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New details in double murder-suicide: Augusta woman killed her sister, stepfather, herself

The Richmond County Coroner’s Office has released the names of two of the three people found dead inside a Bennock Mill Road home Sunday in what investigators believe was a double homicide–suicide.

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Augusta voters return to polls Tuesday for local, statewide races; referendum

Richmond County voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide a handful of statewide and local contests as well as a referendum on a homestead tax exemption.

Advanced voting ends in Columbia County, Election Day set for Nov. 4

The three weeks of advanced voting in Columbia County ahead of the Nov. 4 election saw over 7,500 ballots cast.

Columbia County Planning Commission to consider draft for proposed new data center zoning

Columbia County is gearing up to review what could be its latest zoning categorization: Data Center district (D-C).

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25 local costumes that totally nailed Halloween this year

Lawmakers introduce bills to slash their pay during government shutdowns

Three found dead in Augusta home after apparent double murder and suicide

Richmond County Crime Map: October 22-28

Augusta Commission set to narrow scope of Recreation audit

Master signage plan submitted to Columbia County indicate big plans for new retail development near Patriots Park

Augusta Canal Authority launces new accessible kayak ramp at Mill Village Trailhead

The Augusta Canal Authority celebrated its new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant kayak ramp, Friday afternoon.

Columbia County schools respond to assault, weapon possession incidents

The Columbia County School District confirmed two separate student incidents on Thursday, with administrators at Lakeside High School and Evans...

DA Clears RCSO deputies in October shooting that left deputy wounded, suspect critically injured

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has received official clearance from the Regional Force Investigation Team and District Attorney Jared T....

Service cuts, tax hike remain on table as Augusta confronts $21 million budget shortfall

Five years of using pandemic relief funds to balance the budget while also not raising taxes leaves many Augustans destined...

Doctors Hospital celebrates new training space for resident physicians

Doctors Hospital unveiled its new training facility for resident physicians, Thursday morning.

Community honors deputy 14 years after his death

Fourteen years ago, Richmond County Sheriff’s Deputy James David “J.D.” Paugh was killed in the line of duty after stopping...

Georgia Supreme Court hears cases that could shape the future of roads, car sales and child custody

The Georgia Supreme Court this week heard several cases, including two that could affect how cities design roadways and who...

New details: RCSO deputy admitted dating gang Member in Oxycodone theft case

Newly-released warrants reveal that a Richmond County deputy’s arrest this week stemmed from an investigation into a stolen Oxycodone prescription...

Three arrested in Augusta gang raid, including murder suspect

Three men were arrested Thursday in Augusta after a long-term gang investigation led to a major police raid at the...

Endorsements roll in as Augusta District 4 special election heats up

The race for a yearlong stint on the Augusta Commission is drawing interest with area officials lining up behind their...

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