November 12, 2009
UPDATED: Man Shot, Killed By Deputies In Augusta
The GBI is investigating after a shooting in downtown Augusta following a domestic dispute. Terry Ramsey, 41, was shot and killed by Richmond County Sheriff’s Office deputies during a domestic situation on Metcalf Street, in downtown Augusta. UPDATE: The two deputies involved in the shooting have been identified as Deputy Chadwick Plueger and Deputy Sylvester Rosier.
August 25, 2009
Shooting at Circle K Gas Station
Police are looking for a suspect(s) after a shooting at Circle K about 2:30 a.m., Tuesday Morning. It happened on the 1700 block of Walton Way.
August 20, 2009
Augustans Get To Voice What They Want To See Changed
The future of Augusta… Thursday evening, a workshop was held to let the community give their input on what they want to see, in 20 years. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop was there and has the details.
August 12, 2009
Tubman Middle School Burglarized
Richmond County deputies are investigating an apparent burglary at Tubman Middle School, after an alarm alerted them shortly before 3:00 a.m., on Wednesday morning. Deputies say the suspects ran, but a 17-year-old was arrested. They are searching for the other suspect.
July 31, 2009
Augusta Tries To Ease Detour Troubles
It’s the way to go to get around Walton Way construction, but the detour is taking 25,000-30,000 cars a day into the congested Medical College of Georgia area. The detour had drivers frustrated, so the city has a solution to try and stop the problems, and ease the frustration WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola explains.
July 27, 2009
Closures For Utility Relocation/Intersection Reconstruction; Detours Planned For Walton Way
According to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GADOT), starting on Monday, and continuing for about 4 months (weather permitting), there will be closures and detours on Walton Way from Dantignac Street to New Balie Street, and the St. Sebastian Way intersection with Osler Lane.
June 10, 2009
Nurse’s Family Speaks Out About Her Shooting And Recovery
Investigators make arrest, overnight, in nurse shooting, giving the family a sense of relief. WJBF News Channel 6’s Paige Tucker spoke to the nurse’s brother about the shooting and the nurse’s recovery.
BREAKING NEWS: WJBF News Channel 6 Viewer Turns In Hospital Shooting Suspect
WJBF News Channel 6 viewer Identifies 19-year-old Nicholas Tennyson as hospital home shooting suspect. Tennyson was arrested early Wednesday morning on the 1700 block of Hicks Street.
June 09, 2009
Nurse Shot in Augusta Reporting to Work
A nurse at Select Specialty Hospital was shot walking into the building on Walton Way, early Tuesday morning. Investigators do not have a named suspect, but think they’ve got him on video shortly after the crime at a nearby drug store. WJBF News Channel 6’s Paige Tucker reports.
UPDATED: CVS Surveillance Footage May Aid Hospital Shooting Investigation
A shooting has happened in downtown Augusta, Tuesday morning. The shooting happened at Select Specialty Hospital on the 1500 block of Walton Way. An investigator with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says a woman was shot and wounded as she walked to the facility. The victim is reportedly a nurse. We have surveillance video from a nearby CVS Pharmacy that may help investigators identify the suspect.
June 02, 2009
Augusta Store Employee Nabs “Scarecrow” Bandit
According to Lt. Scott Peebles, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has identified two individuals it believes are responsible for a string of robberies across the CSRA over the past few months. David Jackson Jr., and Jimmy Fitzgerald Pontoon have been named as suspects in at least seven Richmond County robberies.
March 30, 2009
More is Wireless In Augusta
It’s a big change for Augusta’s free WI-FI program. Free internet access is now being offered across a greater area of the Garden City. It should mean the web surfing should be up. WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola explains.
March 05, 2009
$6.1 Million Awarded to Augusta Housing Authority From Stimulus Bill
It’s money heading Augusta’s way. The first bundle of cash from the stimulus bill goes to Augusta’s Housing Authority. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has the latest.
February 28, 2009
Hundreds In Line For Free Puppies From Loo’s Cuddly Critters
Rebecca Loo, the owner of Loo’s Cuddly Critters, is back in the news again. Our camera was the only one rolling as hundreds lined up at her business’ doors, Saturday morning. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop for more.
February 26, 2009
Loo’s Cuddly Critters Customers React to Owner Charges
One local animal activist and another client of Loo’s Cuddly Critters says the charges the owner faces need to stick, but predicted Rebecca Loo would plead not guilty. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop for the details.

