January 26, 2009
UPDATED: Two People Shot in Thomson Mobile Home Park
A shooting in Thomson sent two people to the hospital Monday night. It happened just after 11 p.m. at Lot 9 on Boulevard Drive. Witness say there was a party going on in the mobile home at the time.
January 23, 2009
Economic Forecast Mixed for Augusta
Augusta’s economy is faring much better than other cities. But, it will have some tough times over the first and second quarter of 2009. WJBF News Channel 6’s Renita Crawford explains.
December 15, 2008
MCG Motorcycle Toy Run Held Saturday
Motorcyclists hit the streets of Augusta Saturday, collecting toys for children with cancer. More than 40 bikers stopped at different stores to pick up the toys. Once they finished, they headed downtown to MCG’s Cancer Center for Kids, where each child got to pick out which toy they wanted.
December 09, 2008
Augusta Man Shot To Death While Running Errand
Daniel Deyond McGee was shot while riding his bicycle in the Harrisburg neighborhood Tuesday morning. He died hours later at the Medical College of Georgia. Count on Renita Crawford to bring you the latest in the investigation.
December 04, 2008
Augusta Starts Sales Tax Project Process
It should dominate discussion, as we head into the new year: What projects should be on the next phase of the sales tax? The current one percent tax is running out and city leaders want to extend it. So, what type of projects do city leaders want to see make the cut to go on the ballot. WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola tries to find out.
November 25, 2008
MCG Study Shows Regular Exercise Reduces Anger In Overweight Children
Regular exercise seems to reduce anger in overweight children…that’s the finding of a study done by MCG researchers. Experts say kids who have more difficulty controlling their anger are less likely to finish school and to succeed in the workplace. But, exercise can help get them on the right track. WJBF News Channel 6’s Renita Crawford has the story.
November 14, 2008
Robbery Suspect Hospitalized
A Barnwell County robbery suspect is in the hospital Friday after an accident.
October 31, 2008
MCG’s New CT Scanner Is More Comfortable Breast Cancer Fighting Tool
In a WJBF News Channel 6 Medical Report: attacking breast tumors without sacrificing patient care and comfort. A new C-T scanner at the Medical College of Georgia is making that possible. Renita Crawford has more on the new treatment technique.
MCG’s New C-T Scanner Is More Comfortable Breast Cancer Fighting Tool
In a WJBF News Channel 6 Medical Report: attacking breast tumors without sacrificing patient care and comfort. A new C-T scanner at the Medical College of Georgia is making that possible. Renita Crawford has more on the new treatment technique.
October 21, 2008
Stabbing in Downtown Augusta
One person was stabbed in what appears to have been a fight in a nightclub Tuesday. It happened in the “After 3 Club” at the intersection of Wrightsboro Road and 12th Street
October 01, 2008
Pink Ribbons Hung At MCG To Kick Off Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Wednesday, October 1st, marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So, the Medical College Of Georgia is doing its part to raise awareness around campus. An estimated 180,000 American women are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer, this year, and some will come to MCG for treatment. When they arrive, they’ll see lots of pink ribbons around the hospital and college facilities.
Bureaucratic Aches Over Flu Shot
In a WJBF-TV News Channel 6 Medical Report: Confusion and controversy over flu shots. In the past, you could walk into some drugstores and get the shot but some are now requiring a prescription.
September 30, 2008
Bureaucratic Aches Over Flu Shot
In a WJBF-TV News Channel 6 Medical Report: Confusion and controversy over flu shots. In the past, you could walk into some drugstores and get the shot but some are now requiring a prescription.
Augusta Takes Big Step To Help MCG Expansion
Augusta taking a big step to help expand the Medical College of Georgia. During the last year, the city has acquired land on the site of the former Fatman’s Forest for student housing, and the Gilbert Manor public housing complex for the site of a new dental school. Monday, Commissioners held a special called meeting to approve a loan for millions of dollars for the MCG expansion deal.

