Augusta, GA
Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center seeks volunteer drivers
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical Center is seeking volunteers to help drive veterans to medical appointments.
Emma Brown, VA Augusta’s hospital service coordinator, said volunteers would support the Disabled American Veterans Medical Transport Service. It uses a van provided by the local DAV.
Volunteers can sign up to drive one day a month or more.
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“VA Augusta is only as strong as the community that supports us,” Brown said, “so we’re grateful for anyone who can support us and our veteran patients in this way.”
Among the requirements are a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, passing a physical exam, the ability to conduct simple pre-operation vehicle checks and participation in a defensive driving course.
VA Augusta also provides volunteer drivers with free breakfast and lunch meal tickets during their time volunteering.
For more information or to sign up as a volunteer driver, call Brown at 706-733-0188, extension 27256.
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Augusta, GA
16-year-old wanted in aggravated assault case in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a 16-year-old wanted in connection with an aggravated assault.
Deputies responded to the 2300 block of Travis Pines Drive on May 18 after reports of shots being fired into a home, according to an incident report.
Investigators say Kawung Bentley Jr. is wanted in connection with the alleged shooting.
According to deputies, two people inside the home said they were lying in a bedroom when gunshots came through the bedroom window. One of the occupants said she ran to the bathroom and hid in the tub.
The other occupant told deputies he saw four males creeping around outside the residence before grabbing his weapon.
The occupant said the suspects then drove away in a Durango.
Deputies found four bullet holes in the bedroom window and about two bullet holes on the outside of the home near the window.
They also found two bullet holes in the rear window of a black Dodge Charger.
Investigators recovered two shell casings in the roadway in front of the home, along with a bookbag.
Anyone who comes into contact with Bentley is asked to call the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1080 or 706-821-1020.
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Augusta, GA
Louise Franklin Sheehan Obituary Jun 26, 2026 – Platt’s Funeral Home
Enjoy me while I’m here but when I’m gone don’t make a fuss! Just have a party and celebrate. And don’t say all that stuff about me in the newspaper! Everyone doesn’t need to know everything I’ve done and been! Say what’s most important to me. And she elaborated…
Louise Franklin Sheehan, 87, passed away peacefully at home on June 26. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband John Wilcox Sheehan. Her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Franklin. Her sister Patricia Green. Her brother Peter Franklin.
Louise, in her words, was a devoted and loving wife, a wonderful mother and grandmother to her children and was happy to be the same and WAS through the years to many other children who wanted and/or needed the same. Her family was unquestionably her life. She was a dear friend to many. She never met a stranger. She helped many strangers in need, some who would become dear friends.
Louise is survived by her children Marie King (Sam), Patricia Beck (John), John Sheehan, Franklin Sheehan. Her grandchildren Aurelia Beck, Katie Schantz (Evan), Mary Darby Garren, Sadie Beck, Georgia Beck (Barry Sonders), Jack Beck (Anna Mae). Great grandchildren Magnolia Beck, Theodore Beck, Otis Beck and Maya Schantz. Also survived by her close in laws, sister in law Beth Sheehan and her brother in law and sister in law Joe and Nancy Sheehan as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
We would like to give the utmost thanks and love to her long term devoted care givers who have become family: Nichole Lane, Latonja Williams and Faina Blackwood. And to Tameka Blackwood who came as needed. Truly our angels on earth.
Louise, a life long devoted Saint Mary’s on the Hill parishioner, had a passion and long term devotion to supporting numerous Catholic Children missions. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the children’s charity of your choice in her honor if you desire.
A celebration of her life will be announced at a later date.
Louise was most known for her kindness. In her honor, go extra on kindness today and always to family, friends and strangers.
Arrangements are being provided by Platt’s Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Avenue, Augusta, GA 30904 (706) 733-3636. Please take a moment to share your condolences by signing the online guestbook at plattsfuneralhome.com.
Augusta, GA
Augusta Fire Department holds hurricane season preparedness event
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Fire Department held a community event Saturday to help residents prepare for hurricane season and stay safe during emergencies.
The department met with residents at the Augusta-Richmond County Library, where they distributed community resources.
Lt. Stephanie Allen, public education specialist with the Augusta Fire Department, spoke about fire safety and emergency preparedness.
“Do a home escape plan, walk around your house, make sure your smoke detectors are working,” Allen said. “I tell people, simple as going online or go to Walmart and buy an extinguisher — right, little things like that will help. Keep an extinguisher in your car. Little things like that can help save your life, save your property.”
The department also demonstrated how to use a fire extinguisher, discussed how to create a go-kit for emergencies and explained how to use an automated external defibrillator.
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