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Richmond County home listings asked for more money in June – see the current median price here
The median home in Richmond County listed for $236,450 in June, up 3.1% from the previous month's $229,450, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to June 2023, the median home list price increased 8.5% from $217,850. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
RCBOE vote to amend cell phone, electronic device policy
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Board of Education members have voted to amend the cell phone and electronic device policy. The RCBOE called a special meeting on Tuesday, July 9th in order to vote to accept the changes to the Student Code of Conduct for the 2024-2025 school year. According to the […]
‘We need to do something’: School community donates to fire victims
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - It’s been a little more than a week since a massive fire impacted families at the Nine Two Six West apartment complex, and now the donations are pouring in. One of the victims is a teacher at Gracewood Elementary School. Now, Gracewood’s principal is stepping...
Alleged Augusta Mall shooter, victim also involved in 2022 gunfight
Richmond County Sheriff's Office records show the suspect and victim in the Fourth of July shooting inside of Augusta Mall knew each other and were involved in a previous shooting in 2022. Derek Lamont Blue, 23, of Augusta, is charged with aggravated assault and possession of a gun during a...
Stock up on supplies at these CSRA back-to-school drives and events
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Stock up on supplies at these upcoming back-to-school drives and events throughout the CSRA starting this week. United Way of the CSRA is hosting school drives to prepare families as students go back to school. The school supplies collected will be distributed to local students in need in Richmond, Columbia, Burke, and surrounding counties in the CSRA.
Augusta woman, 24, shot at her front door, man wanted
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man they say is responsible for shooting a 24-year-old woman at her front door. Derick Gene Kilgore, 40, is wanted for aggravated assault in relation to a shooting Sunday on the 1000 block of McNutt Way, according to a news release from the sheriff's office.
Aggravated Assault suspect wanted after shooting on McNutt Way in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating an Aggravated Assault suspect. The victim told police that Derrick Gene Kilgore knocked on her door and he shot her. The incident happened July 7th on the 1000 bock of McNutt Way in Augusta. Reports say a witness asked […]
UPDATE: Man wanted by RCSO for terroristic threats and acts has been arrested
UPDATE: According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s office, Zavier Jones, the man wanted for Terroristic Threats and Acts and Possession of a Firearm During a Crime, has been arrested. RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man wanted for Terroristic Threats and Acts and Possession of a Firearm […]
Alleged July 4th Augusta Mall shooter arrested
AUGUSTA (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Derek Blue in connection with the shooting at the Augusta Mall on July 4th. Blue is charged with Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime after allegedly shooting Rico Walton in both legs. That is the 2nd time the […]
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