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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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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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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White...

12 On Your Side Investigates: Defense chief cracks down amid military moving mess 5j1f4x

Updated: May 22, 2025 at 6:19 PM EDT

By Meredith Anderson

We’ve been exposing problems with the company that’s supposed to be in charge of military moves. And now some top brass appears to be out of a job.

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12 On Your Side Investigates: Denmark drinking water lawsuit settlement 644v62

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 6:47 PM EDT

By Liz Owens

A judge says he needs time before deciding whether a settlement offer in a class action lawsuit involving the town of Denmark’s drinking water is a fair offer.

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12 On Your Side Investigates: Trade-in troubles leave drivers with debt, tag snags 2e6t1q

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM EDT

By Liz Owens

Some Ga. dealerships fail to pay off liens on trade-ins, leaving folks still owing on cars they traded in or stuck with a car they bought but can't drive.

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The sheriff's office has begun an investigation into alleged student abuse at an elementary...

12 On Your Side Investigates: Alleged student abuse at Redcliffe Elementary 3j6e5o

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 4:09 AM EDT

By Sydney Hood

The sheriff's office has begun an investigation into alleged student abuse at an elementary school in Aiken.

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Brandon Keathley is charged with Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer.

12 On Your Side Investigates: Ex-deputy pleads guilty to aggravated assault 722e3z

Updated: May 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM EDT

By Meredith Anderson

Brandon Keathley is charged with Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer.

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The school zone speed camera will be powered by a company called Altumint.

12 On Your Side Investigates: Unanswered questions surrounding Ga. speed cameras 1686q

Updated: May 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM EDT

By William Rioux

We have been working to get answers for families who’ve received a citation from automated speed cameras, and say the speed cameras aren’t always accurate.

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12 On Your Side Investigates: Evictions in Richmond County - what to do if you’re behind i4j64

Updated: May 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM EDT

By Liz Owens

12 On Your Side Investigates sat through dispossessory hearings to learn more about evictions in Richmond County.

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12 On Your Side Investigates: Deputies warned of cop killer before shooting 213g34

Updated: Apr. 29, 2025 at 6:30 AM EDT

By Liz Owens, Will Rioux and Ashley Campbell

A protective order and an alert to law enforcement shed light on the state of mind of the man who opened fire on Columbia County deputies.

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12 On Your Side Investigates: Is PACT Act’s promise to veterans being kept? 5a25r

Updated: Apr. 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM EDT

By Meredith Anderson and Hector Munoz

The PACT Act promises to help more veterans by making the process of getting benefits easier. 12 On Your Side investigates whether that’s happening.

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12 On Your Side Investigates: U.S. TRANSCOM’s response to 2 Ga. senators z2e5e

Updated: Apr. 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM EDT

By Meredith Anderson and Hector Munoz

Exclusive look from U.S. senators at Transcom's response to an inquiry launched into the contract in charge of moving military families.

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I-TEAM: Automated speed cameras – for protection or for profit?

12 On Your Side Investigates: The state of 2 Ga. speed camera bills 2z760

Updated: Apr. 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM EDT

By William Rioux

We’re learning two different bills at the Georgia Capitol did not survive lawmakers' last day of work two weeks ago.

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12 On Your Side Investigates: assault trial for ex-deputy 612658

Updated: Apr. 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM EDT

By Meredith Anderson

Brandon Keathley is charged with Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer.

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12 On Your Side Investigates: The danger in the skies 29596t

Updated: Apr. 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM EDT

By Liz Owens

The FAA releases new numbers on how many laser strikes pilots reported to the agency last year, just before the world begins to descend on Augusta.

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12 On Your Side Investigates: Missed military moving deadline 5g412k

Updated: Apr. 1, 2025 at 4:53 PM EDT

By Meredith Anderson

Our reporting sparked a lot of questions, and the feds missed their deadline for answers.

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Flashing school zone lights and lower speed limits are back.

12 On Your Side Investigates: Follow up on Ga. speed camera bills 664v49

Updated: Mar. 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM EDT

By William Rioux

Lawmakers at the Georgia state capitol continue to hear testimony on automated school zone speed cameras around the state.

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I-TEAM UPDATE: The cost of the American dream at the price of a peach 6pn4m

Updated: Mar. 20, 2025 at 5:50 PM EDT

By Liz Owens and Andrew Chalker

The survival of Titan Farm's American dream is dependent on laborers. Labor it can only find through the H2A program.

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I-TEAM UPDATE: Burke County sheriff responds to sexual harassment allegations 2m5q1f

Updated: Mar. 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM EDT

By William Rioux and Hector Munoz

Your I-TEAM has learned the sheriff has responded to former sheriff’s office employee, Brenda Johnson’s allegations.

