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Mobile home destroyed by fire during Burke County Sheriff's Office raid
One person was arrested and a house was destroyed this week during a Burke County drug investigation. Arrie V. Williams, 41, of Waynesboro, is charged with possession of a gun by a convicted felon, according to a news release from the Burke County Sheriff's Office. Just after 1 p.m. Thursday,...
Man shot once in Augusta shooting
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting. Investigators say on Sunday, April 21 at about 5:15 p.m., deputies responded to the Circle K, on Peach Orchard Road, about a shooting. A male victim who had been shot at least once was located at a local hospital where he […]
Boss Hog Cook-Off coming to Waynesboro on May 10th and 11th
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WJBF) – Barbeque lovers have the opportunity to experience what some say is some of the best ribs and barbeque ever eaten. The Boss Hog Cook-Off takes place May 10th and May 11th. Organizers say that this event is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society, and they add that this cook-off will […]
17-year-old last seen on Pine Needle Road in Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Waynesboro Police Department is seeking the help of the community in locating a missing juvenile, according to authorities. Authorities say Dawson Holley, 17, was last seen Wednesday around 6 p.m. on Pine Needle Road wearing a white hoodie and blue jeans. Holley is described to...
Waynesboro house catches fire after subject barricades inside
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Waynesboro home is a total loss after a fire following the execution of a search warrant by the Burke County Sheriff’s Office. On Thursday at 1:10 p.m., the Burke County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit and the Burke County Special Response Team executed a search warrant on the 600 block of East 7th Street Lot D.
David Rogers to speak at OTC May commencement
Ogeechee Technical College alumnus and 2023 Distinguished Alumni winner, David Rogers, will provide the commencement address at OTC’s graduation ceremony slated for May 9 at 7:00 pm at Hanner Fieldhouse. David Rogers graduated from Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) in July 2002 earning his Diploma and Associate of Applied Technology in Computer Information Systems. While in college, David began his career with Georgia Technologies as a part-time technician. After graduation, he was given the opportunity to move into a full-time position with Georgia Technologies where he began to utilize the education he received from OTC in the real world. In 2007, David was...
Burke County native Prince Dykes tackles children’s financial literacy with books, tour
BURKE COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) — Burke County native and financial expert Prince Dykes returns home to empower children with stocks and financial literacy books as part of his book tour. He aims to instill financial knowledge early, ensuring every child has an investment account by kindergarten. Through his Global Children Financial Literacy Foundation, Prince makes […]
Your search for the perfect smoothie could be over after Smoothie King opens off River Watch
Fans of a national smoothie chain now have another Augusta-area location on their radar. The recent opening of Smoothie King in the Villages at Riverwatch commercial plaza marks the growing chain’s fourth location in Richmond and Columbia counties. The new store at 814 Cabela Dr., Ste. 104, joins the...
Tennis courts at Diamond Lakes getting a makeover
HEPHZIBAH, Ga (WJBF)- A Richmond County park will soon see some much needed renovations. MACH Academy Inc. secured a grant that will allow them to work with Augusta Parks and Recreation to re-do the tennis courts at Diamond Lakes Tennis Center. The courts are in rough shape. They have quite a few cracks with weeds […]
Missing elderly Augusta man found dead
A missing Augusta man was found dead Thursday on Hunter Street, according to authorities. Roy Jones, 80, of the 800 block of Spruce Street, was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:45 p.m., according to a news release from the Richmond County Coroner's Office. Just after 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Richmond...
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 […]
Man wanted for aggravated battery in Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Waynesboro Police Department is seeking the community’s help in locating a man wanted for aggravated battery. David Tyrone Smith, 35, is wanted on charges of aggravated battery (family violence) and obstructing or hindering a person making emergency telephone calls, according to the Waynesboro Police Department.
Pedestrian killed on Deans Bridge Road identified as Augusta man
The Richmond County Coroner's Office has released the identity of a pedestrian killed on Deans Bridge Road Thursday morning. Tony Maurice Walker, 38, of Augusta, was pronounced dead at the scene just after 12:30 a.m., according to a news release from the coroner's office. Walker was attempting to cross Deans...
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