Augusta, GA
Murder-suicide victims ID’d after being found on Holden Drive
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A 41-year-old and a 43-year-old have been identified as the victims of a murder-suicide on Holden Drive on Sunday evening, according to authorities.
On January 14, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says they responded to the 1200 Block of Holden Drive about deceased persons inside a home at 9 p.m.
Upon arrival, deputies say they located a female victim, deceased from a gunshot would.
The Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Rebecca Williams, 41, who was shot at least one time.
Deputies say they then found a male deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The victim was identified as Michael Williams, 43, was shot at least one time from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the coroner.
Both were of the same address and pronounced dead at 9:50 p.m. The coroner says the autopsies have been scheduled.
While the investigation is still ongoing, News 12 26 will continue to follow this incident as more information becomes available.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – An 86-year-old Augusta woman died after a two-vehicle crash Saturday night at the intersection of Walton Way and 7th Street.
According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the crash around 9:50 p.m.
A preliminary investigation found a vehicle traveling west on Walton Way attempted to turn left onto 7th Street and entered the path of an eastbound vehicle traveling through the intersection. The two vehicles collided.
The Richmond County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Carolyn Fletcher, 86, of Augusta. Fletcher was a passenger in the eastbound vehicle and was taken by EMS to Wellstar MCG Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 10:41 p.m.
An autopsy has been scheduled.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Division is continuing to investigate the crash.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Museum of History is hosting a series of exhibits tied to America’s 250th anniversary, including a LEGO display featuring notable moments in American and Augusta history.
The LEGO exhibit includes a bald eagle and a replica of Atlanta’s Capitol, among other items. A separate special exhibit is located in another wing of the museum, and smaller exhibits are displayed throughout the building.
Nancy Glaser, executive director of the Augusta Museum of History, said the goal is for visitors to leave with an appreciation for the country and a positive experience.
“How great America is, probably more than anything,” Glaser said. “A big smile on their face that they had a good time. It’s fun. It’s just fun. We want people to enjoy themselves when they’re here. So it’s just not about our train and not just about Augusta history, which is important, but it’s about the bigger picture. And that’s one of the things that we’re able to present right now.”
The America 250 exhibits are free to view this weekend.
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