57+ min ago  (216+ words) The Georgia Supreme Court has upheld an Augusta man's 2023 murder conviction. Zaiara Dantrice Smith was convicted in August 2023 of malice murder in the death of 21-year-old Tobias Fleming. Smith, now 34, claimed insufficient evidence was used to win the conviction and…...

1+ hour, 25+ min ago  (321+ words) Four Georgia cities were recently recognized as some of the most livable places in the United States for their affordability, economic opportunities, and overall quality of life. The livability-advice website'Livability. com'analyzed more than 2, 000 small to mid-sized cities across the U. S. with…...

6+ hour ago  (255+ words) Augusta's new downtown arena is slowly taking shape, and while residents are largely being kept to a distance for safety, the coliseum authority will soon offer press members a walk-through to see inside. Adding ice was an important feature that…...

7+ hour, 8+ min ago  (234+ words) The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a sophisticated phone scam in which suspects pose as bank representatives and trick victims into handing over large amounts of cash. Investigators say scammers call victims claiming fraudulent activity on their…...

7+ hour, 9+ min ago  (99+ words) The Augusta Chronicle Augusta-area high school girls soccer player of the year reader poll Below are the 2026 Augusta high school all-area girls soccer players. Cast a vote for who you think deserves the ultimate title of "Girls Soccer Player of…...

10+ hour, 50+ min ago  (154+ words) The Augusta Chronicle Georgia Lottery Powerball, Cash 3 results for July 1, 2026 The Georgia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at July 1, 2026, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from July 1 drawing 02-06-26-39-68, Powerball: 06, Power…...

14+ hour, 10+ min ago  (177+ words) Law enforcement agencies from across the Augusta area, along with state and federal agencies, are searching for 4-year-old Javeayah Harris, who disappeared from her family's home near Hillsboro Street and Ridgecrest Road in Aiken on the evening of June 30. Authorities…...

14+ hour, 10+ min ago  (25+ words) The Augusta Chronicle Video: Coliseum authority gives close look, update on new Augusta arena...

17+ hour, 2+ min ago  (175+ words) A Richmond County deputy jailer has been arrested following an investigation into alleged misconduct at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center. According to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office, detention staff on June 28 discovered a brown fast-food bag containing food remnants inside…...

20+ hour, 31+ min ago  (112+ words) The Augusta Chronicle The 2026 Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival will take place Sept. 1820 at the Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds on Hale Street, as downtown improvements prompt a temporary venue change, the Greater Augusta Arts Council announced this week....