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.
Voting groups in Burke County rallied today, calling for State Representative Barry Fleming to be fired from his position as county lawyer.
We’ve seen a lot of controversy lately with the removal of monuments. Particularly confederate monuments. But there’s a monument of a different kind in Aiken looking for a new home.
It’s been a great week for many struggling businesses as the Masters brought in some out-of-town guests. Hotels and restaurants are just a few of the industries getting a much-needed boost, even with limited patrons. But not all businesses fared as well-- businesses like Alicia Weiss’s farm, Shooting Star Acres.
A group of protesters at Washington and Berckmans roads made their opinion known about Georgia’s new voting law on Saturday morning.
Columbia County is accepting applications for a district attorney after its recent split from the Augusta judicial circuit.
We’re wrapping up day one of lifted COVID-restrictions in Georgia. From here on out there is no state-wide ban on large gatherings and social distancing requirements have been cut back.
The state of Georgia is getting ready to lift some COVID restrictions.
At First Baptist Church in North Augusta, the message coming from inside was one of hope this Easter.
The Special Olympics is a big day for many who live in Saluda. But this year, a hole is being felt throughout the community.
As part of the American Rescue Plan, some pretty big paychecks are on their way to our local school districts.
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We spoke to Senator Jon Ossoff and city leaders about how they plan to use millions in federal funding heading our way, and how it could help our community long after COVID-19 is gone.
We spoke to Senator Jon Ossoff and city leaders about how they plan to use millions in federal funding heading our way, and how it could help our community long after COVID-19 is gone.
Distracted driving is something many of us are probably guilty of and it has deadly consequences.
As the school year begins to wrap up and districts receive federal COVID relief money, some are looking at their biggest goals for the future.
It’s now been five years since the death of Demajhay Bell, who was stabbed during a massive brawl in South Augusta where at least 12 people were involved.
Columbia County is now set to have its own judicial circuit after being part of the Augusta circuit for more than 150 years.
Governor Brian Kemp earlier today gave millions of Georgians the chance to get the vaccine.
Two pictures of a packed high school gym causing quite a stir across Richmond County.
The Kisner Foundation, headed by local professional golfer Kevin Kisner, sponsored a drive-thru vaccine clinic at Tiffany Pediatrics in Aiken on Sunday. In total, they say they vaccinated 300 people.
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The city of Augusta has requested bids to demolish the old jail on Walton Way.
Though we aren’t seeing the Masters at full capacity this year, having even a few patrons brings hope to many businesses who rely on guests coming into town.
We took a look ahead at what's in store for our high school seniors.
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We’re learning more about two local homicide victims and the man accused of killing them.
Local high schoolers set out to help clean up and revitalize the historic Harrisburg neighborhood.
Funeral services were held today for 26-year-old Savannah Theberge. She was an Augusta native and mother who was murdered alongside a 15-year-old girl in California.
Lots of people will start checking their bank accounts this weekend. That’s the earliest your stimulus checks could start rolling in.
At Richmond County’s board meeting, as well as Columbia and Aiken counties, vaccinating teachers was the big point of discussion.
A new job training program is coming to Augusta, offering training for construction work. The city and Augusta Tech are teaming with a nonprofit to make it happen.
There’s a new group on the Medical College of Georgia campus. Black Men of MCG hopes to add some diversity to the med school, and provide opportunities to existing students.
Gov. Henry McMaster has lifted a South Carolina mask mandate that originally required people to wear masks inside government buildings and restaurants.
Many of us have questions about vaccine supply as both Georgia and South Carolina are expanding who can get a vaccine starting Monday.
You can apply for 10 different positions at the new Amazon fulfillment center in Appling.
For many bar owners, the pandemic nearly broke them.
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McCormick authorities are working to learn what led to a shooting that injured four people over the weekend.
After a trip was canceled, the Columbia County school district says money sent to travel agency Musical Destinations was never refunded.
It’s quiet here on Katie Lane. Police lights are gone, and crime scene tape cleared. But despite the stillness, the hearts of people are still aching.
From new buildings to COVID reports, to plans for virtual school. There was a lot of information in tonight’s Columbia County Board of Education meeting.
As the United States has now reached half a million COVID-19 deaths, more people here locally are hoping to get vaccinated to protect ourselves.
With more and more people getting vaccinated, more people than ever are in need of their second dose. But it’s posing difficulties.
South Carolina's abortion law was challenged as soon as it had been signed, but the state's conservatives hope this will be their avenue to overturn Roe v. Wade on a national scale.
NASA’s Perseverance rover has successfully landed on Mars. Now, many are hopeful that putting a man or woman on the red planet is next.
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A teacher from the Richmond County School System has passed away.
With all the rainy weather we’ve been having, it’s important for drivers to watch their speed.
A Richmond County deputy crashed into a home off Goshen Road in Augusta, Georgia on Sunday.
Through this pandemic we’ve seen our rural counties struggle the most, with everything from internet access to COVID-19 testing and vaccines registration.
U.S. Attorney Bobby Christine may be one of several dozen President Donald Trump-appointed lawyers to be asked to resign by President Joe Biden on Tuesday.
The State Board of Health Care Workforce says nine of Georgia’s 159 counties have no doctors at all.
As if fighting COVID wasn’t enough of a challenge, experts at the Medical College of Georgia are finding some patients are now facing even more battles during recovery.
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Ahead of Sunday’s big game, two players for the Kansas City Chiefs, Antonio Hamilton and Bashaud Breeland, got a lot of local support from their hometowns in the CSRA.
Good Samaritans turned robbery victims: that’s what happened to two people yesterday on the Greeneway in North Augusta.