Demolition underway on Broad Street, Hotel Development planned for Downtown Augusta
Demolition is now underway along Broad Street, marking the start of a project aimed at bringing new development to downtown Augusta.
Augusta opening warming shelters due to expected cold conditions
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - With temperatires expected to drop below freezing, the city of Augusta has activated overnight warming shelters for Thursday and Sunday. People who intend to stay at a center will need a clearance from deputies. Here’s how to get one:. Beginning at 5 p.m., a deputy...
New Augusta Circuit judge takes oath of office
Kristi Goodwin Connell has been sworn in as the new Superior Court judge of the Augusta Judicial Court by Gov. Brian Kemp.
Suspect wanted for aggravated assault on Kensington Drive
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A suspect is wanted for an aggravated assault in Augusta on Wednesday, according to the Richmond County Sheriffs Office. Deputies say Thomas Lee Roberts, 25, is wanted for an aggravated assault that occurred on the 2500 block of Kensington Drive East around 11 p.m. Deputies report...
Aiken drug bust nets $33K, narcotics in investigation; suspect wanted
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – On February 2nd, Aiken County Sheriff’s Office Narcotic Investigators and Special Operations served a search warrant at a home on the 2900 block of Pickens Ave in Aiken, as part of a narcotics investigation. As a result, authorities seized: Investigators have obtained arrest warrants and are...
Grovetown Police continue search for runaway 14-year-old
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WJBF) – The Grovetown Police Department is asking the public for help in locating a runaway teenager. According to police, Leah Freeman, 14, was last seen on the 300 block of Cannock Court in Grovetown. Those with information are asked to contact the Grovetown Police Department at (706) 863-1212....
Augusta reports $88.4M in Helene damage costs
Augusta has submitted $82.6 million in expenses to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for review, city leaders said.
Two juveniles arrested for multiple car break-ins in Richmond County
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – On February 5th, around 8:00 p.m., Investigators with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit were patrolling in the Damascus Road area following a recent increase in car break-ins. While in the area, investigators saw boys attempting to enter multiple vehicles by pulling door handles....
Batesburg-Leesville man arrested in connection to 2 assaults
BATESBURG, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Batesburg-Leesville man has been arrested following two violent assaults at within weeks of each other, according to the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office. Wesley Gene Thomas II, was taken into custody in connection with incidents at a home on Goose Platter Road. According to the...
Happy 94th and 82nd Birthdays
It’s easy to remember your friend’s birthday when its the same as yours. (L) Jim Hamilton, 94, and Colonel Emerson Smith, PhD, former Commanding Officer S.C. Wing Civil Air Patrol (CAP), 82, shared giant birthday cookies Friday, January 30 at the Hamilton Owens Airport. Not only do they share the same birthday, but...

















