Arts in the Heart ticket sales dipped about 5% after move to Augusta fairgrounds
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Arts in the Heart of Augusta looked different this year after ongoing downtown construction pushed the longtime festival from Broad Street to the Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds. While crowd estimates after the festival appeared significantly lower than in previous years, Greater Augusta Arts Co
Richmond County court to host resource fair addressing affordability crisis
Chief Judge Carletta Sims Brown, who has served five years on the bench, said the court sees the effects of financial strain daily, from eviction filings to code fines.
Judge denies bond for Columbia County man in wife’s killing
HARLEM, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Columbia County judge has denied bond for a man accused of attacking his wife, an assault that prosecutors say led to her death days later. Columbia County Superior Court Judge Sheryl Jolly ruled Wednesday that 31-year-old Willie Bernard Thomas will remain in the Columbia County Detention Ce
New freestanding emergency room to open in North Augusta
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) — A new freestanding emergency room on Martintown Road will open Thursday, bringing 24-hour care closer to residents of North Augusta. ER at Martintown, at 407 W Martintown Road, is set to open at 8 a.m. It will be open around the clock, seven days...
12 Investigates: Convicted Augusta child psychologist set for prison release without vetted address
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A former Augusta child psychologist convicted in a high-profile sex crimes case is set to be released from state prison on Thursday. Dr. Kenneth Francis McPherson, 74, has completed the court-ordered five-year confinement portion of his sentence. Under the terms of his 2022 conviction, he mus
Grovetown residents worry for local cat Annabelle
GROVETOWN, Ga (WJBF)- People in grovetown are speaking out in concern of a stray cat they say has been their “Animal Ambassador” for years. Annabelle is a 13-year-old cat who has been a beloved fixture at the Grovetown tag office all of her life. Now, after a complaint removed her shelter from its longtime location, […
Child death investigation underway in Columbia County
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Columbia County Sheriff’s office is investigating the death of a child. A 9-year-old boy was found dead in his home on Carnoustie Court in Martinez on Wednesday morning. No foul play is suspected. Count on NewsChannel 6 to share the latest details as they become available. This is a […
Mowing deaths in Augusta and S.C. highlight hazards of yardwork
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two recent lawn mower deaths in our region are highlighting just how dangerous routine yard work can be. In Augusta, 67-year-old Robert Duncan of Aiken County died Sept. 12 after the riding mower he was operating overturned into the Augusta Canal near Fenwick Street and James Brown Boulevard.
Google Data Center could generate billions, add jobs, and new households in Columbia County
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new study released by the Columbia County Economic Development Authority projects the Google data center campus under construction off Interstate 20 could generate $4 billion over 35 years for the county. The study says money spent on items such as property taxes and spending...
Downtown Augusta businesses adjust customer services ahead of Ironman
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Downtown businesses are adjusting operations ahead of Sunday’s Ironman race, including changes to entrances and to-go service. Mellow Mushroom General Manager Parker Edwards said the restaurant has dealt with disruptions before. “I mean the hurricane, the construction, ice storms a couple of
