Celeste Springer
Multimedia Journalist
Augusta, GA
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Growing up, Celeste Springer’s favorite place to be was the car, because (in her mother’s words) she had a “captive audience.” As time went on, Celeste learned there was far more value in garnering attention through telling relevant, interesting, and impactful stories rather than trapping people into a road trip with her.
After realizing her passion for storytelling, Celeste went on to the University of Georgia to obtain her Bachelor’s in Journalism. While enrolled, she interned with News 12 over the summer, and is excited to be back where her career started.
Celeste enjoys kayaking, cooking, and online shopping in her off time. She is excited to make Augusta her new home and tell the incredible stories that flow through our community.
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Wendy Johnson drove from Albany, Ga., to find out what was wrong after she started experiencing symptoms. It turns out she needed brain surgery.
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AAA says for the first time ever, average gas prices are above $4 in all 50 states. But regular gas is not even the concern.
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The Children’s Hospital of Georgia confirms they have seen hospitalizations from nutritional issues stemming from the shortage. We spoke with a formula company, frustrated and trying to keep up with demand.
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Several videos are taking off on social media appearing to show an altercation at an Augusta wrestling event Saturday evening.
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The Augusta Fire Department responded to a grass fire Sunday night off Interstate 520 near the Deans Bridge Road exit.
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We met with an organization aptly ‘Period.’ The new chapter at MCG aims to tackle period poverty and make sure everyone has access to period products.
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Three local high schoolers have been awarded money to put towards their endeavors after graduation. The recognition is in honor of Ryan Clark, a Lakeside High School grad.
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Dental students at the Dental College of Georgia took their walk across the stage to grab their degrees. We caught up with one student who started this career after an unlikely source told him to serve others.
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We spoke with the company behind new Flock security cameras to find out how the new technology will help local officers fight crime.
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In an email to News 12, Councilwoman Deborah Fisher wrote that she is looking into how the rodeo for the city was funded.
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According to authorities, motorized hang glider came down sometime around 7:30 p.m. Sunday near the 4700 block of Rollins Road off Mike Padgett Highway.
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According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, a man has been arrested after he allegedly shot at deputies from a moving car Sunday afternoon.
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It all unfolded Saturday night around 11:30 p.m.. Randolf Brinson, 62, was pronounced dead on the scene after being hit by a vehicle.
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Charleston Lee, 17, is soon to be the youngest person to ever graduate from Paine in their 140 year history.
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The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office confirms deputies are investigating after a body was located in Trenton.
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According to South Carolina troopers, a fatal crash happened on I-20 West near mile marker 27. Just after 7 a.m., a car veered off the roadway and flipped.
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“I said, ‘Come on, Daddy! Come on, Daddy!’ That tree would have hit him if I hadn’t have rushed him on,” Michelle Burney said. “Yeah, the tree would have hit him.”
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Election day is May 24, and nine Augusta mayor candidates attended a forum at the Kroc Center. We were there for the whole event, and here are the keynotes.
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Wednesday, a cabinet member with the Biden Administration was in Augusta to discuss the importance of cyber security as businesses return to normal.
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According to South Carolina Highway Patrol, a pedestrian was hit and killed by a driver Saturday evening.
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According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, a suspect has been indicted in reference to the death of local teacher Tina Prince.
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A weekend shooting in Aiken comes amid a wave of violent crime across the CSRA, mostly across the Savannah River in Augusta.
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According to the agency, the driver was headed westbound on Liberty Road when they veered left and ran off the road sometime around 6 a.m..
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After two years of drive-thru festivals, the Augusta Greek Festival is back. While we were there, we figured out there was a bigger story. Not about the food, but about the people making it.
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Augusta firefighters show us the dangers of how quickly a fire can spread in a demonstration early Thursday. It’s a problem we see on both sides of the river.
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As law enforcement works to curb crime, one problem officers tell us they continue to fight is stolen guns falling into the wrong hands.
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After a two-day break, a surge in violent crime returned in Richmond County with two weekend shootings, one of them deadly.
The Richmond County Coroner’s Office says they’re investigating a deadly crash on Wrightsboro Road and Troupe Street.
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Deputies were called around 7:30 p.m. Saturday to the 2100 block of B Street. When they arrived, they found 31-year-old Rodriquez Dunn dead.
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Dispatch said they believed about 6 or so cars were involved, and a witness also confirmed seeing about that number involved in the pile-up.
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A police report claims Nathaniel Meade, the suspect in an Aiken County shoot-out Wednesday night, threatened to shoot officers the day before.
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The prom celebration is returning in full force, and behind every dress is Sho-Ane Seaton, owner of Sho-Ane’s Bridal & Formals.
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Police were initially responding to a domestic dispute call on Gwendolyn Street. Once they arrived, they found a deceased man inside the home.
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Police were initially responding to a domestic dispute call on Gwendolyn Street. Once they arrived, they found a deceased man inside the home.
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Motorcyclist Michael Marx, 44, was traveling east on Brown Road when he lost control of his motorcycle and ran off the road. He died in the crash.
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67-year-old Willie Jenkins was last scene leaving a home at around 11 a.m. on Sunday.
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According to the department, the call came in around 3:20 p.m. on Sunday. It happened at the corner of Richland Avenue and Chesterfield Street.
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According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, shots were fired this afternoon on Washington Road.
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Desmond Swearinger, 27, is wanted on a charge of aggravated assault in a shooting Thursday in the 500 block of Broad Street.
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The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says they’re investigating a shooting at the intersection of Broad Street and 10th.
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According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, shots were fired this afternoon on Washington Road.
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Many tournament week traditions have finally returned to full capacity after two years of cancelations and smaller scale events. Major Rager was back to it’s full scale this year as COVID restrictions have lifted.
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According to the co-owner of Diablo’s Southwest Grill, a morning fire has temporarily shut down their Wheeler Road location.
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According to the Allendale Police Department, officers responded to a call about shots fired around noon Saturday.
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Million-dollar donations will allow plans to build a new automotive training center. Students will get hands-on experience and hopefully land jobs here at home.
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A beautiful home is now surrounded by the chaos of the storm. After two tornadoes hit Swainsboro, the town is picking up the pieces.
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Downtown Swainsboro was one of the hardest-hit areas after Tuesday’s tornado. One resident says they’re lucky nothing else happened.
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Edgefield County Dispatch confirms crews are working to locate the source of heavy smoke in the area.
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North Augusta dispatch confirms a car caught fire Sunday afternoon.
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A doorbell camera in Wrights Farm neighborhood caught several suspects searching through cars. Now, we’re learning about a car stolen the same night just seven minutes down the road.