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Have you seen these missing people in Richmond County? 6c4k3t

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Staff

Richmond County deputies are asking for the community’s help in searching for four missing people.

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ing the victims: Here’s who’s been killed in CSRA slaying surge 3e4l55

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Staff

Since mid-April, there’s been a wave of homicides and other sweeping the CSRA. Although as the largest city, Augusta has been hit especially hard, the crime wave is affecting places large and small.

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The Richmond County Sheriff's Office responded to the 2500 block of Lumpkin Road after a...

Augusta shooting on Lumpkin Road leaves 26-year-old man dead 93n3e

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Staff

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office responded to the 2500 block of Lumpkin Road after a deadly shooting Wednesday evening.

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After a meeting in Downtown Augusta, the city has changed parts of the bike lane plans, adding...

City officials change downtown beautification plan, add some parking spaces back 4958m

Updated: 10 hours ago

By Kennedy Payne

After a meeting in downtown Augusta, the city has changed parts of the bike lane plans, adding back at least 170 parking spaces.

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Learn about the sole finalist for Augusta procurement director 5t523g

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Staff

The Augusta Commission on Tuesday narrowed the list of procurement director candidates to a single finalist – Aaron G Penick.

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Have you seen this missing man from Allendale County? 68272t

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Staff

The Allendale County Sheriff’s Office says it is searching for a missing 47-year-old man.

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The Waynesboro Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying an armed...

Individual wanted for questioning on Waynesboro armed robbery 1e5w1e

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Staff

The Waynesboro Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying an individual in relation to an armed robbery.

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23-year-old arrested in relation to crash that killed bicyclist 2j1i4i

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Staff

A woman has been arrested in relation to a crash that killed a bicyclist on Peach Orchard Road on Monday, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White...

12 On Your Side Investigates: Defense chief cracks down amid military moving mess 4d3y3f

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Meredith Anderson and Hector Munoz

We’ve been exposing problems with the company that’s supposed to be in charge of military moves. And now some top brass appears to be out of a job.

Finding Solutions

One local group is donating flowers to anyone they can, including hospitals, shelters and...

Finding Solutions: Local group makes flowers for everyone 11l63

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Zayna Haliburton

One local group is donating flowers to anyone they can, including hospitals, shelters and nursing homes. They are asking you to donate your leftover flowers as well!

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Applications closing next month for Georgia’s Helene emergency housing program 5x5o13

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Staff

The HEARTS program provided temporary sheltering options for survivors whose homes were significantly damaged, destroyed or deemed uninhabitable due to Hurricane Helene.

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Over the next several days, Evans Towne Center Park is hosting multiple high school...

Evans Towne Center Park hosting high school graduations this week r364n

Updated: 17 hours ago

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Over the next several days, Evans Towne Center Park is hosting multiple high school graduations. On Wednesday, it hosted Evans High School.

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Pamela Evette visited SRP park on Wednesday to attend the Diamond Sports Clinic for youth to...

S.C. lieutenant governor visits SRP Park for youth sports clinic 5k3z3e

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Staff

Pamela Evette visited SRP park on Wednesday to attend the Diamond Sports Clinic for youth to promote physical activity and to teach kids about baseball and softball.

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We are looking at the impact tariffs are having on the housing market, we talk to a realtor...

Tariffs, interest rates making it harder to sell, renovate homes, real estate agent says 6vo6k

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Audrey Dickherber

We are looking at the impact tariffs are having on the housing market. We talked to a realtor and a couple who recently renovated and sold their home.

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On Wednesday night, businesses and anyone interested in voicing their concerns about downtown...

Businesses start petition raising concerns about downtown parking 315d4f

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Audrey Dickherber

On Wednesday night, businesses and anyone interested in voicing their concerns about downtown parking can hear city leaders' plans at Fat Man's Cafe.

