Augusta, GA
Augusta suspect wanted after allegedly knocking on door, shooting victim
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect accused of shooting a victim after they opened their front door, authorities announced Thursday.
Deputies say they responded to the 1000 block of McNutt Way on July 7 about an aggravated assault that happened around 10 p.m.
When deputies arrived, the victim told deputies the suspect, Derick Kilgore, 40, knocked on her front door – but when she answered, he shot her, officials say.
A witness told deputies Kilgore and his wife came to visit her, even though she did not want Kilgore on her property.
Kilgore went outside, she told officials, then she heard a gunshot.
When Kilgore came back inside to get his belongings, she asked what he was shooting, she told authorities.
Kilgore responded that he “felt like shooting,” according to the witness.
The witness told officials Kilgore’s wife brought her over to the victim’s camper, and inside was the victim who had been shot.
According to authorities, the witness said Kilgore and his wife left in an unknown dark blue Durango.
Kilgore is described by officials to be five feet and seven inches in height and weighing around 165 pounds.
He is known to frequent the areas of McNutt Way and Bennock Mill Road, according to authorities.
Any information concerning Kilgore, please contact Investigator Robert Ferraro at 706-821-1464, or any on-duty Investigator with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1020 or 706-821-1080.
Copyright 2024 WRDW/WAGT. All rights reserved.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Golden Harvest Food Bank is partnering with local legal organizations for the 15th Annual Georgia Food Frenzy.
The fundraising competition is held in partnership with Feeding Georgia, the Office of the Georgia Attorney General, the State Bar of Georgia, and the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia.
The two-week competition runs from April 20th through May 1st, and every dollar raised stays local, supporting Golden Harvest’s work across the state of Georgia.
Groups can register at www.galegalfoodfrenzy.org/sign-up, and registration will remain open throughout the competition.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Georgia gubernatorial candidate Geoff Duncan campaigned in Augusta ahead of Election Day, making stops at two churches and meeting with local faith leaders.
The former lieutenant governor visited Good Hope Baptist Church on Cedar Street, where he spoke with the Greater Augusta Interfaith Coalition’s “Music to the Polls” group.
Duncan told us that, if elected governor, he wants to expand Medicaid, pass what he called “common-sense gun legislation,” and create more economic opportunities statewide. He also pointed to affordability concerns impacting families and businesses.
“I want to take $1.7 billion of our state’s fund and wrap it around the axle of poverty,” Duncan said, adding that he wants to lower child care costs and improve temporary assistance programs.
Duncan also stopped at Miles Memorial Church on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Copyright 2026 WRDW/WAGT. All rights reserved.
NJ apartment dwellers, renters have these options for help with rent
State and local officials say several programs are designed to help low and moderate-income households stay housed in the face of financial distress.
As rent prices continue to strain budgets, a new study is highlighting where Georgians can save the most by splitting housing costs.
According to a report from SmartAsset, some cities in Georgia offer major savings for renters who choose to live with a roommate.
Here’s what to know.
Where can you save the most in Georgia?
The study ranks Augusta as the top city in Georgia for roommate savings, and No. 6 in the country.
Renters there can save about 45% on monthly rent, or roughly $450 per month, by sharing an apartment.
Here’s how the costs compare in Augusta:
- One-bedroom rent: $1,000
- Two-bedroom rent: $1,100
- Estimated monthly savings with a roommate: $450
Why are roommate savings so high?
With rent prices rising, splitting costs has become one of the easiest ways to cut monthly expenses.
The study shows that sharing rent can significantly reduce housing costs, especially in cities where prices have climbed in recent years.
How does Georgia compare to the rest of the country?
Here’s the top 10 cities in the US for saving with a roomate:
- Cleveland, OH
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Jersey City, NJ
- Memphis, TN
- Boise, ID
- Augusta, GA
- New Haven, CT
- Chattanooga, TN
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Shreveport, LA
Methodology
The study analyzed 100 U.S. cities using rental data from March 2025 to March 2026 from Zumper, comparing one-bedroom rents to half the cost of two-bedroom apartments to estimate savings from sharing with a roommate.
For more information, visit smartasset.com/data-studies/roommate-savings-2026.
Vanessa Johns is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.
-
Minneapolis, MN4 minutes agoMan convicted of murdering Mariah Samuels set for sentencing Monday after skipping previous court date
-
Indianapolis, IN10 minutes agoLouisville native set to make debut in Indianapolis 500
-
Pittsburg, PA16 minutes agoPittsburgh’s new 2026 budget is approved, with nearly $30 million in realigned expenses
-
Augusta, GA22 minutes agoGolden Harvest hosting 15th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy
-
Washington, D.C28 minutes ago
Duffy touts air traffic controller applications amid push to recruit gamers
-
Cleveland, OH34 minutes agoRabbi Leibel Alevsky, 86, AH | Anash.org
-
Austin, TX40 minutes agoAthena the owl: 2nd owlet discovered to be alive
-
Alabama46 minutes agoAlabama juvenile is charged with murder of missing 10-year-old girl found dead at a home