Former AU volleyball co-captain faces arraignment on theft-by-taking charge …
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AU upholds safety policy after local security concerns
Augusta University President Russell Keen addressed the campus community on Tuesday after two separate incidents occurred in Augusta. Both incidents, which involved members of the local homeless population, were confirmed to be unrelated to AU students, faculty or staff …
Breaking: Two suspects loose; one dead after Augusta Mall shooting
A shooting at Augusta Mall leaves one dead and two on the run.
Prepared to talk: Why gun violence awareness matters
“‘We must learn to talk about the most difficult things, easily,’ said entrepreneur and author Srividya Srinivasan. Srinivasan’s statement accentuates the importance of openly discussing tough subjects. In the Augusta community…”
Prepared to see: Where the pathway of violence can lead
“Many agree that some of the worst violent events are those aimed at taking the lives of innocent people in a mass shooting. Schools all over the country incorporate safety trainings and security measures in hopes to…”
Prepared to live: When to run, hide and fight
“There are three ways authorities advise to react to an active shooter event: run, hide or fight. During a highly dangerous situation, clear thought and reaction plans may be difficult to muster so it is important to be familiar with these methods of response…”
Prepared to know: What AU experts say about mass violence
“In the last 15 years, there have been nine multi-victim shooting events on college campuses, claiming over 40 lives, according to BestColleges.com. This number does not include the nearly 400 other gunfire events occurring on college campuses…”
One year later: Augusta University remembers Laken Riley’s life and legacy
This week marks one year since the tragic death of Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley. Riley, 22, was murdered on Feb. 22, 2024, while running on the Oconee Forest Park trail in Athens, Georgia, at the University of Georgia. …
Sexual assault at Elm Hall from 2023 reported to AU Police
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 …
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
The latest print edition of The Bell Ringer has arrived!
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 …