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Local pastor and former meth user weigh in on new Georgia Project ads

The ads are intentionally graphic to discourage anyone , especially teens from using methamphetamine. It is called the "Georgia Meth Project." News 12 talked to a pastor and a former meth addict about the ads and the big picture.

Published: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:51:27 GMT

Aiken County investigators make arrest in first homicide of 2010

Ashes on the door step, siding missing from the frame and two family pets with no place to call home are all that's left after Aiken County investigators find 57-year old George Griffin, dead in a fire.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:07:29 GMT

Drugs seized in North Augusta neighborhood

Trebor David Cockrell was arrested at a home on Merriweather Drive on Sunday.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:42:36 GMT

Evans man arrested for public indecency

Columbia County Deputies arrested an Evans man after an officer caught him standing naked and touching himself behind a glass door of Exotic Nails.

Published: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:13:40 GMT

Double shooting investigation at Aiken Waffle House parking lot

The Aiken Department of Public Safety is working a double shooting investigation this morning. Police say they were alerted to the incident when two men came to the hospital, both suffering from gunshot wounds.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:05:16 GMT

UPDATE: Richmond County deputy hit by car identified

Richmond County deputy Jason Turner is recovering after being struck by a car while on the scene of another accident. It happened Sunday night on the 3300 block of Milledgeville Road around 8:30 p.m.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:09:23 GMT

US census forms arrive in the mail: What to expect

The government's once-a-decade population count will be used to divvy up congressional seats and more than $400 billion in federal aid.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:05:00 GMT

Update: 4 people shot at Milledgeville Rd. business

Investigators say four people have been shot at a business in Augusta.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:18:53 GMT

Inmates speak to community to prevent others from joining gangs

Many parents and community leaders came together at the Gracewood Community Center all trying find a way to stop recent string of violence in their community.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:00:11 GMT

Update: Teenager arrested in Luckey Street murder

Investigators have arrested an 18-year-old in the shooting death of a man on Luckey Street.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:47:44 GMT