Augusta, GA

Gas prices continue to rise in Ga., S.C. this week

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2 years ago

April 17, 2023

Gas prices continue to rise in Ga., S.C. this week

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Georgia and South Carolina gasoline costs have barely elevated over the previous week, in line with AAA.

The common worth in Georgia has elevated by 1-cent, pricing at $3.39 per gallon, over the previous week, AAA says.

Augusta’s gasoline worth common as of Monday is $3.45, up by 8 cents in per week, in line with AAA.

Nonetheless, Georgia’s common gasoline worth remains to be 69 cents under the nationwide common, AAA says.

Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum evaluation at GasBuddy, says, “With oil costs touching their highest degree of 2023 at almost $83 per barrel, the nationwide common worth of gasoline has continued to inch larger, with 45 of the nation’s 50 states seeing costs rise during the last week. Whereas the rising worth of oil is probably going the biggest consider rising gasoline costs, seasonal impacts proceed to additionally exert stress on costs.”

In the meantime, the common in South Carolina is $3.40 rising by 8 cents from final week, in line with AAA, the place Aiken and Edgefield counties’ gasoline costs are on the common of $3.37 which has elevated by 6 cents.

In accordance with AAA, the nationwide common gasoline worth has elevated by 7 cents over the previous week to $4.08 per gallon.

“Oil costs stay a wildcard, however we’re seemingly a couple of weeks away from seeing the nationwide common peak. Whether or not it hits $4 per gallon or not remains to be maybe a 50/50 probability,” De Haan says.

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Father arrested after Harlem child shoots himself with unsecured gun

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2 hours ago

January 18, 2025

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Father arrested after Harlem child shoots himself with unsecured gun

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A Harlem child was transfered to a local hospital after shooting himself in the shoulder, according to the Harlem Police Department.

Officials say the Harlem Police Department responded to the 200 block of North Fairview Drive just after 8 p.m. Thursday in reference to a gunshot wound.

Deputies say they offered aid to the juvenile until the Fire Department and EMS arrived.

According to authorities, the child found an unsecured gun in his father’s room and shot himself in the shoulder.

Deputies say the child was alert and conscious and is expected to make a full recovery.

Spencer Johnson has been arrested on a charge of cruelty to children in the second degree and has been transported to the Columbia County Detention Center, according to officials.

This case is still under investigation.

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Deputies warn of phone scams impacting Augusta community

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10 hours ago

January 18, 2025

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Deputies warn of phone scams impacting Augusta community

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – On Friday, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning to the public regarding a phone scam targeting the Augusta community.

The sheriff’s office says scammers are using tactics, including spoofing phone numbers to appear as if they are calling from the sheriff’s office, court services and other services.

The current scam involves callers impersonating sheriff’s office employees, demanding payment for services such as release from detention, electronic monitoring or other fees, according to deputies.

The sheriff’s office says in a recent case, a scammer posing as “Sgt. John Lewis” demanded over $300 for a leg monitor. The scammer later requested additional funds, directing the victim to provide payment via a bar code at a retail store.

The phone number, 706-821-1000, which is the official Richmond County Sheriff’s Office line, was spoofed during the scam to lend credibility to the fraudulent calls, deputies say.

Key reminders to avoid being scammed:

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says they will never demand payment over the phone.
If you receive a call that seems suspicious, hang up immediately and contact the agency or business directly by looking up the official number on their website.
Avoid providing money or personal information to unknown individuals, especially when payment methods involve gift cards, bar codes, wire transfers, debit cards or other non-traditional methods.

The sheriff’s office says to report the scam immediately to local law enforcement.

For questions or to report suspicious activity, contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1000.

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First look at Augusta’s new grocery store ahead of opening day

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18 hours ago

January 17, 2025

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First look at Augusta’s new grocery store ahead of opening day

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – We got an inside look at Augusta’s newest grocery store, FreshTake.

It’s located next to the Outback Steakhouse on Washington Road, where Whole Foods used to be.

FreshTake touts itself as an elevated shopping experience with a focus on fresh, ready-to-eat meals.

There is a butcher shop, seafood counter, specialty food stations like sushi, pizza, pasta, juices and smoothies and a Starbucks coffee shop located inside the store.

There’s also a beer and wine bar inside the grocery store and a BBQ smoker outside.

“I always wanted to have a store that had an abundance of food service offerings on one side just like you see here. I’m super happy and excited I was able to bring this to the Augusta community to enjoy,” said Jackson Mitchell, CEO of FreshTake.

FreshTake opens its doors to the public on Monday at 10 a.m. for its soft opening with a grand opening set for January 30.

The store tells us it is also committed to ensuring no food goes to waste and is partnering with Golden Harvest Food Bank.

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