News of Augusta GA RSSWed, 19 May 2021 18:30:56 GMT May 15, 2021 Tyler Prather   The suspect in Thursday night’s double homicide has been captured, as more details leak out about what likely happened at Magnolia Court. Tyler Dashawn Prather, 21, was charged Friday night with two counts of murder, two counts of aggravated assault and weapon possession. He is in jail without bond. Here is what we know from authorities and witnesses: Prather reportedly witnessed an argument between resident Latoya Oglesby and his family            40-year-old Latoya Oglesby   Victim, Tishaa Moulton, 26 The gunfire also critically wounded his mother, 45-year-old Taliha Turner, who is reportedly fighting for her life in a local hospital. Victim, Tishaa Moulton, 26   The gunfire also critically wounded his mother, 45-year-old Taliha Turner, who is reportedly fighting for her life in a local hospital. Taliha Turner A fourth victim, 18-year-old Shantel Anderson, was also shot, and another woman, 29-year-old Ashley Johnson-Bradford was in the area but was not injured. Prather appears to have fled the scene, but he was eventually captured. However, investigators were not immediately able to find the weapon. There appears to be no criminal record for the young suspect in Richmond County. Magnolia Court, at 201 East Telfair Street, a few blocks from downtown Augusta, is known to many as the former River Glen apartment complex. The complex participates in an affordable housing program. Qualified residents pay rent based on 30% of adjusted income. In 2019, the complex was the site of the homicide of Jarvis Lee Jones, 31. The victim was allegedly killed by his cousin, 24-year-old Justin Evans-McKinney. Gang symbols were reportedly scrawled around a memorial near where Jones was killed.  ... Read more

]]>Wed, 19 May 2021 18:30:56 GMT by: Renetta DuBose Posted: May 17, 2021 / 06:18 PM EDT / Updated: May 18, 2021 / 10:44 AM EDT AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A video is circulating on social media of a Richmond County Sheriff’s Office deputy arresting a teen. The incident leaves some people for and against the measures taken by the deputy amid a growing concern about police encounters nationally. A few teens could be seen selling water at the same intersection almost every weekend, according to nearby businesses and the community. But that wasn’t the basis for the arrest. Deputies told NewsChannel 6 it was a traffic hazard. “That is a whole child bruh. That is a child,” a bystander could be heard stating on the video. It was shot at a busy intersection in Augusta showing the result of an encounter between a deputy with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and a teenager Sunday.... Read more

]]>Wed, 19 May 2021 17:57:19 GMT Employee Spotlight:   In May 2020, Mason joined our family as a server assistant and expo. After working several months on our front of house team, Mason expressed an interest in expanding his knowledge of wine and spirits and became a bartender and server. He says the best parts of his job includes interacting with our patrons, working with our staff, and enjoying our cuisine, of course. . Prior to working at Cork & Flame, Mason worked for a hospitality company that organized glamping adventures in West Yellowstone, Montana. That experience only fed his growing love and passion for outdoor activities. As a result, Mason intends to pursue a career as a game warden for Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources. In addition to his vital roles at Cork & Flame, Mason is also a graduate from Mercer University with a Bachelor’s degree in finance. As a native Augustan, Mason wishes to continue to expand his horizons by traveling to all fifty states. . . #corkandflame #bartender #bartenderlife #evansga #craftedcocktails #mixology #evansga #evans #Augustas #spotlight @ Evans, Georgia... Read more

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