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34-year-old dies days after shooting on Madrid Drive in Augusta 4d1j6s

Brandon Johnson was shot at least once in the 3600 block of Madrid Drive on May 25. He died Friday at Doctors Hospital.

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21-year-old killed in McDuffie County crash 2v156d

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Retired Sgt. First Class David Mathis walked into his new home for the first time after a...

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Voice actors, cosplayers and over 85 vendors attended an Anime festival held at the Columbia...

Augusta Anime Fest hosts cosplayers, voice actors for celebration of the Japanese genre 6s66x

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12 On Your Side Investigates: Crime in downtown Augusta – what the numbers show gw63

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM EDT

By William Rioux

We went through the city’s crime database, and we’re breaking down what's really happening with crime in downtown Augusta.

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Man convicted in 2023 killing of pregnant woman over parking space 6k6m5m

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 5:39 PM EDT

By Staff

A man has been convicted in a 2023 shooting that killed a pregnant woman and injured her fiancé and one of his children.

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Golden Harvest’s Master’s Table Soup Kitchen is nearing the time of year when their volunteer...

Finding Solutions: Master’s Table Soup Kitchen needs more volunteers 2v2d37

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 10:16 PM EDT

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Master’s Table Soup Kitchen is nearing the time of year when their volunteer numbers go down while the number of people they feed goes up, so they need help.

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The sisters made the surprise trip from three different army bases around the country,...

Laney High School graduate reunited with her sisters after 3 years 5f302p

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 6:19 PM EDT

By Liz Owens

The sisters made the surprise trip from three different army bases around the country, arriving Thursday night to surprise their baby sister.

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Police have responded to Stone Mountain Park after a body was found at the mountain's summit.

Burned body found on top of Stone Mountain, park rangers say 352l46

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Atlanta News First staff

Police are currently on the mountain, trying to find out what happened.

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If you live in Aiken County, your utility bill may go up soon due to aging water equipment in...

Utility bills in Aiken County expected to increase soon 24k47

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 9:45 PM EDT

By Kennedy Payne

If you live in Aiken County, your utility bill may go up soon due to aging water equipment in the county.

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The Tigers dropped game one earlier this week, but have a chance to force a game three if they...

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Daniel Greynolds was arrested on May 29 for non-aggravated child molestation.

Augusta man arrested in connection with 2022 sexual assault 5h243d

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 8:43 PM EDT

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Daniel Greynolds was arrested on May 29 for non-aggravated child molestation.

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5 big mail thieves busted in CSRA, but what if you’re a victim? 107149

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 11:57 AM EDT

By Staff

Mail theft is a growing problem across the CSRA as thieves siphon off checks and cards to steal thousands. Five thieves have been caught, but that's small comfort for victims.

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Columbia County Fire employee accused of rape in Richmond County 2cp5t

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 6:09 AM EDT

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An employee with the Columbia County Fire Department was arrested after he was accused of rape, according to authorities.

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Ga. tornado throws ‘The Wire’ actor’s 18-year-old son 100 yards 32445i

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM EDT

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Tray Chaney (Malik “Poot” Carr on HBO’s “The Wire”) said his son is in the intensive care unit and their Georgia home is destroyed after a tornado.

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

Graduates across the CSRA walk across the stage this week 5e4s34

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 11:18 PM EDT

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Graduates at Academy of Richmond County, Davidson Fine Arts and Aiken County Career and Technology Center walked across the stage on Wednesday.

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These Ga. cities, counties are defying immigration law, feds say 3b183v

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM EDT

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“Sanctuary jurisdictions undermine the rule of law and endanger the lives of Americans and law enforcement,” the U.S. Department of Homeland Security says.

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FILE - A sign for the U.S. Food and Drug istration is displayed outside their offices in...

FDA-approved colon cancer blood test now available across Georgia amidst rising cancer rates 5n3q29

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 7:48 PM EDT

By Abby Kousouris

Doctors say a new blood test could be a game-changer in early detection and survival.

