Augusta, GA

Augusta University cuts ribbon on new sports performance center

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1 month ago

October 22, 2025

Augusta University cuts ribbon on new sports performance center

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new sports complex, the Alvin and Yvette Harris Sports Performance Center.

The facility is located at Christenberry Fieldhouse and will provide student-athletes access to a new training space designed to improve their athletic performance.

A student athlete said the facility has been helpful for team building and training.

“Just to be able to have the ability to spend with teammates and actually uplift them and have space to do that,” said Chapman Barnett, junior, men’s golf team. “There are certain exercises that we weren’t able to do in there. Having all the new equipment and new stuff has just been unbelievable.”

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Augusta, GA

Woman injured in shooting on Brenda Court in Augusta

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15 hours ago

November 24, 2025

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Woman injured in shooting on Brenda Court in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A woman was injured in a shooting in Augusta Sunday night, according to authorities.

The shooting happened on the 2700 block of Brenda Court around 9:34 p.m. Sunday, according to Richmond County deputies.

Deputies say while on scene, they learned two woman were involved in a verbal altercation that turned physical.

During the physical altercation, a gun was pulled out with one of the females, shooting the other at least one time, according to deputies.

The sheriff’s office says the investigation is ongoing.

This isn’t the only shooting that happened in Augusta over the weekend.

On Friday night, 21-year-old Heavaughn Brooks was killed in a shooting on the 1300 block of 10th Street.

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Augusta, GA

Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in Augusta crash

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1 day ago

November 23, 2025

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Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in Augusta crash

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -A motorcyclist was badly injured following a crash Sunday morning, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded to the scene of the accident at the intersection of Willis Foreman Road and Ulm Road around 10:37 a.m.

7-year-old hurt in hit and run accident

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit-and-run on Oak Street. According to deputies, the accident happened Saturday at 4:31 p.m. on the 400 block of Oak Street.

A car was heading east on Willis Foreman Road and was trying to turn left onto Ulm Road when a motorcycle going west on Willis Foreman Road collided with the car as it made the left turn, officials said.

The driver of the motorcycle was taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the crash.

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Augusta, GA

Augusta man dies after shooting on 10th Street

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2 days ago

November 22, 2025

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Augusta man dies after shooting on 10th Street

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — A late-night shooting in Augusta has turned deadly.

Richmond County deputies were called to the 1300 block of 10th Street just before 11 p.m. Friday. Investigators say several men were sitting on a porch when someone opened fire.

The victim, identified as 24-year-old Heavaugh Leigene Brooks, was taken to the hospital by a private car before deputies arrived. He died from his injuries early Saturday morning.

Deputies found a firearm and shell casings at the scene. The investigation is now being treated as a homicide. No suspects have been released.

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