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17-year-old last seen on Pine Needle Road in Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Waynesboro Police Department is seeking the help of the community in locating a missing juvenile, according to authorities. Authorities say Dawson Holley, 17, was last seen Wednesday around 6 p.m. on Pine Needle Road wearing a white hoodie and blue jeans. Holley is described to...
Don't bug out! Cicadas spotted in Georgia. Here's what to know about the brood emergence
Spring has sprung and the cicadas are beginning to emerge. Cicada Safari, a mobile app for users to track and report cicada sightings, is reporting three sightings around Augusta, two in Milledgeville, and one in Macon as of April 16. These are early indications of a large cicada brood emergence...
Threat against Davidson Fine Arts Magnet deemed not credible
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A heavy law enforcement presence was spotted at Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School Thursday morning. Our News 12 crew on scene says around five Richmond County patrol cars and several Richmond County School Police were on scene around 11 a.m. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says...
Club Car celebrates new manufacturing facility in Appling
APPLING, Ga (WJBF)- On Thursday morning, Club Car will celebrate the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Appling with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The facility is located at White Oak Business Park just off of the I-20 Harlem exit. The new production plant will make one particular type of product. They will begin making […]
Second suspect named in connection to the death of Jamilla Smith
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WFXG) - Aiken County Sheriff Michael Hunt confirms law enforcement is looking for a second suspect, wanted in connection to the death of Jamilla Smith. Bryan Alexander Hampton, Jr., 35, of Augusta, is wanted for accessory after the fact to murder. Investigators are asking the community for...
Columbia County deputy released from hospital after being dragged by car nearly 100 yards
A Columbia County Sheriff's Office deputy who was hospitalized Tuesday after being dragged nearly 100 yards by a fleeing suspect's car, has returned home. Lieutenant Brandon Phillip Thacker, 41, was taken to AU Medical Center for several cuts on his right arms, according to an incident report. ...
Former RCSO deputy suing Sheriff’s Office claiming discrimination
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – A former Richmond County deputy is suing the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, and he is claiming discrimination. According to records, Quincy Cannon was a Richmond County Sheriff’s Office deputy from 2018 to 2022. Cannon, along with two other former deputies, Andrew Acosta and Robert Wilson, was arrested and charged by […]
Richmond County Sheriff's deputy arrested in Harlem; resigns
A Richmond County Sheriff's Office deputy resigned Tuesday after being arrested in Harlem. Just before 9:30 p.m. Monday, the Richmond County Sheriff's Internal Affairs Division was notified that RCSO deputy Terence Driggers was arrested at his home by the Harlem Police Department for a domestic related incident, according to a news release from...
New Augusta food truck decals aim to create more security
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - If you live or work in Augusta and your lunch break features a food truck, you may notice a new blue sticker starting to appear. A new blue decal is now required on food trucks that operate with a Richmond County business license following the Augusta Commissioner’s voting it in on Monday.
Man wanted for aggravated battery in Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Waynesboro Police Department is seeking the community’s help in locating a man wanted for aggravated battery. David Tyrone Smith, 35, is wanted on charges of aggravated battery (family violence) and obstructing or hindering a person making emergency telephone calls, according to the Waynesboro Police Department.
Wednesday forecast remains warm with more clouds than sun
As of 6am Wednesday: Clouds are increasing with temps in the mid to upper 50s. Partly sunny for Wednesday with highs remaining above average in the mid 80s. We’ll see a chance for a few showers early this evening then remaining mostly cloudy overnight with morning lows in the low 60s. Back to sunshine and heating up for Thursday with highs hitting 90. Few showers and isolated storms are possible Friday and Saturday with a better chance for rain on Sunday.
Augusta OKs tiny homes with big potential impact for area's foster care community
Augusta’s first tiny home community has found a tiny plot of land to help people exit foster care. The Augusta Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a rezoning request to convert an abandoned park into a community of 25 tiny homes for young adults ages 18 to 25 who have aged out of the foster care system.
Plans for potential new Middle School in North Augusta
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WFXG) - A new middle school could be coming to the North Augusta area. There is growth happening all over Edgefield County, particularly in the Merriweather subdivision, right where the potential Fox Creek Middle School would be built. Parents on social media are saying this is exactly what the area needs.
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