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📰 What’s Happening: The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has listed Julia as a runaway juvenile.
Posted inMissing

Missing: 16-Year-Old Runaway Last Seen Near Alexander Drive

by B.T. ClarkAugust 8, 2025August 8, 2025

Deputies are searching for 16-year-old Julia Bridges-Lora, last seen Aug. 6 on the 1000 block of Alexander Drive in Augusta. They believe she may be in the areas of Alexander Drive, Washington Road, or Cabela’s Drive. 🧭 What It Means For You: If you live, work, or shop near Alexander Drive, Washington Road, or Cabela’s […]

🚨 Why It Matters: When teens go missing from foster care, they face heightened risks of exploitation, trafficking, or harm while unsupervised, making community assistance crucial for their safe return.
Posted inMissing

Missing Augusta Teen Last Seen Leaving Foster Home

by B.T. ClarkAugust 1, 2025August 1, 2025
A man was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a driveway on Kelly Street early Friday morning, according to Richmond County authorities.
Posted inCrime

Man Shot in Driveway in Richmond County: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkJuly 25, 2025July 25, 2025
Hulk Hogan died today. He was 71.
Posted inGeorgia People

Georgia Native Hulk Hogan Dies at 71

by B.T. ClarkJuly 24, 2025July 24, 2025
A baby escaped harm when bullets struck a family's car in Augusta early Saturday. Deputies arrested a man later that day, finding an illegal machine gun and dangerous drugs.
Posted inCrime

Augusta Man Arrested After Shooting at Car with Baby Inside

by B.T. ClarkJuly 20, 2025
While most kids can swipe before they can write, seven Richmond County elementary school students just proved the ancient art of cursive penmanship isn't completely obsolete. The Georgia Department of Education has recognized these schools in its inaugural John Hancock Award program, celebrating excellence in teaching students to write in something other than emoji.
Posted inEducation

7 Richmond Schools Prove Cursive Isn’t Dead After All

by B.T. ClarkJuly 18, 2025July 18, 2025
Ambulance in motion
Posted inPublic Safety

Cyclist In Serious Condition After Running Stop Sign and Hitting SUV

by B.T. ClarkJuly 14, 2025July 14, 2025
A Richmond County deputy was injured when a repeat shoplifting suspect allegedly drove into him while fleeing the Augusta Mall.
Posted inCrime

Georgia Deputy Run Down in Mall Parking Lot After Confronting Shoplifter

by B.T. ClarkJuly 12, 2025July 12, 2025
A Richmond County man is wanted for murder after a deadly shooting last week on Barton Chapel Road.
Posted inCrime

Georgia Man Wanted For Murder: Police Search For Suspect in Augusta Homicide

by B.T. ClarkJuly 11, 2025July 11, 2025
Two people were shot Monday night on East Bulla Street in Augusta and drove themselves to the hospital for help.
Posted inCrime

Two People Were Shot on an Augusta Street. Both Survived

by B.T. ClarkJuly 8, 2025July 8, 2025
Two 17-year-olds are in custody after a road rage incident on I-20 in Augusta ended with two people being shot. The victims are recovering at Doctors Hospital and are listed in stable condition.
Posted inCrime

I-20 Shooting Was Road Rage: Two Teens Arrested

by B.T. ClarkJune 30, 2025June 30, 2025
🚨 Why It Matters: The shooting happened on one of Augusta's busiest highways during daylight hours, raising concerns about public safety on a major transportation route used by thousands of people daily.
Posted inCrime

Interstate Shooting Leaves 2 People Injured on I-20 Near Augusta

by B.T. ClarkJune 29, 2025June 29, 2025
Richmond County has opened eight cooling centers to help residents escape the dangerous heat wave sweeping across Georgia today.
Posted inWeather

Richmond County Opens Cooling Centers As Dangerous Heat Hits Georgia

by B.T. ClarkJune 25, 2025June 25, 2025
Summer Finklin, a 25-year-old Augusta woman, was last seen early Sunday morning around 1:30 a.m. in the 3500 block of Spring Glen Lane. The Richmond County Sheriff's Office has issued a missing person alert for Finklin, who has red hair and brown eyes.
Posted inMissing

Have You Seen Summer? Augusta Woman Missing from Spring Glen Area

by B.T. ClarkJune 23, 2025June 23, 2025
A 15-year-old boy who sheriff's officials say expressed suicidal thoughts has gone missing after running from Doctors Hospital in Augusta on Thursday.
Posted inMissing

Missing Augusta Teen May Be in Columbia County

by B.T. ClarkJune 20, 2025June 20, 2025
Woman in a sequined dress hitchhiking on a desert road with a pink suitcase. Fashion meets adventure.
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers

Which Georgia Residents Are Most Likely to Pick Up Hitchhikers?

by B.T. ClarkJune 19, 2025June 19, 2025
A 72-year-old woman has been missing from Augusta for several days, according to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office.
Posted inMissing

Woman Missing From Augusta Since Sunday

by B.T. ClarkJune 17, 2025June 17, 2025
A Richmond County sheriff’s sergeant and two bystanders pulled a father and son from a dangerous river current Sunday afternoon, averting a potential tragedy on Father’s Day.
Posted inLocal Heroes

Father and Son Rescued From River Current on Father’s Day

by B.T. ClarkJune 15, 2025June 15, 2025

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