Augusta, GA
Richmond County investigators searching for missing 17-year-old
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Richmond County investigators are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 17-year-old.
Investigators say Jalynn Bailey was last seen September 11, 2023 on the 4000 block of Madison Lane in Augusta.
Bailey was picked up by an unknown individual and has not been seen or heard from since then.
If you have any information about Bailey’s whereabouts, call the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1080.
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Augusta, GA
Have you seen this missing 50-year-old woman in Augusta or Atlanta?
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Have you seen this missing 50-year-old woman in the Augusta or Atlanta areas?
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office told us Monday that Bertina Dalton was last seen on Dec. 22, 2024, at her residence on Skinner Mill Road.
Dalton is described by authorities to be around five feet and six inches in height and weighing around 140 pounds.
Dalton may be traveling to the Atlanta area, authorities say.
Last week, we reported when authorities initially reported her disappearance last week.
Dalton called family members on Christmas but refused to tell anyone where she was.
Deputies said she’s been having mental health issues recently but has refused treatment.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is also searching for Azariel Williams, 14, who was reported as a runaway juvenile on Dec. 30.
Her family reached out to us to request the public’s help in locating her.
Anyone who comes in contact with Dalton or has any information as to her whereabouts is asked to contact any on-call investigator at the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1464 or 706-821-1020.
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Augusta, GA
One dead after being hit by car in Aiken County
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -One person is dead after being struck by a vehicle on US 1 in Aiken County.
The South Carolina High Patrol and Aiken County Coroner’s Office said a pedestrian was walking south on US 1 near Bogeyville Road around 7:18 Sunday night when a 2021 Chevrolet Camero hit them.
The driver of the Camaro was not injured.
The woman was taken to Aiken Regional Medical Centers, according to Coroner Darryl Ables, where she died from her injuries at 8:35 Sunday night.
The victim’s name will be released at a later time.
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Augusta, GA
Tree giveaway helps Augusta get back to normal after Helene
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – It’s been more than 100 days since Hurricane Helene came through our area.
Now, those in the CSRA are still cleaning up the aftermath.
On Saturday, Rooting for Augusta helped the area get back to normal.
“Every once in a while, we have a horrific event that unites us all, and we certainly had it with the storm. Everybody can agree that it’s a good thing to plant trees back in the right spots,” said Dennis Trotter with Rooting for Augusta.
Rooting for Augusta gave away 700 trees as part of the event.
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