Augusta, GA

Augusta hotel squatter arrested, accused of shooting worker

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2 years ago

July 11, 2024

Augusta hotel squatter arrested, accused of shooting worker

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – An Augusta hotel shooting led to the arrest of a 31-year-old man, according to the incident report from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.

On July 6, around 11:44 a.m., deputies responded to Motel 6, 201 Boy Scout Road, for a 41-year-old man with a gunshot wound, according to the incident report from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.

The witness said the victim worked at the hotel and would go into vacant rooms to ensure no one was “squatting in the room.”

When they got to room 233 and opened it, they found Darren Rogers inside smoking, the report states.

Officials say Rogers was trespassing due to not renting the room.

Rogers was told to leave, and as he left, he started arguing with the victim, according to the report.

This is when the suspect allegedly hit the victim and pulled out a knife before the two wrestled over the knife.

After the knife was dropped, Rogers allegedly pulled out a gun and the two started fighting over it. The gun went off and the victim was shot in the stomach.

The witness picked up the knife that was dropped and started stabbing the suspect in an attempt to get him to drop the gun. After being stabbed, the two were still fighting over the gun, when another witness came up and tackled the suspect.

Officials say the gun fell to the ground and Roger ran towards I-20. The second witness tackled the suspect to the grass near the exit ramp before deputies arrived.

The report states Rogers was taken into custody and transported to the hospital for the stab wound.

Rogers was booked into the Charles B. Webster Detention Center on Wednesday and charged with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm or knife during a crime.

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Augusta mayoral candidates outline priorities during debate

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44 minutes ago

March 30, 2026

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Augusta mayoral candidates outline priorities during debate

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Broadway Baptist Church hosted a debate Monday featuring the three candidates seeking to become Augusta’s next mayor.

Candidates Lori Myles, Steven Kendrick and Eric Gaines shared their goals and visions for the city as they campaigned for voters’ support ahead of the upcoming election.

“We need to focus on what the community needs. We’ve got to start being practical in Augusta-Richmond County,” Gaines said.

“I want to create better relationships with both our state and federal officials, so that our city can learn how to bring some of the dollars we need home. I hope I was able to provide enough information for people to choose me as the person to lead the city,” Kendrick said.

“I want them to go out and touch the masses and show that there is a new paradigm shift coming to Augusta. All of us are invested,” Dr. Myles said.

The primary election is scheduled for May 19. In addition to the mayoral race, voters will also decide several other contests, including five Augusta Commission seats.

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Augusta Fire to showcase progress on new Fire Station #3 construction

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13 hours ago

March 30, 2026

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Augusta Fire to showcase progress on new Fire Station #3 construction

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta Fire is showcasing progress on its new Fire Station #3 construction site Monday with a public tour of the facility.

The tour is scheduled from 11 a.m. to noon at the construction site at 2075 Powell Road.

The approximately 12,500-square-foot facility will feature three apparatus bays, modern living quarters, administrative space and support areas designed to enhance firefighter readiness and emergency response.

“The progress we’ve made on this fire station reflects our commitment to public safety and community resilience,” said Fire Chief Antonio Burden. “We’re proud of what this station represents for our community: enhanced protection, improved readiness and continued investment in the future.”

Johnson Laschober Associates designed the station. Spratlin Construction is building it in coordination with the Augusta government and the Augusta Fire Department leadership.

Representatives from Spratlin Construction will also be on-site to provide project updates.

The only entrance to the site is on Powell Road. Parking is not permitted on the construction site. Visitors should park along Powell Road and follow all posted safety guidance.

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Local group holds 4th annual walk against autism

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1 day ago

March 29, 2026

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Local group holds 4th annual walk against autism

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – April is Autism Awareness Month, and one local group raised awareness with a walk in Augusta on Sunday.

The fourth annual autism walk was hosted by Moving Over Mountains Against autism at Lake Olmstead Park.

All proceeds from the walk support autism awareness initiatives.

We spoke with the CEO and founder of the group, Deidre Roberson, who said this year they are dedicating the walk to their photographer, who died recently.

Roberson told us what she looks forward to the most.

“I look most forward to seeing the different people every year. We always meet different people, new people, and they come from all over the CSRA, so Washington, Wilkes, Carolina,” she said.

There were also several vendors providing resources to families.

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