Augusta, GA

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Richmond County, GA

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BAINBRIDGE, Ga. (WFXG) - The Georgia Department of Corrections has issued a statewide search for an inmate who they say escaped from work detail. After being convicted of at least 8 charges in Richmond county, Aaron Lee Fore is currently serving a prison sentence at the Decatur County Correctional Institute.

Statewide search for escaped prisoner convicted in Richmond County

AUGUSTA, Ga (WFXG) - Family and friends are mourning the loss of a 13-year-old. Who lost his life outside of Richmond Summit Apartments. While going to pick up a door dash order, Buddy Brown's life was cut entirely too short at the age of 13. "Everybody loved Buddy and he's...

"He's going to be very well missed": Slain boy's parents speaks out

(AUGUSTA) - FOX54 has learned that Gold Cross will no longer provide ambulance service for the Augusta-area effective Sunday April 2nd, 2023 at 8am, from multiple sources. Central EMS, which now commands the zone for the state, confirmed that it is aware and preparing to ensure that Augusta has ambulance service, according to Gary Coker, Central EMS President.

SOUND THE SIREN: Gold Cross to end Augusta service effective Sunday 8am

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - The Richmond County Coroner's Office is investigating a deadly crash on Peach Orchard Rd. in Augusta. The crash happened Thursday afternoon on Peach Orchard Rd. at Phinizy Rd. The coroner's office says twenty-year-old Lamarquez Benning was driving south on Peach Orchard Rd. when his vehicle was struck by another vehicle entering the road from a parking lot.

One killed in Peach Orchard Rd. crash

AUGUSTA, Ga (WFXG) - An Augusta community came together to honor the life of 13-year-old Buddy Brown, who was shot and killed while going to pick up a Doordash order. Tonight, Buddy Brown's family held a balloon release and vigil for him just outside of Richmond Summit Apartments. Family, Friends,...

Community members join together to honor Buddy Brown

Grovetown, GA

GROVETOWN, Ga. (WFXG) - The City of Grovetown is canceling its 2023 Spring Fest. In a release sent out Thursday afternoon, the city said it made the decision to cancel the event due to the inclement weather forecast. However, the city says it is partnering with local elementary schools and Columbia County Community Connections to donate 20,000 eggs to youth events. The Easter Bunny and Carol the Carrot will make visits to some Grovetown schools to make up for the cancelation.

Grovetown cancels 2023 Spring Fest

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson will host his first Mayor's Masters Reception Sunday, Apr. 2. The event will be held at the Augusta Commons from 5 to 9 p.m. General admission will be free, but VIP tickets are available for $250. The mayor's office says this year's...

Augusta Mayor Johnson to host first Mayor's Masters Reception

Florida State

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - The threat of rain and storms didn’t stop the excitement at the Augusta National Golf Club Saturday for the final round of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur. Play was suspended around 10:30 a.m. as storms moved into our area. Robert Forde is visiting from...

No raining on patrons' ANWA parade

AUGUSTA, Ga (WFXG) - The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Augusta, First Tee-Augusta, and EA Sports joined Nike to provide sports and educational opportunities for local youth. Kim Evans, President of the Boys and Girls Club, says she is thankful for the partnerships. "We are working with NIKE and...

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Augusta host Day of Play

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - Rose Zhang won the 2023 Augusta National Women's Amateur Saturday, April 1. The victory comes after play went into playoff between Jenny Bae and Zhang. Zhang later equaled Bae's par on No. 18 to force a second playoff hole. The Stanford S. is the number one...

Rose Zhang wins 2023 Augusta National Women's Amateur

EVANS, Ga (WFXG)- According to the Augusta National Women's Amateur a short fog delay is in effect this morning. First tee was set to start at 8 a.m. First tee off is now scheduled for 9 a.m. FOX54 was told it would be a brief delay. Stay with FOX54 for...

UPDATE: Fog delay issued until 9 a.m. for round two of Augusta National Women's Amateur

EVANS, Ga. (WFXG) - Patrons travel from around the world to the CSRA to watch the Augusta National Women's Amateur. Some Patrons don't have as long a journey as others. ANWA day two started with an hour fog delay but after the fog lifted around 9:00 a.m. Thursday, play got underway.

Fog delay doesn't stop excitement on ANWA day 2

AUGUSTA (WFXG) - THIS WEEK, EVEN THE OLDER PLAYERS ARE STILL YOUNG. chief METEOROLOGIST JAY JEFFERIES LOOKS AT THIS WEEK'S AUGUSTA NATIONAL WOMEN'S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP BY THE NUMBERS. AS ROUND 2 GOT UNDERWAY AT THE AUGUSTA NATIONAL WOMEN'S AMATEUR, I WANTED TO SHARE WITH YOU SOME NUMBERS OTHER THAN THE...

By the Numbers: The age difference between ANWA golfers

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - The starting times for the final round of the 2023 Augusta National Women's Amateur are now available. The first tee-time is 7:40 a.m. for groups one and two. The final pairings are set to tee off at 8:50 a.m. The FOX54 Weather Now team is expecting...

ANWA 2023 final round tee times

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POLICE: Student brought handgun to fight at Richmond Co. school

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - A gun was found during a search of a student at Performance...

POLICE: Student brought handgun to fight at Richmond Co. school

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