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Woman Reported Missing in Richmond County
A woman has been reported missing in Richmond County. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says 26-year-old Gabrielle Kimbriana Copeland was last seen at 6:48 pm June 30, leaving the 1900 block of Roberson Road in Augusta. Copeland reportedly left the area on foot and it’s not known where she...
Augusta man identified as 15th Street shooting victim
The Richmond County Coroner's Office recently released the identity of a man who was fatally shot Friday on 15th Street in Augusta. Marc Whitehead, 30, of Augusta, was shot at least once and pronounced dead at the scene, according to a news release. Just before 7:45 a.m. Friday, Richmond County...
Railroad crossing reopens after 'malfunctioning' in Augusta
Update: As of 12 p.m., the railroad crossing on Peach Orchard Road near Boykin Road has been repaired and traffic is flowing freely, according to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office. Augustans commuting Monday morning faced increased traffic due to a railroad malfunctioning in Augusta. The Richmond County Sheriff's Office said the railroad crossing on...
Health inspections: See which restaurant was keeping 'raw chicken ... on the floor with flies'
The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. The following is a list of restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that have been inspected between June 21 and 26, accompanied by their scores and, in some cases, the health infractions that lowered those scores.
Health Inspection Reveals Varied Scores Among Richmond and Columbia County Restaurants
Recent health inspections in Richmond and Columbia counties have highlighted a spectrum of compliance among local restaurants, ranging from perfect scores to concerning violations. Several establishments achieved perfect scores, demonstrating exemplary adherence to health and safety protocols. Notably, Chick-fil-A at Children’s Hospital of Georgia received praise with a score of 100, despite a minor issue ... Read more
IDENTIFIED | Man found dead from gunshot wound at 15th St. business
UPDATE | June 30, 2024 – The Richmond County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as 30-year-old Marc Whitehead. No further information is available at this time. AUGUSTA (WJBF) – The Richmond County Coroner’s Office responded to 1545 15th Street in reference to a shooting death. The call came in at 7:45 Friday morning. A […]
Second Augusta shooting in less than 3 weeks leaves 1 dead
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Another shooting downtown left one person dead early Friday morning, 20 days after the shooting that shocked the community, according to the Richmond County Coroner’s Office. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the 1500 block of 15th Street about an injured person...
Coroner identifies Aiken woman as driver in fatal Augusta crash
The Richmond County Coroner's Office has released the identity of a woman killed in a crash Wednesday morning on I-20 at River Watch Parkway in Augusta. The driver of the vehicle, Jennifer Fuzy, 38, of Aiken, died at the scene at about 3 a.m. Fuzy was traveling west on I-20...
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...
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