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Submit a mural design to Augusta’s 5th Street Mural Festival

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Submit a mural design to Augusta’s 5th Street Mural Festival


AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Greater Augusta Arts Council is asking local artists to submit mural proposals for a new mural festival in downtown Augusta.

The murals will measure three feet high, and either 10 or 20 feet wide and will sit side by side on abutments lining both sides of 5th Street between Reynolds Street and the 5th Street Freedom Pedestrian Bridge. The murals will be facing inward to 5th Street.

Painting the murals will take place all at the same time, as part of a festive celebration of mural arts. The public will be invited to watch artists while they work.

There is no required theme to the murals and a variety of creative designs is desired, but there will be one 40-foot-long wall section reserved for a mural that celebrates Women in the Military. Artists are welcome to apply with multiple mural designs. Each design will be scored separately.

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The submission deadline is Feb. 20, 2024.

The installation will be held from Apr. 20-27, 2024.

Interested artists can learn more on the council’s website. 



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AugustaCon returns to new location in Columbia County

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – AugustaCon was back, but in a new home this time.

Saturday’s event was held in Columbia County at the Performing Arts Center.

The event holds video game tournaments and hosts vendors that had anime and video game-style items.

We spoke to one of the vendors, who helped run the video game tournament there.

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“We really love it. It’s a great environment. We love seeing new gamers, collectors, anyone that likes anime,” said Cedric Bacon.

If you missed out on Saturday’s AugustaCon, there are ones usually in the summer and winter as well.



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Store employee fatally shot in Augusta robbery; suspect arrested

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Store employee fatally shot in Augusta robbery; suspect arrested


AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – One person was fatally shot in an armed robbery on Lumpkin Road, according to authorities, and a suspect has been arrested.

The victim was identified as 29-year-old Abdallah Rubeha of Augusta.

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened at the Smoke Shop at 2303 Lumpkin Road around 9:30 p.m. Friday.

Deputies say they arrived to find Rubeha, an employee, had been shot at least once.

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He was taken to Wellstar MCG Hospital, where he died at 7:35 a.m. Saturday, according to Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen.

After the robbery, deputies were able to identify three suspects and their vehicle.

The vehicle was registered in Burke County, and Richmond County deputies reached out to the Burke County Sheriff’s Office with the information, according to officials.

Burke County deputies say they attempted a traffic stop at 11:25 p.m. Friday at Savannah Avenue and East 17th Street in Waynesboro.

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Deputies in Burke County pursued the vehicle in a high-speed chase, which turned into a foot pursuit, officials say.

The driver, 22-year-old Terrance Walker, was arrested and charged with felony aggravated assault, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime in Richmond County.

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One person was arrested in connection to armed robbery and homicide on Lumpkin Rd.
One person was arrested in connection to armed robbery and homicide on Lumpkin Rd.(WRDW)

According to Burke County deputies, another person was in the passenger’s seat and is believed to be connected to the robbery.

Burke County deputies say they also found a black Taurus G2C 9 mm handgun believed to have been stolen during the armed robbery.

Walker faces additional charges in Richmond and Burke counties, including driving under the influence, according to jail bookings.

An autopsy has been scheduled for Rubeha.

The year is off to a deadly start in Augusta; this is already the third homicide of 2025.

The slayings come amid a nearly three-year outbreak of violent crime that’s claimed around 200 lives.

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Communities large and small have been affected on both sides of the Savannah River, but as the region’s largest city, Augusta has been hit hard.



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Crosstown showdown rescheduled: Augusta and USC-Aiken to play Sunday

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Crosstown showdown rescheduled: Augusta and USC-Aiken to play Sunday


AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The basketball doubleheader featuring both Augusta University and University of South Carolina Aiken has been moved to Sunday.

The two were originally slated to play on Saturday afternoon.

The women’s game will tipoff at 1:30 p.m., and the men’s will follow at 3:30 p.m in the USC Aiken Convocation Center.

Both the Pacers and Jags men’s team last played on Feb. 10 2024.

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AU climbed to a 5-point lead in the final period, winning 98-93.

Prior to their last meeting, USC Aiken had a four-game win streak over the Jags.

Sunday will mark the 89th meeting between the two programs.



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