Augusta, GA

Islamic Society of Augusta holds ‘Road to Peace’ presentation

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1 year ago

December 7, 2023

Islamic Society of Augusta holds ‘Road to Peace’ presentation

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Islamic Society of Augusta is working towards bringing peace between Palestine and Israel.

They held a community presentation on Palestine and the history of the country leading up to the war on Wednesday.

“I really think it’s very important to research the issues if you care about them, and it is a matter of war and peace. And it’s very, very, very, very important to pray for the peace of the Middle East,” said Lorraine Bartlett, member of the Interfaith Fellowship of Augusta.

They are hoping for a resolution.

Aladien Fadel, a volunteer at the Islamic Society of Augusta, said: “We have to learn from each other. We have to listen to the other point of view. We have to respect that every person has a point of view, which is valid. And if we find the common denominator, the common denominator should be willing to live in peace. We don’t want more people to be killed.”

Their goal is to inform people about the history of Palestine and what led up to the war today.

Bartlett said: “We’re mainly learning about the conflict, the roots of the conflict. This just didn’t pop up on October 7. There have been years and years and decades of problems in this area.”

They want people to hear both sides and for the war to end.

“We’re trying to find ways that we, as individuals, can realize that there can be a resolution and there can be peace in that area. Of course, every individual has to make it their goal to learn about these things and understand the opposing view. Because until you can walk in the shoes of the other, you can’t possibly know what they’ve gone through,” she said.

Overall, they say it is important to learn from each other rather than to argue and debate in order to find an overall solution.

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Augusta, GA

New Richmond County sheriff promotes deputies, other employees

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4 hours ago

January 12, 2025

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New Richmond County sheriff promotes deputies, other employees

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – After swearing in 100 new deputies at the beginning of his tenure, Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley also addressed promotions and appointments for those in the sheriff’s office.

It happened on Friday before the winter weather got underway and impacted the region.

Brantley spoke with us after about why the new promotions, appointments and people in the sheriff’s office will benefit the community.

“For the most part, when you’re suffering from a shortage of staff like we have been and so many other agencies in the state of Georgia and around the country, I think it is a boost in the arm to onboard 100 people to help get things that we need slow down crime and stop what is plaguing our community,” said Brantley.

Brantley said it was the first step to making the community safer.

He says he has been working on improving the jail as well.

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Augusta, GA

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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20 hours ago

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.