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Toy gun, bullet, and threats: Busy week for ARC and other county schools

An Academy of Richmond County student remained in jail Saturday, four days after his arrest for allegedly threatening a classmate.

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Augusta woman beats teen daughter on Thanksgiving after cat dispute

An Augusta mother remained in jail Thursday on allegations that she whipped her teen daughter with a belt on Thanksgiving Day.

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RCSO seizes 27 pounds of meth and more in Hephzibah home raid

A months-long narcotics investigation into a major drug trafficking organization culminated on Wednesday when Richmond County deputies executed two coordinated search warrants and seized more than 30 pounds of illegal drugs, firearms, vehicles, and cash.

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Richmond County Sheriff’s Office launches new mobile app to boost communication

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has launched a new mobile app designed to improve communication, transparency and community engagement, the agency announced this week.

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Columbia County man accused of molesting girls repeatedly since 2020

Columbia County Crime Map: Nov. 23–30 

Name released in Aiken inmate death with details on how he was found

Richmond County Crime Map: November 19-25

Inmate dies at Aiken County Detention Center; No foul play suspected

RCSO: Man wanted on child molestation, robbery charges

Couple set up victim for robbery in downtown Augusta & then shot him in the head

An Augusta couple is facing aggravated assault charges after shooting an older man in the head early Saturday during a...

Woman shot in face booked into jail; RCSO responds to public outcry

A Facebook post alleging a seriously injured woman was jailed without receiving proper medical care has gone viral, prompting community...

Decomposing body found in woods is ID’d as Augusta man

The body found Thursday in the woods off McNutt Road has been identified as an Augusta man.

From shanks to synthetic weed: Inside Richmond County’s jail house clean-up

A large-scale contraband search at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center on Thursday led to the discovery of weapons, suspected...

Man pleads guilty in shooting death outside Augusta club

One of two men charged in the 2023 death of a woman who was using her car as a battering...

Smoke shop murder suspect refuses plea offer

A Waynesboro man accused of murder in the Jan. 10 killing of an Augusta smoke shop employee passed up a...

2 arrested for prostitution after undercover sting at Aiken massage parlor

Two women have been arrested for prostitution following a months-long undercover operation at an Aiken massage parlor, authorities said Wednesday....

Evans High School PE teacher & coach arrested for DUI in Augusta

A physical education teacher and coach at Evans High School was arrested in Augusta on Sunday on charges of DUI,...

Deputy accused of assaulting fellow officer could get case moved to new venue

The lawyer for Brandon Keathley, the former sheriff’s deputy accused of assaulting another officer in 2020, is arguing for a...

Columbia County Crime Map: April 6–13 

During the week of April 6–13, a total of 43 crimes were tracked by The Augusta Press from the Columbia County...

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