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Augusta’s ‘Patch’ golf course closing for a yearlong transformation

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Augusta’s ‘Patch’ golf course closing for a yearlong transformation


AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Municipal Golf Course will be shutting down soon for extensive renovations.

The golf course, also known as “the Patch,” will close for business on Dec. 29 for the full-scale renovations, and isn’t expected to reopen until 2026.

After operation of the Patch was turned over to Augusta Technical College to train students in golf course management, the college partnered with Augusta National Golf Club and First Tee of Augusta to transform the facility.

Augusta National said it “will assist in the planning and execution of this vision to complement their efforts, identify efficiencies and support the partnership’s success.”

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Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley Ridley said the project “aims to create affordable pathways to discover the game of golf, as well as to develop tomorrow’s leaders within the business and workforce of our game.”

The golf architects will be Tom Fazio and Beau Welling, who have both worked with Augusta National.

To learn more, visit https://www.golfthepatch.com/thepatchproject.



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Deputies investigating deadly crash on Mike Padgett Highway

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Deputies investigating deadly crash on Mike Padgett Highway


AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly crash that happened on Mike Padgett Highway Saturday.

Deputies went to the 4600 block around 8:50 p.m. Officials say 70-year-old Charles Cummings of Augusta was pronounced dead at the scene at around 9:52 p.m.

The Richmond County Coroner’s Office also responded to the scene in connection with the fatal crash. An autopsy has been scheduled.

Investigators said the case remains active and ongoing.

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No additional details were released, and the sheriff’s office says updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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2nd annual Juneteenth trail ride draws crowds in Augusta

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The second annual Juneteenth trail ride took place on Old Waynesboro Road in Augusta on Saturday.

The event featured trail rides with horses and ATVs, a mechanical bull contest and music.

People shopped at vendors, and there was entertainment for kids, including a petting zoo, inflatables and games.

“It’s really a privilege just to be able to have the opportunity to share my space, to share my area, and to share for an event with so much value, to give back to my community and a place to celebrate,” said Davon Wallace, chief of operations at Crimson Hills.

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Wallace said they will be hosting more events, with a haunted trail coming in October.

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Multiple teens arrested in deadly shooting on Warren Road

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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.

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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.

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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.



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