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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.

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.

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

AG’s office names members of Augusta human trafficking team

A veteran prosecutor and two seasoned investigators have been named to the new Augusta human trafficking prosecution unit created by...

RCSO releases statement after viral videos show downtown fights on Masters weekend

Fights broke out in front of Richmond County deputies early Sunday in downtown Augusta, and videos of the chaos went...

Grandmother linked to murder after defending grandson on social media

A 60-year-old Augusta woman has been indicted in connection with the January shooting death of 29-year-old Cattory McBride, joining her...

Augusta firefighter kills himself at end of chase with Columbia County deputies

A firefighter with the Augusta Fire Department died Thursday night after shooting himself at the end of a chase with...

Canadian visitor arrested outside Masters after trying to dart into traffic

A Canadian was arrested Thursday night outside Augusta National Golf Club after disobeying orders from deputies who were trying to...

The U.S. District for the Southern District of Georgia courthouse in downtown Augusta. File/Staff

Man indicted for threat against Augusta National Golf Club employee

A North Dakota man has been indicted for making a threat against an Augusta National Golf Club employee.

Woman arrested after accidentally killing 2-Year-Old on Augusta sidewalk

The Augusta woman who accidentally rolled over 2-year-old Aura Moody and killed her while driving on a suspended license last...

Columbia County Crime Map: March 30–April 6

During the week of March 30–April 6, a total of 68 crimes were tracked by The Augusta Press from the Columbia...

DUI drama at the Masters: Driver’s wild ride ends at Augusta National’s Gate 5

A drunk driver led cops on a short chase Tuesday that ended on the grounds of the Augusta National Golf...

Elderly couple identified in murder-suicide in Augusta’s National Hills neighborhood

Richmond County authorities are investigating a murder-suicide of an elderly couple in the National Hills neighborhood that was discovered Tuesday...

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