Suspect sought in string of robberies at Augusta businesses

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2 years ago

May 26, 2024

Suspect sought in string of robberies at Augusta businesses

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect accused of a string of armed robberies in Augusta, according to authorities.

Authorities say the suspect Dmond Jackson, 30, is wanted for several armed robberies that have occurred along Kissingbower Road, Deans Bridge Road, and Gordon Highway between March 24 and April 10.

Authorities say Jackson is accused of robbing TJ Mart located on the 1900 block of Kissingbower Road on running off on March 24, 25, 28 and April 10. Each time running of on foot toward Haynie Drive.

Jackson is also accused of robbing the BP station located at 2161 Gordon Highway on March 31 and the Dollar General located at 2549 Deans Bridge Road on April 8, according to authorities.

In each incident, the suspect entered the establishment pulled out a gun, jumped over the counter and demanded money from the victims, according to authorities.

After receiving the money the suspect would take the money, the victim’s phone and the gun and put it in a red pouch, authorities say.

Then after each robbery, the suspect would run off on foot, according to authorities.

Authorities say at least $2,000 has been stolen in these robberies.

Jackson is known to frequent the areas of Murphy Road and Douglas Street, authorities say.

He is considered armed and dangerous; use caution, authorities say.

Any information concerning this suspect, please contact officials at 706-821-1034, or any on-duty investigator at the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office 706-821-1020 or 706-821-1080.

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Local group holds 4th annual walk against autism

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8 hours ago

March 29, 2026

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Local group holds 4th annual walk against autism

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – April is Autism Awareness Month, and one local group raised awareness with a walk in Augusta on Sunday.

The fourth annual autism walk was hosted by Moving Over Mountains Against autism at Lake Olmstead Park.

All proceeds from the walk support autism awareness initiatives.

We spoke with the CEO and founder of the group, Deidre Roberson, who said this year they are dedicating the walk to their photographer, who died recently.

Roberson told us what she looks forward to the most.

“I look most forward to seeing the different people every year. We always meet different people, new people, and they come from all over the CSRA, so Washington, Wilkes, Carolina,” she said.

There were also several vendors providing resources to families.

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From Augusta roots to Nighthawks leader: Nolan Belcher comes home

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20 hours ago

March 29, 2026

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From Augusta roots to Nighthawks leader: Nolan Belcher comes home

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- Augusta University baseball is in a three-game series matchup against the University of North Georgia.

AU is currently down in the series 0-2 after a close loss Friday and a loss Saturday.

But we aren’t focusing on the Jags, we’re going to take a look at North Georgia’s head coach, Nolan Belcher.

He is an Augusta native who began his career at Greenbrier and Augusta Christian.

He won three state championships, which then led him to play for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

There he won back-to-back national championships and finished runner up in 2012.

His coaching career began after that where he eventually joined the Peach belt Confrence, coaching at USCA and GCSU.

Now in his first season as head coach for the Nighthawks, he is happy to come home and coach in front of his friends and family.

“I’m very fortunate that I got family that, one is still around and they can come watch me do what I love. And, they’ve shown me, nothing but support throughout my whole coaching career and even back on my playing dates are very thankful and appreciative for everything they’ve done for me.”

AU and UNG will have their final series match on Sunday.

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