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I-TEAM: Have USPS security updates made it to the CSRA? 18w60

Updated: Mar. 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM EDT

By Meredith Anderson and Hector Munoz

We’ve had robberies in our area recently, so your I-TEAM went looking for those security updates, but it wasn’t easy getting you those answers.

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I-TEAM UPDATE: U.S. senators launch inquiry into military moving contract 5b6k2r

Updated: Mar. 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM EDT

By Meredith Anderson and Hector Munoz

An I-TEAM investigation has the attention of two U.S. senators, and now, they’re taking action.

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I-TEAM: Could DOGE VA firings impact local employees? 6p522r

Updated: Mar. 11, 2025 at 5:42 AM EDT

By Liz Owens

DOGE findings are leading off big changes in the federal government as hiring freezes, firings and eliminating contracts continue.

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I-TEAM: Savannah pollution lawsuit involves local companies 31685v

Updated: Mar. 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM EDT

By William Rioux and Hector Munoz

In February, the city of Savannah announced it’s suing nearly 60 companies that allegedly dumped chemicals into the Savannah River.

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I-TEAM UPDATE: Ga. bills to limit school zone speed cameras move forward 432xn

Updated: Mar. 7, 2025 at 7:24 PM EST

By William Rioux

Bills to limit school zone cameras move to Senate for debate.

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I-TEAM UPDATE: Movers say they can’t afford to take part in new program 4u6n1v

Updated: Mar. 6, 2025 at 7:29 PM EST

By Meredith Anderson and Hector Munoz

Your I-TEAM is uncovering more trouble with the transition of a private company taking over military moves.

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I-TEAM UPDATE: Military pulls back on relocation program 6a1h5z

Updated: Mar. 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM EST

By Meredith Anderson and Andrew Chalker

Your I-TEAM has an update on the military moving mess. Two branches of the military are now stepping in.

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I-TEAM: Automated speed cameras – for protection or for profit? 3j3r1y

Updated: Feb. 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM EST

By William Rioux and Hector Munoz

It’s a highly debated topic across the state – using automated cameras to catch speeding vehicles in school zones.

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Augusta homeowners feel left out in storm

I-TEAM: Homeowners left feeling uninsured months after Hurricane Helene 4202v

Updated: Feb. 20, 2025 at 5:53 PM EST

By Liz Owens and Andrew Chalker

Homeowners are still battling settlement offers from insurance companies five months after Hurricane Helene. As time goes by, their property is at more risk for further damage from the elements.

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I-TEAM: Files reveal new details on baby’s death in Jefferson County 367334

Updated: Feb. 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM EST

By William Rioux and Hector Munoz

We’re learning new details related to the GBI’s investigation into the death of 8-month-old Caleb Taylor last month in Jefferson County.

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I-TEAM: Families hit roadblocks with new military moving contract 36g4w

Updated: Feb. 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM EST

By Meredith Anderson, Hector Munoz and Andrew Chalker

Every year more than 300,000 military families get orders that uproot their lives. It can be stressful, but the I-TEAM uncovered that the new contract with HomeSafe Alliance is making it even more stressful for some.

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I-TEAM: Where did entitlement money go for brick house on Branch Street? 3w3r46

Updated: Feb. 6, 2025 at 5:52 PM EST

By Liz Owens and Hector Munoz

Augusta’s Black history is under threat as historic neighborhoods begin to vanish across the city.

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I-TEAM: Changes to chemical plant’s permit raise pollution concerns y732w

Updated: Feb. 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM EST

By Liz Owens

An effort is underway to convince Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division that changes to a chemical plant’s permit will worsen Augusta's air.

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I-TEAM: Thieves swiping Apple devices where you’d least expect it f355c

Updated: Jan. 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM EST

By William Rioux and Hector Munoz

It’s an elaborate scheme that investigators in several counties are trying to crack. Electronic devices, primarily Apple devices, go missing after being delivered to people’s doorsteps.

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I-TEAM: Investigation continues into 8-month-old’s death in Jefferson County 6v5a1w

Updated: Jan. 29, 2025 at 4:54 PM EST

By William Rioux

We’re learning new details related to the GBI’s investigation into the death of 8-month-old Caleb Taylor earlier this month in Jefferson County.

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I-TEAM: Federal lawsuit filed against Burke County Sheriff’s Office 91w3u

Updated: Jan. 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM EST

By William Rioux and Hector Munoz

Burke County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Alfonzo Williams are once again in the spotlight. This time, for a federal lawsuit filed by one of his former employees.