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Dollar General is planning to close nearly 100 stores across the nation in the first quarter...

Ga. pastor behind Target boycott turns focus to Dollar General 2b1m4c

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM EDT

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Jamal Bryant said he wants people to demand change by calling, emailing and calling out the giant discount retail Dollar General on social media.

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Saluda softball plays in first-ever state series, leans on Dixie Champs 3g75d

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 6:34 PM EDT

By Alyssa Lyons

This weekend, the Tigers continue on in the SCHSL Class 2A state title series against East Clarendon..

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Ga. man accused of trying to abduct woman with crossbow 645h1i

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 6:32 PM EDT

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Deputies say Jack Thomas Harkins approached a woman walking her dog in north Georgia and tried to abduct her with a crossbow. She ran away.

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Wagener graduates honor teacher who was killed by 70-year-old utility pole

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Updated: May 30, 2025 at 11:40 AM EDT

By Sydney Hood

On Friday, students graduating from Wagener-Salley High School are honoring one of their teachers who died in an accident.

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Student killed in shooting honored at Butler High School graduation

Butler High School graduation honors student killed in shooting 4o64y

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 2:41 PM EDT

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The graduation ceremony was bittersweet as they ed Butler High School football player Zaire Person, who was killed in a 2023 shooting.

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Amid military moving mess, defense chief cuts down on relocations 5e6515

Updated: May 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM EDT

By Meredith Anderson

The U.S. secretary of defense is asking the military to reduce family relocations in an effort to cut spending and improve the quality of life of those affected.

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Investigation underway at Augusta jail over missed meals 5vf5m

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 10:03 AM EDT

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An investigation is underway at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center due to some inmates not receiving meals.

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3rd suspect arrested in Augusta murder of Wrens 16-year-old 412v20

Updated: May 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT

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Last July, a teen old from Wrens was gunned down in an Augusta parking lot on Peach Orchard Road. Now authorities have made a new arrest in the case.

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It’s snake season: What if you see one in your yard? 116b3r

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 7:32 AM EDT

By Cameron Jacobs

As temperatures increase, you may see more snakes in the area. We went to the Reed Creek Nature Center to learn what you need to do if you come across one.

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S.C. inmate chooses to die by lethal injection amid concerns about firing squad 83o1f

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 6:55 PM EDT

By Staff and wire reports

The next South Carolina death row inmate set to be executed – a killer in a case with ties to Augusta – has selected lethal injection as the method.

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McMaster again vetoes dismissal of now-obsolete gun charges sd6i

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM EDT

By Mary Green

For the second year in a row, Gov. Henry McMaster has vetoed a bipartisan bill that would impact people facing charges for actions that are no longer crimes in South Carolina.

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The Augusta Parks and Recreation Department has announced the Ed McIntyre Riverwalk is now...

Augusta Riverwalk officially reopens to public after debris cleanup 3ru6e

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM EDT

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The Augusta Parks and Recreation Department has announced the Ed McIntyre Riverwalk is now officially reopened to the public following recent debris removal efforts from Hurricane Helene.

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Business owners in downtown Augusta shared safety concerns with the Richmond County Sheriff’s...

Downtown Augusta business owners share safety concerns with sheriff 6733j

Updated: May 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM EDT

By Sydney Hood

Business owners in downtown Augusta shared safety concerns with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, with the goal of collaborating with business owners.

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Project Refresh’s May Park Shower Day offers people in the community things like free showers,...

May Park Shower Day offers free services to the needy 492s16

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM EDT

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Project Refresh’s May Park Shower Day offers people in the community things like free showers, clothing, haircuts and food.

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McCormick County Schools looking to expand drama club z2m1e

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 12:45 PM EDT

By Ashley Campbell

We spoke with the McCormick County Schools drama club director to see how much it’s grown and how the club is hoping to attract more seniors.