State Bar of Georgia honors Evans’ attorney
ATLANTA – Attorney William E. “Bill” Cassara of Evans was honored with the 2025 Marshall-Tuttle Award, during the Annual Meeting of the State Bar of Georgia on June 6. The Marshall-Tuttle Award is presented annually to a lawyer who provides outstanding legal assistance to military service members and veterans,...
JENNIE: Free “Mentally Wellthy” summit coming up July 12th
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– The 4th annual Mentally Wellthy Summit is coming up Saturday, July 12th at the Augusta Richmond County Library. This is a free community event from 11AM -2PM. It’s all about fostering connections and conversations with mental health professionals Licensed social worker, Natalie Bryan, tells us...
Columbia County prepares for annual ‘BOOM! in the Park’
Officials in Columbia County are informing the public of its upcoming annual "BOOM! in the Park" Fourth of July celebration.
Registration opens for Richmond County School System’s 2025-2026 school year
The Richmond County School System (RCSS) is reminding families to register as the start of the 2025–2026 school year approaches.
Wine Women & Shoes 2025 tickets now on sale
Wine Women & Shoes, an annual fundraising event benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta, is back, and tickets are on sale!
Coroner identifies man who died in police custody
Irmo, S.C. (WOLO)– The Richland County Coroner has identified a man officials say died in police custody last week. The coroner identified the deceased as Byron Jackson, 45, of North Augusta. According to the Irmo Police Department, officers responded to a fight in the New Friarsgate area Sunday, June...
Here’s where you can celebrate the Fourth of July holiday
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Fourth of July is just around the corner. Here’s how you can celebrate. On July 3 at SRP Park, The GreenJackets will take the field in new patriotic-themed jerseys. There will be an Independence Day firework show and more. First pitch is at 6:35 p.m., but gates open at 5 p.m.
Augusta Canal is ‘several months out’ from fully opening, officials say
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The entire stretch of the Augusta Canal is finally open for kayaking, but the trail still remains closed between the Savannah Rapids Pavilion and the pumphouse. We got an update from the Augusta Utilities Department on what phase they’re in and what’s next with getting our...
City leaders cut the ribbon to reopen Pendleton King Park 9 months since Helene
City leaders held a ribbon cutting Tuesday morning to reopen Pendleton King Park nine months after Hurricane Helene.
Augusta property values show growth despite damage from Helene
Thousands of Richmond County property owners getting reassessment notice on their property, with many seeing the value go down due to Helene.
