The mother of an Augusta University student reported to AU Police that her daughter was sexually assaulted at the Elm Hall residence on Aug. 30, 2023 …
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Trafficking: A community response
Engage AU recently held a community partner panel discussion entitled “A Conversation on Human Trafficking …
This article is a follow-up to the story “The worst of Masters traffic” by CM Wahl, posted online here and in the April 24 print edition on page 1.
The worst of Masters traffic
Heavy traffic during the Masters is expected by locals and visitors alike, but few people expect the traffic going on behind closed doors…
Reverend says, 'Don't kill for me'
Augusta University hosted a discussion on the “Societal Impact of the Death Penalty” on Jan 29. Reverend Dr. Jack Sullivan Jr. was the featured speaker…
Upcoming event to examine 'The Societal Impact of the Death Penalty'
Augusta University is hosting a discussion called “The Societal Impact of the Death Penalty” on Monday, Jan. 29 in the JSAC Roscoe Williams Ballroom from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. …
Smart Grocery shooting on Wrightsboro Road sparks Jag Alert
The Richmond County Sheriff’s office responded to a shooting on Dec. 11, at 8:50 p.m., on Wrightsboro Road near the Smart Grocery convenience store …
AU Police warns of aggravated assault on Laney Walker Boulevard at Druid Park Avenue
Augusta University received a report of an aggravated assault that took place at Laney Walker Boulevard at the intersection with Druid Park Avenue on Aug. 26 at approximately 5:30 a.m. …
AU to engage in active shooter response training exercise in light of mass shootings
As part of the community wide #strongaugusta initiative, Augusta University’s Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response (CEPaR), along with the Augusta University Police Department, will participate in an active shooter response training exercise on Thursday …
Hot off the press: See the Monday, April 24, 2023 Vol. 69. Issue 2 of The Bell Ringer
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Augusta University talks on combating human trafficking
Augusta University hosted an online panel discussion on April 19 to gain insight into combating human trafficking, as well as recent efforts to apprehend offenders and help survivors …
AUPD reports handwritten bomb threat found in Science Hall
Students and staff received an email about a bomb threat in the Science Hall of Summerville Campus on the evening of Jan. 31 …
AU sociology class visualizes number of homicide cases in sidewalk chalk display
On Aug. 31, students drew 21,570 tally marks on the sidewalks of Allgood Hall as part of a class activity to represent the FBI’s number of reported homicides within the U.S. during 2020 …