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Second ‘Water Boys’ shooting suspect cleared of murder

The murder and felony murder charges against 18-year-old Nametrius McClam have been dismissed, according to court documents filed Friday by District Attorney Jared Williams.

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing had become ‘more political’ and likely acted alone, authorities say

The suspect in custody in connection with the assassination of Charlie Kirk is a 22-year-old from Utah. Authorities have identified the suspect as Tyler Robinson.

House of Prayer defendants appear in court as more victims sought

Seven House of Prayer Christian Churches of America suspects made initial court appearances Thursday as authorities seek out more victims.

Columbia County Fire Rescue held a stair climb in remembrance of Sept. 11 on Thursday morning. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill

Photostory: Columbia County Fire Rescue hosts stair climb, ceremony in remembrance of Sept. 11

Columbia County Fire Rescue hosted its annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb with Remembrance Ceremony in honor of Sept. 11 on Thursday morning.

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Georgia lawmakers coming to grips with mill closings

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

West Lake raid tied to sweeping federal indictment of House of Prayer leaders

Georgia Cancer Center expands skin protection initiative to North Augusta

Charlie Kirk, who helped build support for Trump among young people, dies after campus shooting

Democratic candidate for governor leaving state Senate post

Lawmakers embrace pecans, skip sports bets in 2021’s masked session

Lawmakers just concluded a legislative session dominated by the GOP’s push to remake Georgia’s election laws after Republicans suffered stunning...

COVID-19 family visits, elderly-care cameras stall in Georgia legislature

Two bills aimed at helping elderly nursing home residents in Georgia were late casualties of this year’s General Assembly session.

Skeletal Remains are Found Off Wrightsboro Road on Easter Sunday

Richmond County authorities say a person walking on Wrightsboro Road discovered skeletal remains in the woods on Easter Sunday. “The...

Police on Alert for Possible Sex Trafficking During Masters Week

Local law enforcement doesn’t expect a sex trafficking problem during this slimmed-down Masters Week, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t...

Georgia labor department tops $20B in unemployment benefit payouts

The agency now has paid out more than $20.2 billion in unemployment benefits since the coronavirus pandemic began in Georgia...

Raffensperger laments lost authority in new voting law, third group files suit

By Stanley Dunlap -March 31, 2021 Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is defending the overhaul of state election laws against voter...

MLB Moves All-Star Game in Protest Over Georgia Election Law Changes

Major League Baseball has decided to move the 2021 All-Star game out of Atlanta in protest to Georgia’s new voting...

2 Shot at Hephzibah Party; Felon Sought as One of Shooters

A Hephzibah party ended with one person shot in the buttocks and another struck in the left arm, authorities said....

Group Holds Voter Registration Drive In South Augusta

The Georgia Coalition of the People’s Agenda held a voter registration drive at Diamond Lakes Regional Park and two Augusta...

General Assembly OKs Tax-Break Package, Lets Delta Keep Its Exemption

Georgia lawmakers left the Gold Dome early Thursday after passing legislation loaded with business tax breaks and firing a shot...

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