Richmond County, GA

Hephzibah, GA

Augusta, GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - The Richmond County Sheriff's Office has arrested an attorney with the Augusta Public Defender's Office for allegedly providing contraband to an inmate. According to the sheriff's office, Rodrequez Burnett was meeting with a client at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center Wednesday, Mar. 29. During that meeting, he allegedly went into a closet and took a roll of toilet paper to the inmate. The inmate allegedly took the wrapper off the toilet paper and put it in his clothing before Burnett returned the roll to the closet.

Augusta public defense attorney arrested for giving contraband to inmate

Georgia State

Bainbridge, GA

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) - 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) - 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, Ga. (WFXG) - Much of Augusta's local government will be closed next week, but the EMS subcommittee is expected to remain busy behind closed doors, preparing to present a contract to the commission when it meets again. Commissioner Sean Frantom says he expected to have a contract proposal in-hand...

Contract negotiations underway with Central EMS

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

Florida State

Evans, GA

EVANS, Ga. (WFXG) - 16-year-old YANA WILSON HIT THE FIRST-TEE AT CHAMPIONS RETREAT WEDNESDAY MORNING to kick off THE 2023 AUGUSTA NATIONAL WOMEN’S AMATEUR CHampionship. The day was filled WITH ANTICIPATION FOR THE WEEK AHEAD AS PATRONS GATHERED TO WATCH THE FIRST round. It was particularly special for those visiting CHAMPIONS RETREAT for the first time who are eagerly waiting to see AUGUSTA NATIONAL AND THE AZALEAS IN BLOOM.

First-time patrons witness opening tee shot at 2023 ANWA Championship

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - In late 2022, Augusta University Health System announced it was planning a partnership with Wellstar Health System. On Mar. 31, they announced they've reached an agreement. AUHS says the partnership will expand Augusta University's health science training and research facilities across the state of Georgia. According...

Augusta University Health and Wellstar reach partnership agreement

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

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

Washington State

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - The 2023 Masters Tournament is just around the corner. Wednesday morning round one of the Augusta National Women's Amateur kicked off at Champion's Retreat in Evans. While Augusta National and the surrounding areas prepare to welcome visitors and patrons, FOX54 got a look at some of...

FOX54 Mornings: 'Signs' its time for the Masters Tournament

AUGUSTA, GA (WFXG) - The first round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur is underway. Tee off was at 8 a.m. at Champions Retreat Golf Club in Evans. First to tee off Wednesday morning was Yana Wilson, Miku Ueta, and Monet Chun. Many people this year are watching last year's champion, Anna Davis. Also, all eyes are on Rose Zhang. She made each cut in each of the first three Augusta National Women's Amateurs.

Augusta National Women's Amateur underway at Champions Retreat

EVANS, Ga. (WFXG) - Anna Davis, 2022 Augusta National Women's Amateur winner is off to a difficult start in this year's championship, receiving two separate 2-stroke penalties on the first hole. Chairman James Hyler, Jr. issued this statement Wednesday from tournament headquarters:. "During play of her first hole, Anna Davis...

Current Augusta National Women's Amateur Champion penalized 4 strokes in opening round

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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Man wanted for stalking, smashing woman's window in Hephzibah

RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WFXG) - The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man wanted for stalking. According to the incident report, deputies responded to...

Man wanted for stalking, smashing woman's window in Hephzibah

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