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Inmate missing from Federal Correctional Institution Edgefield’s satellite camp
By Linda Foster
Burke County Sheriff's Office warns of jail release scam
Linda Foster
Linda Foster
Reporter · Augusta, GA
Linda Foster has spent the last 6 years immersing herself in Augusta's community news, focusing on initiatives and stories that highlight local residents. A graduate of Emmanuel College with a degree in Communication, she previously worked at a community radio station, where she developed her passion for grassroots storytelling.
More from Linda →Reporter · Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 3:39 PM · 1 min read
BURKE COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) — The Burke County Sheriff's Office is warning people about a phone scam. The agency says callers are asking for money to get family members released from the detention center. The sheriff's office says it will never call and demand payment to release someone from custody. Anyone who gets one of [...]
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