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Millen man faces 25 years in prison for what prosecutors say he did to a disabled girl
A 45-year-old Millen man charged with sexually assaulting a teen with Down syndrome has been sentenced. Uriah Alexander Grant will spend up to 25 years in prison followed by a lifetime on probation as a sex offender, Augusta Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jared Williams announced July 3. Grant was charged with aggravated sexual battery and first-degree cruelty to children. 'Justice has finally been achieved for such a vulnerable victim, and this predator is finally behind bars,' Assistant District Attorney Gabe Gonzalez-Acevedo said. July 3 marked four years ago to the day that prosecutors say Grant forced himself on the girl, who testified in court about her memories of that night. Already had a warrant: Bond denied in alleged sexual assault on mentally challenged teen Assistant District Attorney Tom Watkins described the incident in court in 2021. He said Grant attended a party at the victim's home, but the victim wasn't taking part in the festivities. She was staying in her bedroom. The 17-year-old has the mental capacity of a 7-year-old, Watkins said. The girl's mother, not having seen Grant at the party for some time, found him in the girl's room, lights out and his pants down, according to Watkins. "The defendant originally admitted to sexually engaging with the victim but attempted to place the blame on the developmentally disabled child," Williams said in prepared remarks. "At trial, he changed his story and claimed he never touched her." At the time of his arrest, Grant had been free on bond in a Burke County felony case. He faced charges of false imprisonment, family violence battery, obstruction of an officer and third-degree cruelty to children. This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Millen man gets 25 years in jail for attack on girl with Down syndrome
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Do you have to legally open the door for a police officer? What to know in Georgia
Many Georgians might get a knock at the door, and it's the police. But do you have to legally open the door? According to Georgia's Expungement Lawyers, the law gives residents strong protections inside their homes, including the right not to open the door to law enforcement under most circumstances. Police can legally conduct what's known as a 'knock-and-talk,' which means they are allowed to approach your home, knock on the door, and request to speak with you. However, you are not required to engage with them or let them inside unless they have the legal authority to enter. "If they do not have a warrant, then they do not have any right to come in," the legal group said. The first right every person has is the right to remain silent. If officers insist they are coming in, you're encouraged to ask to see a warrant. If they don't have one, they cannot legally enter, unless there are emergency circumstances such as someone being in immediate danger, or if illegal activity is clearly visible from outside. Home searches in Georgia typically occur under three scenarios: Warranted Search – When police obtain a search warrant from a magistrate judge based on probable cause. Exigent Circumstances – When urgent conditions, like danger to life or destruction of evidence, justify entry without a warrant. Consent Searches – When a resident voluntarily allows officers to enter and search the home. Attorneys warn that if you do give consent, even verbally, that search becomes legally valid, and any evidence found could be used in court. Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@ This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Do you have to legally open the door for a police officer in Georgia?
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10-06-2025
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Woman, 25, dies after her electric bicycle zips into Aiken County intersection
A woman riding an electric bicycle in Aiken County died when she was hit by a truck Thursday evening. Cheryl Haynes, 25, was pronounced dead at about 9 p.m. Thursday at a local hospital, according to Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables. Authorities say Haynes was riding an electric bike on Wagener Trail south of the town of Wagener when she was hit by a 2020 Dodge Ram. Investigators believe she failed to observe a stop sign at an intersection. Bernard Harper: Former Augusta commissioner found dead in Aiken County apartment This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Tests pending in Aiken County electric bicycle fatality
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28-05-2025
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How did Charlie Woods fare in first round of Team TaylorMade Invitational?
