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Crews deal with damage after a storm blew through on the night of June 7, 2025.

Deadly storm leaves a path of damage through CSRA 1s26b

Updated: 1 hour ago

By Staff

Sheets of rain came down as thunder roared during the storm that started suddenly – although not unexpectedly.

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After multi-state manhunt, double-murder suspect arrested in CSRA 5v651f

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Staff

The sheriff’s office responded to a 911 call from a motorist who reported a suspicious individual on the shoulder of I-20 around 3:41 p.m.

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James Fredrick Smith Jr. was last seen driving a red Ford pickup truck a Georgia tag RKF2349...

Have you seen this missing Burke County man? 2e60j

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Staff

James Fredrick Smith Jr.

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In honor of Gun Violence Awareness month, Jeremiah’s Sports Foundation held the Youth Fun...

Youth Fun Festival brings awareness to gun violence in Aiken 5q135h

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Staff

In honor of Gun Violence Awareness month, Jeremiah’s Sports Foundation held the Youth Fun Festival Saturday at Silver Bluff High School. NFL Player Tarron Jackson, who once attended Silver Bluff, also made an appearance.

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The Mayor’s Office collaborated with the sheriff’s office and other city departments in the...

Operation City Clean-up initiative helps beautify Augusta 5a83t

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Staff

The Mayor’s Office collaborated with the sheriff’s office and other city departments in the Harrisburg corridor early Saturday to clean up trash and debris in the area.

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Three men are wanted by the Richmond County Sheriff's Office on separate aggravated assault...

Deputies searching for 3 men wanted on separate aggravated assault charges 44a3h

Updated: 9 hours ago

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Three men are wanted by the Richmond County Sheriff's Office on separate aggravated assault charges.

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The coroner’s office says 60-year-old Lisa Lazier, of Thomson, died in the crash, which...

Victim ID’d in deadly crash in McDuffie County 6ed5v

Updated: 10 hours ago

By Staff

The coroner’s office says 60-year-old Lisa Lazier, of Thomson, died in the crash, which occurred on Cobham Road.

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Taylor Brown was diagnosed with aplastic anemia, a rare blood disorder, and this week marks...

Evans 16-year-old donates music therapy cart to Children’s Health Care of Atlanta 2l1w2u

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Staff

Taylor Brown was diagnosed with aplastic anemia, a rare blood disorder, and this week marks the fourth anniversary of her bone marrow transplant.

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The Sandersville Police Department and Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to Sunrise...

One person shot at apartment complex in Washington County, officials say 374d5u

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Staff

The Sandersville Police Department and Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to Sunrise Apartments early Saturday morning in reference to a shooting.

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Graniteville-Vaucluse-Warrenville Fire Department responded to a reported vehicle fire Friday...

House fire leaves man who lost legs without home 6qt15

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Staff

Graniteville-Vaucluse-Warrenville Fire Department responded to a reported vehicle fire Friday evening.

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Malcolm Wellmaker agreed to a short-notice fight on Wednesday, which sticks him in the octagon...

From Augusta to the Octagon: Wellmaker Set for UFC Showdown in Atlanta 2p6t6a

Updated: Jun. 7, 2025 at 12:57 AM EDT

By Alyssa Lyons

Malcolm Wellmaker agreed to a short-notice fight on Wednesday, which sticks him in the octagon at State Farm Arena next Saturday.

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FIRST ALERT: Check forecast, conditions on our streaming weather channel 5q122i

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 11:10 PM EDT

By Staff

Worried about the weather? Here's a live feed from Augusta Weather 24/7, our around-the-clock digital weather channel.

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Communities and leaders across the CSRA are came together on Friday to raise awareness about...

CSRA communities come together to raise gun violence awareness, mourn victims i3m5h

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 10:19 PM EDT

By Kennedy Payne

Communities and leaders across the CSRA are came together on Friday to raise awareness about violence by wearing orange.

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The Augusta Junior Players last performance of the season is “Percy Jackson and the Lightning...

Augusta Junior Players performing ‘Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief’ 1h3m1b

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 9:22 PM EDT

By Ashley Campbell

The Augusta Junior Players last performance of the season is “Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.” The cast is full of different personalities.

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The Augusta-Richmond County Public Library hosted a community event, Book Bash, to kick off an...

Book Bash kicks off summer program that helps kids with reading 1z5j4n

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM EDT

By Staff

The Augusta-Richmond County Public Library hosted a community event, Book Bash, to kick off an annual free summer reading program on Saturday.

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Deadline approaching for Helene emergency housing program 3k1ze

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM EDT

By Staff

The application period for the Housing Emergency Assistance and Recovery Through Sheltering program will close soon.

