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
Augusta University hosts Christmas party to support adoptive grandparents during the holidays
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – This afternoon, Augusta University hosted its Healthy Grandparents Program at the Julian Smith Casino, this time with a Christmas party.
This year’s Healthy Grandparents event focused on helping them around the holidays.
The 26th annual Christmas party supports grandparents and great-grandparents who are raising their grandchildren in homes without their parents.
Visit a singing Christmas tree at Abilene Baptist Church
We caught up with the coordinator on why this event is so important.
“It’s important because these grandparents are stepping into some very tough situations,” says Mike Patton, program coordinator for the Healthy Grandparents Program. “Where the parents of the children are either unable or unwilling to take care of them for a variety of reasons. Without these grandparents stepping in, a lot of these kids would probably end up in foster care. So, these grandparents kind of put their lives on hold. Make untold sacrifices for their grandchildren. And provide them with the stability and permanency that they need.”
He says it all comes down to helping support these grandparents in achieving stability for the children.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -Richmond County deputies were at the scene of a car accident just after 10 p.m. near Roger Bagby Auto Services Sunday night.
News 12 crews on scene said the eastbound lanes of Wrightsboro Road is block off and it is unclear when the road will reopen.
Due to visibility issues, News 12 crews could not confirm how many vehicles were involved.
The westbound lanes are still open and you should use caution in the area.
We have reached out to the sheriff’s office for more information on the accident.
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An active shooter situation at Army base Fort Eisenhower in Augusta, Georgia, on Saturday led to the killing of one person, officials said.
The base went into lockdown shortly before 9 a.m. local time Saturday, making the announcement via social media to the over 110,000 people living on base.
“IF YOU ARE IN DANGER TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION!” the message read on Facebook.
In a statement, the Army base said that the victim was shot in on-post housing and later died.
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Soldiers march away at the conclusion of a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Fort Eisenhower in Augusta, Ga. (Michael Holahan /The Augusta Chronicle via AP, File)
The base, formerly known as Fort Gordon, said that information about the person who was shot would be released following next-of-kin notification.
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“Our focus at this time is providing support to the victim’s family and assistance to anyone impacted by this tragedy,” the base said following the lockdown notification. “The safety and well-being of our residents – our Soldiers and Families – remains a top priority.”
The entrance to Fort Gordon, which was renamed Fort Einsenhower, a U.S. Army installation located in Augusta, Ga. (Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
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The suspect was placed in custody and local and state law enforcement are investigating the incident.
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