Augusta, GA
Tax commissioner candidate indicted in Millen double-murder case
MILLEN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – We’re learning a candidate for Jenkins County tax commissioner has been indicted for murder and other charges.
In addition to murder, Shenice Thompson is accused of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm, making a false statement, hindering the apprehension or punishment of a criminal and tampering with evidence.
Tyrell Brown and Maxine Jones were shot to death in March, and authorities believe Thompson made a false statement in a homicide investigation and said she was at her mother’s house when the shooting happened.
News 12 spoke with Jones’ daughter, Deeari Grier, about her feelings and thoughts on her mother’s case.
“That day I was so numb to everything. I was shocked, and it just felt so unreal,” said Grier.
Grier was only a five-minute drive away from where her mother was killed.
Yet hours before that, it was a normal day.
“She came by my job and she was just talking to me and telling me that she was bored and didn’t have nothing to do,” said Grier.
But little did Grier know this was one of the last conversations she would have with her mom.
“I called her but she wasn’t answering,” said Grier.
It’s a night Grier says she’ll never forget.
“At first I didn’t believe she was gone but once everything happened, I just knew she was gone,” said Grier.
Now, four months later, the alleged suspect in the shooting is running for Jenkins County tax commissioner position.
“Trying to run for something that’s just crazy,” said Grier.
They also believe Thompson knew Raheem Whitfield committed aggravated assault and harbored him and concealed the gun.
She was indicted Monday.
Sheriff Robert Oglesby said Wednesday afternoon she was not yet in custody.
Whitfield, of Waynesboro, has already been arrested in connection with the March murder.
Brown, 28, of Garfield, and Jones, 48, of Millen, were shot dead just before 1:45 a.m. March 24 at the Annie P. Chance Veterans Center on Acorn Avenue, according to authorities.
After being notified of the shooting, law enforcement arrived and found Jones dead with a gunshot wound. Although Jones had no immediate signs of trauma, she was pronounced dead at the scene, as well, according to GBI.
A later investigation revealed a gunshot wound to her chest, according to Jenkins County Coroner Henry Young.
“They took a mother of eight kids, and her kids won’t be able to see her no more and it just feel so unreal,” said Grier.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The parent company of E-Z-GO has announced it plans to split its products as Textron looks to become a “pure-play” aerospace and defense company.
Textron’s specialized vehicles production headquarters is in South Augusta.
On its LinkedIn page, it boasts a workforce of more than 1,000 employees.
Textron said in a statement that it “intends to explore multiple paths to effect the planned separation of its Industrial segment, including but not limited to a sale of the Industrial businesses.”
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Richmond County Board of Education is deeply saddened to announce the passing of board member Walter H. Eubanks.
Eubanks, who represented District 3, died Tuesday after a brief illness.
“Mr. Eubanks’ family and friends are in our thoughts during this difficult time,” the board said in a statement.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
His term was set to expire this year.
Shawnda Stovall, president of the Richmond County Board of Education, said:
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Eubanks’ family, friends, constituents, and all who had the privilege of serving alongside him. For more than 20 years, he devoted his time, leadership, and voice to advocating for public education and helping create opportunities for generations of students, first as a teacher and later as a member of the Richmond County Board of Education. His commitment to our community and his passion for serving others will be remembered with gratitude and respect.
“During this time of loss, we keep Mr. Eubanks’ loved ones in our thoughts and prayers. May they find comfort in the many lives he touched through his service and the lasting impact he made on behalf of Richmond County’s students and families.”
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