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In Augusta, fans root for ‘anything SEC if it’s not Georgia’

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January 2, 2024

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In Augusta, fans root for ‘anything SEC if it’s not Georgia’

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Many football fans started off 2024 by watching bowl games.

In Augusta, fans cheered on their favorite teams at many different restaurants and pubs on New Year’s Day.

Even fans of Alabama – which lost the Rose Bowl to Michigan in an overtime game.

Melissa Gasho says she never misses an Alabama game and treats every one like it’s her birthday.

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“Every day, every single Alabama game, every single one,” she said. “I actually don’t work on game day. And when I did work on the one SEC championship game. I worked to where I could see the TV.”

She says she knows being an Alabama fan in Georgia can be controversial, but she’s hoping people can cheer for the SEC.

“Well, you know, SEC over the North, we got to do it,” she said. “I mean, we’re in the South. It’s kind of our blood.”

Fans of the Bulldogs, who were shut out by Alabama, were watching the game but wishing it was their team.

Tim Powell was among those fans.

“I’ve always been a Georgia fan my whole life,” he said. “I mean, you know, my son went to Georgia. He’s been out of there for probably 20 years. But anything, anything SEC, if it’s not Georgia, then if it’s an SEC going into it, then that’s exactly who we root for.”

But the SEC will be shut out of the national championship game this year with Michigan’s win.

Should Georgia have been playing in that championship game?

“I would think so or hope so,” Powell said. “But I’m not exactly sure. But yeah, it was a letdown being that Alabama went in there.”

Regardless of the outcome, Gasho stands by her team, even though the game didn’t end how she was hoping.

“Roll Tide until the end, always,” said Gasho.

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AugustaCon returns to new location in Columbia County

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January 11, 2025

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AugustaCon returns to new location in Columbia County

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – AugustaCon was back, but in a new home this time.

Saturday’s event was held in Columbia County at the Performing Arts Center.

The event holds video game tournaments and hosts vendors that had anime and video game-style items.

We spoke to one of the vendors, who helped run the video game tournament there.

“We really love it. It’s a great environment. We love seeing new gamers, collectors, anyone that likes anime,” said Cedric Bacon.

If you missed out on Saturday’s AugustaCon, there are ones usually in the summer and winter as well.

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Store employee fatally shot in Augusta robbery; suspect arrested

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January 11, 2025

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Store employee fatally shot in Augusta robbery; suspect arrested

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – One person was fatally shot in an armed robbery on Lumpkin Road, according to authorities, and a suspect has been arrested.

The victim was identified as 29-year-old Abdallah Rubeha of Augusta.

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened at the Smoke Shop at 2303 Lumpkin Road around 9:30 p.m. Friday.

Deputies say they arrived to find Rubeha, an employee, had been shot at least once.

He was taken to Wellstar MCG Hospital, where he died at 7:35 a.m. Saturday, according to Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen.

After the robbery, deputies were able to identify three suspects and their vehicle.

The vehicle was registered in Burke County, and Richmond County deputies reached out to the Burke County Sheriff’s Office with the information, according to officials.

Burke County deputies say they attempted a traffic stop at 11:25 p.m. Friday at Savannah Avenue and East 17th Street in Waynesboro.

Deputies in Burke County pursued the vehicle in a high-speed chase, which turned into a foot pursuit, officials say.

The driver, 22-year-old Terrance Walker, was arrested and charged with felony aggravated assault, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime in Richmond County.

One person was arrested in connection to armed robbery and homicide on Lumpkin Rd.(WRDW)

According to Burke County deputies, another person was in the passenger’s seat and is believed to be connected to the robbery.

Burke County deputies say they also found a black Taurus G2C 9 mm handgun believed to have been stolen during the armed robbery.

Walker faces additional charges in Richmond and Burke counties, including driving under the influence, according to jail bookings.

An autopsy has been scheduled for Rubeha.

The year is off to a deadly start in Augusta; this is already the third homicide of 2025.

The slayings come amid a nearly three-year outbreak of violent crime that’s claimed around 200 lives.

Communities large and small have been affected on both sides of the Savannah River, but as the region’s largest city, Augusta has been hit hard.

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Crosstown showdown rescheduled: Augusta and USC-Aiken to play Sunday

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January 11, 2025

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Crosstown showdown rescheduled: Augusta and USC-Aiken to play Sunday

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The basketball doubleheader featuring both Augusta University and University of South Carolina Aiken has been moved to Sunday.

The two were originally slated to play on Saturday afternoon.

The women’s game will tipoff at 1:30 p.m., and the men’s will follow at 3:30 p.m in the USC Aiken Convocation Center.

Both the Pacers and Jags men’s team last played on Feb. 10 2024.

AU climbed to a 5-point lead in the final period, winning 98-93.

Prior to their last meeting, USC Aiken had a four-game win streak over the Jags.

Sunday will mark the 89th meeting between the two programs.

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