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Deputies seek man for questioning in suspicious death investigation

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Investigators with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a man wanted for questioning in connection with a suspicious death. Officials said the incident occurred Friday in the 1900 block of George Road. Shannon Weeks, 46, of Augusta, was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:50
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RCSO searching for missing 23-year-old seen leaving Lowe’s with pet dog

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing 23-year-old. According to RCSO, Olizic Jones was seen leaving his his residence on the 2300 block of Overlook Road on Aug. 26, 2026. He was said to have left with a bookbag which contained his gaming system, miscellaneous papers and ID.
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Georgia county moves closer to Google data center deal, says it could lower property...

"We have been deliberate throughout this process."
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Revenge, rescue and recovery: Aiken-area residents recall their responses to 9/11

AIKEN — Fredie Littles III, as a South Aiken High School sophomore in the 2001-02 academic year, was standing in the school's cafeteria on the morning of Sept. 11, when he learned of high drama taking place in New York City. Details were sketchy, and precautions included a school lockdown.
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Column: Where were you when 9/11 terror attacks changed the world?

Sam Pulia places flags on names inscribed in the 9/11 Memorial to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Most of us were working. Some of us were in classrooms. A bunch of us weren't even born. I know exactly where I was on the morning of...
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Water main break closes lanes of Washington Road in Evans

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - There are temporary lane closures in place on Washington Road between Evans Walmart and Evans Kroger due to a water main break at the intersection of Washington Road and Ronald Reagan Drive/Sir Galahad Drive. Repairs are expected to take some time. Motorists are encouraged to use...
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Columbia County parents claim special ed noncompliance

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga (WJBF)- Some parents taking to social media to air concerns about the Columbia County School District’s special education program. Parent complaints range from Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 plans not being followed to denial of services. One parent said the face-to-face meeting required
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Born 45 Years Ago Today in Georgia, One-Third of This Grammy-Winning Country-Pop Trio Who...

Best known as co-lead vocalist for the platinum-selling country-pop group Lady A, Charles Kelley has stockpiled accolades throughout his two-decade career in Nashville. In addition to co-writing the trio’s Grammy-winning breakout single “I Run to You” and the crossover smash “Need You Now”, Kelley has also penned top f
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Issues plague Augusta cooling centers, records show

Keeping Augusta’s public buildings cool is costing the city, and at some buildings, the same problems keep coming back.
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Augusta & Co hosts contest to encourage downtown shopping

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – Augusta & Company is holding a contest to encourage people to shop at downtown businesses during Broad Street construction. Augusta & Co is a local store run by the Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau. It is designed to give people a look at the good things the city has to offer. […]

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