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Death of utility worker under investigation in Dearing
DEARING, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We are learning new details about the death of a utility worker on Friday in Dearing. According to McDuffie County Coroner Paul Johnson, investigators were on the scene of the 2600 block of Old White Oak Road in Dearing around 5:30 p.m. The utility worker has...
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 […]
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...
2 Richmond County schools report weapons found on campus
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two different Richmond County schools are reporting that weapons were found on campus, according to letters sent home to parents. On Thursday, a Meadowbrook Elementary School student brought a knife to school and showed it to their classmate. Students reported the knife to their teacher, who took the item and reported it to the administration.
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...
Columbia County Spring Fair is back for 4th year
GROVETOWN, Ga (WJBF)- Starting this weekend, the 4th annual Columbia County Spring Fair is back. The fair is full of family fun. There are rides. There are petting zoos, a demolition derby, characters from Wardrobe of Wishes, and so much more. And of course, everyone’s favorite fair food! Proceeds from the fair, sponsored by the […]
Club Car celebrates a new facility in Appling; Gov. Brian Kemp in attendance
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WFXG) - Club Car has been a company producing small vehicles, from golf carts to cars for over 65 years, and went electric in the last two decades. Today was the ribbon cutting and took place at a new manufacturing facility. The ceremony included a visit from Georgia Governor Brian Kemp.
Augusta man arrested after injuring CCSO Lt., leading officers on brief chase
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – A man has been arrested after injuring a Columbia County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant and leading officers on a brief police chase. According to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, Bobby Dwyane Burnett, 26, of Augusta, walked into the CCSO Headquarters building on County Camp Road in Appling around 2 P.M. with, […]
Dr. Howie Gunby named new superintendent of Lincoln Co. Schools
LINCOLN COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – According Lincoln County Schools, Dr. Howie Gunby has been named superintendent of Lincoln County Schools in a called meeting of the school board on Thursday, April 18th. Dr. Gunby has served multiple roles within the Lincoln County School District throughout the past 15 years. Most recently, he was named the […]
Columbia County announces multiple road closures due to public safety event
Columbia County recently announced two temporary road closures in the Evans Towne Center area for this year's Public Safety and Preparedness Event. The first road closure will be on Antebellum Way, according to a news release from the county. The road will be closed to all traffic from 8 p.m. Friday through midnight Saturday.
Former RCSO deputy suing Sheriff’s Office claiming discrimination
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – A former Richmond County deputy is suing the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, and he is claiming discrimination. According to records, Quincy Cannon was a Richmond County Sheriff’s Office deputy from 2018 to 2022. Cannon, along with two other former deputies, Andrew Acosta and Robert Wilson, was arrested and charged by […]
Hope for Henny: 8-year-old heads to Atlanta for treatment
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Hendrix “Henny” Gilstrap has been at the Children’s Hospital since December when an instance dealing with toxic megacolon almost killed him. He was rushed to the hospital and eventually saved. He ended up losing a leg through all of the treatment so far.
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