Augusta, GA

Augusta man charged with killing his 4-month-old son

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1 year ago

November 18, 2024

Augusta man charged with killing his 4-month-old son

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – An Augusta man was arrested after the death of his 4-month-old son who he admitted hitting “a couple of times” in a phone conversation, according to deputies.

Deputies arrested Daveon Wood, 21, on Nov. 9 after the incident, according to Richmond County jail records.

The child died several days later on Wednesday, according to an incident report from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.

The incident happened in the 4300 block of Windsor Spring Road, according to a report from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.

Wood came home intoxicated, witnesses told deputies.

He sent family members outside, but they said they heard him trying to calm the child, who was crying.

Then he came outside and said the child wasn’t breathing, according to a report from deputies.

Several family members went to a fire station for aid, and the child ended up in a hospital.

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Deputies later went to Wellstar MCG hospital just after 7:30 p.m. Wednesday for follow-up on the case.

An incident report states that the child had just been pronounced dead.

Wood was already in jail at that point, and deputies said they reviewed recorded jail phone calls placed by Wood.

“In a recorded conversation Daveon Wood is questioned on what he did to Aiden Wood. Daveon Wood stated ‘I just hit him a couple times. He was crying,’” according to the incident report.

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Wood is being held without bond in Richmond County jail on charges of cruelty to children in the second degree and murder, according to jail records.

The boy was identified as Aiden Wood. An autopsy has been scheduled.

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Augusta, GA

Person sought for questioning in Augusta armed robbery

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5 hours ago

December 25, 2025

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Person sought for questioning in Augusta armed robbery

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Richmond County Sheriffs Office is searching for a person wanted for questioning in an armed robbery.

Deputies say the subject is wanted for questioning in reference to an armed robbery at the Kay’s Stop N Shop, located at 1902 Windsor Spring Road on Tuesday.

The subject was last seen leaving the area on foot toward Windsor Spring Road and Lonsdale Drive at approximately 10:34 pm.

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The subject should be considered armed and dangerous, according to the sheriffs office.

For any information concerning this inidivudal, please contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office (706)-821-1451, (706) 821-1020 or (706) 821-1080.

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How to watch Georgia high school boys basketball: Grayson vs. Cross Creek, Dec. 26

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17 hours ago

December 25, 2025

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How to watch Georgia high school boys basketball: Grayson vs. Cross Creek, Dec. 26

Grayson High School is on the road versus Cross Creek High School on Friday, Dec. 26 at 8:30 p.m. ET.

How to watch Grayson vs. Cross Creek high school boys basketball

Grayson and Cross Creek will take the court on Friday, Dec. 26 at 8:30 p.m. ET. Don’t miss out on any of the action with NFHS Network.

The NFHS Network gives you access to live high school sports around the country. Watch games live and on demand, all year long, on any device. Follow your favorite team and never miss a game!

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