Augusta airport closes major parking lot for expansion project
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Travelers flying out of Augusta Regional Airport should plan for parking changes over the next several months as the airport temporarily shuts down one of its main long-term lots for construction. Airport officials say Long-Term Parking Lot A is now closed for about three months while...
2 Augusta elementary school students overheard discussing bringing weapon to school
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Administrators at Monte Sano Elementary School are addressing an incident after two students were overheard discussing bringing a weapon to school, according to a letter sent to families on Wednesday. In the letter, Principal Jasmine Scott informed parents that the conversation occurred durin
Augusta apartments cited for more than 160 deficiencies
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — Two Augusta apartment complexes operated without a business license, and inspectors have found more than 160 problems between the two properties, according to inspection reports. The city answered questions about how this happened for the first time. Two properties investigated. Brook Landing
Rising temperatures pose risks for seniors.
As temperatures rise across the CSRA, doctors warn that senior citizens face an increased risk of heat-related illnesses. Medical professionals emphasize that recognizing specific warning signs is important for preventing life-threatening complications during the summer months.
Evans teen arrested after license plate readers damaged in Columbia County
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An Evans teenager has been arrested after multiple license plate readers were damaged in Columbia County this month, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. Two Genetec license plate readers were damaged Aug. 10 in the area of Pollard’s Corner in Appling, according to the...
Massive checkpoint at SC/GA state line kicks off Hands Across the Border DUI enforcement...
Hands Across the Border enhanced DUI enforcement is now underway across the region, with drivers along Sand Bar Ferry Road finding out Tuesday night
Augusta South YMCA closing, but childcare programs will continue for families
As the Augusta South Family YMCA prepares to close its Tobacco Road location, the organization says families who depend on it for childcare will not be left without options.
Finding Solutions: ACTS of Aiken marks 40 years
The organization started as an idea from one woman at one church. Forty years later, nearly 70 churches across Aiken County support it.
Threat call prompts evacuation at Hephzibah Middle School
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A phoned-in threat led to an evacuation and law enforcement sweep of Hephzibah Middle School on Tuesday. Richmond County School System officials say the school received a call in which a caller made a threat. Administrators immediately activated safety protocols and contacted law enforcemen
RCSO conducting checkpoints to combat DUI
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday it is joining law enforcement agencies from both Georgia and South Carolina in combating drunk driving.