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Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center downtown

More changes at top come to Augusta VA Medical Center 81j1a

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM EDT

By Staff

There are more changes coming to the Augusta Veterans Affairs Medical Center amid an investigation at the center.

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Paceline cancer research grant recipients announced 4b4b5n

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 6:07 PM EDT

By Staff

Despite Hurricane Helene forcing the cancellation of PACELINE’s signature annual fall event, PaceDay, a total of $252,710 was raised during PACELINE’S 2024 campaign.

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The Family YMCA of Greater Augusta is helping in the fight against hunger by offering free...

Finding Solutions: YMCA of Greater Augusta providing free meals to kids 5b71e

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM EDT

By Zayna Haliburton

The Family YMCA of Greater Augusta is helping in the fight against hunger by offering free meals to kids and teens 18 and under.

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The Augusta University School of Public Health teamed up with McCorckle Nurseries for a health...

Health fair helping people in rural areas get access to care a6q6h

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM EDT

By Staff

The Augusta University School of Public Health teamed up with McCorckle Nurseries for a health fair on Friday.

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Washington County traffic accident kills at least 1 person 6t2d37

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM EDT

By Staff

At least one person is dead after a traffic accident Friday afternoon in Washington County, according to Sheriff Joel Cochran.

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Community marched, had a wreath-laying ceremony and a sign-waving in of...

‘So many things being cut right now’: Veterans honor D-Day with rally in North Augusta 3e3m52

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM EDT

By Staff

Community marched, had a wreath-laying ceremony and a sign-waving in of veterans at the Wade Hampton Veterans Park.

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Richmond County deputies say 27-year-old Morgan Gray struck a car turning onto Interstate...

Community rallies around rider involved in hit-and-run in Richmond County b606h

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM EDT

By Sydney Hood and Staff

Richmond County deputies say 27-year-old Morgan Gray struck a car turning onto Interstate Parkway when she crashed.

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Phyllis Jackson's son was shot and killed in Augusta in July 2019. Jackson is now the head of...

Mother of son killed in Augusta now spreads awareness about gun violence k102a

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM EDT

By Sydney Hood

Phyllis Jackson's son was shot and killed in Augusta in July 2019. Jackson is now the head of the local Moms Demand Action group - turning her pain into purpose.

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Burke County sheriff seeks arrest of commissioners, manager over budget battle d32o

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 3:59 PM EDT

By Staff

Embroiled in a yearslong budget battle with county commissioners, Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams now wants to arrest them.

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Caribou Coffee on track to open 2 locations in Augusta area 705833

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 1:42 PM EDT

By Staff

Caribou Coffee is planning on opening two locations in the Augusta area. We previously reported the plans, but now we know the locations.

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An Eastern diamondback rattlesnake is shown at the Miami Science Museum, Tuesday, June 7, 2011...

SAFETY ALERT: It’s snake season – What if you run into one? sq4

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM EDT

By Cameron Jacobs

You may start seeing more snakes because they like things like wood and brush piles – just the kind of debris that’s still around in many places, months after Hurricane Helene.

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Methadone overdose suspected in Augusta death of 16-month old 2x21t

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 11:09 AM EDT

By Staff

A deputy's report is shedding light on the suspicious death of a 16-month-old, saying emergency medical crews suspect the Augusta boy died of an overdose of methadone.

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Graduates at Academy of Richmond County and Davidson Fine Arts walk across stage on Wednesday.

Richmond County’s grads earn nearly $42M in scholarships 6z6h2x

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 10:26 AM EDT

By Staff

Richmond County's 2025 graduates earned more than $41.6 million in scholarships, highlighting their determination, talent and hard work.

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Name released for person found buried under 15th Street bridge 146df

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 10:20 AM EDT

By Staff

The Richmond County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the person’s body who was found in a shallow grave near the 15th Street bridge near Riverwatch Parkway.

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City of Aiken public pool, 416 Kershaw St. Northeast.

Kids can learn how to stay safe in the water at this Aiken event n1gl

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 10:10 AM EDT

By Staff

More than 600 water parks, aquatic centers and swim schools – including the Aiken public pool – will host a life-saving lesson later this month.

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If you are not trained in R and first aid, Columbia County Fire Rescue is hosting a training...

Finding Solutions: Teen’s life saved after experiencing cardiac arrest at school 69295n

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 9:11 AM EDT

By Zayna Haliburton

This week is R and AED awareness week. We heard from an Aiken County high school student who went into cardiac arrest before his coach and a nurse helped save his life with R and AED.

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Will City Council decide fate of Hotel Aiken soon? 2r3s5f

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 7:12 AM EDT

By Kennedy Payne

There could be some big developments coming to Hotel Aiken next week. As early as Monday, we could know a developer for the hotel.

