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Coroner: Pedestrian killed on Deans Bridge Road in Augusta
A man is dead after being hit by a vehicle Thursday morning while walking on Deans Bridge Road in Augusta. The man, who has not yet been identified, was attempting to cross Deans Bridge Road and Lyman Street when he was hit by a vehicle, according to a news release form the Richmond County Coroner's Office.
Richmond County deputy resigns after being arrested in Harlem
HARLEM, Ga. (WFXG) - A Richmond County deputy is now behind bars. According to a press release, Deputy Terence Driggers was arrested at his home on Monday, Apr. 15 by the Harlem Police Department for a domestic-related incident. Fox54 is told he was off duty at the time of the...
Augusta operation ends with seizure of 15 lbs. of fentanyl — enough to kill 3.5M people, AG says
Attorney General Chris Carr announced during a press conference Tuesday morning that the Richmond County Sheriff's Office and other local agencies seized hundreds of pounds of drugs during a two-year gang operation called, "Operation No Loyalty." On April 16, the AG's Gang Prosecution Unit secured the indictment of 30 individuals...
Kemp visits Augusta, signs bills that are expected to lower your taxes
Tax bills signed into law Thursday by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp are expected to save hundreds of millions of dollars for citizens and businesses. Kemp joined state and local officials at the Augusta Municipal Building to sign five bills including House Bill 1015, which hastens 2022 plans to reduce Georgia’s income tax rate from 5.75% to 4.99%.
30 indicted in massive gang, drug trafficking case in Richmond County
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – 30 individuals are facing federal gang and drug trafficking charges in Richmond County after a massive multi-agency investigation across the CSRA. The 30 suspects are facing 333 charges overall for a variety of alleged crimes including drug trafficking and possession, aggravated assault, and armed robbery. Officials state that the suspects […]
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. ...
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...
Boys & Girls Clubs to serve free summer meals again
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta will once again take part in “Happy Helpings,” Georgia’s summer food-service program, distributing free meals to members. Breakfast will be served at the E.W. Hagler, J. Hebbard, Thomson and Washington County clubs from 7:30-9 a.m....
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...
Summer of the cicada: most cicadas since 1804
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WFXG) - This is a special year for cicadas. But if you don't like bugs, this may not be your favorite summer! It is starting to get noisy!. Two species of the bugs are emerging across the South and Midwest that only come out together every 220 years, and the CSRA is one of the communities you may witness this rare sighting.
Man wanted for accessory in connection to Jamilla Smith murder case
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — On Wednesday, Aiken County Sheriff Michael Hunt announced a man is wanted in connection to the murder of Jamilla Smith. Bryan Hampton, Jr., 35, is wanted for accessory after the fact to murder. Investigators ask the community for help with information leading to Hampton's...
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