AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A woman was killed in a dog attack Wednesday in Augusta, according to deputies.

At 10:29 a.m., the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 3500 block of Ira Road in reference to a dog attack.

The victim was walking on Ira Road when she was attacked, Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen said.

Upon arrival, deputies located a female victim who had been attacked by two dogs, according to deputies.

She died at the scene, according to Bowen.

The victim won’t be identified until next of kin have been notified, Bowen said.

An autopsy has been scheduled.

The investigation is in its early stages and no further information is available, deputies said.

The attention seemed to be focused on a grayish house.

Animal control officers appeared to be inside one of the homes on the street, and they brought out two dogs.

The last fatal dog attack in memory in the CSRA happened on March 22, 2202, in the 3700 block of Columbia Drive in Martinez. Serenity Rose Garnett, who was 7 months old, was killed by a dog while her great-grandmother was watching over her at a home where she rented a room.

Another dog attack in January 2023, also in Columbia County, severely injured Justin Gilstrap, then 11, leading to a long series of surgeries.

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – On Tuesday night, the City of Augusta leaders including Mayor Garnett Johnson provided updates on Hurricane Helene recovery.

Mayor Johnson says if you need help cleaning your property, you can call 311. Crews will be here until February to help.

Commissioner Sean Frantom says there will be no debris pickup from Dec. 22 until Jan. 2.

Frantom says Eisenhower Park is being phased out for a debris site. He also says the city is working with telecom companies to pick up wires.

The city will be sending a letter to have all non-utilized wires removed by Jan. 10.

Officials also say starting Jan. 1 you will pay credit card fees on water bills.

On Wednesday night, the mayor and commissioners are hosting another Helene recovery town hall meeting.

There will be a reception for commissioners at 5 p.m. and then the town hall meeting at the municipal building from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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