Boys & Girls Clubs showcases workforce training at Legislative Day
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Elected officials and community leaders toured the E.W. Hagler Boys & Girls Club during the annual Legislative Day, getting an inside look at summer programming and workforce training. The event allowed officials to meet with staff and club members and see programs in action. The tour...
Large veteran services event coming to Augusta this Friday
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Warrior Alliance, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Georgia Department of Veterans Service, will host a Veteran Benefits & Resource Expo. The event will be Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Augusta Technical College’s 1300 Building, 3200 Augusta...
Augusta’s mayor-elect talks audit, growth, and his plans for the city
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) Mayor-elect Steven Kendrick is our guest on this edition of The Means Report. He won in a runoff and now has 6-months to get ready to take office. Watch our interview and find out about his plans to make Augusta more efficient and attractive. Be sure to join us for The Means […]
Armed man barricaded in Newnan Dunkin’ bathroom fires shot through wall at police
A 39-year-old Grovetown man faces multiple felony charges after police say he triggered an armed Bullsboro Drive Dunkin' standoff last Friday evening. Investigators say the man barricaded himself inside a bathroom during a stolen car investigation and fired a shot through the wall toward officers. Special response unit
Richmond County Board of Elections to discuss mayoral lawsuit
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Board of Elections is set to discuss a lawsuit filed by former mayoral candidate Lori Myles. Myles is pushing for a recount. Her lawsuit claims more than 18,000 absentee votes are missing and makes claims of voter suppression. Defendants in the lawsuit include...
Biscuit Belly restaurant coming to Evans
Biscuit Belly, a Kentucky-based restaurant centered around Southern breakfast and brunch, is coming to the CSRA.
Juneteenth celebrations across CSRA focus on education and history
Juneteenth celebrations across the CSRA this weekend shared one goal: educate the community about the importance of the holiday.
Typical summer pattern with hot, humid, and stormy conditions
Sunday night update: Keep an eye to the sky on Monday. A cold front will be approaching, and the central and northern half of our area is under a level 1 out of 5 (Marginal) risk for some stronger storms. If a cluster of storms manages to organize, damaging wind gusts will be the primary hazard to watch out for.
Aiken Pro Rodeo draws crowds for Father’s Day weekend
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Families spent Father’s Day at the Aiken Pro Rodeo at the Western Carolina State Fairgrounds on Sunday. The rodeo featured bull riding, team roping, bareback riding, barrel racing and other events. Tickets were $15 for Father’s Day. This year the rodeo added an extra...
Patriots literally towered over the British to retake besieged Augusta
A siege during the American Revolution lasting more than two weeks reclaimed the city of Augusta from the British thanks to a technique borrowed from ancient warfare. British Loyalist Lt. Col. Thomas Brown and his regiment of rangers had captured Augusta in June 1780 and fended off a four-day Patriot siege three months
