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RCSO: Shots heard during Deans Bridge manhunt came from concerned homeowner

A Richmond County deputy’s attempt to stop a vehicle Wednesday afternoon led to a brief manhunt on Dean Bridge Road, according to RCSO Chief of Staff Lewis Blanchard. At approximately 3:45 p.m., a deputy tried to conduct a traffic stop near Magnolia Drive, just south of Church Street. Chief Blanchard said a subject exited the...

Grovetown man dies after motorcycle collides with Jeep

A Grovetown motorcyclist was killed Tuesday night in a crash with a Jeep along Jimmy Dyess Parkway, according to Columbia County authorities.

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Augusta faces $21 million budget gap as administrator proposes tax hike, cuts

A projected $21 million shortfall means the Augusta Commission faces tough choices as it finalizes the 2026 budget.

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Augusta’s new ‘2035 Plan’ aims to turn downtown into lived-in, green, cross-river community

A sweeping new blueprint lays out how downtown Augusta — together with North Augusta — plans to turn its riverfront core from an event-driven destination into a thriving, lived-in community.

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MIS Committee approves moving forward with Columbia County Library System appointments

Georgia seats new state senator

Grovetown man fatally stabbed on Washington Road; Suspect sought

Columbia County Crime Map: Oct. 5–12

Augusta braces for cuts as Allen’s spending plan debuts

Pediatric surgeon honored at grand reopening of Children’s Hospital of Georgia

Woman in critical condition following attack by Augusta man

Richmond County deputies say an Augusta man attacked a woman by striking her in the head.

Augusta Commissioner Alvin Mason speaks to a reporter in the parking lot at Augusta Municipal Building Sept. 10. Staff photo by Susan McCord

Augusta Commissioner Alvin Mason resigns, citing health and divine message

Augusta Commissioner Alvin Mason announced his resignation Tuesday, delivering the unexpected news from behind the dais.

City targets Bon Air after shootings, complaints

With four people shot last week and more afraid for their lives, city officials are doubling down on the Bon...

Father’s Day almost-catastrophe averted thanks to courageous efforts

This Father’s Day weekend, a father-son duo were saved from a potentially devastating incident at Lock and Dam Park.

Army experiments with new cyber tech as Fort Gordon hosts Cyber Quest 2025

For the past two weeks, soldiers from across the nation have been gathering at Fort Gordon to test out new...

Echols, Johnson Republican PSC primary winners

In the primary races for the Georgia Public Services Commission (PSC), District 2 incumbent Tim Echols sailed to victory Tuesday...

Anne Burrell, TV chef who coached the ‘Worst Cooks in America,’ dies at 55

TV chef Anne Burrell, who coached culinary fumblers through hundreds of episodes of “Worst Cooks in America,” died Tuesday at...

Richmond County Jail addresses kitchen, capacity, privacy concerns from grand jury visit

Richmond County jail officials are working to address problems raised in a grand Jury report issued two months ago, following...

Columbia County Crime Map: June 8–15

During the week of June 8–15, a total of 67 crimes were tracked by The Augusta Press from the Columbia County...

Richmond County Crime Map: June 4-10

During the week of June 4–10, a total of 290 crimes were tracked by The Augusta Press from the Richmond County...

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