AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Eric Gaines announced on social media that he is endorsing Steven Kendrick in the Augusta mayor’s race.

Kendrick faces current Mayor Garnett Johnson in the runoff.

In the May election, Gaines secured more than 5,400 votes, while less than 3,000 votes separated Kendrick and Johnson.

“I am honored to earn the support of Eric Gaines and the biggest endorsement comes from you the voter,” Kendrick said.

Early voting for the runoff begins next week, with election day on June 16.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Richmond County deputies are looking for a subject wanted for questioning in an armed robbery.

Deputies say the robbery happened at ET Food Store, 501 East Boundary Street, on May 21.

The subject was armed with a knife and is believed to be armed and dangerous, according to deputies.

According to the incident report, an employee of the store was attempting to close the store when the subject entered, wearing a black mask, black shirt, black gloves and dark pants.

The subject then pushed his way behind the counter, attempting to open the register, according to the report.

The report states the subject took an unknown amount of money and fled the scene.

If anyone has any information, contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1020 or 706-821-1080.

AUGUSTA, GA — The Peach Belt Conference has revealed the 2026 Women’s Tennis All-Academic Team, previously known as the Team of Academic Distinction. Maria Gento, Andrea Gonzalez, Julieta Palma, Giovana Patrocino, and Camila Taborga from Augusta women’s tennis earned spots on the team. The teams are part of the PBC’s larger initiative to celebrate the academic achievements of PBC student-athletes.

In order to be eligible for the PBC All-Academic Team, student-athletes must meet the following requirements: 

1) Participate in at least half of his/her team’s events and be either a starter or significant contributor

2) Achieved a 3.50 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and 

3) Student-Athletes must be at least a sophomore academically and athletically

Transfer students are immediately eligible once they meet the above requirements. The Peach Belt Conference sports communications professionals oversee the program.