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The Eric J. Smalls Memorial Scholarship was established by United Elite Basketball, a...

In honor of 3rd-grader killed in crash, local students get scholarships 275e1w

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 6:58 AM EDT

By Mikel Hannah-Harding

The Eric J. Smalls Memorial Scholarship was established by United Elite Basketball, a nonprofit youth basketball organization, in memory of Eric smalls.

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‘It is rewarding’: Kids get chance to fish at Bass Pro Shops 3t1y4d

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 4:40 AM EDT

By Cameron Jacobs

At Bass Pro Shop on Cabela Drive, kids of all ages are invited to go fishing at the catch-and-release ponds in the store.

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This week marked the first Jags baseball camp in their renovated facilities, more than 60 kids...

Augusta University hosts baseball camp in renovated facilities 674g4c

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM EDT

By Staff

This week marked the first Jags baseball camp in their renovated facilities, more than 60 kids showed up.

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There were vendors and live music; guests from Aiken and around the area were all enjoying the...

‘Unbelievable that we have this for tourism’: Guests enjoy Aiken’s Market in the Alley 4y1a6a

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 10:04 PM EDT

By Staff

There were vendors and live music; guests from Aiken and around the area were all enjoying the outdoors.

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12 On Your Side Investigates: Nearly deadly night ‘could have been stopped way before it happened’ 1n2f3t

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 7:42 PM EDT

By Meredith Anderson and Hector Munoz

The survivor of a brutal attack by her estranged husband is breaking her silence, speaking about a system she believes is broken.

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City of Sardis issues boil water advisory 56wh

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM EDT

By Staff

The City of Sardis has issued a boil water advisory to all residents within the city limits, we learned on Thursday.

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This week’s Reelin’ with Riley is not from anywhere local, but we think you’re going to like it.

Reelin’ With Riley: Family vacation in Hawaii 6o5l3h

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM EDT

By Riley Hale

This week’s Reelin’ with Riley is not from anywhere local, but we think you’re going to like it.

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Here's what a search warrant turned up at a home on Kousa Lane Southwest in Aiken.

Aiken bust yields enough fentanyl to kill all of Augusta 691c1h

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM EDT

By Staff

A search warrant in Aiken turned up a big stash of various drugs, as well as gun and cash, according to deputies.

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Alliyah Ash was last seen on May 29 on the 1400 block of Commonwealth Way.

Have you seen this missing 17-year-old from Richmond County? 3oe1n

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM EDT

By Staff

Alliyah Ash was last seen on May 29 on the 1400 block of Commonwealth Way.

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On Wednesday, people competed in the ninth annual fundraiser for the Lucy Craft Laney Museum...

Golf tournament honors Lee Elder, first Black golfer to play in Masters 6x5c3

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM EDT

By Staff

On Wednesday, people competed in the ninth annual fundraiser for the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History.

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Here are some hurricane season basics from Georgia state officials 4f132u

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT

By Staff

Now that the new hurricane season is here, Georgia officials are reminding the public how to prepare – although local residents probably don’t need any reminding.

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The Burke County Coroner’s Office responded to a three-vehicle accident Friday on Georgia...

Driver charged in 3-vehicle Burke County fatal crash 5xb2y

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 1:12 PM EDT

By Staff

A driver has been charged in relation to a fatal three-vehicle crash in Burke County earlier this year.

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In the weeds: Can Augusta tackle its perennial problem with maintenance? t4s5r

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 12:40 PM EDT

By Sydney Hood and Staff

All the Augusta Commission and Mayor Garnett Johnson say overgrowth and maintenance are the top complaints. What are they doing about it?

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FILE - Hooters plans to sell all of its 100 company-owned restaurants to two franchisee groups.

Hooters abruptly closes several locations, but not in Augusta 6m2k64

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM EDT

By Staff and wire reports

Just a few months after filing for bankruptcy protection, Hooters has abruptly closed dozens of locations.

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Missing 15-year-old in Burke County found safe 675l3q

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 11:37 AM EDT

By Staff

Burke County deputies say a missing 15-year-old was found safe on Thursday afternoon.

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SAFETY ALERT: Fox tests positive for rabies in Burke County 32v1m

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM EDT

By Staff

After a rabid fox is found, people are urged to make sure that all dogs, cats and livestock are vaccinated for rabies or up to date on their rabies vaccination.

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Hancock County tops nation in child hunger, new statistics show 1a1uz

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 10:41 AM EDT

By Staff

Nearly 1 in 2 children in Hancock County are growing up without consistent access to food, according to Golden Harvest Food Bank.