Augusta, GA

Ga. husband arrested in 1999 murder, dismemberment of wife

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1 year ago

August 9, 2024

Ga. husband arrested in 1999 murder, dismemberment of wife

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – It took 25 years to find closure, but Melissa Wolfenbarger’s family never gave up along the way.

Her husband, Christopher Wolfenbarger, is now behind bars, charged with murder in connection to the death of the 21-year-old.

“It’s been a long wait. Twenty-five years, but finally, hopefully we will get justice for Melissa. She didn’t deserve what she got,” said Tina Patton, the murdered woman’s sister. “And I hope anybody who is in a domestic violence situation, please get out.”

Police announced Christopher Wolfenbarger’s Tuesday arrest at an early Wednesday afternoon news conference.

Police said he was taken into custody at his home in Griffin while hiding behind a dryer.

Melissa Wolfenberger’s dismembered remains were found in black trash bags tossed on the side of the road in 1999, although they wouldn’t be identified as hers until 2003.

From left: Diane Lamish Seright, 42; Antonio Bennie Nash, 39; September De’Asia Seright, 19

“We have finally made it and he’s in custody,” Norma Patton, the woman’s mother, said at the Wednesday press conference. “My last words to her were, ‘I love you, and you know where I am if you need me.’”

Atlanta police did not disclose many details or say what the motive was, but they said they believed it was related to domestic violence.

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Another name joins Augusta mayor race

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1 hour ago

January 11, 2026

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta mayor race now has three candidates as another person has announced their candidacy.

Eric Gaines, who’s on the charter review committee and is a local real estate investor, announced on Sunday that he is running for mayor on Sunday.

He said in a Facebook post that his campaign is built on a simple idea: People before politics.

Transparent leadership you do not have to decode.
Accessible government that listens instead of lectures.
Decisions based on what actually improves lives not what protects careers.

“I’m not running because someone tapped me on the shoulder. I’m not running because a political machine told me it was my turn. And I’m definitely not running because I raised a mountain of cash behind closed doors,” he said.

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Georgia Lt. Gov candidate Rep. David Clark visits Augusta

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13 hours ago

January 11, 2026

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Georgia Lt. Gov candidate Rep. David Clark visits Augusta

Georgia Lt. Gov candidate state Rep. David Clark made a stop in Augusta Saturday. He says that some of his priorities if he wins include expanding school choice, eliminating the state income and property taxes, and reaching out to younger voters.

Clark is also an Army veteran, who served overseas. He hopes to represent all Georgians.

“Before politics and parties we’re Americans, we’re Georgians. That’s the biggest thing. People want someone who stands up and listens to people,” said Clark.

“I’m not saying we’re always going to agree, but in the end—we’re the American family, we’re the Georgian family.”

The Georgia primary will take place on May 19th, and the general election will be on November 3rd.

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Car enthusiasts meet to talk rides and drink coffee

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January 10, 2026

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Car enthusiasts meet to talk rides and drink coffee

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Car enthusiasts met Saturday morning at the Augusta Richmond County Judicial Building to show off their cars and meet others.

It was also an opportunity for these people to network with others.

One of the group leaders spoke about the event.

“So we like to be a community-oriented club. We give back to charities with the money that we make off the car shows. So we just like to come hang out and just look at other cars, and talk to other car enthusiasts,” said Mike Anchor, CSRA Mustang and Ford Club.

There are get-togethers like this every month.

They’re normally the first Saturday of the month and start at 9 a.m.

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