Augusta, GA
Downtown visitors still on edge after weekend shooting
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) –
Saturday’s shooting in Downtown Augusta remains at the top of many minds who live in the area.
It’s been several days since the Downtown Augusta shooting and two people are currently in custody.
People in the area are still being cautious. Some of them are wondering what the city is planning to do next.
Sharon Jones works downtown, and she told FOX54 that she is constantly think about what could happen while at work.
“The first day back on Monday there was a lot of investigators walking around…” Jones explained.
She says that she’s worried that something like that can happen in broad daylight. “I don’t even come downtown anymore.”
As of right now, nothing has been presented publicly. City leaders are discussing options like a potential curfew for certain ages and a no-loitering policy.
Business owners like Brandi Jones of Tiffinie Bleu Bridal says there need to be a great police presence at night.
“Cars are definitely not a deterrence for people doing things they are not supposed to.” Said Jones.
Locals and business owners are looking towards the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office for answers.
Some Commissioners applaud their efforts. ” He’s doing the best with what he has.” Said, Tony Lewis, District 6 Commissioner.
While others like District 10 Commissioner, Wayne Guilfoyle believe that more needs to be done.
“Hopefully Roundtree can get his house in order and focus on protecting the citizens.” Said, Guilfoyle
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Georgia Deputy State Revenue Commissioner Chester Cook spoke to the Rotary Club of Augusta on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.
Cook talked about the push to eliminate the state income tax. He said his department is not involved in those discussions, but they are paying close attention to the topic.
“We’re as interested as others as well, just tracking legislation to see what’s going to come out,” cook said. “We would likely be, whatever that looks like, the collector or not-collector of the tax revenue.”
Cook said large revenues have helped Georgia to provide taxpayer rebates and tax credits.
Photojournalist credit: Gary Hipps
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Fire Department responded to Augusta National Golf Club for a fire Monday morning.
It was a generator fire, according to Richmond County dispatchers.
It was reported at 11:10 a.m. and crews were still at the scene as of 11:33 a.m.
Witnesses reported a large amount of smoke.
One viewer shared this video with News 12:
Aside from the generator itself, a key concern would presumably be ingnition of the diesel fuel that could be on hand.
The location appeared to be across from about 2600 Washington Road.
By 11:45 a.m., News 12 crews couldn’t see any smoke from Washington Road.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. – Augusta fell 66–58 on the road at Carson-Newman on Saturday afternoon inside Holt Fieldhouse.
Augusta led 34–32 at halftime after shooting 50 percent from three in the opening period, but Carson-Newman used a 34-point second half and an 85 percent performance at the free-throw line to close out the game.
Elias Palsson paced Augusta with 18 points, five rebounds, and three steals while knocking down three three-pointers. Charlie McBeath added 11 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Luis Nonfon recorded a 13-rebound performance to go with six points. Tobias Prall scored 11 points on 3-of-9 shooting from three.
Augusta finished 21-for-63 from the field and 8-for-21 from three. The Jaguars collected 41 rebounds, including 13 on the offensive glass.
Carson-Newman was led by Jack Browder’s 26 points and seven rebounds. The Eagles shot 39.7 percent from the floor and went 17-for-20 at the free-throw line.
Augusta returns home on Tuesday, Dec. 2, for the annual Richmond County Education Day Game at Christenberry Fieldhouse. The Jaguars will face Paine College at 11:00 a.m. Watch and follow along live at augustajags.com.
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