AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – One man is in critical condition after a shooting early Saturday morning in Downtown Augusta, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.

Officials say deputies in the area on foot patrol responded to the 900 block of Broad Street just after 2 a.m. as the bars and nightclubs were closing due to the downtown safety proactive plan implemented by Sheriff Eugene Brantley, which includes having two deputies assigned to each block of Broad Street on weekend nights.

When deputies arrived, they say they found a 61-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.

According to authorities, Central EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital.

Investigators say they believe the shooting was a targeted incident.

Two suspects, a male and a female, were quickly apprehended in the immediate area and a firearm was found with one of the suspects, according to officials.

Both suspects were turned over to the Criminal Investigations Division.

Authorities say both suspects will be charged with Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime.

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Drive-thru coffee chain 7 Brew has named its 2025 Flavor Madness winner – Augusta resident Elexia Lieberman.

Lieberman, a registered behavioral technician, was randomly selected out of 2.6 million participants.

She visited the stand almost every day in March to play the game and was rewarded Monday afternoon with the keys to a brand-new 7 Brew Ford Bronco as the official winner.

In addition to the vehicle, 7 Brew also covered the sales tax.

“I was called on the phone and they told me that I won the Bronco, and at first, I didn’t believe it. Once the news settled in and realized that it was real, my heart started beating fast. Even then, I couldn’t believe it until now seeing the Bronco face to face. I wasn’t playing Flavor Madness to win the Bronco, I was playing to win all the other prizes, especially the free drinks,” Lieberman said.

“I have been driving an old paid-off car, but I have been wanting a SUV for the longest time,” she said.

“For me to win the Bronco is like having my prayers be answered.”

She said she’s been visiting the 7 Brew off Washington Road since opening day.

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Governor Kemp announced five rural housing awards from the OneGeorgia Authority.

The Augusta Economic Development Authority and the city of Swainsboro both received $2.5 million for road, water and sewer infrastructure improvements.

For Augusta, the grant will support the development of 55 new, single-family housing units within the Southern Oaks Phase I development on 11.5 acres.  Subsequent phases will allow for 104 units and some future commercial development.

Augusta Utilities is contributing $110,000.

For Swainsboro, the grant will help develop the 23-acre Rolling Oaks Subdivision.  The initial phase will see 24 units developed, and additional phases will allow for a total of 47 homes in the subdivision.

“Georgia is experiencing rapid growth in communities across the state, and with that growth comes a need to provide infrastructure for those filling the record-breaking number of jobs to live and work,” said Governor Kemp in a press release. “This latest round of grants will ensure the people of Cairo, Hagan, Douglas, Augusta, and Swainsboro can live where they work and promote prosperity for these communities.”

“Housing Georgia’s talented workforce is crucial for the state’s continued economic growth and prosperity,” said Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Christopher Nunn. “The OneGeorgia Authority remains committed to helping communities with a vision implement their intentional workforce housing solutions.”

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