Mom Sues School District After Teacher's Aide Accused of Abusing Student
The lawsuit alleges the aide used inappropriate physical force on a nonverbal student with autism on multiple occasions.
AU Hosts Watch Party for Women's Basketball Team
Irish American Heritage Society Honors Augusta's Patrick Walsh
Business
Dollar General Donates 1.6M+ Pounds of Food to Georgia Banks to Fight Hunger
Corporate partnerships are playing a growing role in addressing food insecurity across the U.S.

DISH Could Pull WRDW TV From Service Soon
Customers may lose access to local news station if renewal agreement not reached.
Downtown Augusta Construction Progresses, Parking Opens on Reynolds Street
Broad Street work continues, with new phase to begin after Masters 2026 tournament
Crime
Student Found with Gun at Hephzibah High School
Security staff responded and located the weapon in the student's backpack.

Richmond County Sheriff's Office Seeks Missing Woman
Lashanti Patterson, 23, was last seen leaving a local Chipotle restaurant.
Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Augusta, GA Helps Injured Riders
Protecting the rights of motorcyclists after serious crashes in Augusta
Politics
CSRA Residents React to U.S. Strikes on Iran
Local faith leaders share perspectives on the conflict and its impact on the region

Richmond County Elections Face Budget Cuts Amid Busy Election Year
The Richmond County Board of Elections is operating with 5% less funding in 2026 while preparing for two major countywide elections and an unbudgeted special election in March.
Trump Honors 'Angel Families' at Event Where Laken Riley's Mother Spoke
The White House said Trump signed a proclamation designating Feb. 22 as National Angel Family Day.
Lifestyle
Augusta's St. Patrick's Day Parade Gets New Route
The 45th annual event will feature a revised path through downtown Augusta.

Community Leaders Host Teen Summit at May Park
Event aims to provide resources and guidance for at-risk youth in Augusta, Georgia.
Pro Organizers Share 8 Items to Toss for a Clutter-Free Home
From sentimental clutter to outdated tech, these experts reveal what to let go of for a more organized living space.
Health
U.S. Marks One Year Since First Measles Death in a Decade
Outbreaks continue in Texas and South Carolina, with cases now spreading to Georgia

Pro Golfer Max Homa Opens Up About Skin Condition and Mental Health
Homa details his 20-year struggle with seborrheic dermatitis and how his family has helped him manage his mental health on the PGA Tour.
Flu Cases Surge, Causing Student Absences in Local Schools
Health officials in Georgia and South Carolina monitor flu outbreaks as cases rise, impacting school attendance.