AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Augusta election leaders met Monday to discuss a lawsuit filed by a former mayoral candidate.

Dr. Lori Myles is suing the Augusta Commission, as well as state and local voting leaders.

Myles alleges those involved with the May 19th primary destroyed absentee ballots and eliminated from the overall vote count.

“So the Board of Elections received a lawsuit from Lori Myles contesting the election asking for a recount, said Travis Doss, the Board of Elections director. “The Board discussed in executive session and when they came out of executive session they voted to authorize the county attorney to file an answer to that lawsuit basically that answer will be asking a judge for a dismissal on that lawsuit and it will be filed tomorrow.”

WJBF NewsChannel 6 will keep you updated on the next steps of the lawsuit as that information becomes available.

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta will welcome community leaders to its Legislative Day on Monday.

The event will provide an inside look at the impact of the organization’s summer programs and year-round youth development initiatives.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta becomes an even more critical resource for local families during the summer. The organization provides supportive environments where local youth continue learning, building relationships and preparing for their futures.

During Legislative Day, community leaders will meet with staff and Club members, and experience how Boys & Girls Clubs is helping young people succeed through workforce readiness programming, academic enrichment, mental health support, nutritious meals and snacks and caring adult mentorship.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta serves youth throughout the region by providing high-quality programming focused on academic success, healthy lifestyles, character and leadership development and career readiness.

The event will start at 11:30 a.m. at E.W. Hagler Boys & Girls Club, 1903 Division Street.

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) — One person is dead following a crash in Augusta

It happened on the 4600 block of Mike Padgett Highway around 8:50 p.m. Saturday, June 20.

According to the coroner, Charles Cummings, 70, from Augusta was pronounced dead on scene at 9:52 p.m.  An autopsy has been scheduled.

The investigation remains active and ongoing.