Augusta, GA

1 arrested, another sought in Augusta murder of Wrens 16-year-old

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August 20, 2024

1 arrested, another sought in Augusta murder of Wrens 16-year-old

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection to a deadly July shooting.

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says Malcolm Bryant was arrested on Monday in the death of 16-year-old Sadiq Brown of Wrens.

The Richmond County Coroner’s Office said the shooting took place in the parking lot of 2622 Peach Orchard Road on July 5.

The coroner said Brown was shot at least one time and taken to Piedmont Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 11:34 p.m.

At 10:55 p.m., the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to a local hospital about a male subject who had been shot.

Upon arrival, deputies were informed that the male subject had been transported by car to the hospital with at least one gunshot wound.

Bryant is charged with murder and possession of a firearm or knife during a crime, according to the sheriff’s office.

Also in July, Richmond County deputies were looking for 18-year-old Kieran Darnell Walters. Walters is wanted for murder in reference to the shooting that killed Brown.

According to deputies, Walters is known to frequent the Harrisburg Neighborhood and is to be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information concerning Walters is encouraged to contact Inv. Tyler Steerman or any Violent Crimes Investigator with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1026 or 706-821-1020.

The shooting comes amid an outbreak of violent crime that’s killed a little over 170 people across the CSRA since April 2022. Communities large and small have been affected, but as the largest city in the region, Augusta has been hit especially hard.

Authorities have blamed much of the problem on gangs, and many of the victims and suspects have been young men, like Brown.

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Aerospace program milestone reached at Thompson Farm in Augusta

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December 13, 2025

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Aerospace program milestone reached at Thompson Farm in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Students at Richmond County Technical Magnet School achieved a milestone by launching their 500th non-kit rocket.

Students launched rockets at Thompson Farm in Augusta. The launch is part of the school’s aerospace program that has been part of their STEM curriculum since 2014.

The Augusta Fire Department collaborated with the group for the launch.

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Savannah woman attacked with acid, recovering at Augusta burn center

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December 13, 2025

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Savannah woman attacked with acid, recovering at Augusta burn center

SAVANNAH, Ga. – A woman is recovering in Augusta after being attacked with acid earlier this week in Savannah.

Around 8:16 p.m. Wednesday, she was walking around Forsyth Park and a man hiding in the shadows near Whitaker Street suddenly came out and attacked her with an unknown chemical.

The liquid melted through her clothing and headphones.

The victim has been identified as Ashley Wasielewski, of Savannah, according to sources close to her family.

First responders located and treated the victim on scene before transferring her to a local hospital. Wasielewski has now been transferred to a regional burn center for advanced treatment. Sources close to the family said the burn center is in Augusta.

Sources close to the family said Wasielewski is stable after suffering second-degree burns.

Photos of the victim before and after an acid attack in Forsyth Park(N/A)

Savannah police say they don’t believe the attacker was known to the victim.

No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Augusta, GA

Red Kettle Campaign short $100K of goal as it enters its final days

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December 12, 2025

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Red Kettle Campaign short 0K of goal as it enters its final days

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Salvation Army of Augusta’s Red Kettle Campaign is working to close a $100,000 gap before Christmas Eve.

With just 11 days left in the 2025 Red Kettle Campaign, the Salvation Army of Augusta is urging the community to rally together.

The Red Kettle Campaign is the largest fundraiser of the year for The Salvation Army.

The campaign funds programs and services that support neighbors in need throughout the entire year.

Every penny donated through the Red Kettles stays in the Augusta area, ensuring local impact.

Proceeds from the campaign directly support the Center of Hope. In addition to providing a safe place to sleep, the Center of Hope operates a soup kitchen that serves approximately 200 meals every day.

In the past year, the Salvation Army has assisted more than 900 local residents through its rent and utility assistance program.

“The Red Kettle represents so much more than a simple donation—it represents hope for families right here in our community,” said Major Jonathan Raymer, Area Commander for The Salvation Army of Augusta.

“Every dollar dropped into the kettle helps provide shelter, meals, case management, and stability for our neighbors who need it most. With just days left in this campaign, we are asking the CSRA to show up in a big way.”

The Salvation Army of Augusta is encouraging community members to donate when they see a Red Kettle. For those who are cashless, donations can be made online at donateaugusta.org.

If you would like to volunteer for the Red Kettle Campaign, visit ringforhope.org.

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