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Official Start to Hurricane Season

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www.wjbf.com – – 2025-06-01 22:59:00

SUMMARY: Today in the CSRA was dry and hazy due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, with a high of 85°F, below average. A high-pressure system will bring sunshine and warming temperatures through the week, reaching near 90°F by Saturday. May was very rainy, with 8.66 inches of rain, the second highest on record, leaving the area saturated and drought-free. Rain is expected to return Thursday through next week, signaling an active mid-June pattern. Hurricane season started June 1, predicted 60% above average by NOAA. No tropical systems are expected in the next seven days. Preparedness is urged after rare Hurricane Helene’s impact.

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Remaining mall shooting suspects face judge, youngest suspect makes public debut

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September 3, 2025

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www.wsav.com – Kaley Fedko – 2025-09-03 22:41:00

SUMMARY: In Savannah, Georgia, 20-year-old Aujawan Hymon and 16-year-old Dahmil Johnson, the final suspects in the Oglethorpe Mall shooting, appeared in court. Johnson made his first public court appearance, supported by his lawyer. Defense attorneys argued insufficient evidence links the shootout to Tina Smith’s death, attributed to heart complications during the chaos. They moved to dismiss felony murder charges, calling them an overreach, but Judge Crystal Harmon denied the motions, citing probable cause. The shooting reportedly began after a scuffle involving a gold chain. Both face felony murder, assault, and firearm charges, with additional weapons charges. The State aims to indict all six suspects by October 1.

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After more than 50 years, Augusta’s Villa Europa is closed

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September 3, 2025

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www.wjbf.com – D.V. Wise – 2025-09-03 06:35:00

SUMMARY: Augusta’s historic Villa Europa restaurant is temporarily closed due to financial and regulatory challenges, including obligations to the Department of Revenue and pandemic impacts. The Schaffer Neises family, who operated the German-Italian American eatery for over 50 years, expressed gratitude to patrons and hope for future investors to continue the legacy. While the restaurant remains closed, their food truck, Villa Wagen, will operate when possible, though its future is uncertain. The family will serve at the Germany tent at this year’s Arts in the Heart for the last time and is working on a cookbook to preserve Villa Europa’s recipes and stories.

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Richmond Hill votes to roll back millage rate

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September 2, 2025

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www.wsav.com – Christine Queally – 2025-09-02 22:39:00

SUMMARY: Richmond Hill City Council voted to roll back the millage rate from the proposed 4.132 to 3.981, avoiding a nearly 4% property tax increase. This decision followed several public hearings where residents expressed concerns about rising housing costs and the impact of higher property taxes on affordability. Critics questioned the city’s spending, citing funds tied up in unused land and city hall renovations amid infrastructure issues. Georgia law requires public hearings for maintaining or increasing millage rates. Mayor Russ Carpenter emphasized careful financial planning to balance taxpayer relief with maintaining essential city services.

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