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.
During the week of the Masters tournament, there isn't a single bed left empty at hotels like the Lookaway Inn. This year might be the first time some of these beds stay made.
Children across the CSRA try to adapt to life with less socialization while parents try their best to watch out for their mental health.
History was the main topic at Saturday’s protest at the Confederate monument downtown. The statue has been downtown for almost 150 years now, but it seems even after so long it’s still dividing Augusta; one side wanting to preserve history, and the other wanting to let go of the past.
Researchers at Augusta University have developed a plan that could save tens of millions of dollars, and also help save lives.
It started out as a trespassing call at Maxwell House Apartments, but investigators say it was scammers on the property, taking blood samples and your personal information.
After photos from North Columbia Elementary School sparked some talk on social media, we went to school officials to for clarity on wearing masks and social distancing for younger students.
Oasis Church is Hephzibah, Georgia handed out 500 backpacks filled with school supplies Sunday.
Columbia County parents send their students off to school this week, but not without concerns of safety and the quality of their education during a pandemic.
For students pulling up to school Monday, they'll see a different scene from when they left in March.
With this year’s Aiken’s Makin’ festival canceled, many vendors are left devastated by the loss of sales, and the city is facing a loss of revenue from over 30,000 visitors.
For many, getting set up with an internet connection is as simple as getting a router. But for some people living in rural parts of Georgia, it's not as easy.
Jefferson, Jenkins, Hancock, Bamberg, and Orangeburg counties all seem to have two things in common: they’re all rural and they all have the highest COVID-19 rates per 100,000 people in the CSRA.
With fears of COVID-19 still causing many events to be canceled locally, statewide, and nationwide, festival organizers with Arts in the Heart say they are canceling their event as well.
Just like how parents get to request their kids go fully virtual, in Columbia County, teachers get a say in what they do too.
Aiken County thought they were in the clear after passing their back to school plan last week. However, they’re back to work yet again to address Governor Henry McMaster’s five-day school week option.
City leaders are launching a new campaign to keep businesses, in business. It's called Mask Up Augusta.
Some consider prom the peak of high school. For some students, the event didn’t happen like it was supposed to.
The rules about what happens when you don't wear a mask are different on different sides of the river. And so is what can happen if you don't follow the rules.
While the state is still fighting the coronavirus, a lot of families are still fighting to put food on the table. And that’s putting more of a strain on our food bank and the dozens of shelters that depend on it.
Mask requirements are causing a tug of war between Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Augusta Mayor Hardie Davis.
Educations leaders in Richmond, Aiken and Columbia counties talk about their plans to bring students back to school as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Augusta Mayor Hardie Davis has issued an executive order mandating citizens to wear masks to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
We’ve been focused on parents and how they’re taking the news of schools’ plans to reopen. But what about teachers? They aren’t the ones making the decisions, but they’re certainly affected by them.
A Richmond County Sheriff’s Office deputy is under investigation after body camera video showed him breaking a man’s glasses and flipping him the middle finger.
Students, parents, and school districts still face difficult decisions about this fall. The Aiken County School Board meeting wrapped up tonight to talk about re-opening and how officials plan to approach the new year.
Things wrapped up pretty well after Mad Anthony’s Firework show in Waynesboro, with four parking lots filling up with families eager to celebrate the 4th of July.
July 4 marks a time to celebrate liberty, independence, and freedom: and that’s exactly what is on the minds of Aiken Black Lives Matter protesters.
Time is ticking for parents to decide if their child returns to school, but some are finding making the decision is easier said than done because of the threat of COVID-19.
Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams hosted a police reform forum Tuesday alongside seven other expert panelists.
Garth Brooks fans can look forward to a social distance-friendly event Saturday. The Big Mo will be projecting a prerecorded version of a Garth Brooks concert starting at 6 p.m.
Wedding season is about to get even crazier this year as a wave of “displaced brides,” whose weddings were canceled due to the shutdown, rush to the alter.
It was pretty quiet on the river until the Savannah River Keepers were left with unanswered questions this week for one reason: dead fish.
U.S. Attorneys detailed two major animal cruelty investigations during a Monday afternoon news conference.