Augusta, GA
5 arrested in drug bust spanning Burke, Richmond counties
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Five people were arrested in a large multi-county drug bust Thursday, according to Burke County deputies.
The Burke County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, executed four search warrants as part of an ongoing drug investigation.
In Burke County, search warrants were executed at 1489 Hephzibah-Keysville Road and 2670 Farmers Bridge Road. In Richmond County, warrants were executed at 2305 Poteet St. and 2023 Smith Drive.
During the operation, investigators recovered:
- 4.5 pounds of marijuana.
- 15 grams of fentanyl.
- 50 Oxycodone pills.
- Two guns, one of which was reported stolen.
- $35,078 in cash.
Authorities arrested:
- Randy Williams on charges of possession of a Schedule II controlled substance with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana and possession of a firearm during commission of a crime.
- Leah Owens on charges of charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of synthetic narcotics and possession of a controlled substance.
- Gregore Gordon on charges of trafficking fentanyl and possession of marijuana with intent.
- Georgina Robinson on charges of trafficking fentanyl and possession of marijuana with intent.
- Marquez James on charges of trafficking fentanyl, possession of marijuana with intent, theft by receiving stolen property and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

Williams was booked into Richmond County jail and the others were booked into Burke County jail.
“This operation highlights our ongoing commitment to combatting illegal drug activity in our communities,” Sheriff Alfonzo Williams said. “We are grateful for the collaboration with our law enforcement partners in Richmond County and remain dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of our citizens.”
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Augusta, GA
Multiple teens arrested in deadly shooting on Warren Road
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has made multiple arrests in a deadly shooting that left one teenager dead and another injured early Saturday morning.
According to deputies, the incident happened June 20, at approximately 12:50 a.m. in the 200 block of Warren Road, where authorities responded to reports of shots fired involving two gunshot victims.
When deputies arrived, they located two 18-year-old men from Augusta.
Officials identified the victims as Eric Markquis Bartley Miller and Joseph Lamar Thomas.
Investigators say Miller sustained at least one gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Thomas was also found with at least one gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under active investigation.
As of Saturday afternoon, three teenage suspects have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
18-year-old Dmihjay Collins, 17-year-old Tayshaun Thomas, and 17-year-old Joseph Thomas have all been arrested and charged with Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of Machine Guns. They are all currently being held at the Webster Detention Center.
A fourth teenager, 17-year-old Reante Byrd was also arrested, but investigators have not linked him to the murder case. Byrd has been charged with Possession of a Pistol or Revolver by a Person Under the Age of 18. He is also being held in the Webster Detention Center.
No further details in the investigation have been released.
Augusta, GA
Augusta Regional Airport hosts drone camp for students
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Students showcased drones they built during a two-week summer camp at Augusta Regional Airport on Friday.
12 junior and high school students attended the camp, where they learned to fly and build drones designed to help others.
Anderson Puryear, a student, said the camp focused on delivering small medical supplies.
“It was focused on delivering small medical supplies like an EPI pen or glucose packet for like diabetics and for people with allergies in need in the real world that could obviously help save lives, and if people are like in a place in a boat or like in the desert or in the forest where they can’t easily access those supplies it can save their lives,” Puryear said.
The airport partnered with Georgia Tech, state troopers and the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Department for the Air Edu Summer Camp.
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Augusta, GA
10th annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival draws crowds despite heat
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The 10th annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival brought families to the Augusta Fairgrounds on Friday despite the muggy heat.
Cultural and community-focused events, live music performances and food trucks were available at the celebration.
Tonia Hill, attending the Juneteenth celebration, said she loves the holiday and is supporting the community, though she acknowledged the weather conditions.
“I love Juneteenth. And I’m supporting everybody. It’s hot. It’s hot. It’s hot,” Hill said.
The festival runs until 10 p.m.
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