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Georgia Supreme Court affirms conviction in 1997 murder of Augusta radio personality

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Former Evans High coach gets prison time for receiving oral sex from ‘water girl’

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Kemp says Audi plant delivers on pledge to grow jobs in rural Georgia

by Ty Tagami | Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA — German automaker Audi’s decision to locate its first U.S. plant in Georgia was a trifecta for Gov. Brian Kemp, who sees it as a major part of his legacy as he prepares to leave office. When campaigning the first time for governor eight years ago, Kemp pledged to…

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Augusta man charged in fatal Harlem crash that killed elderly driver

An elderly Columbia County woman was killed Wednesday evening in a two-vehicle crash at a local intersection, and another driver now faces charges in connection with her death. According to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred around 6 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Appling Harlem Road and North Fairview Drive. Deputies say…

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Former Augusta State Medical Prison officers charged in inmate’s death

A federal grand jury has indicted two former Augusta State Medical Prison correctional officers in the 2020 death of an inmate. Former officers Robert Roberson and Marcus Phillips were indicted Tuesday in U.S. District Court for the Southern District with violating the constitutional rights of an inmate, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s…

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Former Aiken County elections director convicted of stealing dead mother’s Social Security

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Teen paralyzed from I-20 road-rage shooting undergoes surgery; Family seeks support

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Kemp says Audi plant delivers on pledge to grow jobs in rural Georgia

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Aiken woman dies in fiery crash on Labor Day

The Aiken County Coroner’s Office is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of an Aiken woman Monday night. According to Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables, the crash occurred around 9:12 p.m. in the 400 block of Monetta Street. A Honda Civic was traveling north when it left…

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North Augusta police identify road-rage shooter after alleged racial slurs directed at two victims

New details from a North Augusta Department of Public Safety report are shedding light on what led to a shooting that left a 15-year-old injured Sunday night, including allegations that racial slurs were directed at two brothers shortly before shots were fired into their vehicle. Police have now obtained warrants…

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Columbia County Crime Map: Aug. 30–Sept. 5

During the week of Aug. 30-Sept. 5, a total of 77 crimes were tracked by The Augusta Press from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. Violent crimes included three cases of aggravated assault and six cases of simple battery, as well as five cases of criminal trespassing, four cases of identity fraud,…

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October 27, 2026

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Kemp says Audi plant delivers on pledge to grow jobs in rural Georgia

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Georgia Supreme Court affirms conviction in 1997 murder of Augusta radio personality

Nearly 29 years after Augusta radio personality Irene Shields was murdered, the Georgia Supreme Court has unanimously upheld the conviction of Garry Deyon Johnson, ending another chapter in a case…

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September 11, 2026

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Local inmate was set to go free in four months. But feds say he watched child porn on a prison tablet

A former Central State Prison inmate who was serving a sentence for attempted child molestation in a Columbia County case…

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September 11, 2026

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Former Evans High coach gets prison time for receiving oral sex from ‘water girl’

Former Evans High School football coach Montel Watters was sentenced Thursday to three years in prison followed by five years…

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December 27, 2025

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Kemp says Audi plant delivers on pledge to grow jobs in rural Georgia

October 27, 2026

by Ty Tagami | Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA — German automaker Audi’s decision to locate its first U.S. plant in Georgia was a trifecta for Gov. Brian… Read More

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Aiken woman dies in fiery crash on Labor Day

September 11, 2026

The Aiken County Coroner’s Office is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of an Aiken woman Monday night. According to Aiken County… Read More

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North Augusta police identify road-rage shooter after alleged racial slurs directed at two victims

September 11, 2026

New details from a North Augusta Department of Public Safety report are shedding light on what led to a shooting that left a 15-year-old injured… Read More

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Columbia County Crime Map: Aug. 30–Sept. 5

September 11, 2026

During the week of Aug. 30-Sept. 5, a total of 77 crimes were tracked by The Augusta Press from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. Violent crimes… Read More

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Georgia Supreme Court affirms conviction in 1997 murder of Augusta radio personality

