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Local man accused of DUI in crash that killed stepson’s girlfriend

A Jefferson County man is facing charges of DUI and homicide by vehicle after a crash in Appling Friday night that killed his stepson’s girlfriend. According to Columbia County authorities, 55-year-old Mark Alan McCarty was driving on White Oak Road just before dusk when his vehicle veered off the north shoulder of the road. As...

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Richmond County Crime Map: Sept. 3-9 

During the week of Sept. 3-9, a total of 295 crimes were tracked by The Augusta Press from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.

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Sheriff strikes again: Brantley’s second shoplifter takedown in 4 months!

Richmond County Sheriff Eugene “Gino Rock” Brantley has done it again, personally intervening to stop a shoplifter at a local Walmart, marking his second on-the-spot arrest in just four months.

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Augusta man charged with shooting at Walker Estates

A suspect is wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred Tuesday night at Walker Estates Apartments on Peach Orchard Road in Augusta.

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Judge dismisses murder charge in Augusta ‘Water Boys’ killing, citing self-defense

Homeless man found dead in abandoned car in Aiken County; no foul play suspected

Over 5 pounds of fentanyl seized in Augusta drug ring takedown

Alleged Best Buy shooter booked on murder charges, moved to county jail

Augusta man falls through ceiling, bounces off window in bizarre arrest

Columbia County Crime Map: Aug. 31–Sept. 7

Arrington sentenced for North Augusta gunfight that injured officer

In an Aiken County courtroom filled with a somber atmosphere and a sense of closure, Thomas Michael Arrington was sentenced...

Augusta suspect attempts to rob Bank of America

Richmond County authorities say they have captured a suspect who tried to rob the Bank of America on Peach Orchard...

Crime Map Jan. 14 – 21, 2023

During the week of Jan. 14- Jan. 21, a total of 53 crimes were tracked by The Augusta Press from...

Augusta parlors offered more than a massage to undercover cop

The owner of two massage parlors has been busted for allegedly providing clients with sex services.

Crime Map Jan. 10 – 16, 2024

During the week of Jan. 10 – Jan. 16, a total of 173 crimes were tracked by The Augusta Press from...

RCSO deputy fires at fleeing felon after domestic call

A Richmond County deputy fired at a fleeing felon who was suspected of firing his weapon Sunday night during a...

Augusta man killed at Club Rain on Gordon Highway

An Augusta man was fatally shot overnight Saturday at Club Rain on Gordon Highway, authorities said. Chrishawn Bennelle Martin, 22,...
Chief Augusta Superior Court Judge Daniel Craig. Photo courtesy Augustaga.gov

Augusta chief superior court judge to retire

Danny Craig, the chief judge of the Augusta Judicial Circuit, announced Friday he will retire at the end of 2024.

Georgia Supreme Court dismisses Evans woman’s elections lawsuit

An Evans woman who sued members and staff of the Columbia County Board of Elections, along with Secretary of State...

Homeless man stabbed Augusta victim 5-10 times, cops say

A homeless man stabbed an Augusta victim multiple times Thursday near the Salvation Army shelter.

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