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Glascock County leads Peach state in early voting rate, one week until primary election
GLASCOCK COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – With one week until the primary election in Georgia, one of our local counties has the highest rate of early voting turnout in the state. Early voting seems to be a tradition in Glascock County, and voters say it’s a big deal. “I vote because you need to vote. You […]
Tragic Incident Unfolds in Harlem: 47-Year-Old Man Fatally Stabbed in Domestic Dispute, Woman Under Questioning
Harlem was shaken by a heartbreaking incident as a 47-year-old man lost his life in a domestic dispute, succumbing to fatal stab wounds. The tragic event has left the community in mourning and raised urgent questions about the factors contributing to such acts of violence within households. Details surrounding the...
Health inspections: Food on floor, debris on walls earns F for Augusta restaurant
The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. The following is a list of restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that have been inspected between May 3 and 9, accompanied by their scores and, in some cases, the health infractions that lowered those scores.
Windows broken at business on Gordon Highway, man sought for questioning
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the person pictured here for questioning in a property damage case at a local business. The incident report states that the unidentified man was caught on camera breaking windows with rocks at 1750 Gordon Highway, on April 4. They now face charges of […]
Q&A: Richmond County sheriff Democratic candidates talk misconduct, transparency and more
One of the biggest Augusta-area offices up for grabs for the 2024 Primary election in Augusta is Richmond County sheriff. Three names are on the Democratic ticket: Incumbent Richard Roundtree, Eugene "Gino Rock" Brantley (a former Richmond County sheriff's deputy and sergeant with the Marshal's Office), and Bo Johnson (a former Richmond County sheriff's deputy and federal air marshal).
'My kids have a dad because of that man': Columbia County deputy, man he saved recount heroic 2020 call
Columbia County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Tim Johnson on Aug. 10, 2020 received a call about a man who stopped breathing while driving on Washington Road. It was pouring down rain with heavy traffic and Johnson was the first to arrive. Johnson immediately began CPR on 32-year-old Will Johnson after he...
Georgia mandated training for police on stun gun use, but hasn’t funded it
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Jermaine Jones Jr. was riding with his uncle and father to get air for a tire the evening of Oct. 11, 2021, when officers from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office pulled the Chevrolet Tahoe over because it had a tinted license plate cover. The...
Q&A: Augusta Judicial Circuit District Attorney candidates talk programs, violence and more
An office that's particularly important to the Augusta area's safety and security is the District Attorney of the Augusta Judicial Circuit, which encompasses Richmond and Burke counties. Incumbent Jared Williams is defending his seat against Amber Brantley, a local Trial Team leader and prosecutor for the Domestic Violence Accountability Court and an assistant DA for multiple offices.
'Law enforcement is diverse': Tough family background inspires Augusta deputy's life of service
Richmond County Sheriff's Office Deputy Crystal Battle started her career in law enforcement with a goal of better understanding her parents, who were both incarcerated, leading to her adoption at just 4 years old. That initial fascination has blossomed into a heroic career in law enforcement, with multiple lives saved.
Man wanted for child molestation in Augusta located, arrested
Update, May 13, 2024, 6:00 a.m. – According to the RCSO, Reddick is behind bars in Aiken County. AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man wanted in reference to a child molestation. According to authorities, the incident occurred on Saturday, May 11th, on the 3800 block of Peach […]
Can Harlem baseball defend its state title? Senior pitchers (and maybe Will Holder) will decide
Harlem baseball finds itself in familiar territory. The Bulldogs (38-1) head back to Rome this weekend to play for another Georgia High School Association Class 3A state championship. They’ll host Calvary Day (27-6) out of Savannah on the same field they swept Ringgold a year ago. While many picked...
Local woman’s homemade cicada jewelry giving CSRA the ‘love bug’
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WJBF) – A CSRA woman has been getting a lot of praise for her interesting hobby. Artist Briana Alley has been doing art since she was a child, and recently, she’s looked to nature for inspiration on her latest project. “I was video taping, and I was zoomed in super close to these […]
How the Richmond County Board of Elections works to keep the voting process going strong
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) Election day is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to going to the polls in Augusta. The Richmond County Board of Elections works year-round to make sure every election goes off without a hitch. The entire team works to get the machines ready, tabulate the totals, and everything in […]
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