Augusta GA

A new recovery center has opened in the CSRA, and the man behind it knows firsthand what it takes to get sober.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Thousands of Verizon customers were without cell service in Aiken County on Thursday morning. The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office says service has been restored. They first reported the outage around 7:15 a.m. The following areas were impacted:. Aiken. North Augusta. Graniteville. Edgefield. Officials say those...

Fifth Largest Conveyor Car Wash Company Celebrates Opening of 26th South Carolina Location with Free Washes, Membership Specials, and Giveback Day. THOMASTON, GA / ACCESS Newswire / April 15, 2026 / Tidal Wave Auto Spa, one of the nation’s fastest-growing express car wash companies, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its North Augusta, SC location at 110 Merovan Drive.

Fatz is funny and personable. He was surrendered to the Aiken County Animal Shelter when his owner fell on hard times. Fatz is two years old and knows his stuff! He is a cuddly boy who really needs a home. He loves to play with female dogs. He is house-trained and knows commands. Being a big boy often makes it harder to find...

BURKE COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams once again sounded the alarm about the Sheriff’s Office’s funding.  In a video posted to social media Tuesday, Williams implored Burke County citizens to come to Tuesday night’s Burke County Commission meeting to push the commission to release additional funding to the Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff […]

GROVETOWN, Ga. (WJBF) – A Grovetown High School teacher has been placed on administrative leave, the school confirmed Wednesday. According to a letter sent to parents by Principal Andrew Young on April 15, officials were “made aware of a verbal disagreement that occurred between a student and a teacher during class.” No further information on […]

ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents voted Tuesday to raise tuition rates for the 2026-2027 academic year. Under the new rules, tuition for in-state undergraduate students will increase by 1%. For out-of-state and out-of-country students, the rate increase is 3%. Augusta University: what...

The Aiken County Farmers Market kicks off its Fresh After 5 series. Weekly Tuesday evening sessions run through June 30. Hours are 5 to 8 p.m. at 115 Williamsburg St. S.E. Local vendors will offer fresh produce, baked goods, prepared meals, and handmade items. Live music makes this event a perfect evening out.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Family and friends are still searching for answers more than three years after a Richmond County man’s disappearance. Bruce “Damon” Barker was last seen on Milledgeville Road in February 2023. He was 44 years old at the time and suffers from cerebral palsy.

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two people are now facing charges in the death of a 24-year-old man in Aiken County, according to the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office. Justin Bryant was identified as the victim in the deadly shooting on the 900 block of Kedron Church Road. He was pronounced...