Augusta GA

RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s assistance locating a missing African-American man. According to authorities, Carderria Irvin, 21, who is described to be 6’0″ and 170 pounds, was last seen on the 500 block of Telfair St. on December 1st and was last seen wearing a...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - As Augusta commissioners remain deadlocked on a $21 million budget shortfall, families, tourists and artists across the city could soon feel the impact. Programs that help abused children, tours that bring visitors to the canal, and grants that support local artists are among Augusta’s...

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Nearly 90 new homes are coming to North Augusta after the city finalized annexation for a development near Exit 1, an area that has seen significant growth in recent years. Trees have been cut down to make way for apartments and homes, and now city...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Glenn Hills High School continued a 16-year tradition with its annual Taste of Christmas concert featuring students from the James Brown Academy of Music Program (JAMP). The JAMP students performed at the school and raised money for the program. The event included a silent auction, music...

Two area animal shelters were on Santa’s list this year as [atc] AutoCenter and the Karen Cooper Foundation teamed up to provide toys and treats through Santa’s Pit Stop. The first delivery was Wednesday to the City of Augusta Animal Services, and a second distribution will be Saturday at the CSRA Humane Society....

AUGUSTA, GA (WJBF)- Santa Claus and his elves are hard at work in the North Pole getting ready for Christmas Eve. With so much work left to do, Santa depends on many helpers across the world to make the magic happen before the big day. He’s making his list and checking it twice, but Santa […]

Audrey Murrell called Dec. 4 a “two for one” day. Not only did her friends, family and colleagues celebrate the executive director of the Augusta Training Shop’s 25th anniversary with the organization, but they also got a chance to see her appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” where she talked about the training...

WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Small businesses are showcasing locally made items at Christmas on Liberty Street, an event running until 9 p.m. Friday. The event features a variety of locally made items for sale, providing Christmas gift options for shoppers. The James Brown Family Foundation is ensuring that children...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- Everyone was looking forward to the 2025 Augusta Christmas Parade and Light Up Spectacular, but now there is some unfortunate news. Margaret Woodard, the executive director of the Downtown Development Authority and others decided to cancel the Christmas Parade due to rainy weather. The Christmas...

North Augusta City Council held its first vote on a golf cart ordinance on Dec. 1, 2025, that would let carts operate until 11 p.m. with restrictions. The measure will likely pass before the end of the year. South Carolina's updated statute regulating golf carts became effective May of last...