Augusta, GA
Suspect arrested in murder of 22-year-old at Augusta nightclub
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Richmond County deputies on Wednesday arrested the suspect they’d been seeking in connection with a fatal shooting early this year at a local nightclub.
Michael Dequez Scott, 29, was arrested Wednesday on a murder charge for the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Chrishawn Martin on Jan. 20 at Club Rain, 1855 Gordon Highway.
Scott is charged with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, according to deputies.
The shooting sparked efforts by some in Augusta government to penalize the nightclub for the perception that it attracts crime. It was put on probation by the city, but then the penalty was reversed.
1 hospitalized, 1 arrested after stabbing on Maple Springs Court
One person has been hospitalized after a stabbing on the 4000 block of Maple Springs Court on Tuesday morning, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.
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The shooting is part of an an outbreak of violent crime that’s claimed more than 150 lives since April 2022. Communities large and small on both sides of the Savannah River have been affected, but Augusta has been hit especially hard.
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Augusta, GA
Obituary for Harold Isiah Brown Sr. at Williams Funeral Home, Inc.
Augusta, GA
Police union: ‘Uncooperative’ Tyreek Hill ‘initiated’ incident
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Augusta, GA
Wilmer “Buster” McGee Obituary 2024 – Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors
Augusta, GA – Wilmer David “Buster” McGee, Jr., 78, passed away on September 7, 2024 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 25, 1945 in Augusta, Georgia to the late W.D. and Hannah McGee.
Mr. McGee is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elsie Gayle Wooten McGee. He is survived by their children: Kenneth Marshall McGee (Jamie), Christopher “Todd” McGee (Amy), Kimberly McGee Hall (Randy); his sister Cheryl K. Hornberger (Fred); his grandchildren Stella and Kristin Fleming, Hannah McGee, Taylor and Avery McGee, Carson and Caroline Hall, as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Buster, a lifelong resident of Augusta, graduated from Butler High School and attended Brewton Parker College. He worked in Civil Service at Fort Gordon, retiring in 1991. He was also the owner of Augusta Driver Training School. Through his youth, he played baseball and as a father he coached many years of little league sports. In his retirement, Buster enjoyed playing golf, billiards, and watching all sports, particularly his Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves! He mostly loved visiting his children and grandchildren. He was a long time member of St. Mark and Wesley United Methodist Churches. We will remember “Poppy” as the gentle, kind, selfless anchor of our family. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Lung Association at lung.org.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. in Hillcrest Memorial Park with Rev. Greg Porterfield officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
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