Augusta, GA

Second Chance Desk Augusta begins in Richmond, Burke County

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1 year ago

October 4, 2023

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Second Chance Desk Augusta begins in Richmond, Burke County

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – On Tuesday, a new program in Augusta made its debut.

Second Chance Desk Augusta works with people with criminal records in Richmond and Burke counties.

The goal of the program is to help people who are having a difficult time getting a job or housing because of old charges on their records.

“It’s so important to be able to help young people or people who have had things on their record from years and years ago. I actually just talked to a gentleman who has something on his record from when he was 18 and it’s still holding him back from being able to get jobs now in 50′s and 60′s. Once people pay their debt to society, we ought to help them get back to being members of society,” said District Attorney Jared Williams.

Second Chance Desk Augusta is located at the Augusta Richmond County Public Library on the first Wednesday of every month.

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Augusta, GA

One dead after being hit by car in Aiken County

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10 hours ago

January 13, 2025

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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

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21 hours ago

January 12, 2025

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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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New Richmond County sheriff promotes deputies, other employees

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1 day ago

January 12, 2025

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New Richmond County sheriff promotes deputies, other employees

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – After swearing in 100 new deputies at the beginning of his tenure, Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley also addressed promotions and appointments for those in the sheriff’s office.

It happened on Friday before the winter weather got underway and impacted the region.

Brantley spoke with us after about why the new promotions, appointments and people in the sheriff’s office will benefit the community.

“For the most part, when you’re suffering from a shortage of staff like we have been and so many other agencies in the state of Georgia and around the country, I think it is a boost in the arm to onboard 100 people to help get things that we need slow down crime and stop what is plaguing our community,” said Brantley.

Brantley said it was the first step to making the community safer.

He says he has been working on improving the jail as well.

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