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Lightning hits Richmond County transformer
Jefferson Energy tells 12 the transformer is a 5000 KVA located at their South Richmond County substation, corner of Bath Patterson Rd. and US 1. WRDW.com is happy to provide a forum for commenting and discussion.
Break-in reported at Woodrow Wilson's boyhood home
Sheriff's officials in east Georgia are investigating a break-in at the boyhood home of former President Woodrow Wilson.
Some Georgia juvenile detention centers worst in nation for sexual assaults, federal study shows
A federal report shows that some of Georgia's youth detention centers are among the nation's worst for sexual assaults on inmates.
After rash of break-ins, still no arrests in New Ellenton
David Dunbar doesn't feel safe in his New Ellenton home. When he goes to the store, he fears leaving his wife home alone.
Heavy rain will cause lots of mosquito's to hatch over the next week
Those downpours over the past week have created the perfect breeding grounds for mosquito's and over the next week Richmond County mosquito control says we can expect to see and feel a lot more.
Anti-terrorism training at Ft. Gordon helps soldiers prepare for worst case scenarios
If you live out at Fort Gordon, you can expect a lot of delays at the gates this week.
Brutal attack leaves 1 dead, family asking for club closure
Phillip Boynton was attacked at a local nightclub and later died from his injuries.
Man accused of killing neighbor's dog pleads guilty
A man accused of killing his neighbor's dog back in February pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of disorderly conduct on Monday.
Juvenile injustice: Shame on Georgia
ALL GEORGIANS should be shocked, horrified and disgusted by a new federal report that says four of Georgia's youth detention centers are among the nation's worst for sexual assaults involving young inmates.
Report: Paulding Juvenile Facility Has High Rate of Sexual Misconduct
A federal report released Thursday identified 13 juvenile facilities with high rates of sexual victimization, and the Paulding County Regional Youth Detention Center was at the top of the list.
Sexual Assault High At Georgia YDCs
A federal report shows that some of Georgia's youth detention centers are among the nation's worst for sexual assaults on inmates.
Operation Thunder leads to crackdown on child safety
Operation Thunder just wrapped up, and law enforcement agencies are taking a hard look at the results.
Construction on Richmond Co. schools will displace students
Summer vacation is underway for Richmond County students, and while they're enjoying time away from exams, parents are stressing out about where their children will be attending school in the fall.
Camp Semaphore gives students taste of military
At the top of his lungs, Raymond Ambs called his battalion from the Academy of Richmond County to attention at Fort Gordon.
Family says drowning victim was caught on the wrong side of a gang
News 12 at 11 o'clock/ Thursday, May 30th, 2013 AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Tonight family and friends got together to remember a 19-year-old boy who drowned in the Augusta Canal.
First group of reserve deputies sworn in for service in Richmond Co.
They say nothing is stronger than the heart of a volunteer, and Sheriff Roundtree says he believes that statement just may be the answer to some of the shortcomings in the sheriff's office.
Like most girls, Michele Lundy loves to dance, loves animals and loves playing with her sisters.
Hephzibah man missing for 2 months now; Friends searching for answers
A Hephzibah man has been missing for quite some time now, and his family and friends say they need your help.
Does Richmond County need more tornado sirens?
We have three in Richmond County. Two sirens are on GRU's campus near the intersection of Spellman Avenue, Goss Lane and Walton Way.
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Neighbors remember slain Hephzibah couple
Retired Richmond County educators Roosevelt and Edna Jones had hearts of gold and a love for life that made everyone feel special, according to friends and neighbors mourning the Hephzibah couple.