James Brown's attorney says the woman claiming to be his wife, Tomi Rae, and her son, James Junior, are not included in the will. However, there could be legal grounds for her to lay claim to part of James Brown's estate.
A young woman is at MCG after she was shot in the face. Investigators say Linessa Merriweather was sitting on the front steps of her home when a shot rang out, hitting her over her right eye.
The search is intense for a man deputies say raped an elderly woman early Tuesday. Investigators are going on little sleep after following up on dozens of leads stemming from a composite sketch.
Martina's robbed; Dean's Bridge Wal-Mart robbed; "Dolly" Hearn awarded posthumous degree; Shepeard low on blood; Augusta woman dies in fire; still no arrest in rape; James Brown's will.
An attorney for James Brown says Brown's youngest son is not included in the will. Tomi Rae Brown and her young son were not at today's will reading...
A heater is likely to blame for the fire that killed 67-year-old Oria Sumrall. Investigators say the fire that took Ms. Sumrall's life was accidental, and it all started from her trying to keep warm.
A Waynesboro school cafeteria worker has a million more reasons to smile tonight. Daisy May Atwell is a million dollar winner in the Georgia Lottery. She won playing a $300 million Gold Rush scratch off ticket.
The US House of Representatives voted Wednesday to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour. The increase would raise the country's minimum wage for the first time since 1997. But the move isn't getting praise from everyone.
President Bush made a plea to the American people last night, saying we should finish the job in Iraq. News 12 talked to one local soldier who may see another tour. We also have local reactions and statements by our Congressmen.
Woman, cats die in accidental fire; investigators still searching for Walton Way rapist; lots of unsolved armed robberies; 16-year-old charged as adult in armed robbery; Tax Advice Day.
It's a new year with a new string of robberies...and deputies believe different suspects are on the loose in each one. Meanwhile, victims are living with the knowledge that dangerous criminals are out there somewhere.
The Southern Fried Flicks film festival is back in Augusta for a third year. Filmmakers from all over the South are here to showcase their work. This film festival is really making a name for itself in Augusta.
A woman was attacked by a rapist as she returned to her home before dawn in one of Augusta's best neighborhoods--the Hill area. It happened early Tuesday in the 2500 block of Walton Way, near Augusta State University.
A 16 year old high school student is behind bars. Talonda Chandler is charged as an adult for armed robbery. She's accused of robbing Taylor's Banquet on Tobacco Road.
A Richmond County clerk of court has found herself on the wrong side of the law. 29-year-old Mandy Rhodes was arrested Tuesday, accused of stealing more than $21,000 from civil magistrate court.
An elderly woman returning from walking her dog was attacked and raped along Walton Way in Augusta. This happened not far from Augusta State University. Investigators say there are several unusual aspects to this case.
Deputy clerk of court arrested; magistrate judge arrested; serial bank robber wanted; teen wanted in drive-by shooting; Gov. Perdue pushing for higher speeding fines; pacing continues along I-20.
He was the enduring image of major league baseball the season he broke Lou Gehrig's consecutive games played record. Now Augusta GreenJacket owner Cal Ripken is a Hall of Famer.
Long lines of traffic have crawled down the interstate this week. Today, we learned it will last twice as long as originally thought to get I-20 back to normal. But the DOT says it's short term pain for long term gain.
A truckload of beer and alcohol was seized after a teen beer bash was broken up in Lincoln County this weekend. Dozens of teenagers were found there, all underage, and some of the very young.
Community activist Woody Merry of CSRA Help says there needs to be a bigger investigation into how your money is being spent in Augusta. He says the bidding process for contractors is inconsistent, and often questionable.
He'll always be larger than life for music fans around the world. Now there are plans to honor James Brown with a much bigger statue than the one that's now in downtown Augusta.
Investigators say one man is responsible for bank robberies in Aiken, Barnwell, Edgefield, and McCormick counties along with a November armed robbery of the security federal bank in Clearwater.
Augusta civil and magistrate court deputy clerk Mandy Rhodes of Martinez was arrested this afternoon. She's accused of stealing $21,000 in public money. She first came under suspicion last summer.
Magistrate court Judge Charles Carter of Aiken County was arrested today. Warrants say Judge Carter knew that a county employee was having an improper sexual relationship but did not report it to authorities.
