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4 suspects from Augusta indicted on federal firearms charges

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9 months ago

February 11, 2025

4 suspects from Augusta indicted on federal firearms charges

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Four people from Augusta have been indicted for illegal federal firearm possession, according to authorities.

“Getting guns out of the hands of those who can’t legally possess them is a vital part of the effort to reduce violent crime,” said Tara M. Lyons, acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. “We applaud our law enforcement partners for their diligent work in keeping our communities safe.”

The cases are prosecuted as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods in collaboration with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the FBI, to reduce violent crime with measures that include targeting convicted felons who illegally possess guns.

Those indicted in February include Timothy Lee Cheeks, 37, of Augusta, was indicted in February charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Also previously indicted is Stephen Joseph Sala, 33, of Augusta, charged with possession of an unregistered firearm (referring to a short-barreled rifle.)

All indicted defendants are considered innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Defendants recently adjudicated on federal firearms charges include:

Anthony Orlando Jones, 34, of Augusta, was sentenced to 46 months in prison and fined $1,500 after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Richmond County deputies and the U.S. Marshals found Jones in possession of a semiautomatic pistol in November 2023 while serving him with an arrest warrant on a state felony charge.
Deleon Alexander Jackson, 23, of Augusta, was sentenced to 21 months in prison and fined $1,000 after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Richmond County deputies found Jackson in possession of a rifle while investigating a reported disturbance at an Augusta store.

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Augusta University receives $2.4 million grant to address behavioral health challenges

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14 hours ago

November 19, 2025

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Augusta University receives .4 million grant to address behavioral health challenges

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A new $2.4 million grant is empowering Augusta University students with hands-on training to address the community’s behavioral health challenges.

Local experts say that while the community may struggle with many of these challenges, they hope a new grant will help change that in the long run.

For students like Talynn Saxer, Mahogany Davis and Ariel Figueroa O’Farrill, this is more than just a part of their studies.

“Working out in the community, it’s made me more comfortable working within an interdisciplinary team,” said Saxer.

“It relieves the financial burden while we’re also able to gain the benefit of the clinical experience in field and out of field,” said Davis.

“It really much prepared me for a career in research, if I so choose to,” said Figueroa O’Farrill.

Alicia Becton, Chair of the Department of Research, Counseling & Curriculum at Augusta University, says it’s a pipeline for students to do hands-on learning and give community clinics support.

“So we secured the HRSA grant, which is a $2.4 million training grant to increase workforce development and increase mental health professionals in the community,” Becton said.

The program focuses on training students in behavioral health practices while targeting young people.

“We need nurses, social workers, mental health professionals, everyone at the table,” Becton said.

With recent health care shortages in underserved areas, Dr. Tommy Ginn says health care workers are needed now more than ever.

“The mental health needs are huge in, I would say, all communities. We see anxiety, depression, drug use, all of those things, from kids on up through adults. And like I say, it’s really hard because the number of people taking care of patients like that is limited,” Ginn said.

The program continues with the hope that students will fall in love with the passion to serve.

This is a 4-year program where they partner with other community groups to give these graduate students real world experience to prepare them for next steps.

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November 17, 2025

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Augusta salon hosts fundraiser for client’s cancer treatment

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3 days ago

November 16, 2025

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Augusta salon hosts fundraiser for client’s cancer treatment

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – People in Augusta came together on Sunday to support a woman fighting cancer.

Salon Vintage on Mike Padgett Highway held ‘Cuts for Courtney’ Sunday morning.

All the money raised from the event went to her travel expenses.

Other local businesses were able to help with the fundraising, and there was even a raffle.

She is fighting a rare cancer and is going to get treatment in Houston.

Courtney’s wife and Salon Vintage’s owner says the support for Courtney has been great.

“We decided that we wanted to do this because Courtney’s been a longtime client of ours, and so has Ashley in our salon, and she is battling cancer right now. So we wanted to give back to her, be able to bring the community in and have some people come out and support her,” said Angela Olivares, owner of Salon Vintage. “The support has meant so much more than just lifting the financial burden of her treatment. Just having the community show up for her and have something to look forward to and all the people that love her gather around to show their support. It’s just been really good for her spirits and our spirits.”

If you want to donate, the salon’s email is salonvintage15@yahoo.com.

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