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Ga. wardens to keep an eye out for unsafe boating this weekend 431410

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Riley Hale, Emily Acton and Staff

There will be a lot of people out on the water this Memorial Day weekend at Clarks Hill Lake and on the Savannah River. But wardens warn the water can be deadly if you’re not careful.

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New details emerge about Harlem police response on North Fairview Drive 1j5c9

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Staff

We are learning more about a large law enforcement presence in Harlem last week that ended with a suspect in custody.

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Washington County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

New details released in fatal Washington County crash 5m2m4u

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Staff

We are learning more about a car crash that left one person dead in Washington County on Tuesday.

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Authorities still working to solve 2022 Bamberg killing of 37-year-old 5q3t4i

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Staff

It's been nearly three years since 37-year-old Latoya McMillan was shot dead on Ho Street in Bamberg. Her killer is still on the loose.

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SAFETY ALERT: Phone scammers duping Augustans out of a fortune 6b6i3g

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Staff

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says local residents are losing thousands of dollars to sophisticated phone scams as callers convince them a loved one needs their help.

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Aiken County deputies respond to home near Old Friar Road 1n5s2u

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Staff

A witness tells News 12 that they saw multiple deputies around a home on Bent Arrow Road around noon on Wednesday.

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City of North Augusta to begin mosquito spraying today 2465g

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 8:17 AM EDT

By Staff

The city of North Augusta will begin mosquito spraying on Wednesday to protect the community.

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Leaders approve new rezoning for former church lot in Evans 1h5p48

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 6:49 AM EDT

By Staff

In the commission meeting on Tuesday, commissioners approved the rezoning of the site from split zoned as General Commercial and Neighborhood commercial to general commercial.

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Body found in shallow grave under Augusta’s 15th Street bridge 484d13

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 4:02 AM EDT

By Staff

A body was found in a shallow grave near the 15th Street bridge near Riverwatch Parkway on Tuesday evening, according to Richmond County deputies.

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Contractors see light at end of Helene-damaged tunnel 224h1u

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 11:33 PM EDT

By Cameron Jacobs

Nearly one year after Hurricane Helene carved its path through the CSRA, local contractors say there is light at the end of the tunnel.

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SOAR Academy’s charter petition placed in ‘clarification’ category 97159

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 11:18 PM EDT

By Staff

The petition to become a charter school needs more information for a decision to be made.

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Tiny homes plan in Aiken on pause after community reaction 4z2g2x

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 11:16 PM EDT

By Kennedy Payne

News 12’s last update was in February when we learned a planned community called Arbor Ridge would be built on Dyches Road — but the project has hit a snag.

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71-year-old’s body found in suspicious death at Bon Air Apartments 5t4p23

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM EDT

By Staff

The Richmond County Coroner’s Office went to the Bon Air Apartments on Walton Way for a suspicious death.

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Debris cleanup update at the Augusta Canal 2l2165

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 8:18 PM EDT

By Staff

Officials say they are still clearing trees from the canal.

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Deputies respond to car crash that ends in Wagener pond 673g3k

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM EDT

By Staff

Law enforcement is responding to an accident in which a car ended up in a Wagener pond, according to the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office.

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Grant Me Hope: Meet brothers Joshua and Garrett 6t6a6m

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 7:20 PM EDT

By Staff

News 12 has begun a partnership with the nonprofit Grant Me Hope, which works to find homes for older children in the foster care system.

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Student displays knife to others at Richmond County middle school 2j29n

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM EDT

By Staff

A student brought a knife to school, according to a letter sent home to parents on Monday.

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‘There’s no alternative’: Businesses push to save parking spaces in downtown Augusta 4m5d1t

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 6:10 PM EDT

By Audrey Dickherber

Businesses have launched a petition that’s gained 1,500 signatures so far to save some downtown Augusta parking spaces.

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Record Memorial Day travel, cheap gas expected across U.S., Georgia nz3m

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM EDT

By Staff

The two-state region is getting ready for expected record-breaking travel this Memorial Day weekend, with the lowest gas prices we've seen in years.

