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

The murder charge against 16-year-old Vincent Hikeem Carter Jr. has been dismissed following a preliminary hearing held Thursday by Judge Shawn Merzlak, who ruled that the teen acted in self-defense during a fatal shooting last month that claimed the life of 14-year-old Deandre Howell. The shooting occurred on Aug. 3 in the parking lot of...

Nine arrests, more House of Prayer victims sought

Authorities added sex abuse charges to the list of crimes alleged by leaders of House of Prayer Christian Churches of America and are asking more victims to report the abuse.

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

A federal indictment links leaders of the House of Prayer Christian Churches of America to multimillion-dollar fraud schemes that exploited service members and arrests at a $1.5 million West Lake home Wednesday.

Georgia Cancer Center expands skin protection initiative to North Augusta

Locals strolling North Augusta’s Greenway will have a little extra protection from the sun thanks to a new project from the Georgia Cancer Center.

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Democratic candidate for governor leaving state Senate post

Homeless man found dead in abandoned car in Aiken County; no foul play suspected

Cameras track usage as Augusta weighs future of numerous parks

Mayor’s firm takes out $935,000 short-term loan

Speakers oppose book challenges at Columbia County School Board meeting

MIS Committee approves use of NDA regarding cybersecurity

Parents speak out against book banning, Grovetown High School Boys’ Basketball recognized at Columbia County School Board meeting

Diversity, equity and inclusion was a hot topic at Tuesday’s Columbia County Board of Education meeting, after several student recognitions...

Homeless Task Force plan before Augusta Commission committee

Augusta Commission committee approves support for task force for the homeless strategic plan.

Augusta Commissioners grill Augusta Housing Authority attorney over Ervin Towers

Members of the Augusta Housing Authority and its attorney met with a slew of questions at the April 12 Public...

Board of Regents holding the line on tuition again

All but one of Georgia’s public colleges and universities will not be raising tuition for the third year in a...

Avian flu flare-ups in other states ruffle feathers in broiler heavyweight Georgia

Avian flu has been a problem in other states but not so in Georgia as poultry farmers, Georgia Department of...

Georgia House resolution takes stand on mining project near Okefenokee Swamp

The Georgia House of Representatives adopted a nonbinding resolution to call for protecting the Okefenokee Swamp as a valuable tourism...

Augusta man is wanted for Broad Street shooting

An Augusta man is wanted for shooting a woman last Thursday on Broad Street.

Van life is hard for pro disc golfer in town for disc golf championship

As the professional golfers leave Augusta, professional disc golfers are coming to town to compete in the Champions Cup which...

Providing lead testing for children in Richmond County

Testing Richmond County children for lead exposure.

Bon Air Apartments. Photo courtesy Historic Augusta

Redwood Housing committed to rehabbing Bon Air

The owner of the Bon Air Apartments is working to rectify violations.

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