A 63-year-old Augusta man has died from injuries sustained in an Oct. 17 crash on Walton Way near Johns Road. Authorities say the vehicle struck a curb and two poles, causing power outages in the area. Read more at The Augusta Press.

Audi plans to build its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Peach County, Georgia, bringing an estimated $4 billion investment and 4,500 jobs. The facility is expected to reach full production capacity by 2031. Read more at The Augusta Press.

Is America in need of another Great Awakening? In his latest faith column, the Rev. William F. Harrell reflects on God's unchanging nature, shares memories of revival at Abilene Baptist Church and calls for spiritual renewal. Read more at The Augusta Press.

A McBean Elementary parent is speaking out after $538.84 from her bank account was used to pay a school counselor’s electric bill. The counselor has been arrested on a fraud charge, and the parent is questioning the district’s silence. Read more: theaugustapress.com/augusta-…

Murder charges against three defendants in the April shooting death of 17-year-old Kahlil Simmons in Aiken County have been dismissed. Solicitor Bill Weeks said new evidence indicated the encounter began as an attempted armed robbery. Read more: theaugustapress.com/prosecut…

Nearly 70 Augusta men gathered Thursday to support Keisha Lance Bottoms for governor. Local leaders urged Black men to help mobilize voters and share more of the organizing work ahead of Nov. 3 as Bottoms faces Republican Rick Jackson in a close race. theaugustapress.com/augusta-…

Three people have been arrested in connection with the shooting of Aiken County Deputy Preston Metts during a Wednesday traffic stop. Metts has undergone two successful surgeries but faces a lengthy recovery, Sheriff Marty Sawyer said Friday. Read more: theaugustapress.com/3-arrest…

Augusta commissioners will review a proposed $1.26 billion budget Friday that includes employee raises, higher water and garbage fees, and no restored nonprofit funding. Most projected FLOST property tax relief would support city operations. Read more: theaugustapress.com/augusta-…

A Columbia County jury convicted Floyd Daniel Agnew Jr., 57, of aggravated child molestation, two counts of child molestation and sexual exploitation. The registered sex offender from Grovetown was sentenced to life in prison plus 79 years. Read more: theaugustapress.com/sick-ind…

An Evans man, 22, was shot in the lower leg outside his girlfriend's home on Columbia Road near Grovetown late Thursday. Deputies say someone in a red sedan fired three shots during an argument. His injuries were not life-threatening. theaugustapress.com/evans-ma…

Looking for a new best friend? Augusta Animal Services has more than 150 adoptable animals, with adoption fees reduced to $10 through Saturday, Oct. 24. Meet Pumpkin, Jaeger, Hawkeye, Elias and Chessur, five pets hoping for forever homes. Read more: theaugustapress.com/looking-…

An Augusta man has been charged with murder after a 79-year-old relative was fatally stabbed Wednesday at a home on Woodhaven Court. Joshua Oglesby, 33, was booked into the Charles B. Webster Detention Center. The investigation remains ongoing. Read more: theaugustapress.com/augusta-…

Donese Bentley, 79, a longtime Augusta church member and community advocate, died Wednesday after a reported stabbing on Woodhaven Court. Joshua Oglesby, 33, has been charged with murder. The investigation remains ongoing. Read more: theaugustapress.com/communit…

An Aiken County deputy is in stable condition after being shot in the abdomen, side and leg during a foot chase Wednesday night. The deputy underwent surgery at Wellstar MCG Health. SLED is investigating, and no suspect had been publicly identified. theaugustapress.com/aiken-co…

Augusta Technical College's 2026 Family First Giving Campaign raised $50,999 from 103 donors, surpassing its $40,000 goal. The funds will support scholarships, transportation, technology and emergency financial assistance for students. Read more: theaugustapress.com/augusta-…

An Augusta woman surrendered Tuesday on vehicular homicide and improper passing charges after a crash that killed Jeffery Beard of Harlem. Authorities said Melody Anne Miller, 54, struck Beard's electric bicycle from behind on Old Louisville Road Oct. 13. theaugustapress.com/augusta-…

Georgia has surpassed 1 million early in-person votes ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm election, setting a new state record. Turnout is up more than 12% compared with the same point in 2022, according to the Secretary of State's Office. Read more: theaugustapress.com/georgia-…

Georgia's school funding formula dates to 1985, and both state school superintendent candidates want changes. Richard Woods and Lydia Powell debated funding for low-income students, school vouchers and literacy programs. Read more: theaugustapress.com/state-su…

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $967 million in new funding to strengthen the nation's power grid. Georgia's allocation has not been specified. Meanwhile, Georgia Power is promoting rebates, free energy assessments and bill assistance. Read more: theaugustapress.com/federal-…

McDuffie County Schools opened a $507,000 STEM Center in Thomson Tuesday. The renovated lakeside facility features drones, virtual reality goggles, coding robots and hands-on science activities for students across grade levels. Read more: theaugustapress.com/mcduffie…