroner: Shooting death of 24-year-old Augusta man a homicide
The Richmond County Coroner's Office is investigating the shooting death of a 24-year-old man Sunday night in Augusta. Gregory Campbell, 24, of the 300 block of Barrow Drive, was taken to Wellstar/MCG, where he was pronounced dead just before midnight, according to a news release from the coroner's office. The shooting occurred on the...
22-year-old accused of shooting at Budget Inn Express on Gordon Highway
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 22-year-old has been accused of a shooting that injured one at the Budget Inn Express on Gordon Highway in December, according to authorities. Deputies say on Dec. 14, 2023, they responded to the Budget Inn Express located at 1616 Gordon Highway in reference to an aggravated assault that happened around 5:40 a.m.
Thief spreads fear and frustration at one Augusta church
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A church thief is at it again. The church off Mike Padgett Highway in far south Augusta is dealing with a thief who’s repeatedly striking. Lawnmowers, bricks and more are disappearing from the church. Pastor Mark Barnwell of Fielding Spring Missionary Baptist Church says the...
Man injured in shooting at Circle K in Augusta
A man is in the hospital after being shot Sunday at the Circle K on Peach Orchard Road. At about 5:15 p.m. Sunday, Richmond County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the Circle K at 3603 Peach Orchard Rd. for a shooting, according to a news release from the sheriff's office.
Augusta man wanted in connection to Aiken County murder turns himself in
A second suspect wanted in the disappearance and murder of an Aiken County woman turned himself in late last week. Bryan Alexander Hampton Jr., 35, of Augusta, turned himself in Friday and is charged with accessory after the fact to murder, according to a news release from the Aiken County Sheriff's Office.
Less than 24 hours later, missing 11-year-old in Augusta returns home
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Less than 24 hours later, Richmond County deputies say a missing 11-year-old has returned home safely. Authorities say Jayda Mack returned home safely Tuesday after being last seen on Monday at 5 p.m. on the 1700 block of Sibley Road. Officials say she is known to...
Local middle schooler accused of drawing threatening picture
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Grovetown Middle School student is facing a criminal charge after school officials say they drew a picture “threatening in nature,” according to a letter sent home to families. Administrators contacted Columbia County School District Police on Friday after a teacher turned in a...
How to hire a reputable mover and avoid scams
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - With summer right around the corner, peak moving season is upon us. However, the process can be stressful. If you're in the market to find movers, here's what you need to know. Josh Keck, a realtor with the Corden Group says the housing market is about...
Fire in North Augusta damages back portion of home
NORTH AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A family in North Augusta is safe following a house fire. A home on the 200 block of Edisto Drive was moderately damaged after the back portion caught fire. The call came in about 9:00 a.m. Monday morning and several crews from different fire agencies responded. No injuries have been […]
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