Augusta officials make preparations for winter weather event
Preparations are underway in Augusta for the winter weather event, which is expected to begin Friday morning. Augusta Fire/EMA says they are working closely with county departments and preparing for the weather forecast to impact North and Central Georgia from 7 a.
Gov. Kemp declares statewide State of Emergency ahead of winter weather
Governor Brian P. Kemp declared a statewide State of Emergency, effective immediately through Tuesday, January 14th, in preparation for the approaching winter storm expected to impact Georgia beginning this Friday.
Kemp closes state offices Friday in anticipation of wintry weather
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is closing all state offices north of Columbus and Macon and offices in the Augusta area on Friday. The closings are due to a predicted blast of winter weather. "Employees will be working remotely as they continue to serve their fellow Georgians,
Gov. Kemp declares State of Emergency ahead of winter storm
Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a State of Emergency for the Peach State ahead of the winter storm on Friday. On Thursday, Gov. Kemp declared the statewide order effective immediately through Tuesday, Jan.
'Stay weather aware': Gov. Kemp announces Georgia offices closing due to winter weather
Gov. Brian Kemp announced on Wednesday that some state offices are closing in wake of winter weather forecasts. Here's where, when, and why.
Have you seen either of these 2 missing people in Augusta?
Authorities said Ti’Yana Sirmons, 21, was safely located on Thursday after going missing on Wednesday. Authorities said Thursday that Phillip Thomas, 58, had been found after last being seen around ...
Augusta man survives plane crash, his wife calling it a miracle, they still get to raise their son together
An Augusta man is grateful for a second chance at life, after surviving a plane crash, near Parsons, last month. KSN's Derek ...
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One dead after shooting on Broad Street in Augusta, suspect in custody
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that one person has died after a shooting on Broad Street Wednesday ...
2 suspects sought in Augusta’s first murder of the new year
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two suspects are wanted for murder after a man was fatally shot in the region’s first homicide of ...
Man shot in the chest, killed in Augusta. Deputies question possible suspect
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. — Deputies in eastern Georgia are investigating a deadly shooting. On Wednesday, at approximately 3:23 p ...
Maine lawmakers return to Augusta as session begins
Lawmakers are expected to meet in their respective chambers only one day a week through February, as work slowly ramps up to ...
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Augusta asks lawmakers for increase in hotel motel tax
Augusta leaders are looking for state approval for a two percent increase in the hotel motel tax. This would increase funding ...
Bitter cold temperatures continue with more snow likely this weekend for Augusta County
AUGUSTA COUNTY – It looks like Augusta County may see more snow with bitter cold temperatures falling to the teens and single ...
Man fatally shot on Walker Street in Augusta
A man on Tuesday was fatally shot on Walker Street in Augusta.
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Augusta Animal Services waiving adoption fees for dogs, puppies
Augusta Animal Services is waiving adoption fees for all dogs and puppies. Soon the agency will be doing some renovation to improve the health and safety for all the ...
Masters gives another invitation to Niemann. Hojgaard invitation means Augusta gets twins
Joaquin Niemann of LIV Golf is returning to the Masters, the second straight time Augusta National has given the Chilean a ...
Fatal shooting reported in downtown Augusta
A man was fatally shot in downtown Augusta on Wednesday. A man was shot in the chest at about 3:30 pm. at a location on the ...