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U.S. marshal warns of jury scam targeting Augusta area
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The U.S. Marshals Service warns that scammers are posing as law enforcement officers to scare and scam the public in the Augusta area. U.S. Marshal David L. Lyons says scammers are calling and saying they’re law enforcement officers. They’re threatening to arrest members of the public for failing to appear in court.
Death investigation leads to murder charges; 2 suspects on the run, deputies say
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. — The Aiken County Sheriff's Office is searching for two people wanted for murder following the discovery of a North Augusta man's body on Wednesday. The sheriff's office said the investigation began around 5:20 p.m. when deputies responded to the 900 block of Old Aiken Road. There, they found a man, later identified as 32-year-old Tavaris Burley, lying face down next to a car. Witnesses said they saw suspects driving away from the incident.
Grovetown Councilwoman Ceretta Smith takes oath of office
GROVETOWN, (WRDW/WAGT) – City Councilwoman-elect Ceretta Smith was sworn in on Thursday in Grovetown. Smith was elected in the March 12 special election to fill the unexpired term of a council member who stepped down from their position. “When Dec. 31 came and left and my term was over,...
Teacher accused of inappropriate behavior at Augusta school
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A long-term substitute teacher has been accused of inappropriate behavior at Spirit Creek Middle School, according to school officials. “In an effort to keep you informed, please be aware of an incident that occurred in your child’s class today. A long-term substitute teacher demonstrated inappropriate behavior. Students reported the incident to administrators. The substitute teacher will not be returning, and the incident is being investigated.”
Columbia County holds Spring Job Fair, several departments needing positions filled
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WJBF) – Extending employment opportunities to locals continues to be a priority for Columbia County. Tuesday night the county held its Spring Job Fair at the Columbia County Exhibition Center in Grovetown. Dr. Carney is the Human Resources Director for the county. “We have 13 different departments represented here tonight, hopefully looking for […]
New homeless shelter could be coming to Broad Street
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Land Bank Authority approved a plan to foreclose an old health center on Broad Street to make room for a potential homeless shelter. The shelter would help those in need get resources they and would be handicap accessible. There’s a gap for the type of...
Veteran technicians graduate from Augusta curation program
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Veterans Curation Program is celebrating its 15th year in Augusta and on Thursday held a graduation ceremony for the veterans completing the training and employment program, which is a project of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Veterans earn job skills and gain employment during...
Hiring event breaks barriers to get jobs for Fort Eisenhower spouses
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The unemployment statistic for military spouses is 21%, and the Department of Defense has been working to get that number down. One opportunity to get that number down was held on Thursday at Fort Eisenhower. It was a hiring fair primarily intended for military spouses, but...
Driver to be sentenced after 2022 Columbia County fatal crash
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A man is set to be sentenced on Wednesday after a crash that killed has been accused of death by vehicle while under the influence in Columbia County, according to authorities. Madrez Jackson of Washington, Ga., was killed in the crash that happened between 9...
Another local resident wins $2 million in lottery
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The CSRA has another millionaire, thanks to the Georgia lottery. The latest winner is a Martinez resident who claimed $2 million prize from a “100X the Cash” scratcher ticket. They bought the ticket at The Pumping Station No. 10, 4370 Evans to Locks Road...
Richmond County Marshal’s Office works to clean up Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - On Monday, we got a rare look inside one of Augusta’s homelessness camps. Tents, trash and more sparked a bigger conversation on how the city and the community could work together to keep the city clean year-round. The Richmond County Marshal’s Office says they are...
Small-town ice cream parlor bringing homemade desserts to Columbia County. Here's where.
A Wilkes County ice cream parlor featuring homemade, hand-dipped desserts is opening in Columbia County, further marking the legacy of a man who wanted to give back to his adopted home. Kettle Creek Creamery has scheduled a grand opening 12:30-8 p.m. Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday at 1030 West Lake...
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