Augusta, GA

Mural fest coming to Augusta calls local artists to paint 5th Street Bridge

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December 31, 2023

Mural fest coming to Augusta calls local artists to paint 5th Street Bridge

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Greater Augusta Arts Council is calling on local artists to showcase their talent in different spots downtown.

This allows the community to get involved and add a personal touch to many different areas.

For the first time they are having an Augusta Mural Festival, asking local artists to come in and paint and for the public to come watch and support in April.

“I mean, after COVID, we had this like low where people weren’t able to do things. And now we’re having this, like, there’s so much things that you can get involved in. And we’re kind of riding that wave. We’re really getting into gear with a lot of different things,” said Heather Dunaway, Gallery Director and Marketing and Outreach Specialist for the Greater Augusta Arts Council.

The plan is to fill the walls on both sides of the street leading up to 5th street bridge. They hope to display at least 40 different pieces of artwork all from local artists.

“We’re hoping to have it be this very, like immersive art experience where people, the public, can come and experience artists creating artwork. Murals have become an easy way for us to create public art. And we wanted to make it a big week long event where the artists are coming and they’re spending time together painting these murals,” said Dunaway.

But this isn’t the only local art they are hoping to add to Augusta. The Greater Augusta Arts Council has more opportunities to show your creative side such as the Wet Paint Art and Party Sale and a sculpture call at the GA Cyber Center.

“It’s super important to support local art because we do stimulate the economy. We did our AEP six survey. Our stats were announced recently. And it’s a multi million dollar economic boost that arts events, you know, put towards Augusta. So we like seeing that. But local artists, I mean, they’re doing this to earn money, to make income, to pay their bills, to send their kids to school, like, it also helps people in your community kind of thrive,” she said.

The last day to apply to be an artist for the mural on 5th street bridge on February 20.

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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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