Man arrested for concealing death of homeless woman in Augusta
Richmond County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man as part of an ongoing investigation following the discovery of a body found buried in a shallow grave beneath the eastbound overpass bridge located at the intersection of 15th Street and River Watch Parkway on May 20, 2025.
Inmate dies in Aiken County Detention Center, identity released
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday it is investigating the death of an inmate at the Aiken County Detention Center.
Augusta charter review committee in-fighting called disheartening
Personal disagreements on the Charter Review Committee spills out during a meeting, as a lack of decorum was called out.
Man shot in driveway on Kelly St. in Augusta, transported to hospital
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – On Friday, July 25th 5:42am, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the cor of Parkway Drive and Kelly Street for a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies found a male victim in the driveway with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital. RCSO Investigators are...
Stranger danger: Van couple offers rides to Aiken County students
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – Parents in Aiken county received a warning from school officials Thursday evening. Educators say several students reported being approached by a male, female couple in a white delivery fan. The couple told them that the bus had broken down and then they offered students a ride. Read the...
Hooters closes 2 more GA locations
Hooters has permanently closed two more locations in Georgia.
SAFETY ALERT: Aiken County students approached by unmarked van on way to bus stop,...
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - School officials say several students reported being approached by a couple in a white delivery van as they walked to their school bus stop. In a statement sent out Thursday night, the Aiken County Public School District says the students reported that the adults told them that their bus had...
1 dead, several others injured after shooting in southeast Atlanta
Top 7: Gainesville man charged in ‘brutal killing’ of disabled neighbor, police say. A Gainesville man has been accused of murdering his 64-year-old disabled neighbor last year. Updated: 7 hours ago. The heat turns up through the weekend with highs in the mid 90s, and we will remain...
Overnight lane closures planned for Georgia-South Carolina state line on I-20
The Georgia Department of Transportation is implementing overnight lane closures on the Georgia-South Carolina state line for the I-20 at Savannah River Bridge project next week.
Shocking New Video Reveals Hurricane Helene’s Devastating Damage to Augusta National Golf Course
A new video displays Hurricane Helene’s extreme damage to the Augusta National Golf Club after last year’s torrential rains, which left the iconic venue worse for wear. Helene tore through the American Southeast in late 2024, and the home of The Masters was not spared. It took a considerable battering and needed...