September 11, 2026

Nearly 29 years after Augusta radio personality Irene Shields was murdered, the Georgia Supreme Court has unanimously upheld the conviction of Garry Deyon Johnson, ending another chapter in a case that has made its way through the state… Read More

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Local inmate was set to go free in four months. But feds say he watched child porn on a prison tablet

September 11, 2026

A former Central State Prison inmate who was serving a sentence for attempted child molestation in a Columbia County case has pleaded guilty to possessing… Read More

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Former Evans High coach gets prison time for receiving oral sex from ‘water girl’

September 11, 2026

Former Evans High School football coach Montel Watters was sentenced Thursday to three years in prison followed by five years of probation after being convicted… Read More

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Georgia attorney general sues GOP primary opponent over campaign fundraising

December 27, 2025

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Police: Augusta toddler died in playpen after mom’s negligent methadone spill

August 8, 2025

An Augusta mother is facing felony charges after authorities say her negligence directly led to the methadone overdose death of her 1-year-old son in June.… Read More

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Three women arrested in prostitution sting in Augusta

August 8, 2025

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Vice Division conducted a prostitution sting operation on Thursday night at multiple locations across Augusta, resulting in three arrests. According… Read More

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Former Aiken County elections director convicted of stealing dead mother’s Social Security

August 7, 2025

The former director of Aiken County elections has been convicted of fraudulently obtaining and spending her dead mother’s Social Security benefits for nearly a decade.… Read More

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NADPS: Susan Rhodes hid for weeks to dodge hit-and-run charge

August 7, 2025

A North Augusta woman missing for nearly two months was found Tuesday afternoon. But instead of bringing closure, her strange explanation has only deepened the… Read More

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Kemp says Audi plant delivers on pledge to grow jobs in rural Georgia

October 27, 2026

by Ty Tagami | Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA — German automaker Audi’s decision to locate its first U.S. plant in Georgia was a trifecta for Gov. Brian… Read More

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Aiken woman dies in fiery crash on Labor Day

September 11, 2026

The Aiken County Coroner’s Office is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of an Aiken woman Monday night. According to Aiken County… Read More

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North Augusta police identify road-rage shooter after alleged racial slurs directed at two victims

September 11, 2026

New details from a North Augusta Department of Public Safety report are shedding light on what led to a shooting that left a 15-year-old injured… Read More

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Columbia County Crime Map: Aug. 30–Sept. 5

September 11, 2026

During the week of Aug. 30-Sept. 5, a total of 77 crimes were tracked by The Augusta Press from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. Violent crimes… Read More

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Georgia Supreme Court affirms conviction in 1997 murder of Augusta radio personality

September 11, 2026

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Local inmate was set to go free in four months. But feds say he watched child porn on a prison tablet

September 11, 2026

A former Central State Prison inmate who was serving a sentence for attempted child molestation in a Columbia County case has pleaded guilty to possessing… Read More

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Former Evans High coach gets prison time for receiving oral sex from ‘water girl’

September 11, 2026

Former Evans High School football coach Montel Watters was sentenced Thursday to three years in prison followed by five years of probation after being convicted… Read More

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Georgia attorney general sues GOP primary opponent over campaign fundraising

December 27, 2025

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Police: Augusta toddler died in playpen after mom’s negligent methadone spill

August 8, 2025

An Augusta mother is facing felony charges after authorities say her negligence directly led to the methadone overdose death of her 1-year-old son in June.… Read More

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Three women arrested in prostitution sting in Augusta

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Former Aiken County elections director convicted of stealing dead mother’s Social Security

August 7, 2025

The former director of Aiken County elections has been convicted of fraudulently obtaining and spending her dead mother’s Social Security benefits for nearly a decade.… Read More

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NADPS: Susan Rhodes hid for weeks to dodge hit-and-run charge

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A North Augusta woman missing for nearly two months was found Tuesday afternoon. But instead of bringing closure, her strange explanation has only deepened the… Read More

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