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Beyond the sentence: Pain and unanswered questions in Jamilla Smith murder case

While Daniel Gabriel Harmon’s prison sentence was finalized Friday in Aiken, it was the emotional testimony from Jamilla Smith’s family — including her grandmother speaking from a wheelchair — that defined the hearing and underscored the lasting impact of Smith’s death. Harmon, 34, pleaded guilty to murder and kidnapping in Smith’s death and was sentenced...

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Historic preservation panel opposes Summerville roundabout

Augusta’s Historic Preservation Commission has voted unanimously to oppose plans for a roundabout at the intersection of Monte Sano Avenue and McDowell Street.

Grovetown celebrates the opening of its reconstructed depot facility

Christmas came a little early this weekend for the City of Grovetown, as it celebrated a new gift to itself that it’s been waiting on for decades.

High insurance costs still plague Georgia

Georgia is one of the least profitable states in the nation for insurance companies, a trend that could lead to premium increases unless lawmakers act, according to a Georgia House of Representatives committee.

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RCSO probes deputies’ conduct, photo release following gang leader’s arrest

Man fatally shot in Beech Island; Investigation underway

Justice Department sues for release of Georgia voter data

Richmond County Board approves public hearings on proposed school closures, new facilities plan

Georgia Power wins approval for massive expansion

Man sentenced to decades in prison in Jamilla Smith murder; accessory cases still pending

ACPSD names new executive director of technology

Aiken County Public School District is welcoming a new executive director of technology in the hopes of further advancing student...

TikTok is inching closer to a potential ban in the US. So what’s next?

TikTok’s future in the U.S. appeared uncertain on Friday after a federal appeals court rejected a legal challenge to a law that...

Heartbroken sister speaks out after brother’s murder in Augusta, urges forgiveness

The sister of a 73-year-old man killed in a shooting Tuesday morning in Augusta is speaking out, sharing her heartbreak...

Richmond County Crime Map: Nov. 27-Dec. 3

During the week of Nov. 27–Dec. 3, a total of 172 crimes were tracked by The Augusta Press from the Richmond...

Georgia economy to grow in 2025 but more slowly

Georgia’s economy will continue growing next year but at a slower rate than in 2024, the dean of the University...

Community members push back against library guidelines with weekend protest

Protesters gathered at the Columbia County Library on Saturday morning to rally against new book placement guidelines.

U.S. Rep. Rick Allen joins DOGE caucus

Congressman Rick Allen announced he will be joining the Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency caucus.

Georgia students show across-the-board improvements in CCRPI scores

Georgia elementary, middle- and high-school students showed strong improvements this year on the annual College and Career Ready Performance Index...

Planning Commissions votes in favor of rezoning controversial West Lake property

The Columbia County Planning Commission voted to approve a rezoning in Evans’ West Lake neighborhood during its meeting Thursday night,...

Richmond County names interim superintendent

Richmond County has named an interim Superintendent of Schools after the resignation of Dr. Kenneth Bradshaw.

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