Father shoots son with a crossbow in Augusta, deputies say

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April 17, 2022

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A person was arrested after capturing his son with a crossbow Friday afternoon, in response to Richmond County deputies.

At 2:45 pm, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Workplace responded to a name on the 2300 block of Dorn Street to analyze a report of an assault.

The suspect, James Wesley Harn Jr., 67, shot his son, James Alexander Harn, 40, within the again with a crossbow, deputies reported.

The daddy then barricaded himself within the residence, deputies stated. Deputies had been in a position to take him into custody with out additional incident.

We spoke to a stunned neighbor who arrived house as officers responded to the scene.

“Dad acquired into a little bit dispute earlier than, however it was nothing like all this,” stated Allan Brody, Dorn Road resident.

Brody says he’s recognized the daddy for some time, primarily seeing him strolling his canine up and down the road.

“A bit after three, got here house and was using up the road. Seeing a few hearth vehicles, an ambulance, about six police automobiles,” he stated.

Though he had no concept what was occurring on the time, the neighbors he talked to had been additionally at the hours of darkness.

“That they had the entrance door open, and I consider it was the son standing out by the road, however that’s about all I knew. They had been down there for some time,” stated Brody.

The injured man was taken to a hospital for remedy of accidents that weren’t life-threatening, deputies stated.

“There’s often no bother up and down this street. I hope he’s alright,” he stated.

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Volunteers help clean up Magnolia Cemetery in Augusta

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May 19, 2024

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Volunteers help clean up Magnolia Cemetery in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Organizers of a Magnolia Cemetery cleanup say hundreds of people showed up all ages to help clean up the historic site.

From 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, volunteers showed up with brooms, shovels and other supplies to help. The land houses five Jewish cemeteries and a Greek cemetery along with a Masonic lodge and several church sections.

“It’s such a peaceful place,” said Kevin de l’Aigle. “It’s such a place of solace in this crazy world we live in. It’s a great place to come and just find some peace and walk around among the beautiful grounds. For me, I’ve been coming here since I was a kid, so it’s more like a park. I mean, all my ancestors, my dad’s buried here. But for me, it’s just like I get a sense of peace here that I don’t get anywhere else.”

And recently, a woman from Boston donated $25,000 to the cemetery.

The Magnolia Cemetery is home to a crepe Myrtle that’s said to be the oldest tree in the state of Georgia.

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Augusta National Golf Club rolls out fresh sod at Eisenhower Park

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May 18, 2024

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Augusta National Golf Club rolls out fresh sod at Eisenhower Park

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta National Golf Club on Friday laid down new sod at Eisenhower Park.

The club leased the park to use for parking during this year’s Masters Tournament.

That meant a layer of gravel for the cars to park on.

But on Friday, crews rolled out sod, leaving the park in better condition than it had been in before.

Now the public can enjoy the green space for the rest of the year.

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Atlanta Braves, Golden Harvest team up to fight hunger

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May 18, 2024

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Atlanta Braves, Golden Harvest team up to fight hunger

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Partners with the Atlanta Braves teamed up with Golden Harvest on Friday to help fight hunger in Augusta.

It’s part of the efforts of the Atlanta Braves Foundation.

20 season ticket holders and staff helped create backpacks helping the community by taking part in the food packing project.

Those backpacks are helping families have additional food resources as students finish the school year.

The vice president of the GreenJackets spoke about giving back.

“I mean 9 a.m. we had a game last night that went pretty long everyone looks like they are having a good time. Like I said it’s good for staff and season ticket holders to get together to do something for the community,” said Tom Denlinger.

On Friday night, the Braves’ country road trip is headed to SRP Park, and the partnership continues this weekend, helping set up Thunder Over Evans on Saturday.

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