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Waynesboro police investigating death ruled as homicide 2b5q53

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM EDT

By Staff

The Waynesboro Police Department says it is investigating a death ruled as a homicide.

Finding Solutions

Finding Solutions: Golden Harvest’s Sprout Scouts gives back to the community 2j622k

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM EDT

By Zayna Haliburton

Reaching every hungry person across 24 counties because every life, every family and every meal matters. That’s the goal of Golden Harvest Food Bank.

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Rendering of plans for proposed new James Brown Arena.

Bulldozed but not forgotten: What’s ahead for the new downtown Augusta arena 4a136u

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 3:19 PM EDT

By Hallie Turner

News 12 got an updated look at the demolition of the James Brown Arena Tuesday.

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2 sought for questioning on suspicious death in ‘nasty’ home 73e2r

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM EDT

By Staff

David Grigg was found dead in an “unsafe, nasty and uninhabitable” condemned home. Now, two people are wanted for questioning.

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Burke County sheriff takes commissioners to court in budget battle 5r5r3f

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 1:39 PM EDT

By Staff

As the latest step in a long-running funding battle, Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams is suing county commissioners.

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Aiken County Sheriff’s Office K9s to get donation of body armor 1m5g6y

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 12:22 PM EDT

By Staff

Two Aiken County Sheriff’s Office K9s are getting body armour thanks to a donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

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Richmond County Sheriff's Office vehicles outside a convenience store that was shot up by...

Augusta shooting victim runs to AutoZone for help, deputies say g62p

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 8:25 AM EDT

By Staff

Richmond County deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred on Lyman Street on Monday night.

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‘Super fortunate’: New cancer treatment center opens in North Augusta 4528

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 5:11 AM EDT

By Kennedy Payne

As the Beacon Bluff Project nears its end, the focus is now on a long-awaited cancer treatment facility that used to be the former Medac building.

Sports

Lakeside tennis ends as State runner-ups

Lakeside tennis finishes as State Runner-ups 32605k

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 12:02 AM EDT

By Alyssa Lyons

The Lakeside Panthers Girls’ tennis team wrapped up another impressive season, finishing as state runner-ups for the second consecutive year.

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The ceremony marked the start of the construction phase for the 30,000 square foot building.

Aiken Tech breaks ground on new nursing building 2p2254

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 11:19 PM EDT

By Staff

The ceremony marked the start of the construction phase for the 30,000 square foot building.

Sports

Jags men’s golf headed to NCAA championship 3q1dw

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM EDT

By Alyssa Lyons

After placing in the top five at the Tallahassee regional, the Augusta men’s golf team is officially national championship-bound.

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An Allendale County student has died, according to the Allendale County School District.

Allendale mourns teenager shot dead just days before graduation 303k6y

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 7:06 PM EDT

By Staff

SLED is investigating the death of an Allendale County teen days before his graduation.

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12 On Your Side Investigates: Denmark drinking water lawsuit settlement 2htj

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 6:47 PM EDT

By Liz Owens

A judge says he needs time before deciding whether a settlement offer in a class action lawsuit involving the town of Denmark’s drinking water is a fair offer.

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Fireworks safety: Things you should know before you bring the show home 27c4y

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 4:29 PM EDT

By Cameron Jacobs

No matter what level of celebration you plan to have in your backyard, experts say there are some things you need to know to stay safe.

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Here’s what’s in store for former Evans First Baptist Church site 64645

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT

By Hallie Turner

Plans are taking shape for a new shopping center at the site of the former First Baptist Church of Evans. If all goes as planned, it will have shopping, a couple of restaurants and even a bank branch.

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Boil water advisory issued for the town of Jackson 5a5d32

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 1:46 PM EDT

By Staff

The town of Jackson has issued a boil water advisory affecting over 40 streets, we learned on Monday.