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1 arrested after brief altercation turns into shooting in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A man has been arrested after a brief altercation turned into a shooting and chase on Whitney Court, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday. On Aug. 7, around 4:31 p.m. deputies responded to Whitney Court in reference to an aggravated assault. When deputies arrived...
Drive-thru coffee shop opens 1st Columbus location Tuesday
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Human Bean, a fast-growing coffee chain, is set to open its first Columbus location. A grand opening celebration is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday at 7805 Veterans Parkway, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Humane Bean’s menu includes a variety of blended, hot and iced...
Plans show new info about Doctors Hospital's proposed freestanding ER in Columbia County
Doctors Hospital of Augusta's proposed freestanding emergency room in Columbia County is closer to construction. More than four years after the Augusta hospital got state approval to build an ER in Evans, plans have been released for subcontractors to tender bids on aspects of the construction project. ...
Food Truck Jam in Loganville Friday – lunch and DJ, then dinner and Departure band
The City of Loganville is very excited about its first Food Truck Jam this Friday. Residents are invited to head to the Town Green from 11 a.m. – 2p.m. for food trucks and a live DJ, then back again later that night beginning at 6:30 for more food vendors and the August Groovin’ on the Green feature DEPARTURE: The Journey Tribute Band.
One Local Business Closes Suddenly, Another Says It Will Soon
One local business downtown announced on social media Monday that it had closed, effective immediately. Without notice, Vance’s Bakery Bar on James Brown Boulevard posted a “Sorry, We Are Closed” sign on their Facebook page with a short message. “After much blood, sweat, and tears, we have...
As students start school, new job opportunities open up
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - As students go back to school, new job opportunities open. Here’s where you can find your next career in the CSRA. The Augusta Fire Department is hosting a job fair on Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Julian Smith Casino. Positions include: firefighters, building maintenance tech, investigators and training to be a lieutenant.
Valdosta High School head football coach receives doctorate
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - “Now presenting Dr. Shelton Felton a doctorial graduate of the University of the Cumberlands.”. “I worked hard this off season and I made it right in time,” said Coach Felton. Just days before the start of the 2024 football season, surrounded by his family,...
Tifton’s ex-city manager speaks out following resignation
TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) - For the first time, we’re hearing from former Tifton City Manager Emily Beeman, after being forced out of her job. The record will show she resigned, but her settlement agreement will pay her for another six months. Beeman says she was completely blindsided when she...
New equipment for cancer patient care comes to Piedmont Columbus Regional
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The John B. Amos Cancer Center completed an $11 million project focusing on replacing its equipment. This project began in late 2021. Five pieces of equipment were funded by the Piedmont Columbus Regional Foundation, aiming to provide cancer patients higher-quality and safer care. New equipment includes three linear accelerators, a CT […]
Kroger shoppers must check accounts after devices found at several self-checkouts – hundreds of cards are endangered
SHOPPING for groceries isn't inherently dangerous – but paying for them can be. Kroger is the latest retail chain to be targeted with card skimmers, and officials are urging shoppers to check their accounts for any suspicious or fraudulent activity. Georgia residents who made a recent trip to Kroger...
Georgia officials to extradite murder suspect held in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A 38-year-old fugitive from Georgia is being held in Madison County pending extradition on a charge of murder and other felony counts. Mario Rene Lopez-Jolon is accused of shooting to death a Gwinnett County, Ga., man in early July. Neighbors discovered the body of 40-year-old Guadalupe Garcia Rodriguez, dead inside his truck.
Angry fan who sold his car to pay for Rick Ross’ show sues rapper for lack of accessibility
After his most recent car show event, which saw over 12,000 participants, Rick Ross is being sued. Darris Straughter, who claims he received multiple assurances that there would be a wheelchair-accessible shuttle bus to the event, is suing Ross, according to TMZ. The man says the rapper advertised his car...
Drug dealer sentenced to over 28 years in prison after joking about overdose death
An Atlanta resident who was supplying large amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to distributors in middle Georgia was sentenced to more than 28 years in prison for conspiring to distribute fentanyl in a case in which investigators discovered evidence of an individual who overdosed and died from drugs supplied by the defendant.
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