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Suspect arrested in Augusta slaying outside Dollar General
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of a man whose body was found in June outside a Dollar General, according to authorities. Elias Jkhael Delk, 28, was murdered on June 15 at 1710 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.
Coffee Franchise To Open First Georgia Location In Augusta
The original Ziggi’s Coffee opened as a small coffee shop on Main Street in Longmont, Colorado in 2004. Over the years, the coffee shop expanded and began franchising across the United States. Now, Augusta is getting the first Georgia location of the coffee chain. We’ve known about Ziggi’s Coffee...
Juvenile arrested for break and enter and burglary
Cordele Police Department On July 17th, just after 4 a.m., our officers responded to an alarm at Cloud Vapor at 1101 E 16th Ave, Suite A. Once on scene, they found a large portion of the storefront glass busted out and merchandise scattered on the ground. The store owner responded to the business and assisted […] The post Juvenile arrested for break and enter and burglary appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Albany State takes first place in NASA University Design Challenge
ALBANY – Albany State University computer science students claimed first place in the recent NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) University Design Challenge. The award was announced at NASA Headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. The ASU team, comprising Shamar Swift, Valeria Mendez Bonilla, Ky’uan Wright and Anthony Strachan, demonstrated tireless skill and dedication throughout the ...
State champion softball teams set to compete in Diamond Youth World Series on July 18
Two area softball teams are heading to Tennessee to compete in the Diamond Youth World Series. The Hephzibah girls’ softball 12U and 15U all-star teams both won the inaugural Diamond Youth Softball State Championship and now will represent Georgia in the program’s World Series in Fairview, Tennessee, on July 18-22.
First Meeting of Senate Study Committee on Georgia’s Farmland Preservation to Convene in Statesboro
Georgians invested in the future of the state's agricultural lands can mark their calendars for an upcoming public meeting of significance. The Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands is about to convene for the first time, with discussions poised to address the critical factors impacting the state's rural landscapes. Chaired by Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro), this meeting is scheduled for July 30, 2024, at the Georgia Southern University's Continuing Education Building located at 10449 US Highway 301 in Statesboro, according to the Senate Press.
GROUNDBREAKING SCHEDULED FOR GEORGIA HI-LO TRAIL: 211-Mile Trail from Union Point to Savannah Breaks Ground This Month When Construction Begins on Phase 1 of the Washington County Model Project
The nonprofit Georgia Hi-Lo Trail, Inc. announces the official groundbreaking for the 211-mile trail from Union Point to Savannah, Georgia. The public ceremony is scheduled for 11 AM on July 27th at 1200 Bartow Road in Sandersville. The celebration will take place following the annual Sandersville Sizzler 5K Trail Run...
Four Suspects Sought in Edgefield Road Murder in North Augusta
Four suspects are being sought in connection with Wednesday’s deadly shooting in the 300 block of Edgefield Road in North Augusta. The Aiken County Sheriffs’ Office is looking for those who are responsible for the death of 27-year-old James L. Wright Jr. He was shot at least one time just after 3:00 pm Wednesday. Deputies said his body was between two buildings when they arrived after getting the 911 call.
UPDATE: Aiken teen discharged from Aiken Regional Medical Center has been found
UPDATE: As of 4:24 p.m., the Aiken Department of Public Safety has reported that Makiya Quinn has been located and is safe. AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – The Aiken Department of Public Safety is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen. 18-year-old Makiya Quinn of Aiken was last seen on Sunday, July 14, […]
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