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Man killed in shooting Friday morning in downtown Augusta
A man is dead after being shot early Friday on 15th Street in Augusta. Just before 7:45 a.m., Richmond County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the 1500 block of 15th Street for an injured person, according to a news release from the agency. Deputies found a man in a business's...
Coroner identifies 30-year-old killed in downtown Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The victim of a shooting on 15th Street in downtown Augusta has been identified, just weeks after another downtown shooting set off a panic, according to the Richmond County Coroner’s Office. On Sunday, Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen confirmed that Marc Whitehead, 30, of Druid...
15th Street Shooting This Morning in Augusta Leaves One Dead
A 15th Street shooting this morning in Augusta has left one person dead. Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen said his office was called to the 1500 block of 15th Street at 7:45 am. The body of a male was found in the parking lot of a business. Bowen said he...
Will Belair Middle School Be Able to Open On The First Day of School?
The Richmond County School District announced possible delays in opening the new Belair Middle School for the 2024-25 school year, citing unforeseen construction setbacks. 🏫 Why It Matters: This delay could impact hundreds of students and families, potentially requiring last-minute adjustments to school assignments and transportation plans. 🚧 What’s...
Dead body found near Windsor Spring Road in Augusta identified as homeless man
The Richmond County Coroner's Office recently released the identity of a man found in a wooded area in Augusta. Christopher Sellers, 51, homeless, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a news release from the coroner's office. Sellers' body was found on June 14 in the wooded area just...
Missing in Georgia: Authorities searching for teen girl not seen in a month
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. — Above video: Your Wednesday headlines. Authorities in Georgia need your help finding a missing teenage girl. Enaishea McClain, 16, was last seen May 24 on Old Waynesboro Road. She is described as 5 feet 3 inches and 150 pounds. According to the Richmond County Sheriff's...
Aiken Woman Killed In Crash On I-20 Near Riverwatch Parkway
An Aiken woman was killed in a single vehicle wreck early this morning on I-20 westbound near the Riverwatch Parkway exit. Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen said the driver was identified as 38-year-old Jennifer Fuzy of Aiken. Fuzy was headed west on I-20 when she lost control of her vehicle...
Augusta in half of season finale of CW's "Police 24/7." Here’s what we saw.
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office can now say it's been on an entire TV series. On Tuesday, CW aired its two-hour season one finale of "Police 24/7." Augusta has been featured in nearly every episode since it aired on May 7. Also, RCSO's scenes made up about half of Tuesday's finale.
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