Downtown visitors still on edge after weekend shooting

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June 13, 2024

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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Deputies search for 20-year-old wanted for aggravated assault in Augusta

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May 3, 2026

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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.

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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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West Augusta festival celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Latin cuisine

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May 3, 2026

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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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VFW post serves barbecue lunch to veterans at Augusta nursing home

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May 2, 2026

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VFW post serves barbecue lunch to veterans at Augusta nursing home

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Saturday marked the fifth annual VFW Day of Service with veteran-led community service projects.

The Day of Service started as a way to highlight veterans’ and service members’ efforts of helping their communities after serving. VFW Post 6445 in Harlem served a barbecue lunch for residents at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta on Saturday.

Post leaders said the event is a way to honor the veterans’ service while building camaraderie.

“They all went somewhere, and they survived. You have to be a war veteran to be in here, right? Maybe someone went to war, but we get to leave at the end of the day. They don’t get to leave. And to see a smile on their face, that’s what makes it all worth it while they get to talk to somebody. And when they start to ring them down, you see they all have some kind of hat on, just to see a fellow veteran,” said Ronald Gilchrest, commander of Post 6445.

The VFW service projects will continue throughout the month of May in the U.S.

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