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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Peach Belt tournament: Augusta misses out for the first time in Metress era

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12 hours ago

March 2, 2026

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Peach Belt tournament: Augusta misses out for the first time in Metress era

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The 2025-2026 Peach Belt Conference brackets are set, and there is plenty of shakeup this year.

Starting with the women’s bracket, Augusta University secured the #4 overall seed and will face #5 seed Middle Georgia in round one.

USCA’s women’s team did not fair as well, finishing in last place of this season’s standings.

On the men’s side, USCA’s men’s team secured the eighth and final spot in the conference tournament.

In a shocking turn of events, AU’s men’s team did not qualify for the tournament.

This marks the first time the program has missed the PBC tournament since Dip Metress took over the program in 2004.

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Augusta Falls to Georgia Southwestern in Final Game of the Series – Augusta University

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1 day ago

March 1, 2026

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Augusta Falls to Georgia Southwestern in Final Game of the Series – Augusta University

Augusta, Ga. – Augusta managed just five hits and one run and fell to Georgia Southwestern 12-1 Sunday as the Hurricanes win two of the three games of the series. The Jaguars are now 7-2 in Peach Belt Conference play and 11-8 overall. The Canes improve to 7-2 in conference play and 12-7 overall.

Georgia Southwestern scored runs in all but one inning including four runs in the first two innings and plated five runs in the fifth, highlighted by a grand slam.

The only Augusta run would come in the fourth inning. Landon Leonard would reach on an error and would come around when Kent Moon reached on a fielder’s choice that would plate Leonard.

Leonard, Moon, Davis Newman, Harris Bachelder and Jakob Cowart would collect the hits for the Jaguars.

Augusta will next be in action on Friday when the open up a three game series with Lander at Jaguar Field. First pitch on Friday is set for 6:00 p.m.

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Protestors in downtown Augusta speak out after strikes on Iran

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2 days ago

March 1, 2026

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Protestors in downtown Augusta speak out after strikes on Iran

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Local protestors made their voices heard after Israel and the U.S. announced strikes on Iran Saturday, ones that killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reports say.

Protesters lined 13th Street in Downtown Augusta and walked across the river to North Augusta to make sure as many people as possible heard them.

50501 CSRA already had a march planned for Saturday, but in light of the strikes on Iran, decided to expand its focus.

Local leaders spoke about their concerns for the strikes, and roughly 60 people showed up to share theirs as well.

One of the event organizers said to make your voice heard your voice heard.

“Just call your people, call your representatives, if you don’t like that Iran was bombed, I don’t either. But call people and let them know, email them. Let it be relentless. Congress did not approve this. They have a say in this,” Zee Cook said.

The strike is being called “Operation Epic Fury,” with Iran responding with multiple missile and drone strikes across the Middle East.

In a social media post, President Trump said the bombing of the country will continue “as long as necessary.”

People across the world began lining the streets as well in support and against the decision.

Leaders across the world reacted to the news, including those in Georgia and South Carolina.

There’s a protest planned in Charleston and other regional cities this week.

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