Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a rape suspect. Authorities said that 34-year-old Jesus Hernandez-Valero is wanted for the alleged crime that occurred on September 17th at FPL Foods located on the 1300 block of New Savannah Road in Augusta. Reports

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Fox Creek Predators are set to open region play this week, navigating what has been an uphill climb in head coach David Sammons’ first year at the helm. Fox Creek enters the region slate at 1-4 through its first five games. While the...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Community members in Richmond County gathered Wednesday evening to discuss the future of Terrace Manor Elementary School. The meeting centered on a proposal to transform the vacant school into an adult day-care center and after-school program for children. “We really think the community neede

Richmond County Schools set a new record for graduation rates, with just over 84 of every 100 students graduating after four years, according to new data.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A mass casualty event does not stop once the threat is over. Families need answers, and victims need support. Leaders with the nonprofit group Strong Augusta say that for years, Augusta has focused on stopping an active shooter or hostile event. Now, the group says it is zeroing in on somethi

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - North Augusta has received approval from the South Carolina Department of Transportation to move forward with the Georgia Avenue Traffic Calming Project, according to the city. City leaders say the project is designed to improve pedestrian safety, slow traffic, and improve the walkabil

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Project Refresh returned to May Park Wednesday to help people in need, offering free showers, haircuts, food and other community services. The next free shower day is scheduled for Oct. 30. Lisa Ann Wheeler, a patient navigator with the Richmond County Health Department, started the event...

Leaders at the SPCA Albrecht Center broke ground on a new veterinary clinic Wednesday afternoon.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Good Shepherd Baptist Church is hosting its Gospel Workshop the first weekend in October; however, this is a part two to the workshop they usually conduct. According to the organizers, this workshop will be prioritizing on senior choirs in the CSRA, also known as “our golden voices.” Organizers sa

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Diesel gas prices remain at a record high with a national average of $6.38 a gallon. Gold Cross is a locally owned ambulance service that responds to 911 emergencies in Columbia and Jefferson counties. They also do patient transfers for hospitals across the area. They told NewsChannel 6 the prices a