Deputies investigate suspicious death near Rae’s Creek
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation following the discovery of a body early Saturday morning. Deputies responded to the area of Boy Scout Road and Rae’s Creek around 6:54 a.m., where they found a man dead along the roadside. Officials state...
Veterans, families invited to free AI training event in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Veterans, military spouses and military-connected families in Augusta will have a chance to build AI skills at a free workshop. The OpenAI Academy for Veterans & the Military-Connected is a hands-on event designed for veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, military familie
CAF Airbase Georgia to Launch 2026 Georgia Barnstorming Tour
PEACHTREE CITY, GA. (Aug. 5, 2026) – Opportunities to fly in restored WWII aircraft will be offered at seven Georgia airports August through November when Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia launches its 2026 Georgia Barnstorming Tour. Several aircraft in the Airbase Georgia fleet will travel to Toccoa, Augus
North Augusta first responders recognized after Peach Jam rescue
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - North Augusta public safety officers, athletic trainers and paramedics have been named First Friday Heroes after performing CPR on a Texas man who went into cardiac arrest while attending the Nike Peach Jam last month. Lt. Clay Swann with the North Augusta Department of Public...
Detour near T.H. Garrett Elementary impacts school traffic
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Back to school traffic is a challenge for many families in Richmond County. With school being in session, T.H. Garrett Elementary School families and staff are being impacted by the construction in the community. This Wednesday, families have arrived at Garrett Elementary while also dealing with roa
Doctors Hospital to close pelvic floor therapy services by end of August
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Pelvic Floor Therapy services at Doctors Hospital will close at the end of the month, according to hospital officials. The hospital will discontinue the services on August 21, officials say. Officials say all impacted patients will be contacted. Officials are also assisting with referrals to
Augusta artist restores deteriorating neighborhood signs to give back
A local freelance artist is restoring deteriorating neighborhood signs in the community where he grew up, paying for the work out of his own pocket.
Car crashes into B&B Cloth Shop in Evans
Video shows damage to the exterior of B&B Cloth Shop at 223 N. Belair Road in Evans after a vehicle crashed into the building Friday afternoon.
Ossoff, Warnock press Pentagon again over cuts at Fort Gordon hospital
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Georgia Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are renewing their push to save inpatient care at Fort Gordon’s Eisenhower Army Medical Center. Saying troops, families and veterans in the Augusta area deserve clearer answers, Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock this week sent a new letter to Wa
Large police presence surrounds Aiken home, investigators search car
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Aiken Department of Public Safety converged near a home on Hayne Avenue Friday evening. Our crews on the scene said they are searching through a car. There is crime scene tape up around the home, along with four unmarked cars and five marked cars. Our crews...

















