Augusta, GA
Conrad B. Goodwin Obituary May 15, 2025 – Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors
Augusta, GA – Conrad B. Goodwin, 88, entered into rest Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Conrad was born on a farm in Jefferson County, GA and attended public schools in Augusta, GA and was a graduate of Richmond Academy. He served four years in the United States Air Force. Conrad was employed at the US Postal Service and served in many positions and retired in 1992 as manager of the Forest Hills Branch. He was a member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church where he served as a greeter, usher, and administration trustee.
He loved traveling and visiting many states and points of interest along the way especially Tybee Island and the mountains. He enjoyed golf, gardening, being a handyman, volunteering, and an avid fan of Georgia Bulldog football. Conrad especially enjoyed family gatherings with his family and rocking on the porch.
Family members include his children: Bret Alan Goodwin, Troy Goodwin, and Tina Goodwin Nakagawa; 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his sons, Bart Goodwin and Tony Goodwin, and former wife June E. Goodwin.
The memorial service will be held Friday, May 23, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Woodlawn United Methodist Church with Rev. Bernard “Sonny” Mason officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 A.M., at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Richmond County started a search for an armed robbery suspect Saturday evening.
They started the search on the 3700 block of Wheeler Road after an alleged armed robbery at an SRP ATM.
The suspect is described as a 40-year-old black male, wearing all black, a face mask and a camouflage jacket.
The suspect fled the area on foot in an unknown direction.
The sheriff’s office used K9 Units, along with the drone unit, to search.
This investigation is in its early stages, and no further information is available at this time.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Students at Richmond County Technical Magnet School achieved a milestone by launching their 500th non-kit rocket.
Students launched rockets at Thompson Farm in Augusta. The launch is part of the school’s aerospace program that has been part of their STEM curriculum since 2014.
The Augusta Fire Department collaborated with the group for the launch.
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SAVANNAH, Ga. – A woman is recovering in Augusta after being attacked with acid earlier this week in Savannah.
Around 8:16 p.m. Wednesday, she was walking around Forsyth Park and a man hiding in the shadows near Whitaker Street suddenly came out and attacked her with an unknown chemical.
The liquid melted through her clothing and headphones.
The victim has been identified as Ashley Wasielewski, of Savannah, according to sources close to her family.
First responders located and treated the victim on scene before transferring her to a local hospital. Wasielewski has now been transferred to a regional burn center for advanced treatment. Sources close to the family said the burn center is in Augusta.
Sources close to the family said Wasielewski is stable after suffering second-degree burns.
Savannah police say they don’t believe the attacker was known to the victim.
No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
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