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Inmate Fatally Shot by Corrections Officer at Georgia Medical Center During Attack
In a gritty confrontation at a Georgia medical center, an inmate was shot dead by a correctional officer after seizing an officer's pepper spray and attacking another officer. The incident, which unfolded at the Washington County Regional Medical Center in Sandersville, has spurred an investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
Woman killed after being hit by a car on Windsor Spring Road
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WFXG) - One woman has been killed after being hit by a car on Windsor Spring Road near the intersection of Woodlake Road. The Richmond County Coroner tells FOX54 that she was hit by a car heading south while attempting to cross the road Wednesday night. He...
Wrens venue offers inclusive prom for young adults
WRENS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A venue in Wrens is hosting an inclusive prom for those ages 15 and up. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience being offered at no cost. When Dianne Gove and her husband bought Brushy Creek Golf Course in Wrens, the goal was to transform the property. So,...
Augusta experts share important warning signs of human trafficking
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Georgia ranks sixth in the nation for sex trafficking, and local experts say Richmond County sees more child sex trafficking than anywhere else in the state. For a problem that is growing not only in Georgia but nationwide, experts say there’s a huge misconception surrounding human...
Burke County Sheriff's Office to host Drug Take Back Day on Saturday
The Burke County Sheriff's Office is hosting a National DEA Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Apr. 27. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Burke County Sheriff's Office, 225 Hwy. 24 South in Waynesboro. The community is encouraged to bring expired or unused...
Report sheds light on Richmond County deputy’s arrest in Harlem
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We are learning new details on why a Richmond County deputy was arrested in a Harlem domestic-related incident. An incident report from the Harlem Police Department states that on April 15 around 5:30 p.m., officers made contact with the mother of Deputy Terence Driggers’ son.
City of Louisville granted $2.2 Million for Rural Workforce Housing Program
LOUISVILLE, Ga. (WJBF) – Last week, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced the third round of grant recipients from the Rural Workforce Housing Initiative. Announced in the Governor’s 2023 State of the State Address, the Rural Workforce Housing Initiative is helping to spur the development of much needed workforce housing in communities in the state. The […]
Suspect wanted in armed robbery at Circle K on Gordon Highway
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery at the Circle K on Gordon Highway, according to authorities. Officials say the suspect is wanted for an armed robbery that occurred Wednesday at the Circle K at...
Deer causes crash, vehicle fire, injuries, power outage in Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - To avoid hitting a deer on the highway, a man crashed into a power pole, causing a vehicle fire and an outage for over 150 people in Waynesboro on Monday morning, according to authorities. Deputies say they responded at 2:56 a.m. to Highway 24 South near...
Washington deputies search for victim and shooter in weekend Tennille shooting
TENNILLE, Ga. -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating a early Sunday morning shooting in Tennille. Deputies went to the 700 block of Matthews Road around 1 a.m. for shots fired. The person who called 911 said they heard around 25 shots fired. Deputies then got reports that man...
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