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
Check out Augusta’s most expensive homes for sale
The median price of homes sold in Richmond County in March 2026 averaged about $225,000, according to Realtor.com. That’s a $10,000 bump up from December 2025.
The following houses are not those houses. This top-five list shows the highest asking prices for Richmond County homes listed for sale on Realtor.com.
These are not cookie-cutter McMansions. Each home possesses a style you can make your own.
54 Conifer Cir.
Price: $1.799 million
Specs: 5 beds, 5.5 baths, 6,584 square feet
This home even has a grand scale. When you think “spare room,” you think about someplace small. Not here. The four upstairs bedrooms could each be mistaken for a master suite in practically any other house. That’s an especially desirable feature for a home that fetches $50,000 as a Masters Tournament rental.
Brokered by Meybohm Realty
4756 Mike Padgett Hwy.
Price: $1.75 million
Specs: 5 beds, 4 baths, 4,800 square feet
This home even has outdoor appeal. If the guest cottage, boat dock, pavilion, barn, and half-mile-long driveway aren’t enough, there’s plenty of wildlife-managed acreage left over for a thriving deer habitat. The massive pond behind the house adds to the recreational appeal.
Brokered by Leading Edge Real Estate
5 Prather Woods Lane
Price: $1.699 million
Specs: 6 beds, 5.5 baths, 6,283 square feet
This home even has next-level living. When this impressive colonial was being built in 1969, the designers thought: Why stop at two floors? The third floor contains the house’s fifth and sixth bedrooms, but if you’re the new owner, you can make the rooms whatever you like. A fully renovated kitchen only enhances the home’s elegance.
Brokered by Meybohm Realty
4152 Big Oak Dr., Hephzibah
Price: $1.07 million
Specs: 6 beds, 6.5 baths, 5,500 square feet
This home even has room for the next generation. Bring the grandparents and the grandchildren together under one massive roof. There’s room inside with six bedrooms that include a private mother-in-law suite. There’s room outside on 38 acres that include six spring-fed ponds jumping with catfish, bass, and bream. Or split the difference and relax on one of the two covered porches affording breathtaking rural views.
Brokered by Blanchard & Calhoun
2563 Central Ave.
Price: $985,000
Specs: 6 beds, 5 baths, 4,000 square feet
This home even has a coveted Summerville address. Move to one of the city’s most walkable neighborhoods and live around the corner from Augusta University, the shops on Monte Sano Avenue, and Daniel Village. The dignified brick home was built in 1940 and has aged gracefully. The sale even includes a rented rear duplex generating $2,000 a month.
Brokered by Engel & Volkers
Augusta, GA
Deputies search for 20-year-old wanted for aggravated assault in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in searching for 20-year-old Tydarius James.
According to officials, James is wanted for an aggravated assault that occurred on May 1, near the intersection of Glenn Hill Drive and Breeze Hill Drive.
Anyone with information concerning Tydarius James is urged to contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1034 or 706-821-1020.
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Augusta, GA
West Augusta festival celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Latin cuisine
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – An organization celebrated Cinco de Mayo ahead of Tuesday’s holiday with a festival Saturday on Madeline Drive.
The West Augusta Six Geter Foundation held its Flavor Street Festival Latin Edition, featuring food including empanadas, nachos, fajitas and desserts.
“We decided to do a rendition for our Latin brothers and sisters Latin fiesta to bring in the Cinco de Mayo holiday, that’s very important to them as well as the community,” said Patricia Geter, West Augusta Six Geter Foundation and community activist. “Each month we hold the street fest to acknowledge different types of cuisines, cultures, and we are hoping to have a car show in the fall for our festival.”
Geter said the organization holds street festivals every first Saturday of the month.
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