It is with deep and profound sympathy that we announce the transition of Apostle William J. Harris, Jr. who entered into rest June 22, 2024.

Apostle Harris, a native of Richmond County, was a member of St. Peter Fellowship and Praise Tabernacle Deliverance. He served as Assistant Pastor and Systems Manager of Operator under Chief Apostle Cristine Brinson.

Survivors include his wife, Apostle Cristine Brinson; three children, Timothy Harris, LaDora Harris and John (Tiffany) Harris, Sr. all of Augusta, GA; a bonus son, Barry Cadillac (Madelyn) Smith of Hinesville, GA; adopted daughter, Miracle K. Harris of Aiken, SC; grandchildren, Patrice Graham, John Harris, Jr., Jasmine Harris, Ariana Harris, Jordan Harris and Ja’liya Ann Harris all of Augusta, GA, Jaden Smith and Jordan Smith of Hinesville, GA; God Child, Shakia Cooper; sister, Alesia Parsons of North Carolina; sisters-in-law, Doris A. Walker of Grovetown, GA and Audrey Bell of Augusta, GA; brothers-in-law, Robert Brinson, Jr. of Atlanta, GA and Richard Brinson of Columbia, SC; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Transforming Lives Bible Church with the Rev. James C. Kendrick officiating. Viewing will be held from 2 pm to 5:30 pm Friday, July 5, 2024 at the funeral home.

Professional Services are under the care of G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary-North Augusta.

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Another shooting downtown left one person dead early Friday morning, 20 days after the shooting that shocked the community, according to the Richmond County Coroner’s Office.

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the 1500 block of 15th Street about an injured person at 7:43 a.m.

Deputies say when they arrived they found a man in the parking lot of a business and had been shot at least one time, Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen confirms.

The man was pronounced dead on the scene at 8 a.m., according to Bowen, and an autopsy has been scheduled.

No further information is available at this time, and his identity will be released once the next of kin has been notified, Bowen says.

The investigation is in its early stages and there is no further information at this time, according to the sheriff’s office.

Just two days ago, downtown business owners were celebrating their business boom since the shooting on 10th Street.

Just a few weeks after downtown was shattered by the shooting, the garden city is rebounding with Juneteenth and Pride — all of which are having a positive impact on business.

And with temperatures shooting up, there’s been a concern business would wilt in the hot weather.

“Of course, the weather is not helping with it being so incredibly hot,” said Hope Trujillo, manager at Pineapple Ink.

On Tuesday, June 11, two suspects who are also brothers, were arrested in connection with the shooting.

Amazing Lee Blessed Brigham, 19, was arrested Tuesday after being released from the hospital, where he’d been since shortly after.

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Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, Mrs. Jennifer L. Fuzy, 38, wife of Matt Fuzy; children: Brayden and Gatlin Fuzy; mother: Alisa M. Jordan (Tony); and brother: Mike Quick (Lila). 

Jennifer was a lifelong resident of the Augusta area. She was a 2003 graduate of Evans High School. She earned her master’s in early childhood education from Augusta State University. Following graduation she taught at Rollins Elementary School. She was co-owner of Top Dog Pawn Shop. Jennifer was a loving and devoted mother. 

The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 30, 2024, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Jennifer’s children’s education fund.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com.