Augusta, GA
‘Premier’ Ga. prosecutor takes key role in Augusta DA’s Office
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A new assistant district attorney for the Augusta Judicial Circuit was sworn in on Friday, according to Augusta District Attorney Jared Williams.
On Nov. 26, the Augusta Commission approved the 2025 Budget with approximately $1.1 million in additional funding for the District Attorney’s Office.
“As a result of this community investment in law enforcement, one of the premier prosecutors in the state of Georgia will now serve our local community,” said Williams.
Williams says Linda Dunikoski, formerly of the Cobb and Fulton DA’s Offices was sworn in on Friday.
Dunikoski will also serve in leadership as Chief of Appeals and Director of Attorney Development, according to a press release.
Dunikoski served as lead prosecutor in the case of the three men who killed Ahmaud Arbery, a local son of Burke County who was murdered while jogging in 2020.
Williams says Dunikoski will represent Richmond and Burke County citizens in the highest courts, train local prosecutors and assist in jury trials involving serious violent felonies.
“We are grateful to have the experience, talent, and leadership of a prosecutor like Mrs. Dunikoski,” said Williams after her swearing. “Recruiting her to serve the citizens of our community would not have been possible without the investment our Commission and city leadership made. This is just the beginning of our renewed efforts to make the Augusta Judicial Circuit the safest place to live, work, and raise a family.”
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly crash that happened on Mike Padgett Highway Saturday.
Deputies went to the 4600 block around 8:50 p.m. Officials say 70-year-old Charles Cummings of Augusta was pronounced dead at the scene at around 9:52 p.m.
The Richmond County Coroner’s Office also responded to the scene in connection with the fatal crash. An autopsy has been scheduled.
Investigators said the case remains active and ongoing.
No additional details were released, and the sheriff’s office says updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The second annual Juneteenth trail ride took place on Old Waynesboro Road in Augusta on Saturday.
The event featured trail rides with horses and ATVs, a mechanical bull contest and music.
People shopped at vendors, and there was entertainment for kids, including a petting zoo, inflatables and games.
“It’s really a privilege just to be able to have the opportunity to share my space, to share my area, and to share for an event with so much value, to give back to my community and a place to celebrate,” said Davon Wallace, chief of operations at Crimson Hills.
Wallace said they will be hosting more events, with a haunted trail coming in October.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has made multiple arrests in a deadly shooting that left one teenager dead and another injured early Saturday morning.
According to deputies, the incident happened June 20, at approximately 12:50 a.m. in the 200 block of Warren Road, where authorities responded to reports of shots fired involving two gunshot victims.
When deputies arrived, they located two 18-year-old men from Augusta.
Officials identified the victims as Eric Markquis Bartley Miller and Joseph Lamar Thomas.
Investigators say Miller sustained at least one gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Thomas was also found with at least one gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under active investigation.
As of Saturday afternoon, three teenage suspects have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
18-year-old Dmihjay Collins, 17-year-old Tayshaun Thomas, and 17-year-old Joseph Thomas have all been arrested and charged with Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of Machine Guns. They are all currently being held at the Webster Detention Center.
A fourth teenager, 17-year-old Reante Byrd was also arrested, but investigators have not linked him to the murder case. Byrd has been charged with Possession of a Pistol or Revolver by a Person Under the Age of 18. He is also being held in the Webster Detention Center.
No further details in the investigation have been released.
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