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Harlem traffic stop leads to drug arrest

During a patrol Thursday, Harlem police officers conducted a traffic stop on a wanted individual.

GreenJackets lose consecutive games in extra innings

Extra innings were required at SRP for the second consecutive night for the Augusta GreenJackets and Columbia Fireflies but unfortunately for Augusta, the result was the same as Thursday night as the GreenJackets were defeated in ten innings 5-4.

Bond denied to another accused of murder in Arbrie Anthony death

Bond denied to man accused of murder and multiple other crimes in connection with the drive-by shooting that killed child.

Augusta Fire Department reminding community to use fireworks safely

Fire officials warn people of the dangers of fireworks.

Voting underway for the Press Play Songwriter Contest

Voting begins in the Press Play Songwriter Contest.

MotorHeadline: Chrysler Airflow to return after almost a century

Everything that's old is new again. Chrysler tries brings back a 90-year-old car design.

Baby’s possible overdose death leads to murder charge against Athens woman

Athens babysitter charged with murder after baby's suspected overdose death.

Double-O-Sole Shoe Repair persists through pandemic and 25 years

Double-O-Sole Shoe Repair in Martinez has been an Augusta area staple for 25 years.

Rick McKee Comic Strip July 2, 2022

Written by Rick McKee July 2, 2022

Man arrested at Greenjackets game after ex sees him and alerts...

Man wanted for assault and battery in the second degree arrested at GreenJackets game.

Uber driver free on bond after aggravated sexual battery charge

An Augusta man is already free on bond after being arrested last week on indictments for aggravated sexual battery on a drunk Uber passenger in 2020.

Burke County inmate dies

An inmate at the Burke County Detention Center died Thursday.

Teen, 15, surrenders in triple homicide; Alvin Artis IV is still...

The 15-year-old male suspect wanted in connection with the shooting deaths of three Aiken teens on Sunday has surrendered.

GreenJackets Lose Heartbreaker in 11 Innings

Game three between the Augusta GreenJackets and Columbia Fireflies needed extra innings but Augusta would fall short in 11 frames as the Fireflies edged them out once again 8-7 on Thursday night.

Law enforcement plans for the dangers of Fourth of July

Law enforcement on land and on the water will be on the lookout July 4 weekend for intoxicated drivers and boaters.

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