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36-year-old man identified as victim in deadly Circle K shooting on Gordon Highway
By Linda Foster
Wilkes County man targeted in frightening kidnapping ransom scam involving wife’s phone number
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 · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 4:14 AM · 1 min read
WILKES COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – A Wilkes County man received a terrifying phone call from someone claiming to have kidnapped his wife and demanding ransom money. What made the situation even more frightening was that the call appeared to be coming from his wife’s actual phone number. Wilkes County Sheriff Darrell Powers says the incident [...]
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