Janell Carwell Murder Trial Set to Begin After Nearly Nine-Year Delay – Special Coverage from GCG!
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Nearly nine years after the death of 16-year-old Janell Carwell, the criminal trial in the case is set to begin February 23, 2026, in Superior Court of Richmond County. Carwell was reported missing in April 2017 and was later found dead. The case drew significant attention in Augusta and across the region. […]
The Offices That Run Augusta: GCG Expands Focus on 2026 Downballot Races
Augusta, GA — The officials who most directly shape daily life in Augusta are not always the ones at the top of the ballot. County commissioners decide how millions in local tax dollars are spent. School board members govern a district serving thousands of students and families. Judges interpret and apply the law in cases […]
Augusta Mayoral Race 2026 – Horserace Coverage
Staff Reports Augusta, GA – Augusta’s 2026 mayoral race is taking shape months before the official qualifying period opens, with incumbent Mayor Garnett L. Johnson and challengers Eric Gaines and Steven Kendrick each launching campaigns centered on distinct themes. While the election remains months away, the early framing suggests a contest focused on governance style, administrative […]
Augusta, GA — Mayor Johnson Launches Re-Election Campaign
Staff Reports Augusta, GA – Augusta Mayor Garnett L. Johnson has officially launched his campaign for re-election as the 85th Mayor of Augusta-Richmond County. In remarks delivered at the event, Johnson framed his campaign around continuity, accountability, and completing initiatives begun during his first term. “I ask you for the opportunity to earn your […]