Miya Payton
WFXG FOX 54
Augusta, GA, United States
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Augusta Commission delay decision on Confederate monuments
AUGUSTA, GA (WFXG) - Today the Augusta Commission voted to delay to act on the for a year. The recommendations were to move the Confederate monuments on Broad Street and Greene street to another locat → Read More
Burke County sheriff pushes for new training facility
Burke County Sheriff Alfonso Williams says he is pleading with commissioners to give approval for a new training facility and funds needed to retain deputies. → Read More
Audit of Augusta Mayor's finances only examined samples
The results of what Augusta Mayor Hardie Davis is calling an → Read More
Commissioners continue to discuss non-discrimination ordinance
During the July 27 Augusta Commission Committee meeting, the conversation about a non-discrimination ordinance was brought up again. → Read More
Augusta commission discuss how to use American Rescue Plan funds
Augusta commissioners met July 21 to discuss how funds from the American Rescue Plan will be used. → Read More
Augusta City Administrator gives update on credit card policy
During Wednesday's Augusta Commission meeting, the City Administrator gave an update on the city's credit card policy. → Read More
Augusta swears in new Fire Chief
Tuesday, July 13, city leaders and community members gathered to officially welcome the new Augusta Fire Chief, Antonio Burden. → Read More
Augusta Commissioners discuss street light deficit
At the June 8 meeting, Augusta Commissioners requested an update from the city finance department on the streetlight deficit. → Read More
Augusta commissioners discuss panhandling in the city
Augusta commissioners say more steps need to be taken to stop panhandling in the city. → Read More
Columbia County works on 2022 budget
Leaders in Columbia County say they are about four weeks away from finalizing a budget for the 2022 fiscal year. → Read More
Augusta Commission resumes in-person meetings
Augusta commissioners gathered at the municipal building to hold its commission meeting for the first time since the pandemic began. → Read More
Local media outlets file lawsuit against city of Augusta
There has been a lot of spotlight on the Augusta Fire Chief position and how the city is handling the hiring process. → Read More
Commissioners discuss Augusta Fire ambulance services and Fire Chief position
Augusta commissioners are close to hiring a new fire chief as they have narrowed the search down to four finalists. → Read More
Half a century worth of Masters
More patrons are arriving at Augusta national as we get closer to the start of the tournament. FOX 54 caught up with a few today to talk about their Masters experience. → Read More
Augusta National Women's Amateur makes long strides since start in 2019
The Augusta National Women's Amateur made long strides when kicking off in 2019. According to The Nielsen Company, the tournament earned the highest rated amateur golf telecast, men's or women's, in s → Read More
University of Georgia golfers play in Augusta National Women's Amateur
The first round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur was suspended Wednesday afternoon due to inclement weather but before that happened, players gave it their best shot at the Champion's Retreat G → Read More
Augusta commissioners pass resolution for dual judicial circuit with Burke County
Augusta commissioners passed a resolution for Augusta and Burke County to become a dual circuit during their Mar. 2 meeting. → Read More
Augusta commissioners work on plan to allow outside events on city property
Augusta Commissioners are hoping to work on a plan to allow outside events on city property if it meets the CDC guideline plan established for outside events. → Read More
Augusta mayor makes a push for electric vehicles for the city
Tuesday, the Augusta commission voted to allow the city administrator to look into whether or not electric vehicles would be right for the city's fleet. → Read More
Proposed resolution brings light to racial healing in Augusta
Racial healing and unity in Augusta is what one resident is hoping commissioners will get on board with through policies and programs. → Read More