UPDATE: Tiger Woods' son shoots 7-under Tuesday. Here's where Charlie Woods is on the leaderboard. Charlie Woods is just three shots off the lead after the first round of the Team TaylorMade Invitational on Monday. Advertisement Woods shot 70 (2-under) and is tied for fourteenth in a field of 72 players in the invitational-only event at the Streamsong Resort's Black Course in Bowling Green, Florida. Woods, a rising junior at the Benjamin School and the son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, came out ahead in a wild round that featured an eagle, eight birdies, five bogeys, a triple bogey and just three pars, all on par 3s. Tyler Watts (Huntsville, Alabama) and Luke Colton (Frisco, Texas) lead the tournament after shooting 67 (5-under). Watts and Colton are both ranked in the AJGA Top 10 for junior boys golf. Woods entered the tournament ranked No. 604. Woods opened the day with a birdie but stumbled on the next two holes with a bogey and triple bogey. Woods clawed back to even-par at the turn with four birdies and a bogey over the next six holes. Advertisement After opening the back nine with consecutive bogeys, Woods then returned to even-par with an eagle on the par-5 No. 12 and went on a run with birdies on three of his next four holes. A bogey on the par-5 No. 18 knocked him out of the top 10 after the first round. Second round tee times will begin off the No. 1 tee from 7:33 to 11:23 a.m. Tuesday. The event's final round is scheduled for Wednesday. More: Charlie Woods, Kai Trump make huge jump in junior golf rankings after tournament Charlie Woods hole-by-hole scoring Mar 22, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Charlie Woods lines up a putt on No. 10 green during the final round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK Hole — Score (Strokes) No. 1 — Birdie (4) No. 2 — Bogey (5) No. 3 — Triple Bogey (7) No. 4 — Birdie (4) No. 5 — Bogey (4) No. 6 — Birdie (3) No. 7 — Par (3) No. 8 — Birdie (3) No. 9 — Birdie (3) No. 10 — Bogey (5) No. 11 — Bogey (5) No. 12 — Eagle (3) No. 13 — Birdie (3) No. 14 — Birdie (3) No. 15 — Par (3) No. 16 — Birdie(3) No. 17 — Par (3) No. 18 — Bogey (6) Final: Out 36, In 34, Total 70 (-2) Palm Beach County golfers at the Team TaylorMade Invitational Former Benjamin golf teammate Pavel Tsar, a Notre Dame signee, is also tied for 14th after shooting 70 (2-under). Tsar managed a calm bogey-free round with 16 pars, two birdies and no bogeys. Advertisement Royal Palm Beach's Giuseppe Puebla is tied for 30th after shooting even-par 72. He managed four birdies, two bogeys and a double bogey. Brooks Colton, another Benjamin standout, is tied for 67th with after shooting 77 (5-over). He started the day with a birdie but managed no better than par and six bogeys the rest of the way. What is the Team TaylorMade Invitational? The Team TaylorMade Invitational hosted its first tournament in 2021. The 2022 event was hosted at the Jupiter Hills Club in Tequesta and the 2023 event was hosted at The Country Club at Mirasol in Palm Beach Gardens. Eric J. Wallace is deputy sports editor for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at ejwallace@ This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: How Charlie Woods played in first round of Team TaylorMade Invitational
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07-05-2025
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Special election to decide who helps set the prices on your power and gas bills
Richmond County voters have until May 19 to register to vote in a special election to help decide the next seat on the Georgia Public Service Commission. The special primary election will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, the Richmond County Board of Elections recently announced. All in-person voting requires a valid photo ID. The Georgia PSC rules on issues involving investor-owned telecommunications, natural gas and electric utilities. Notably, it helps set and regulate the rates Georgians pay for those utilities. PSC qualifiers: Eight qualify to fill two Georgia Public Service Commission seats in long overdue election Advance voting will be from May 27 to June 13 at the Linda W. Beazley Community Room, 535 Telfair St.; the Henry Brigham Community Center, 2463 Golden Camp Rd.; the Robert Howard Community Center, 103 Diamond Lakes Way; and the Warren Road Recreation Center, 300 Warren Road. Citizens can apply until June 6 to vote by mail. Ballots will be mailed beginning May 27. More information is available at . Voting hours will be from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays; 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, May 31 and June 7; and 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 9, in the Beazley Room only. For assistance, call the Board of Elections at (706) 821-2340. This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Richmond County calls special election for Public Service Commission
