Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - With temperatures expected to drop, nighttime warming centers are open for the safety and well-being of residents, officials said Monday. People who intend to stay at a center will need a clearance from deputies. Here’s how to get one:. Beginning at 5 p.m., a deputy...

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Multiple brush fires broke out across Aiken County over the last few weeks. The fires come as fire departments across the CSRA remain on high alert due to dangerous fire weather conditions created by high winds and dry conditions. A local council member is stepping...

MACON, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Youths from Augusta were among the graduates when the Georgia Preparatory Academy held a commencement ceremony recently. Youths who earned their diplomas while serving time participated in the ceremony Dec. 18 in Macon. Six high school diplomas and 21 GED diplomas were awarded. Three suspects...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is implementing enhanced security measures for New Year’s Eve celebrations in downtown Augusta as people prepare to ring in 2026. The sheriff’s office announced four special safety protocols for the festivities, including downtown proactive patrol and...

A traffic accident took down some power lines Monday, causing a widespread power outage on the edge of North Augusta.

RIDGE SPRING, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Brush fires were flaring up Monday afternoon as gusts and days of dry, warm weather made conditions ripe for flames. Crews from multiple agencies battled a brush fire that was threatening structures late Monday afternoon in Ridge Spring, and crews were also called to a fire along...

Health experts are urging you to use caution, as cases of the flu are surging across the country.

The Augusta area has seen some major celebrity performances over the past year from Alice Cooper and Marlon Wayans to Randy Travis. Now as we look to the New Year , more are on the way. Here's a look at some of the biggest names coming to a theater near you: Bert Kreischer Sunday, Jan. 18 Comedian and podcast host...

A crash in Burke County has left one person dead, one of several fatal accidents in recent days across the CSRA.

Chief Lewis Blanchard is the top choice for Police Chief in Lynn Haven, Florida.