Augusta, GA
Grovetown 6-year-old found dead after possible drowning
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Grovetown police are investigating a possible child drowning.
On Thursday at about 9:19 p.m., the Grovetown Police Department and Grovetown Fire Department responded to the 300 block of Summerfield Circle to investigate a possible drowning.
Arriving officers found Adelia Tutt, 6, unresponsive on the bathroom floor.
Despite the lifesaving efforts performed by members of the Grovetown Police Department, Grovetown Fire Department, and Gold Cross EMS, Adelia was pronounced deceased a short time later.
The Grovetown Police Department investigators also responded to the scene and began an investigation of the circumstances surrounding the death.
During the investigation, it was learned that Adelia was bathing with a 4-year-old sibling in a garden-style tub, when for reasons yet to be determined, she became unresponsive and wound up face down in the water, according to Police Chief Jamey Kitchens.
The 4-year-old sibling had no injuries and conveyed that they were bathing and that Adelia had “fallen asleep.”
No visible signs of injury or trauma were observed on Adelia and her body has been transported to the GBI crime lab for autopsy.
The Department of Family and Children Services was notified and have temporarily placed the 4-year-old and a 14-year-old special needs sibling with relatives.
The children’s parents are cooperating fully with the investigation, according to police.
The girl’s father was at the home and had stepped onto the porch to take a phone call at the time of the incident before returning inside and discovering Adelia in the tub, according to Kitchens.
The mother was out of the state at the time of the incident but has since returned.
As the cause of death has not yet been determined, this is an ongoing investigation pending the results of the autopsy as well as toxicology reports on Adelia.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Tutt family during this terrible time,” the Grovetown Police Department said in a statement.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Georgia gubernatorial candidate Geoff Duncan campaigned in Augusta ahead of Election Day, making stops at two churches and meeting with local faith leaders.
The former lieutenant governor visited Good Hope Baptist Church on Cedar Street, where he spoke with the Greater Augusta Interfaith Coalition’s “Music to the Polls” group.
Duncan told us that, if elected governor, he wants to expand Medicaid, pass what he called “common-sense gun legislation,” and create more economic opportunities statewide. He also pointed to affordability concerns impacting families and businesses.
“I want to take $1.7 billion of our state’s fund and wrap it around the axle of poverty,” Duncan said, adding that he wants to lower child care costs and improve temporary assistance programs.
Duncan also stopped at Miles Memorial Church on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
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NJ apartment dwellers, renters have these options for help with rent
State and local officials say several programs are designed to help low and moderate-income households stay housed in the face of financial distress.
As rent prices continue to strain budgets, a new study is highlighting where Georgians can save the most by splitting housing costs.
According to a report from SmartAsset, some cities in Georgia offer major savings for renters who choose to live with a roommate.
Here’s what to know.
Where can you save the most in Georgia?
The study ranks Augusta as the top city in Georgia for roommate savings, and No. 6 in the country.
Renters there can save about 45% on monthly rent, or roughly $450 per month, by sharing an apartment.
Here’s how the costs compare in Augusta:
- One-bedroom rent: $1,000
- Two-bedroom rent: $1,100
- Estimated monthly savings with a roommate: $450
Why are roommate savings so high?
With rent prices rising, splitting costs has become one of the easiest ways to cut monthly expenses.
The study shows that sharing rent can significantly reduce housing costs, especially in cities where prices have climbed in recent years.
How does Georgia compare to the rest of the country?
Here’s the top 10 cities in the US for saving with a roomate:
- Cleveland, OH
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Jersey City, NJ
- Memphis, TN
- Boise, ID
- Augusta, GA
- New Haven, CT
- Chattanooga, TN
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Shreveport, LA
Methodology
The study analyzed 100 U.S. cities using rental data from March 2025 to March 2026 from Zumper, comparing one-bedroom rents to half the cost of two-bedroom apartments to estimate savings from sharing with a roommate.
For more information, visit smartasset.com/data-studies/roommate-savings-2026.
Vanessa Johns is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Families had the chance to sharpen their money skills at a financial literacy event hosted by local nonprofit Crown Her Mentoring at the Bernie Ward Community Center.
The free event offered resources for all ages, from kids learning the basics to adults planning for their financial future.
Attendees could sit in sessions about budgeting, credit, opening banking accounts and insurance options.
Organizers said the event was designed to make financial education accessible during Financial Literacy Month.
“People need to understand the importance of a checking account, a savings account—how to manage your money. How to invest your money. People need to learn about life insurance,” said Torrecka Davis, organizer.
Crown Her Mentoring will host a mental health awareness event on May 23. Open enrollment for new mentees will begin on May 10.
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