Augusta GA

(WJBF) – Residents across the CSRA, and even as far as Columbia, have reported seeing a fireball streak across the sky, Thursday. NewsChannel 6 has received numerous calls and messages regarding the sighting. This video was captured on I-20 in Aiken County on a Tesla dashcam by Bryan Jennings Updyke. The National...

Krispy Kreme may have some competition this summer . Randy's Donuts, an institution of the west coast, is launching its first restaurant in Georgia with a grand opening next week. Here's what we know: What is Randy's Donuts known for? Since 1952, the original Randy's Donuts in Inglewood, CA has been a standout with...

WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A judge has been selected to hear the Burke County sheriff’s legal battle with county commissioners. Harold A. Hinesley, senior judge of the Superior Courts of Georgia has agreed to conduct proceedings. A magistrate judge has recalled an arrest warrant filed by the Burke County...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- Commissioner Jordan Johnson wants to hear from those who live in the Harrisburg neighborhood, so he’s holding a public meeting for feedback. He believes the code enforcement for housing should be a more aggressive. Also, that there should be strategic plans in place to help people live, work, and...

A man was sentenced to over 26 years in federal prison for 10 commercial armed robberies committed in Bulloch, Burke, Chatham, Emanuel, Glascock, Jenkins and Ware Counties.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing man who they believe could be a danger to himself or others.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - If you are looking for a break, this extremely hot pattern looks like it will break down today and continue through the weekend with an upper-level low moving over the region. This will help high temperatures drop to the low and mid-90s and increase the chances for afternoon showers and...

Plans for a new building for North Augusta Middle School are moving forward after Tuesday night's special called board meeting.

James Brown’s family pushes for original name to stay on arena. As progress continues on the replacement of the old James Brown Arena, Brown’s family is calling on the community to help keep his name above the door. Local high school using safe practices to protect athletes in...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - After a monthslong investigation, Richmond County deputies said Thursday that a major drug trafficker has been arrested. On Tuesday, investigators located and arrested Roman Kelly, 45, at the Quality Inn, 2176 Gordon Highway, on outstanding felony drug warrants. Kelly was found carrying 28...