South Augusta shooting leaves 1 person injured

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1 year ago

November 6, 2023

South Augusta shooting leaves 1 person injured

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened Sunday afternoon in south Augusta that left one person injured.

On Sunday, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the 3600 block of Goldfinch Drive at 1:53 p.m. in reference to shots fired with one person being shot.

Upon arrival, they say Deputies found a male was shot with at least one gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries.

Investigators are still on the scene.

While the investigation is in its early stages and no further information is available at this time, News 12 will continue to follow this shooting incident as it develops..

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Tree giveaway helps Augusta get back to normal after Helene

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5 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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16 hours 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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