Augusta, GA

‘I’ll kill both of them’: Augustan arrested after threatening victim’s kids

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2 years ago

July 12, 2024

‘I’ll kill both of them’: Augustan arrested after threatening victim’s kids

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A 29-year-old suspect was arrested on Thursday after being accused of terroristic threats and acts along with possession of a firearm during a crime, according to authorities.

Authorities say Zavier Lanier Jones was wanted for two counts of terroristic threats and acts and possession of a firearm during a crime for an incident that occurred on June 20 in the 3200 block of Wrightsboro Road.

Authorities say that around 9 a.m., the victim said he was walking into Smart Grocery when Jones shielded his face with his hoodie and then brushed against him as he walked by.

Jones then started acting belligerent and making verbal threats in an attempt to goad him into a fight, the victim told authorities.

The victim told authorities that he had known Jones previously before the incident. He said knowing how Jones is, he did his best to simply ignore Jones.

However, the victim stated that just seemed to anger Jones more.

Jones began to walk away towards Church’s Chicken, but was still verbally threatening him, the victim told authorities.

The victim stated Jones threatened to shoot him while pulling out a gun from his bag, pointed it at him, and said that he “had something for him.”

Later, the victim was informed that Jones was sending and posting threatening messages towards him and his children.

In another message, Jones stated he was mad at the victim for ignoring him earlier and that he would do something to him if he saw him again.

The message went on to state that Jones was “looking at” his kids now and that he would “shoot them in the mouth if he could.”

Authorities also found messages from Jones saying, “I’m homeless and it’s my birthday and I’ll kill both of them.”

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Augusta, GA

Augusta Fire to showcase progress on new Fire Station #3 construction

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3 hours ago

March 30, 2026

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Augusta Fire to showcase progress on new Fire Station #3 construction

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta Fire is showcasing progress on its new Fire Station #3 construction site Monday with a public tour of the facility.

The tour is scheduled from 11 a.m. to noon at the construction site at 2075 Powell Road.

The approximately 12,500-square-foot facility will feature three apparatus bays, modern living quarters, administrative space and support areas designed to enhance firefighter readiness and emergency response.

“The progress we’ve made on this fire station reflects our commitment to public safety and community resilience,” said Fire Chief Antonio Burden. “We’re proud of what this station represents for our community: enhanced protection, improved readiness and continued investment in the future.”

Johnson Laschober Associates designed the station. Spratlin Construction is building it in coordination with the Augusta government and the Augusta Fire Department leadership.

Representatives from Spratlin Construction will also be on-site to provide project updates.

The only entrance to the site is on Powell Road. Parking is not permitted on the construction site. Visitors should park along Powell Road and follow all posted safety guidance.

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Augusta, GA

Local group holds 4th annual walk against autism

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15 hours ago

March 29, 2026

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Local group holds 4th annual walk against autism

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – April is Autism Awareness Month, and one local group raised awareness with a walk in Augusta on Sunday.

The fourth annual autism walk was hosted by Moving Over Mountains Against autism at Lake Olmstead Park.

All proceeds from the walk support autism awareness initiatives.

We spoke with the CEO and founder of the group, Deidre Roberson, who said this year they are dedicating the walk to their photographer, who died recently.

Roberson told us what she looks forward to the most.

“I look most forward to seeing the different people every year. We always meet different people, new people, and they come from all over the CSRA, so Washington, Wilkes, Carolina,” she said.

There were also several vendors providing resources to families.

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From Augusta roots to Nighthawks leader: Nolan Belcher comes home

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1 day ago

March 29, 2026

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From Augusta roots to Nighthawks leader: Nolan Belcher comes home

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- Augusta University baseball is in a three-game series matchup against the University of North Georgia.

AU is currently down in the series 0-2 after a close loss Friday and a loss Saturday.

But we aren’t focusing on the Jags, we’re going to take a look at North Georgia’s head coach, Nolan Belcher.

He is an Augusta native who began his career at Greenbrier and Augusta Christian.

He won three state championships, which then led him to play for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

There he won back-to-back national championships and finished runner up in 2012.

His coaching career began after that where he eventually joined the Peach belt Confrence, coaching at USCA and GCSU.

Now in his first season as head coach for the Nighthawks, he is happy to come home and coach in front of his friends and family.

“I’m very fortunate that I got family that, one is still around and they can come watch me do what I love. And, they’ve shown me, nothing but support throughout my whole coaching career and even back on my playing dates are very thankful and appreciative for everything they’ve done for me.”

AU and UNG will have their final series match on Sunday.

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