Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious death after a body was found near a local business. At 10:17 a.m. Monday, deputies responded to 1409 Marks Church Road to investigate the discovery of a body. Deputies say a body was found behind Chuck...

GEORGIA/SOUTH CAROLINA (WJBF) – Beginning today, Monday July 13th, 2026, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, Aiken County, Sheriff’s Office and other depratments in the two-state join other law enforcement agencies across Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee for Operation Southern Slow Down. This is initiative is a region

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 19-year-old has been arrested in connection to the shooting death of a North Augusta man, according to authorities. Aiken County deputies say Jaquan Colbert was arrested on Friday and charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. He is currently...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County deputies are searching for a suspect wanted for questioning related to an aggravated assault incident that happened Sunday. Anthony “Dshawn” McGee, 19, is wanted after the incident occurred on the 1800 block of Fayetteville Drive, the sheriff’s office said. McGee is...

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Aiken County Sheriff’s Office set up a perimeter near the Dollar General on Elm Street after a suspect allegedly pulled a gun on someone else. The incident happened around 9:30 p.m. Sunday at 2202 Elm Street in Gloverville near the Dollar General, and deputies tried to locate the suspect throu

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - KidsStreet Urgent Care held a back-to-school drive Saturday, distributing 300 backpacks filled with school supplies to the community. The event also featured face painting, games and a DJ. Attendees had the chance to win an Apple Watch, tablets, gift cards and other prizes. Kara Lightner, fie

RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) — The Richmond County Health Department’s Laney Walker Boulevard location will be closed for repairs Monday, July 13, and Tuesday, July 14. Anyone with an appointment or who needs Health Department services can visit the Richmond County Health Department’s Windsor Spring Road location at 242

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — The Augusta Community Outreach Collaborative (A.C.O.C.) is recognizing the people who serve the community every day with its upcoming First Responders and Community Leaders Appreciation Breakfast. The event is set for Monday, July 20 at 7 a.m., and will honor law enforcement officers, firefighters

WINDER, Ga. (Court TV) — A teenager charged with killing four people at his Georgia high school will stand trial in Columbia County, two hours away from the scene of the crime. Colt Gray was 14 when he allegedly opened fire at Apalachee High School on Sept. 4, 2024, killing teachers Richard Aspinwall, 39, and […] The

Augusta, Ga. (WJBF) – Severe storms moved through the CSRA Friday, leaving behind downed trees, power outages, and property damage. Following the storms, Georgia Power reported just under 2,000 customers without power, while Aiken and Jefferson electric are reporting minimal disruptions at the moment. The damage served