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I-TEAM UPDATE: Taxpayers foot more than $250K bill for jail incident 3w3c57

Updated: Jan. 16, 2025 at 3:38 PM EST

By Meredith Anderson

Hundreds of Richmond County deputies risk their lives to protect and serve. But on Thursday, a handful remain under the microscope for an incident at the jail more than two years ago.

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I-TEAM: Local peach farm responds to allegations of withheld wages 1r1730

Updated: Jan. 13, 2025 at 4:28 PM EST

By Liz Owens

A local peach farm is fighting fire with fire by responding to a news release published by the Department of Labor with its own news release.

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I-TEAM: Are Augusta stormwater fees funding other city departments? 255b52

Updated: Jan. 9, 2025 at 5:51 PM EST

By Liz Owens

Those of you living in Augusta-Richmond County are now paying more for your water. The 4.5% increase went into effect Jan. 1.

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I-TEAM UPDATE: Washington County judge receives public reprimand 522g6n

Updated: Jan. 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM EST

By William Rioux

On Thursday, Washington County Chief Judge Robert Reeves received a public reprimand in court.

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I-TEAM: Man accused of exposing himself has extensive history 2o462q

Updated: Jan. 9, 2025 at 5:20 PM EST

By Meredith Anderson

More charges could be coming for a man arrested on Wednesday and charged with two counts of felony public indecency.

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A member of the Virginia House of Delegates is hoping a change in law will help patients by...

I-TEAM: Getting your medical records even after a provider closes 3c1q2r

Updated: Jan. 6, 2025 at 6:35 PM EST

By Liz Owens

We don’t know the reason for a decision to temporarily suspend an Aiken County doctor’s license. As for her patients, here’s what they should do.

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I-TEAM UPDATE: Public no longer pays this deputy to stay home 4k3p1i

Updated: Dec. 31, 2024 at 6:05 PM EST

By Meredith Anderson

Your I-TEAM was first to uncover that you the taxpayer, have been paying Deputy Brandon Keathley to sit at home for the past four years.

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I-TEAM: A closer look at utility poles as Helene repairs continue 12644

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 5:12 PM EST

By Liz Owens

Georgia Power is still working to replace or repair power poles destroyed or damaged by Hurricane Helene. Our I-TEAM took a closer look at the conditions of the power poles in our area.

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I-TEAM: Tick allergies could rise due to Helene — but now there’s hope 1o1b3s

Updated: Dec. 19, 2024 at 4:52 PM EST

By Meredith Anderson

Our I-TEAM has a warning about the mess Hurricane Helene left behind, and it’s probably one you haven’t considered.

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Burke County Sheriff's Office investigation

I-TEAM: Are Burke County sheriff and his ers above the law? 6z5h3b

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 5:54 PM EST

By William Rioux and Hector Munoz

Prominent people in Burke County are continuously using the sheriff’s name to get out of situations that would normally put you in handcuffs. Whether it’s DUIs or assault and battery. Now, in this case, family violence.

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I-TEAM: A look at broken water systems within Aiken County 4f6c

Updated: Dec. 5, 2024 at 4:14 PM EST

By Liz Owens

Aging infrastructure and lack of maintenance are the most common causes of stormwater problems in Richmond County. But across the river in Aiken County, our I-TEAM found a different cause for concern.

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I-TEAM | ‘Very frustrated’: Homeowners feel ignored by insurance companies 5s6k2i

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 5:36 PM EST

By Liz Owens

The Tax Assessor’s Office is continuing to assess property damage throughout Richmond County after Hurricane Helene. They have inspected nearly 14,000 properties so far.

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I-TEAM UPDATE: Driver pleads guilty in crash victim death, but wont spend a day behind bars 594b39

Updated: Nov. 18, 2024 at 6:48 PM EST

By Meredith Anderson

On Monday, Christina Richardson was in a Columbia County courtroom to learn her fate and your I-TEAM was there.

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I-TEAM UPDATE | ‘Pure neglect’: What’s the price tag for your loved ones? 5w186y

Updated: Nov. 14, 2024 at 5:03 PM EST

By Meredith Anderson

How much is the life of your loved one worth? Could you put a dollar amount on your sibling, parent, spouse or child?

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I-TEAM UPDATE: Family of Paul Tarashuk settles for $2.7M in suit 583j4h

Updated: Nov. 14, 2024 at 3:52 PM EST

By Liz Owens

The parents of Paul Tarashuk have sought justice for their son for six years until finally forced to settle for lackluster justice.