‘It’s a family establishment’: New Mexican restaurant opens in Harlem
HARLEM, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A local family has opened Agaves Mexican Grill, bringing authentic Mexican cuisine to a new location in Harlem. The Garcia family, originally from Mexico but living in the United States for about 25 years, cut the ribbon on their new restaurant. The family co-owns Hacienda on Columbia Road...
Rain leads to parade cancellations, delays in Augusta, Grovetown
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The cities of Augusta and Grovetown have canceled and postponed some of its Christmas celebrations due to weather. The city of Augusta has canceled its parade that was scheduled for Saturday due to weather. The Christmas Light Up Event will be rescheduled for Dec. 13 at...
Fire crews respond to fire isolated to AC unit in Warrenville, S.C.
WARRENVILLE, S.C. (WJBF) – Fire crews responded to what authorities are calling a fire that appears to have been isolated to an AC unit that was smoking. According to Aiken County Sheriff’s Office, fire units responded to Warrenville Elementary School on Howlandville Road in Warrenville. Authorities say the fire...
Missing 15-Year-Old Last Seen Thursday Night in Richmond County
Richmond County deputies are searching for a teenage boy who disappeared from his home Thursday night. What’s Happening: Kaiden Griffin was last seen around 8:45 p.m. at his home on the 3300 block of Forest Estates Drive. The 15-year-old left on foot, but investigators do not know which direction he went or what he...
Augusta mom charged for hitting daughter in cat argument
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – An Augusta mom is behind bars for allegedly hitting her daughter. Reports from the RCSO, said that Deidra Shipes hit her 14-year-old in the face and body with a belt after the child did not take “the cat with dark spirits” outside. The alleged abuse left redness and welts on the […]
First Alert Forecast l Wet and chilly pattern through Sunday
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We are going to be locked into a cloudy, chilly, and rainy at times pattern over the next few days. Next week looks drier, but temps will likely stay below average. A few sprinkles will be possible across the area into this evening. Temperatures will gradually...
Former Augusta mayor leads effort helping to rebuild homes and lives destroyed by Helene
Nearly 15 months since Hurricane Helene, many homes in Augusta are still showing scars from the massive storm. That’s why former Augusta mayor Deke Copenhaver is working with Mennonite Disaster Services and other community partners to help.
Six charged in ‘major narcotics operation’ in Richmond County, law enforcement says
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office said Thursday six individuals have been charged in connection to a narcotics investigation, leading police to discover and seize several drugs, weapons and money.
Watchdog for Augusta spending ethics approved by charter committee
With issues swirling around city spending, the committee approved putting a financial watchdog in the charter, creating an independent auditor position to follow the taxpayer’s money.
Porch pirates on the prowl as deliveries surge in region
Law enforcement agencies in the two-state are urging residents to stay alert as porch pirates ramp up activity for the holidays.
