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Only on 12: James Brown's daughters attend Whitney Houston funeral, reveal family connection

James Brown's daughters Deanna and Venisha are back in Augusta after attending Whitney Houston's funeral. They are now singing, crying, and revealing their personal family connection for the first time.

Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:23:42 GMT

Prosecutors want jurors to visit waste water plant where deadly shooting happened

The murder trial begins today for a Hephzibah man accused of shooting and killing an employee at a Columbia County water treatment plant.

Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:59:27 GMT

GBI makes preliminary ID of body found in Ga. well

The GBI says Charles Steven Parker was reported missing on Jan. 16 and was last seen in Clarke County on Jan. 15.

Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:55:03 GMT

Car break-ins leave Augusta apartment complex nervous about security

An Augusta apartment complex is talking to 12 after an increase in car break-ins has them worried about security. They're asking management for more security, but management says they're doing everything they can.

Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:55:30 GMT

Pedestrian struck on Bobby Jones Expressway, sustains minor injuries

Richmond County deputies are on the scene where a pedestrian has been struck on Bobby Jones Expressway and Deans Bridge Road Monday night.

Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:11:29 GMT

Walmart eyes downtown Augusta for new location

The MCG Foundation has been eying the same property along 15th Street for years now. On Monday, the city decided to move forward with new plans for Augusta's bus barn.

Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:07:39 GMT

12 On Your Side: New time limit on unemployment benefits

Congress votes to reduce unemployment benefits from 99 weeks to 73 weeks.

Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:13:21 GMT

Augusta museum plans permanent tribute to local fallen officer

A local museum wants to permanently pay tribute to a fallen deputy -- but also to the men and women who put their lives on the line for you every day.

Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:42:11 GMT

UPDATE: RCSO deputy injured in fight at Waffle House

Richmond County investigators say a deputy was injured in a fight at the Waffle House on Gordon Highway overnight.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:08:59 GMT

Man sought for theft at Ryan’s on Bobby Jones

Surveillance video captured the man taking a jacket and walking out of the restaurant.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:23:52 GMT